Question 1

What is PlacementPreps?

Accepted Answer

PlacementPreps is a free campus placement preparation platform for engineering students (2026–2028 batches). It provides company-specific prep materials, aptitude tests, coding practice, mock interviews, AI resume builder, DSA trackers, and HR interview preparation for 31+ companies including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, and more.

Question 2

Which companies are covered on PlacementPreps?

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PlacementPreps covers 31+ companies including TCS NQT, Infosys HackWithInfy, Wipro WILP, Accenture Aptitude, Cognizant GenC, Capgemini Assessment, HCL TechBee, Tech Mahindra, LTI Mindtree, Persistent Systems, Mphasis, Hexaware, Dell, IBM, Oracle, SAP Labs, Adobe, Amazon, Flipkart, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and more. Each company page includes exam patterns, salary packages, eligibility criteria, coding questions, and preparation roadmaps.

Question 3

How do I prepare for campus placements in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Start with these 5 steps: (1) Identify target companies using the eligibility checker, (2) Practice aptitude (quantitative, logical, verbal) for 2–3 months, (3) Master DSA basics — arrays, strings, sorting, searching — using the DSA Progress Tracker, (4) Build 2–3 projects for your resume using the AI Resume Builder, (5) Practice mock interviews (technical + HR) weekly. Use company-specific prep guides for TCS NQT, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, and other target companies.

Question 4

Is PlacementPreps free?

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Yes, PlacementPreps is free. Core features include company prep guides, aptitude simulators, coding practice, eligibility checker, resume templates, DSA tracker, and contest calendar — all at no cost. Premium add-ons like downloadable PDF question banks (₹9–79) and advanced mock interview credits are optional.

Question 5

What is the syllabus for TCS NQT, Infosys, and Wipro placements?

Accepted Answer

TCS NQT 2026: Numerical Ability (25 questions), Verbal Ability (25 questions), Reasoning Ability (25 questions), Advanced Coding (2 problems). Infosys HackWithInfy: 3-hour coding round with 3 problems (Easy, Medium, Hard) + MCQs. Wipro WILP: Quantitative (20 questions), Analytical (20 questions), Verbal (20 questions), Essay Writing. All three test DSA fundamentals (arrays, strings, sorting) and aptitude (percentages, ratios, time-speed-distance, blood relations, syllogisms).

Question 6

How can I check my eligibility for company placements?

Accepted Answer

Use the Company Eligibility Checker on PlacementPreps. Enter your CGPA, branch, backlogs, and target batch — the tool instantly shows which of 31+ companies you qualify for. Most service companies require 60% (6.0 CGPA) minimum with ≤1 backlog. Product companies like Amazon and Flipkart require 7.0+ CGPA with 0 backlogs.

Question 7

What are the best coding platforms for placement preparation?

Accepted Answer

For campus placements: (1) LeetCode — solve 150+ Easy/Medium problems for service companies (TCS, Infosys, Wipro); 200+ Medium/Hard for product companies (Amazon, Flipkart), (2) Codeforces — build algorithmic speed with Div. 2 contests, (3) CodeChef — beginner-friendly with structured difficulty levels, (4) HackerRank — company-specific practice tests. PlacementPreps Contest Calendar tracks all upcoming contests with countdown timers.

Question 8

What is the salary package for TCS, Infosys, and Wipro freshers in 2026?

Accepted Answer

TCS NQT 2026: Ninja (₹3.36–7 LPA), Digital (₹7–9 LPA), Prime (₹9–14 LPA). Infosys 2026: Systems Engineer (₹3.6–4 LPA), Digital Specialist Engineer (₹6.25 LPA), Specialist Programmer via HackWithInfy (₹9.5–11 LPA), Power Programmer (₹10–12 LPA). Wipro WILP 2026: ₹15,000/month stipend in Year 1 rising to ₹23,000 in Year 4, then ₹6+ LPA post-M.Tech. Top performers in hackathons like Flipkart GRiD earn up to ₹32.67 LPA.

Question 9

Are there any upcoming hackathons for students in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Major hackathons in 2026 include Flipkart GRiD 8.0 (₹1L/month stipend, ₹32.67L CTC), Amazon HackOn (₹2.25L prize pool, SDE interviews), Infosys HackWithInfy (₹9.5–12 LPA roles), Adobe India Hackathon (₹1.1L/month + MacBook), Walmart CodeHers (female students, ₹1–1.1L/month), Goldman Sachs Campus Challenge, Juspay Hiring Challenge (₹19–27 LPA PPO), and 15+ more. See the full list with deadlines on the Hackathons 2026 page.

Question 10

How do I prepare for HR interviews in campus placements?

Accepted Answer

Master the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for behavioral questions. Prepare answers for: Tell me about yourself (60-second pitch linking academics → projects → career goals), Why this company? (research 2–3 company-specific facts), Strengths/Weaknesses (frame weakness as growth opportunity), Handle pressure (give 1 real example), Salary expectations (defer to company standards for freshers). Practice 10+ mock HR interviews using PlacementPreps Mock Interview tool before your actual interview.

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