Placement Papers - Mahindra Satyam

SATYAM PATTERN & INTERVIEW - 18 JAN 2008

Hi Friends

Myself Sriram pursuing my b_tech from CMR institute of technology in ece branch. I am delighted to share my experience. We had Satyam campus recruitment at Vardhaman coll of engg on 17th. This was my first attempt to any interview. I was calm and confident. About 1500 student were going to take the aptitude test. My first hurdle was to clear the aptitude test.

Aptitude test:
It consisted of 15 questions (+1 for correct answer & - .25 for wrong) they are as follows:
1)    Logical question about the arrangement of cards.
2)    Blood Relation.
3)    Pyramids.
4)    C program o/p.
5)    Age (father & son ).
6)    Logical application question.
7)    Speed & Distance.
8)    Probability.
9)    Passage (3).
10)   Time & work
11)   Compound interest.
12)   Analytical question.

If one is perfect with RS AGGARWAL he can easily get through aptitude. One thing my friend don't attempt more than 10 questions. I don't know exactly but Satyam has an upper cutoff also. So try to keep it between7-10.

Essay writing:
About 350 students cleared the aptitude. We had a pre placement talk. After that we were asked to fill up our 'resume' & asked to write an essay. The topic given to me was 'Role of media in our society', I wrote both the positive and negative effect of media.

Interview:

Interview was on 18th. Students were divided into two batch. I was in the morning session. My turn came at 10:30. I kept myself as cool as possible. I kept on telling myself to give the best shot what ever the outcome may be. I was called in  

Me: Shall i come in sir ( with a gentle smile ).
Hr: Come in, plz take ur seat.
Me: Thank you sir.

Hr:  Tell me about yourself?
Me:  I told the answer in a very polite manner. With my tone high such that It should be as clear as possible.

Hr:   Tell about ur essay which u wrote yesterday.
Me:   Explained the whole thing. About positive & negative effect of media.

Hr:   U have written that 'fashion tv' & wrestling are negative. Is it not needed?
Me:  (calmly) It is needed but, at the same time it is making our younger generation more Enthusiastic and they are diverting from studies.

Hr:  Is it not thought at home, not to indulge in such activities.
Me :  (I was mentally struck, but got a point). Yes sir I completely agree with u. But I Would like to tell u an example of 'Sakthiman'. A 12 year old child knows if she touch fire would burn. Then also she burnt herself as she thought her heros would come and save her.

Hr:  (partially satisfied) Tell me ur areas of interest?
Me:   I am good in digital communication & STLD.

Hr:   Tell me any three topics in DC & explain?
Me:   I explained completely with good eng & my tone high & was fully confident

Hr:   Asked questions on what I had told
Me:   Answered all questions.

Hr:   Any questions for me?
Me:  As a SATYAM aspirant what all additional skills I have to learn before joining ur Org?

Hr:   All additional skills will be trained by the institution u will be joinig.(explained for about 2-3 min ).
Me: (I became a good listner. Showing full interest on what he is talking about) Thank You sir for interviewing me. Have a nice day. (gentle smile, shake hands & then left).

The results were declared at night 10:30. I was selected and I am a SATYAMITE now.