Getting into tech as a fresher is honestly confusing sometimes. There are so many companies, training programs, coding rounds, and mixed reviews online that it becomes difficult to know what's actually true.
So I decided to share my complete experience with MountBlue - from applying to interviews, selection, joining, and training.
Hopefully this helps someone preparing for the same process.
About Me
I'm a recent graduate interested in software development and backend engineering from Telangana. Like many freshers, I was actively applying through LinkedIn, job portals, company career pages, random WhatsApp groups, and Telegram channels.
I came across MountBlue while searching for fresher opportunities that focused on practical software engineering training.
How I Applied
I applied for the Software Engineer role through MountBlue's hiring process.
I applied in October 2025 and received communication regarding the online assessment within a few days.
Online Assessment Round
The first round was an online HackerRank challenge.
The assessment mainly focused on:
- Aptitude
- Problem-solving
- Basic programming concepts
- Logical reasoning
- Coding questions
The coding questions were not extremely difficult, but the challenge contained around 122 coding problems, which required patience and consistency.
My Preparation
For preparation, I mostly practiced:
- Arrays and strings
- Basic DSA questions
- Logical reasoning
- OOP concepts
- Time complexity basics
Platforms like GeeksforGeeks and HackerRank helped me a lot.
Difficulty Level
I would say the challenge was:
Medium for coding
If your fundamentals are decent, completing the challenge is definitely possible with proper preparation.
One important thing is that plagiarism is checked carefully, so avoid copying solutions.
In my opinion, the challenge can take at least 15 days to complete comfortably. I personally took around one month to finish it.
I submitted the challenge completion form in November and later received an email for an offline interview scheduled on December 13th, 2025.
Technical Interview Experience
After completing the challenge, I was shortlisted for the technical interview.
The interviewer mainly focused on:
- Problem-solving approach
- Communication skills
- Basic CS fundamentals
- Coding logic
- Ability to think in multiple ways
For example, I was asked to solve problems using different approaches, like solving once with a for loop and then again using a while loop.
Questions I Remember
Some questions were related to:
- OOP concepts
- Difference between strings and dictionaries
- Arrays and string manipulation
- Introduction and communication
One important thing I noticed was that the interviewer cared more about my thinking process rather than expecting perfect answers immediately.
So if you don't know something, try explaining your thought process calmly instead of getting stuck or panicking.
Mostly, you will be informed immediately after the interview if you are selected. The next working day, you will usually receive the HR round email.
HR Round
The HR round was conducted online and was recorded.
You also get a re-attempt option.
It is mostly a formality if you clear the technical interview. The HR round mainly focuses on understanding your:
- Availability
- Relocation flexibility
- Salary expectations
- Training commitment
- Learning attitude
Joining Experience
After finishing the HR round, I started researching MountBlue's training pattern.
There were mainly 3 batches:
- Python
- JavaScript
- Java
Regardless of the batch, everyone commonly focuses on:
- Git
- CLI
- JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS
So I started preparing these technologies before joining.
I received my joining mail on January 12th, 2026, and my joining date was January 27th, 2026.
The onboarding process included:
- Documentation
- Offer formalities
- Initial orientation
- Training instructions
Training Experience
I joined on January 27th, 2026, and my training period lasted until May 11th, 2026.
I was allotted to the Python batch. Interestingly, you will not know which batch you are assigned to until joining.
The training mainly involved:
- Assignments
- Coding exercises
- Development concepts
- Reviews
- Continuous learning
The pace can feel fast sometimes, especially for freshers, so staying disciplined and practicing consistently becomes very important.
The general training pattern was:
- Learn concepts
- Work on projects
- Perform in reviews
Relocation Reimbursement
If you successfully clear the training, relocation reimbursement is provided after submitting travel tickets to the respective official through email.
The reimbursement amount should not exceed ₹10,000.
Stipend & Deployment
During training, the stipend was ₹14,999 per month.
After successfully completing training, there is a deployment phase of 1 year where you work for a client company while still being employed and paid by MountBlue.
During deployment, the salary is around ₹35,000 per month.
The deployed company is chosen by your mentor, but you still have the option to accept or reject the opportunity.
One good thing is that if you are terminated by the deployed company, you can still return to MountBlue and potentially get deployed to another company.
During deployment, there is usually a probation period of around 3–4 weeks where you need to prove yourself and perform well in the client company.
What Helped Me During Training
A few things that helped me during training were:
- Consistent coding practice
- Revising fundamentals regularly
- Managing time properly
- Not comparing myself with others
- Interaction with batchmates and mentors
Communication honestly plays a very important role during the entire process.
After the Deployment Period
After the 1-year deployment period, the future mainly depends on your performance in the client company.
If the client company believes that you are valuable and capable enough, they may offer you a permanent role within their organization. In some cases, the package can go around 8 LPA or even higher depending on your performance, skills, and the company itself.
However, if the client company decides not to hire you permanently, then you may need to restart your job search journey again.
That is why it becomes very important to:
- Perform consistently during deployment
- Learn continuously
- Communicate professionally
- Take ownership of tasks
- Build strong technical skills
You should work in a way that makes the company feel that losing you would be difficult after the deployment period ends.
The deployment phase is not just a job period - it is also an opportunity to prove yourself in a real industry environment.
Final Thoughts
Overall, my experience with MountBlue was positive and very educational.
The process requires consistency, patience, and willingness to learn more than being extremely advanced in coding.
For freshers looking to gain practical software engineering experience and improve development skills, MountBlue can be a good opportunity.
I hope this article helps anyone preparing for the process.
All the best to everyone applying!