I recently attended an on-campus placement drive conducted by Synergech at my college.
- Role: Software Developer
- Salary: 4 LPA
- Location: Olympia Tech Park, Chennai
- Interview Dates: 06 Dec 2025 & 30 Jan 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 80% in 10th, 12th, and CGPA
Interview Process
The selection process consisted of 4 rounds:
Round 1: Technical Screening (Google Meet)
- Around 25 students participated
- Interviewers shared Java code snippets
Task:
- Raise hand
- Explain output
Selection Criteria:
- Students answering 2 or more questions correctly moved ahead
Sample Topics:
- String manipulation
- Loop-based logic
- Nested loops with break
- Character transformation
- While loop with continue and break
Result: Around 8 students were eliminated
Round 2: Code Explanation Round
- Based on Round 1 performance
- Asked to explain previously solved code in detail
Result:
- 7 students selected
- I cleared this round
Key Insight: Focus was on clarity of understanding
Round 3: Coding Hackathon (Main Round)
- Conducted at Synergech Office, Chennai
- Duration: 3 hours
Pre-round Training (5 days):
- Java fundamentals
- Value Object concepts
Problem Structure:
- Level 0: 1 problem
- Level 1: 2 problems (solve any one)
- Level 2: 1 problem
- Level 3: 2 problems
Topics Covered:
- Math and pattern problems
- String manipulation
- Value Object-based problems
Sample Problems:
- License eligibility check
- Email validation
- Java Value Object design
My Performance:
- Solved 3 problems completely and partially solved one
- Faced difficulty in Value Object concepts
Result:
- Rejected in this round
- More than 50 students participated from multiple colleges
Round 4: HR Interview
- Self-introduction
- Projects
- Logical questions
Key Takeaways
- Strong Java fundamentals are essential
- Value Object concept is important
- Understanding concepts matters more than memorization
- Communication skills play a major role
- Hackathon rounds test real problem-solving ability
Final Thoughts
Although I was rejected in Round 3, the experience provided clear direction for improvement. The process was well-structured and offered a valuable learning opportunity.
Overall Experience: Smooth, professional, and insightful.