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← Kotak Mahindra Bank

Mid Backend at Kotak Mahindra Bank

BackendMidRejected◆ Commonly asked· 2023

A mid backend hiring drive. Breadth of fundamentals mattered more than algorithmic depth.

The loop · 5 rounds

01

Round 01 · 3 questions

Online Assessment

Timed online coding / aptitude screen, usually the first filter.

  • Quantitative aptitude: profit, loss and percentages.
    MidEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #aptitude
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  • Verbal ability: synonyms, antonyms and para-jumbles.
    MidEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #verbal
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  • Verbal ability: reading comprehension passage.
    MidEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #verbal
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02

Round 02 · 2 questions

DSA / Coding

Data structures & algorithms on a whiteboard or shared editor.

  • Swap two numbers without using a temporary variable.
    MidEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #math
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  • Remove duplicate characters from a string.
    MidEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #string
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03

Round 03 · 4 questions

Tech Deep-Dive

Deep questions on your core stack and fundamentals.

  • Difference between stack and heap memory.
    MidEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #fundamentals
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  • Explain the layers of the OSI model.
    MidEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #networking
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  • Method overloading vs method overriding.
    MidEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #oops
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  • Write a SQL query to find the second-highest salary.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #sql
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04

Round 04 · 2 questions

Hiring Manager

Scope, ownership, and role-fit discussion with the manager.

  • Describe your experience working with an onsite / offshore team.
    Mid◆ Commonly asked
  • How do you ensure code quality under a tight delivery timeline?
    Mid◆ Commonly asked
05

Round 05 · 3 questions

Behavioral / HR

Values, collaboration, and past-experience (STAR) questions.

  • Tell me about your final-year project.
    Mid◆ Commonly asked
  • Would you be comfortable working on any technology assigned to you?
    Mid◆ Commonly asked
  • Why should we hire you?
    Mid◆ Commonly asked

Practice each round across every company

  • Online Assessment
  • DSA / Coding
  • Tech Deep-Dive
  • Hiring Manager
  • Behavioral / HR

◆ This experience is composed from commonly reported questions for this role and level. Real, individually-shared interviews will be layered in over time.