Placement Papers - Mahindra Satyam

Hi Friends

I am ARUSH TOKALA from Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology. I would like to share my experience at Satyam.

1st Round - Aptitude Round:
This round consists of 15 questions all carrying equal marks. And every wrong answer carries a negative mark. So, only answer those questions which u r confident of. I knew only 6 to 7 answers so made up my mind n went ahead with them. I dint even put a single guess for the remaining questions.

The topics on which the questions were asked are:
1.Calendar
2.Time & Distance
3.Time & Work
4.Probability
5.Pipes & cisterns
6.Ages
7.Logical Diagrams
8.Data Interpretation

I was really lucky tat day. Some how got thru this round for 1st time after losing Infosys and Wipro in 1st round itself. 

2nd Round - Group Discussion:
This round was held on the next day. I came prepared very well. Actually started speaking in English rite after I came to know tat I cleared the 1st round. This had helped me a lot. Spoke in English n English only with all my friends till the commencement of the GD round. This had boosted my confidence levels. Finally the time came when 10 of us were given a topic and had to wind it up in 15 minutes.

The topic was: " DOES SANIA MIRZA NEED A MEDIA HIPE" I confidently stood up and initiated the round by opposing the statement. In the beginning was a lil shivery but some how spoke loud n clear

After that I took part in the discussion 3 to 4 times to express my views. Most of them were supporting the statement and were repeatedly trying to put counters on me. Some how I managed convincing them with giving examples. The round was finally done and all of us were asked to conclude individually. Then the time came when the results were to b announced. I was confident that I will get thru. And among ten of us only 4 were selected. I was happy to find my name in tat list. 

3rd Round - Technical and HR (combined):
This round was supposed to b held on the 3rd day. But to my surprise it was about to begin rite after v got our GD results. I became very nervous. My hands n legs started shivering when I was shown the way to the HR room. I dint remember even a single concept of my Mechanical Eng. Fear was my enemy. I was called in. Just before I entered the room took a deep breath and prepared myself for the worst   I then walked in confidently with my shoulders and spine straight.

ME: " Good Morning SIR" But immediately realized its half past 12.00. I dint bother.
HR: "Tell me about yourself".
ME: I started shivering once again. But gave him a prompt answer by speaking about the stuff in my RESUME.
The HR was noticing all my moves.
HR: He then asked me "So Arush, being a mechanical student do u think u can cope up with IT?"
ME: "Sir, Mechanical Engg is the only branch which deals with all other branches of engg. by giving us a fundamental knowledge about them."
HR: Do you know any softwares ??
ME: I gave a frank reply saying tat I know few mechanical related softwares.
He repeatedly asked any other software other than these. Actually he was expecting me to speak some thing about C, C++ and Java. I dint utter an alphabet of C from my mouth. 
He was impressed with the answer. And told me tat I can leave. I dint expect the round to get over so fast. It lasted for less than 10 mins. 

Our results were finally announced after 6 long hrs of nail biting. Finally my name was announced along with others. I was very happy. It became a memorable day in my whole life. A Total of 1600 students appeared and finally only 61 of them were the final selects.