Tech Mahindra
Free first round · 20 min · no credit card
Rise framework + ATU (Aptitude/Tech/Verbal). CME (telecom / 5G / OSS-BSS) flagship.
Who can apply
CGPA cutoff
≥ 6
Eligible streams
CSE · ECE · IT · EEE +2
Backlog policy
no active backlogs
Service agreement
12 months
Bond
₹1L
Age limit
28 years
Round-by-round, in order
"Selected" at Tech Mahindra Campus = passed ATU + clear project understanding + flexibility on location/stack/shifts + bond acceptance + family commitment.
- 01Aptitude / OA90 minEliminating
Tech Mahindra ATU — Aptitude / Technical / Verbal MCQ
35% advance - 02Technical interview30 minEliminating
Project + CS basics + telecom/5G domain probe + stack flexibility
55% advance - 03HR interview20 minEliminating
Willingness, family, location, salary, bond acceptance
80% advance
The OA at a glance
Total questions
80
Duration
90 min
Cutoff
60%
Sections breakdown
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| quant | 25 | 30 min | No |
| reasoning | 25 | 30 min | No |
| verbal | 20 | 20 min | No |
| programming logic | 10 | 10 min | No |
What the technical rounds actually test
Technical interview
- Rounds
- 1
- Per round
- 30 min
Topics covered
Coding round
- Problems
- 1
- Duration
- 20 min
- Online judge
- Yes
Languages allowed
Coding is typically embedded in the ATU technical_mcq section, not a separate round
What the HR round actually tests
Willingness questions
- Are you willing to relocate to any city in India?
- Are you comfortable with rotational / night shifts?
- Are you willing to work on any technology stack (incl. telecom / legacy)?
- Are you willing to sign the service agreement (12 months, ~INR 1L bond)?
- What is your expected salary?
- Are your parents aware and supportive?
Common red flags
- Won't relocate
- Won't sign service agreement
- Plans for higher studies abroad in 1 year
- Strong preference for only product engineering roles
What else to know
Tech Mahindra's ATU (Aptitude/Technical/Universal-verbal) is the entry filter for the generic Associate Software Engineer track. The CME (Communications, Media & Entertainment) flagship absorbs the bulk of fresher intake for telecom / 5G / OSS-BSS work; Digital and Enterprise tracks pull from the same ATU pool but require slightly higher cutoffs. Numbers above (intake, pass rates, CTC) are best-effort estimates from public sources and should be verified against the live HR data sheet before locking.
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