On-campus · Jun 2026
GET- graduate engineer trainee at Maruti Suzuki
Hello, I’m Tushar Saini from Yamunanagar, Haryana. I’m pursuing my bachelor’s in computer engineering from Thapar University. I did my schooling at Jawahar Navoday Vidyalaya. Since CS is omnipresent, I spent five to six years in college and earlier in my academic career honing my technical knowledge and skills. Web development is something that interests me.
- Outcome
- Selected
- Rounds
- 2
- Format
- Virtual
- Panel
- Technical panel
What was the procedure of the placement that took place? (Shortlisting criteria, coding or aptitude test, number of interviews)
So first, we had to fill out the Google forms and register ourselves on the Maruti Suzuki portal. Selection Process: Online Test of shortlisted students (Technical, Aptitude & Psychometric); Then, candidates were shortlisted for the Presentation and Personal Interview Round (Technical + HR) Eligibility Criteria: Students must have scored at least 65% marks or equivalent CGPA marks in 10th & 12th / Diploma (if applicable) Students must have scored at least 65% marks aggregate or equivalent CGPA till the recent Semester in BE/B.Tech Only FULL Time and Regular education is eligible (10th/12th/Diploma/B.Tech)
What was the difficulty level of the interview? (1- very easy, 10-very difficult)
3/10
Tell us about the written/online test. (Aptitude, Coding, Test Platform, etc)
The Test Format consisted of the following sections in two parts; both were mandatory and must be completed end to end. Test platform : SHL ; Time duration : 2hrs Part A consisted of: Ability and Aptitude Test; Psychometric Test; This portion mainly consisted of questions involving data analytics and data interpretation. Part B consisted of: Technical Test; We had a drop-down menu in this portion where we could choose our department, such as electrical, CS & IT, etc. I have selected CS & IT. Questions regarding bit manipulation, time complexity analysis, and sorting were mainly asked in this section. Along with MCQs and fillups, Output-related questions were also there. Because there were more questions and less time to answer, this segment was more challenging than the others.
Describe your all Technical Interviews specifying number of rounds and details of each round (if any).
1st Round- After clearing the online test, The recruiters gave us a template for the ppt, which we had to prepare and deliver in the presentation round. Your top two accomplishments from the last three to five years should be the subject of the first slide, and the second slide should address How you differ from others. We were given a maximum of 5 minutes to present our PPT. I thus offered two points on the opening slide of my presentation. One demonstrated my technical abilities and the other my interpersonal and teamwork abilities. They, therefore, questioned me on why, given my interest in programming, I didn’t join an IT company and why Maruti Suzuki after I finished presenting my first slide. They described a scenario in which a business offers all the same advantages as Maruti, and then they asked me which option I would choose and why. 2nd Round- Without having a break, they immediately began the personal interview round following the presentation round. They then asked me some technical questions as we continued. They questioned me about cloud computing. They said, “There’s this system you need to deploy, and you have two choices: either you should do it on-premise or the cloud.” What should I pick, and what considerations should I make when deploying it? Then they said, “What parameters should I bear in mind to accurately predict the data if I have to estimate the production of a specific colored car for the upcoming month?” Next, They handed me a table with information about cars that included fields for “date of release,” “model,” and “quantity.” This question was from SQL. I had to use a query that revealed the quantity of a specific car model produced in October 2022. I responded while explaining. And at this point, the interviewer was satisfied with my responses. This round lasted for about 15-20 minutes.
What were the key factors of your selection?
-Diplomatic, Unbiased, and positive response at all times -Confidence, Politeness -Good speaking skills
What are the things students should focus on, in order of priority?
-Maintain a decent CGPA while pursuing your interests and having fun in your formative years. -If you intend to pursue a tech career, start learning to code during your sophomore year. -Participate in contests and hackathons and start developing your skills as early as possible.
According to you, what role do extracurricular activities as well as participation in societies play?
During my time in college, I didn’t participate in any societies. Participating in a society that genuinely helps develop your skills is beneficial. You should also check whether you are getting something out of it. They help in developing soft skills. It is fantastic for establishing connections and meeting new people.
Were there any companies you got rejected from after appearing for their interview? If yes, then tell us about your rejection story and what do you think were the reasons for your rejection?
Addverb: I made it through the HR round and two technical rounds but didn’t make the VP round. For the software profile, only two students were selected.
What message would you like to give to your juniors regarding the stress they go through during placement season?
It’s acceptable to feel stressed out, but try to see the positive side because more incredible things could be coming. Hang out with your friends and relax.
