On-campus · Jun 2026
Software Development Officer at Fractal AI
Hi, everyone! Myself Ayush Chandra and currently, I have been pursuing my B.E in COE at Thapar University, Patiala. Also, I recently got placed at Fractal Analytics.
- Outcome
- Selected
- Rounds
- 3
- Format
- Virtual
- Panel
- Technical panel
What was the procedure of the placement that took place? (Shortlisting criteria, coding or aptitude test, number of interviews)
The procedure started with an online test which consisted of 217 questions and had to be attempted in 120 minutes. After this, the candidates were shortlisted for the first, second, and third interviews which took place on the very same day and were elimination rounds. the first and the second interview were project-based and the third round of interviews was an HR interview.
What was the difficulty level of the interview? (1- very easy, 10-very difficult)
5-6
Tell us about the written/online test. (Aptitude, Coding, Test Platform, etc)
The written test was conducted on the Mettl platform and was of 217 questions and had to be completed in 2 hours. The test consisted of sections and each section had a timer where it was not allowed to navigate among the section or the questions. The questions were based on aptitude, logical reasoning, maths, English, and cognitive assessment.
Describe your all Technical Interviews specifying number of rounds and details of each round (if any).
FIRST ROUND: The first round was a technical interview that had questions about my projects. I was asked to deeply explain my projects and tech stack. I was also given a puzzle to solve. SECOND ROUND: The second interview was also a technical interview where I was again questioned regarding my projects and tech stack but this time my interviewer was the VP of the company. In addition, I was asked a basic SQL question.
Tell us about the HR interviews, if any, specifying the number of rounds and questions asked.
The HR round had questions for me regarding the difficulties I faced in making the projects listed in my CV .The HR was very friendly. There were also questions about my multitasking abilities due to my involvement in various societies. I was also presented with some situations to test me in different scenarios.
What were the key factors of your selection?
Some of the key factors for my selection were my confidence, my in-depth knowledge of concepts and projects, and the points mentioned by me in my CV.
What are the things students should focus on, in order of priority?
Students should focus on their core subjects and should have their concepts cleared in that field. They should focus on their CV and project building . Also, joining societies is important as it provides confidence and overall personality development.
According to you, what role do extracurricular activities as well as participation in societies play?
Extracurriculars really help when it comes to interviews as it shows the level of confidence a person has and his/her team working skills.
What message would you like to give to your juniors regarding the stress they go through during placement season?
The first important piece of advice is not to stress out, as, in the end, it will be alright.
