Sample PwC Off-Campus Test Paper 2025

Part A – Quantitative & Logical Reasoning (35 Questions)

1. If a bag contains 6 red, 4 blue and 5 green balls, what is the probability of drawing a blue ball?
a) 4/15 ✅
b) 6/15
c) 5/15
d) 9/15

2. Find the next number: 7, 14, 28, 56, ?
a) 84
b) 98 ✅
c) 112
d) 126

3. Time & Work: 12 people can build a wall in 18 days. How many days with 9 people?
a) 24 days ✅
b) 20 days
c) 22 days
d) 26 days

Part B – Technical MCQs (25 Questions)

4. Which SQL clause is used to remove duplicate rows from result?
a) WHERE
b) DISTINCT ✅
c) GROUP BY
d) ORDER BY

5. In Java, which keyword is used to inherit a class?
a) implement
b) extends ✅
c) super
d) this

Part C – English & Business Writing (20 Questions)

6. Choose correct sentence:
a) The team are working on project
b) The team is working on project ✅
c) The team were working on project
d) The team be working on project

7. Synonym of “Efficient”:
a) Lazy
b) Effective ✅
c) Weak
d) Slow

Part D – Coding Section (3 Questions)

Question 1: Reverse a Linked List (Singly)

class ListNode {
    int val;
    ListNode next;
    ListNode(int val) { this.val = val; }
}

public class ReverseLinkedList {
    public static ListNode reverse(ListNode head) {
        ListNode prev = null;
        ListNode curr = head;
        while (curr != null) {
            ListNode nextTemp = curr.next;
            curr.next = prev;
            prev = curr;
            curr = nextTemp;
        }
        return prev;
    }
}

Question 2: SQL – Find Departments with More Than 10 Employees

SELECT department, COUNT(*) AS emp_count
FROM employees
GROUP BY department
HAVING COUNT(*) > 10;

Question 3: Check Balanced Brackets in String

import java.util.Stack;

public class BalancedBrackets {
    public static boolean isValid(String s) {
        Stack stack = new Stack<>();
        for (char c : s.toCharArray()) {
            if (c == '(' || c == '{' || c == '[') {
                stack.push(c);
            } else {
                if (stack.isEmpty()) return false;
                char top = stack.pop();
                if (!(
                    (c == ')' && top == '(') ||
                    (c == '}' && top == '{') ||
                    (c == ']' && top == '[')
                )) {
                    return false;
                }
            }
        }
        return stack.isEmpty();
    }
}

HR Interview Questions:

• Tell us about yourself and your background.
• Why PwC and why off-campus application?
• Are you comfortable working remotely or on client sites?
• How did you handle pressure or deadlines during college projects?
• Where do you see yourself in 3 years?

Technical Interview Questions:

• Explain OOPS with real-world examples.
• What is SQL JOIN? Explain different types of JOINs.
• Difference between ArrayList and LinkedList in Java.
• What is exception handling? Explain try-catch-finally.

Managerial / Case-based Round Questions:

1. Describe a project where you handled ambiguous requirements.
2. How would you approach a client request for data migration safely?
3. Explain how you prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.

PwC Off-Campus Preparation Tips 2026:

1. Ensure strong fundamentals in SQL, Java, and Data Structures.
2. Be comfortable coding without IDE assistance (use online compilers).
3. Practice remote interview etiquette — clear camera, good lighting, stable internet.
4. Prepare short, crisp project summaries to discuss online.
5. Polish your English writing and communication skills (for business writing section).
6. Keep updated with PwC’s consulting, cloud, and analytics service offerings.
7. Practice behavioural and case-based questions to adapt for remote interviews.

Note: The off-campus hiring process may slightly vary depending on role and location. But this page reflects one of the most recent and common patterns observed in 2025.