About Tech Mahindra
Tech Mahindra is one of India’s leading global technology and consulting companies. The organization works across IT services, digital transformation, cloud, telecom engineering, connected systems, AI solutions and business process services. It operates in more than 90 countries, serving major Fortune 500 enterprises across telecom, BFSI, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and automotive sectors.
The company is part of the Mahindra Group and has grown into a major engineering and IT innovation partner for clients worldwide. Tech Mahindra continues to hire large volumes of engineering and IT graduates through on-campus, off-campus and nationwide hiring drives.
Freshers can expect a structured onboarding process, technology-focused training, domain specialization opportunities and strong career progression across software engineering, support, telecom, DevOps, cloud and data roles.
Tech Mahindra – Latest Test Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Time | Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language (Grammar + Usage) | 10 | 50 minutes (overall) | +1 / No Negative |
| English Language (Advanced) | 20 | +1 / No Negative | |
| Reading Comprehension | 5 | +1 / No Negative | |
| Quantitative Ability | 11 | +1 / No Negative | |
| Verbal Reasoning | 21 | +1 / No Negative | |
| Paragraph Reasoning | 3 | +1 / No Negative | |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | 5 | +1 / No Negative | |
| Total | 75 | 50 minutes | No Negative Marking |
Hiring Process Overview
1. Online Aptitude + Reasoning Test
The first round evaluates quantitative ability, English grammar, comprehension skills, pattern recognition, and logical reasoning. All sections must be cleared individually, as Tech Mahindra applies sectional cut-offs.
2. Story Writing Round (Image-Based)
Candidates are shown an image and asked to write a 150–200 word story within 15 minutes. Evaluation is based on creativity, grammar, structure, and clarity using an automated scoring engine.
3. Technical Interview
Topics include OOP concepts, DBMS, SQL queries, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, basic coding, problem-solving, and discussion of academic projects. Telecom-focused roles may include networking fundamentals.
4. HR Interview
A short discussion covering strengths, communication skills, relocation readiness, expectations, and overall role fit.
Test Description
Aptitude & Quantitative Ability
Covers arithmetic, percentages, ratios, time & work, time–speed–distance, profit & loss, and basic algebra. Questions are generally easy, but speed is critical due to the overall time constraint.
Logical & Abstract Reasoning
Includes puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogisms, coding–decoding, data sufficiency, and pattern-based reasoning. Non-verbal questions may involve shapes, series, and visual comparisons.
English Grammar & Comprehension
Tests sentence correction, vocabulary, error spotting, short reading passages, and paragraph logic. This section carries significant weight in determining overall cut-off clearance.
Story Writing Round
Candidates are shown a scenario or image and must write an original story. Evaluation focuses on clarity, grammar, coherence, and creativity.
Hiring Package Details (Latest)
- Job Roles: Associate Software Engineer, Support Engineer, Telecom Engineer
- Salary Package: ₹3 – ₹4 LPA for fresher roles
- Performance-Based Roles: ₹5 – ₹7 LPA
- Work Locations: Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Noida, Chennai
- Agreement: Applicable depending on role and training path
Latest Interview Experience Summary
Round 1: Online Test
Easy to moderate difficulty. Most students clear verbal reasoning comfortably; quant requires time management.
Round 2: Story Writing
Image-based prompt; scoring depends on grammar, creativity and coherence.
Round 3: Technical Interview
Focus on OOP, SQL, DBMS, project explanation and simple coding logic.
Round 4: HR Round
General behavioral questions, relocation, communication skills and interest in the company.
Tips by Our Experts
Tech Mahindra’s test is all about speed. Aim to attempt at least 50–55 questions with high accuracy. Since there is no negative marking, attempt all questions before submitting.
Clearing the first round significantly increases your chances of receiving an offer, as most candidates get filtered at this stage.
FAQ
Tech Mahindra recruitment FAQs
What is the Tech Mahindra hiring process?
The process includes an online test, story-writing round, technical interview, and HR interview. Some drives may add an additional communication assessment depending on the role.
Is there negative marking in Tech Mahindra’s test?
No. There is no negative marking. Attempt all questions to maximize your score.
What is the difficulty level of the Tech Mahindra aptitude test?
Easy to moderate. Most questions focus on speed and accuracy rather than deep problem solving.
What type of questions appear in the story-writing round?
You are shown an image and must write a short story of around 200 words. It is evaluated on grammar, coherence, and structure.
What are the cutoff criteria?
You must clear the cutoff in **every section** individually. A minimum of ~50% accuracy is generally needed.
Does Tech Mahindra ask coding questions?
Coding is not included in all drives. Some engineering tracks may include a basic coding question or debugging tasks in the interview rounds.
What are common technical interview topics?
OOP concepts, DBMS, SQL, basics of C/Java/Python, OS fundamentals, and your project explanation.
Which branches are eligible?
Most engineering branches including CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, Telecom, Mechanical, and allied fields.
What is the expected salary package?
Tech Mahindra offers packages in the range of ₹3.25 – ₹5 LPA for entry-level roles. Higher packages are offered for specialized or supercoder tracks.
How can I prepare effectively?
Focus on high-speed aptitude practice, grammar improvement, solving sample tests, and strengthening your project summary. Practicing story-writing for coherency helps a lot.