HCLTech placement papers are the fastest way to understand what the HCLTech fresher assessment actually feels like. The questions below are compiled from recent memory-based HCLTech papers and mirror the structure you will face on test day: four MCQ sections followed by a short coding round.
HCLTech paper structure
| Round | Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Assessment | Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 15 min |
| Logical Reasoning | 15 | 15 min | |
| Verbal Ability | 15 | 15 min | |
| Computer Fundamentals (Technical MCQs) | 15 | 15 min | |
| Coding Round | Coding (C / C++ / Java / Python) | 2 problems | 20 min |
The MCQ sections have no negative marking, but each section runs on its own timer and carries a sectional cutoff — you cannot borrow Verbal minutes to finish Quant. What makes HCLTech different from most mass recruiters is the dedicated Computer Fundamentals section: 15 technical MCQs on programming, DBMS, OS and networking that every candidate must clear.
Try a mixed HCLTech sampler
Questions below are drawn from memory-based HCLTech papers — two each from Quant, Logical and Verbal. Click an option to check your answer instantly.
I sell 16 articles for the same amount that I paid for 20 such articles. What is my gain percentage?
A pump can fill a tank with water in 1 hour. Because of a leak, it took 1.5 hours to fill the tank. The leak can drain all the water of the tank in:
In a certain code, 'very large risk associated' is written as 'nu ta ro gi', 'risk is very low' is written as 'gi se nu mi', and 'is that also associated' is written as 'ta mi po fu'. What does the code 'se' stand for?
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