Hexaware's campus test decides two things at once: whether you get an offer, and at which level. Every candidate takes aptitude and domain sections, and candidates aiming for the higher Premier Graduate Engineer Trainee (PGET) role also take a coding test; candidates report that those who miss on coding are offered the Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) role instead. This page covers what the Hexaware online test is, its format and timings, how it is scored, the rules to know before you start, how to prepare and a practice plan.
What the Hexaware online test is
Hexaware does not publish its fresher test pattern, so this page combines PrepInsta's pattern with GeeksforGeeks accounts from the 2023 to 2025 drives. PrepInsta lists 20 questions each in quantitative, logical and verbal ability in 60 minutes, then 30 domain questions, 15 pseudocode and 15 computer fundamentals, in 30 minutes, and for PGET two coding problems in 60 minutes, with no negative marking. A 2025-batch PGET account from a college in Salem described five rounds on the Superset platform with CoCubes: a 90-minute aptitude and domain test, an in-person group discussion, a short HR discussion that led to GET offers, a 40-minute two-question coding test, and a final 25-minute interview that led to PGET offers. Tier-1 colleges have a separate SPGET track with a harder coding test.
Because some Hexaware drives run on CoCubes, see the CoCubes test guide; for the coding and SQL rounds, see SQL interview questions.
Format and timings
| Part | What it involves | Time and questions |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative, logical and verbal ability | Arithmetic, reasoning and English usage | 20 questions each, 60 minutes together, in PrepInsta's pattern |
| Domain: pseudocode and computer fundamentals | Reading pseudocode, bit manipulation, computer and application basics | 30 questions, 30 minutes |
| Coding (PGET) | Two easy to medium problems in C, C++, Java or Python | 60 minutes in PrepInsta's pattern; 40 minutes in a 2025 drive |
| Group discussion (many campus drives) | Groups of about 15 to 20 on a set topic | In person |
| Communication test or final interview | An AI-scored spoken English test in some drives; a 25-minute general and technical interview for PGET in another | Varies by drive |
| SPGET track (tier-1 colleges) | Two data-structure problems and one SQL query, then technical, managerial and HR interviews | 90 minutes for aptitude and coding, in one 2023 to 2024 account |
Total: about 90 minutes for GET and about 150 minutes for PGET in PrepInsta's pattern; drives differ, so check your notice.
How it is scored
- No negative marking and a non-adaptive test, according to PrepInsta.
- PrepInsta lists GET at 4 LPA and PGET at 6 LPA; confirm current figures in your drive notice.
- Shortlists can be steep: in the 2025 Salem drive, 242 of about 430 eligible students passed the first test, 43 received GET offers, and 7 of the 13 who reached the last round received PGET offers.
- Candidates describe each round as an elimination round.
Rules to know before you start
- Eligibility in the 2025 Salem drive: BE, BTech or MCA in CSE, IT, ECE, EEE and related circuit branches, 60 percent or a 6.0 CGPA throughout, no active backlog and no education gap of more than a year.
- Expect an HR question about the service agreement; a 2025 candidate was asked whether they would sign a two-year agreement.
- Online rounds are proctored, and outside help is not allowed.
- Use good headphones for an AI-scored communication test, as one candidate recommended.
How to prepare
- Do timed 20-question aptitude sets and pseudocode tracing drills, including bit manipulation.
- Practice two easy to medium coding problems in 40 minutes, since one drive allowed only that.
- Add SQL queries to your practice if you are on the SPGET track.
- Prepare a two-minute group discussion opening and practice listening and building on others' points.
- For interviews, revise DDL versus DML, delete versus truncate, the four pillars of OOP and Agile basics, all reported by candidates.
A practice plan
- Week 1: aptitude daily (quantitative, reasoning and verbal) with section timers.
- Week 2: coding problems of easy to medium difficulty in one language, plus pseudocode or technical questions if the test has them.
- Week 3: full mock tests under exam conditions and spoken-English practice if there is a communication round.
Related guides: what an online assessment is, the new grad online assessment guide, the TCS NQT pattern.
On the day, and the mistakes to avoid
- Keep your ID, admit card or invitation and academic documents ready, as the drive requires.
- For centre-based tests, arrive early and follow the centre's rules on phones and belongings.
- For online tests, check your camera, microphone and connection, and use a quiet room.
- Note each section's timer: sections are often fixed in order and you cannot go back.
- Attempt every question where there is no negative marking.
- In coding rounds, submit code that compiles and passes some cases rather than nothing.
Mistakes that cost candidates:
- Neglecting the English or communication section, which is often an elimination round.
- Overspending time in one aptitude section when each has its own timer.
- Practicing only coding and skipping pseudocode and computer fundamentals.
- Registering through unofficial links; use the company's careers site or your placement cell.
- Skipping full mock tests, so the real section timers come as a surprise.
What happens after the Hexaware online test
Shortlisted candidates usually move on to technical and HR interviews, then an offer letter and onboarding. Prepare to explain your projects, basic programming concepts and why you want to join, and keep practicing spoken English for the interviews. For the next stage, see campus placement interviews.
Where CoPilot Interview fits
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Hexaware online test pattern?
As PrepInsta lists it: 60 aptitude questions in 60 minutes, 30 pseudocode and computer fundamentals questions in 30 minutes, and for PGET two coding problems. Drives vary.
What is the difference between GET and PGET at Hexaware?
PGET is the higher level and needs an extra coding round; candidates who do not clear it are offered GET, as candidates report. PrepInsta lists GET at 4 LPA and PGET at 6 LPA.
Is there negative marking in the Hexaware test?
No, according to PrepInsta.
What comes after the Hexaware test?
Often a group discussion and an HR discussion, then for PGET a coding test and a final interview; some drives have technical and managerial interviews instead.
Can I use AI tools during the Hexaware online test?
No, unless the instructions explicitly allow it. Assessments are meant to be taken on your own, and proctoring settings can flag other apps, tab switches or pasted code. Use AI tools to practice beforehand, and follow your employer's rules.
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