Accenture Syllabus

Accenture: Recruitment Process Overview

Candidates first submit an online application + resume screening.
Shortlisted candidates enter the online assessments phase, which typically includes: aptitude/cognitive tests, technical MCQs, a coding round, and (in some drives) a communication assessment.
Those who clear the assessments move to interview rounds — usually including a technical interview and an HR / behavioral interview.
Eligibility in many drives: often for BE/B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (especially CSE/IT), with no active backlog and a certain minimum aggregate (e.g. ~ 65% / 6.5 CGPA).

Based on latest updates, here’s how the syllabus and test-pattern for freshers is structured.

Section / Round	What’s included / Focus areas
Cognitive Assessment	Verbal Ability (English), Critical Reasoning & Problem Solving, Abstract Reasoning / Analytical / Logical Reasoning
Technical Assessment (MCQs)	Fundamentals like Common Applications & MS Office basics, Pseudocode understanding, and foundational knowledge of Networking, Security & Cloud concepts
Coding Round	2–3 programming questions (in languages like C, C++, Java, .NET, Python, sometimes JS/HTML-CSS) — problems on arrays, strings, logic, typical data-structures & algorithms, etc.
Communication Assessment (sometimes included)	Tests English communication: vocabulary/grammar, sentence formation, fluency — especially for roles requiring client interaction or good language skills.

Important details of the test format (2025 version):

The full assessment may comprise ~ 125 questions (overall) to be completed in ~175 minutes (depending on drive).
The process is elimination-based: you need to clear sectional cut-offs (Cognitive, Technical, etc.) to advance.
There is typically no negative marking.

Verbal Ability: Vocabulary (synonyms/antonyms), grammar, sentence correction/error detection, para-jumbles, reading comprehension, sentence completion/improvement.
Logical / Abstract Reasoning: Number & letter series, odd-man-out, analogies, coding-decoding, visual reasoning, analogies/pattern recognition.
Critical Reasoning / Problem Solving: Data arrangements, flow-charts, data sufficiency, assumptions & arguments, syllogisms, statement-conclusion, etc.
Quantitative / Numerical Ability (in some cases): Basics — arithmetic, percentages, ratios, speed/time-work, etc. (when aptitude test includes numerical section)

Common Applications & MS Office: familiarity with basic applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), command-line prompts, computing basics.
Pseudocode / Logical Programming: ability to interpret pseudocode, write simple logic, output-prediction etc.
Networking / Security / Cloud Basics: fundamentals of networking, basics of network security, cloud-computing concepts, security protocols, etc.

Languages allowed: typically C, C++, Java, Python, .NET; sometimes JS/HTML-CSS depending on role.
Problem types: Basic to moderate-level algorithmic problems — arrays, strings, possibly data structures (linked lists, stacks/queues), logic, output-prediction tasks; depends on round difficulty.

English communication skills: grammar, sentence formation, vocabulary, clarity of expression, fluency — useful especially when role involves client-facing tasks.

Recent hiring cycles emphasise more technical assessment + coding + cloud/network fundamentals + practical skills rather than just traditional aptitude (quant + verbal) tests.
The cognitive/aptitude section has been converted for some drives into gamified assessments (memory & recall puzzles, fast-math challenges, path/grid puzzles), instead of plain quant/verbal.
The recruitment is elimination-based, and you must clear both aptitude and technical assessments (including sectional cut-offs) to move to coding round.

If you clear the online assessments, the next rounds are usually:

Technical interview: Questions may cover programming languages you know, basics of software development (OOP, DSA), fundamentals of DBMS / OS / networking / core CS topics depending on role.
HR / Behavioral / Situational Interview: Questions on your background, projects, strengths/weaknesses; motivational & behavioral questions (e.g. handling conflicts, teamwork, why Accenture, long-term goals) — to check cultural fit.

Common ask-me-about-yourself, project discussion, your motivations, and some behavioral-scenario questions.

Polish fundamentals — make sure your basics in programming (any of C/C++/Java/Python) and CS fundamentals (OOP, data structures, basic networking/security/clould concepts) are clear.
Practice coding problems regularly — arrays, strings, basic algorithms, pseudocode interpretation, output-prediction.
Brush up aptitude & reasoning — logical reasoning, abstract reasoning, critical reasoning, quick maths/quant (if applicable), verbal ability (grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension).
Get familiar with MS Office & basic computer applications — sometimes tested as “technical MCQ” section.
Communication skills & soft skills — build clarity in English (writing + speaking), improve fluency & grammar; prepare for HR & behavioral interview questions.
Time management & mocks — since tests are time-bound and sectional cut-offs apply, practice full-length mocks under timed conditions.