EXL Service Software Engineer interview experience

After the initial eligibility check for freshers, I was only asked to confirm basics like having a CGPA/percentage above the threshold and having no current arrears. Once I cleared that, the interview was split into two rounds.

The first round was more of an aptitude + fundamentals screen. I was given questions around aptitude along with SQL, plus some C programming topics. Honestly, that mix felt straightforward because it was heavily focused on core syntax and basic query thinking rather than anything deep. The second round was a technical interview where the emphasis stayed on