IBM Syllabus 2026
The full IBM syllabus for 2026: every round, the topics tested in each, question counts and durations, with practice for each topic.
5
Selection rounds
Medium
Difficulty
4 – 8 LPA
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IBM round-by-round syllabus
| Round | What it covers | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Online Coding Assessment | 2 medium DSA problems in ~40-50 min covering arrays, strings, hashing, recursion, and basic algorithms; scored on correctness and passed test cases. | Elimination |
| Cognitive Ability Games | 5-6 timed gamified puzzles (~30 min) on numerical reasoning, logical pattern-matching, spatial ability, and working memory. | Elimination |
| English Language Test | MCQs (~10-15 min) on grammar correction, error identification, synonyms/antonyms, sentence completion, and vocabulary; MCQ with negative marking. | Elimination |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Short numerical section (~5-10 min): percentages, ratios, number series, profit & loss, and basic data interpretation. | Elimination |
| Group Discussion | Panel-observed discussion on general/technical/current-affairs topics judging communication, reasoning, and collaboration. | Elimination |
| Technical Interview | DSA, DBMS & SQL, Operating Systems, OOP concepts, one core programming language, and detailed project discussion. | Elimination |
| HR Interview | Behavioural and situational questions, IBM values fit, relocation/shift willingness, and offer discussion. | Final |
Topics tested in the IBM test
Coding / Technical
- Arrays & Strings
- Hashing & Maps
- Recursion & Backtracking
- Sorting & Searching
- Time/Space Complexity
- Basic Dynamic Programming
CS Fundamentals (Interview)
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- DBMS & SQL queries
- Operating Systems
- OOP concepts
- Computer Networks basics
- Project & resume deep-dive
Cognitive & Logical Reasoning
- Number series
- Logical pattern games
- Spatial/visual reasoning
- Working-memory puzzles
- Coding-decoding
- Analytical puzzles
Quantitative Aptitude
- Percentages
- Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss
- Number systems
- Data Interpretation
- Averages & Time-Speed
Verbal / English
- Grammar & error spotting
- Sentence correction
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Vocabulary
- Sentence completion
- Reading comprehension
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