1. Is this is an elimination round?
Yes Cognitive Assessment is an elimination round, if you fail to clear this round, you won’t be allowed to continue further in the selection process

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Accenture has updated its selection process for the 2026 batch, introducing new changes in the Cognitive Assessment section.
Earlier, this round had 3 parts: Numerical Ability, English Ability, and Analytical Reasoning. Now, these have been removed and replaced with only Game Based Questions to test problem solving and logical skills.
| Cognitive Assessment | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Section: | Only 1 Sections including Game Based Question. |
| Total Questins | 3 Questions. |
| Total Time | 20 minutes. |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Importance | High |
This is the first section of the Accenture Recruitment Drive. Earlier, it was divided into 3 parts Numerical Ability, Analytical Reasoning, and English Ability and candidates had to clear both the overall and individual cut offs for each part.
However, Accenture has now removed the Quantitative, Logical, and Verbal sections. The Cognitive Assessment has been replaced with only Game Based Questions, which are designed to assess your problem solving and decision making skills in an interactive way.
| Round | Assessment | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Round | Behavioral Assessment (Psychometric) | 54 Questions | 20 min |
| Cognitive Assessment (Gamified) | 3 Questions | 20 min | |
| 2nd Round | Technical Assessment (MCQs) | 45 Questions | 45 min |
| Coding Assessment | 3 Questions | 60 min | |
| 3rd Round | Communication Assessment | 20 Questions(approx.) | 30 min |
| Total | 125 Questions | 175 min | |
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Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability Sections have been replaced with Game Based Questions including:
Total Questions: 3 Questions
Time Allotted: 20 Minutes
Total Number of Questions:-17 Ques
Total Time Limit:-50 mins (shared) Min
Total Number of Questions:-18 Ques
Total Time Limit:– 50 Mins (shared)
Total Number of Questions-15 Ques
Total Time Limit– 50 Mins(shared)
Yes Cognitive Assessment is an elimination round, if you fail to clear this round, you won’t be allowed to continue further in the selection process
The first includes Cognitive Assessment and Technical Assessment
Yes, if you clear the first section you are eligible to sit in the interview round.
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