IBM Placement Papers for Freshers

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IBM Placement Paper and Rounds 2025

Name Of The Section Number of Question
Coding Test 2 Codes
English Language Test 10 Questions
GD Day to Day Topics
Interview(HR + Technical) Intermediate Level
Total 12 Question

Note – 

  • In new Pattern of IBM Placement every is an elimination round.
  • If you have any questions regarding the exam, comment at the end of the page we will answer within 10 mins.

Rounds

4

Total Number of Question

12 Question

Adaptive/Non Adaptive

Non Adaptive

Negative Marking

No

Applicants

1,75,000

Job Opening

9000

IBM Placement Papers Curriculum and Pattern

Coding Test :-

In this test there will be 2 code .

  • C
  • JAVA
  • C++
  • Python

Total Questions : 2

Total Time Limit:-55 Mins

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Sections No. of questions  Total Time
Coding Test  2 Question 55 mins
English Language Test 10 Question 10 mins
Group Discussion Day to Day Topics 30 mins
Total 12 95 mins

IBM English Language Test:-

In the English Language MCQ based Round for IBM Placement these topics will be asked:

Total Number of Questions:-10

Total Time:-10 Min

Learning Agility Assessments:-

It is a Learning Agility Test, this is a Psychometric Test. In this Test, there will 50 pairs of statements were given. There is nothing right and nothing wrong with these questions; you just have to select which statement you agree with strongly or slightly! Based on that they will determine your personality. Around 50% of the students were cut off in this round only.

Note : In the Latest Pattern of IBM Placement Paper Learning Agility Assessments is not asked.

Total Question: 50

Time Limits:- 30 Mins

IBM Placement Paper Cognitive Ability Games:-

In Cognitive ability games, it is a test that measures a candidate's ability via Games. In this test there will be six mini-games there will be no questions in the test. It is a fun and accessible way to test your aptitude and Personality Traits.

Note : In the Latest Pattern of IBM Placement Paper Cognitive Ability Games is not asked.

Assess Problem Solving:-

Assess Numerical Reasoning:-

Assess Verbal knowledge:-

Total Question: 6

Total Time Limit:- 30 Min

IBM Group Discussion Round

Group Discussion or GD Round is conducted as one of the recruitment rounds. In a GD round, participants are required to share their views and opinions on a given group discussion topic. Normally a group discussion round is about 20 minutes.

Notes :-  Preparation for Group Discussion or GD Round. Check out this page - Group Discussion Questions and Answer

Topics asked in Group Discussion and GD Round:-

  • Questions based on Abstract Topics
  • Questions based Social Issues
  • Questions based Current Affair
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Cognitive Ability Questions and Answers:-

It is a unique way to check your aptitude and personality traits. Cognitive ability games is also known as Cognify. Cognify features game-based psychometric assessments that measure abilities of Candidates that is important for Job performance

Note : In the Latest Pattern of IBM Placement Paper Cognitive Ability Games is not asked.

Assess Problem Solving:-

  • Shortcuts
  • Gridlock
  • Resemble

Assess Numerical Reasoning:-

  • Tally Up
  • Numbubbles

Assess Verbal knowledge:-

  • Proof it

Total Time Limit:-30 Min

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Coding Test Questions and Answers:-

In this test, you will get 1 Code and 5 MCQ Questions will be there. So you have to practice more and more Questions. You can visit our Coding Dashboard for More Questions

  • C
  • JAVA
  • C++
  • Python

IBM Sample Coding and Programming MCQs from Previous Year Papers

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English Language Test:-

English language tests that might be used during company placements or job interviews to assess an individual's English language proficiency. These tests are commonly used to determine whether a candidate's language skills meet the requirements of the job. The type and complexity of the test can vary depending on the nature of the job and the company's language expectations.

Total Questions : 10 Questions

Total Time : 10 Mins

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1. What is the synonym for DASH?

Crawl

Crawl

27.47%

Bowl

Bowl

15.7%

Eyebrow

Eyebrow

10.04%

Hurry

Hurry

46.79%

As the meaning of Dash is hurry , run, race or shoot.

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2. What is the synonym for VALOROUS ?

Luminant

Luminant

29.26%

Heroic

Heroic

52.49%

Unhinged

Unhinged

11.53%

Restored

Restored

6.72%

The meaning of Valorous courageous, fearless or heroic.

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3. With the increase in human activities, there has been _____ use of natural resources thereby causing disharmony between human beings and the natural environment.

(A) planned
(B) reckless
(C) excessive
(D) careful
(E) sustained
(F) avaricious

C and F

C and F

27.62%

B and C

B and C

53.76%

A and D

A and D

9.95%

B and F

B and F

5.61%

D and E

D and E

3.07%

There has been an increase in human activities which has resulted in 'reckless' or 'excessive' use of natural resources. None of the other words can be used for the blank.

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4. The city is a unique blend of tradition and _____ because it still retains its old world charm despite rapid urbanization.

(A) history
(B) progress
(C) modernity
(D) retrogression
(E) liberalism

A and F

A and F

20.92%

A and B

A and B

34.1%

C and E

C and E

35.91%

D and F

D and F

2.3%

D and E

D and E

6.77%

'Urbanization' stands for 'modernity' and 'old charm' denotes 'tradition'. There is a contrast, hence 'conservatism' is ruled out and liberalism is congruent with 'modernity' and 'urbanization'.

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5. The island looks very _____ because there are hardly any inhabitants dwelling in it.

(A) parlous
(B) perilous
(C) commodious
(D) picturesque
(E) deserted
(F) desolate

A and B

A and B

7.9%

B and D

B and D

17.03%

C and D

C and D

11.72%

C and F

C and F

9.13%

E and F

E and F

54.22%

When nobody is living in a place, the place looks 'deserted' or 'desolate' which are the most appropriate words for the blank.

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6. One must not be _____ by failure because it is often said that failure is the stepping stone to success.

(A) influenced
(B) hapless
(C) affronted
(D) disheartened
(E) discouraged
(F) inspired

A and E

A and E

12.86%

A and B

A and B

3.93%

B and C

B and C

5.3%

D and E

D and E

72.31%

A and F

A and F

5.6%

Failure can dishearten or discourage someone.

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7. The _____ utilization of human resources can not only help in economic development but can also help in reducing the rate of unemployment.
(A) drastic
(B) effective
(C) minimal
(D) optimal
(E) nominal
(F) voracious

A and F

A and F

14.24%

B and D

B and D

48.12%

D and F

D and F

8.67%

B and C

B and C

20.13%

D and E

D and E

8.84%

Solution:- The 'effective' or 'optimal' utilization of the human resources can help in economic development. The use of 'drastic'(extreme or severe) and 'voracious' (uncontrolled) are inappropriate in this context. As are 'nominal' are 'minimal'. The rate of unemployment too can be reduced with effective utilization of human resources.

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8. Plural and open demo cracles are the targets of the scourge of terrorism that strikes at the very root of _____, the mainstay of civil society in a free world.

(A) injustice
(B) dishonesty
(C) tolerance
(D) violence
(E) acceptance
(F) treachery

A and B

A and B

19.08%

D and F

D and F

29.48%

C and E

C and E

30.25%

B and C

B and C

7.9%

C and D

C and D

13.29%

The 'mainstay' or the chief support of a democratic society is 'tolerance' or acceptance which is the only appropriate word that can be used for the blank.

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9. The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Industries has expressed concern at the _____ financial situation and has threatened to launch an agitation if the government does not extend concessions.
(A) exacerbating
(B) deteriorating
(C) rising
(D) diminishing
(E) receding
(F) escalating

A and E

A and E

14.03%

A and B

A and B

31.26%

C and D

C and D

22.24%

C and E

C and E

9.62%

C and F

C and F

22.85%

The Federation will not express concern if the financial situation is 'escalating' or 'rising'.  'Receding' is generally used with reference to water - receding floods, receding coastline etc. 'Diminish' is used in connection with strength or power. Hence the most appropriate word for the first blank is 'deteriorating' and 'exacerbating'.

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10. Antonym of Clemency ?

Corporal

Corporal

11.36%

Sensibility

Sensibility

30.64%

Intolerance

Intolerance

45.27%

Compromise

Compromise

12.74%

Meaning of Clemency is mercy, quarter or mildness so opposite of this is intolerance.

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IBM Previous Papers on Work Style Personality Test

Number of Questions – 50 Approx

This is a psychological ability test there are neither right nor wrong answers.

At the end of all questions, you must make sure that your answers do possess some skills which you can find in our Learning Agility Test.

Note : In the Latest Pattern of IBM Placement Paper Learning Agility Assessments is not asked.

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IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States, with operations in over 170 countries.

IBM  mainly focus on the following:-

  • Developing a business case and value tracking.
  • Creating to-be initiative designs, organizational and IT enablers.
  • Driving initiative roll-out, including training and with geo team, driving adoption
  • Optimizing the application portfolio to support business priorities.

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IBM – Skills Expected from students

  • Have good Programming Skills
  • Have good analytical ability
  • Have a keen ability for Problem-solving
  • Have good Communication skills
  • Be able to gain people’s confidence and put them at ease
  • Be persuasive, persistent and patient
  • Be able to cope with pressure under tough circumstances
  • Be flexible and adaptable
  • Be able to work to deadlines.

The IBM eligibility criteria are most similar to any other MNC criteria. You should fulfill all the academic criteria before applying to IBM. You should have 60% in Xth, XIIth, and  65% in graduation and candidates should not have any backlog at the time of examination. The education gap should also be a maximum of 1 year.

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Total Number of Question : 12

Total Number of Question : 12

Coding 2

English Language 10

Overall Time : 65 mins

Overall Time : 65 mins

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Coding

Cut-off65%
Difficulty50%
Importance70%

English Language Test

Cut-off65%
Difficulty50%
Importance50%

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