If you're a 2027 batch student and confused about placement preparation, this roadmap may help.

Phase 1: Aptitude (30 Days)

• Quantitative Aptitude
• Logical Reasoning
• Verbal Ability
• Previous Year Questions

Recommended:

• TCS NQT PYQs
• Infosys PYQs
• Accenture Mock Tests

Phase 2: DSA (60 Days)
Topics:

1. Arrays
2. Strings
3. Linked Lists
4. Stack & Queue
5. Binary Search
6. Trees
7. Graphs
8. Dynamic Programming

Target:

• 150+ LeetCode Problems
• Easy: 80
• Medium: 60
• Hard: 10

Phase 3: Core CS

• OOP
• DBMS
• Operating System
• Computer Networks

Most Asked Questions:

• Normalization
• Indexing
• Process vs Thread
• TCP vs UDP
• Inheritance
• Polymorphism

Phase 4: Projects
Create at least 2 projects:

1. Restaurant Management System
2. Portfolio Website

Add:

• GitHub Repository
• Screenshots
• Documentation

Phase 5: Resume
Keep Resume:

• One Page
• ATS Friendly
• Include Skills, Projects, Achievements

My Recommended Timeline:
Month 1: Aptitude
Month 2-3: DSA
Month 4: Core Subjects
Month 5: Projects + Resume
Month 6: Mock Interviews

Final Advice:
Consistency beats intensity.
Even solving 2-3 LeetCode problems daily for 6 months can put you ahead of most candidates.

Good luck to all 2027 batch students!