How much marks need to go in top company

Hello dear,

For placement in top companies you need better skills than your marks.here are some information for you for placement in top companies.

1. Back To The Basics : You should have a solid command over atleast one of the programming languages (like c,c++,java etc.). Technical based companies will surely put you through a series of technical rounds where you'll be judged on the basis of your technical knowledge. So be sure to revise your basics 2-3 months before your placement season starts. Start doing competitive programming on code chef,spoj etc.

2. Pick Your Favorite Engineering Subject / Topic : Interviewers make their job easier by asking you for your favorite engineering subject. Now, you should really be very well prepared to handle this question. Once you tell the interviewers your favorite topic; expect a few questions related to it. It's natural that you should be prepared to answer questions on your favorite engineering subject or topic. If you haven't already decided, it'd be worth going back to all the topics and find out the one which you found the most interesting (or most easy ).

3. Aptitude Tests : This is where the first eliminations will begin - the aptitude tests. Lot of engineering students fear the aptitude tests. But the fact is that there's nothing to worry about because it's *VERY EASY* to crack aptitude tests. All it takes it practice! Yep! You read that right. Just keep on practicing and in a month or two - you will solve all the aptitude questions like a pro. Don't expect to master the aptitude skills in just a week or two. At least 1.5-2 months is the minimum required time. Make sure you solve R.S. Aggarwal (for both quants+LR) 2-3 times completely,till you are able to solve its each and every question.

One thing you can definitely do is skip the harder topics; like for most of the students, questions on permutations and combinations, probability are difficult. So skip them! But at the same time, make sure you're very good at cracking all the other types of questions.

4. Written & Spoken English : Like it or not; but the Indian job markets demand people who can speak and write correct English. Unfortunately - very few people pay attention to their communication skills. If you think you need to sharpen your English speaking / writing skills; then NOW is the time to do it. It's going to help you in your entire career. Trust me, a lot of people unnecessarily get rejected because they can't communicate or express themselves.

5. CV (Resume) : This is one of the most important aspect for campus placement. Good CV is a must. You should start building your CV right from your first year. You should do projects, internships and should participate in extra curricular activities too. Also the CV should be written in a proper format with proper english.

6. Interview (HR) : If you think that clearing apti and technical rounds ensures that you're selected, the wait a minute - many times, overconfident candidates get rejected in HR interviews - something that shouldn't happen to you. So take the HR interviews seriously! You should be well prepared to ask some of the FAQ's asked in HR round. Some companies also ask guesstimate questions. So be prepared with that also.
But that doesn't mean you should have a serious expression on your face. All you're expected in an HR interview is to be yourself, have a smiling face, don't be over confident and be excited about the things. Don't overdo anything!

Now the above mentioned were some of the important points. Some other important things which you should take care of are: Going through company's website,their projects, and other stuff (some companies do ask about them), and be well groomed on the day of interview (yes! it does matter). you should wear proper formals. boys should be shaved.

Hope I've covered all the important points regarding campus placement. If I've missed something or am mistaken at any point, I'll love to hear in the comments. All the best!

P.S. I'm from engg. background and have answered accordingly.