Posted on May 26

Off-Campus Job Hunt for Freshers – MERN, Frontend, Backend (Zero to Hero)

This guide is designed for freshers, especially BCA graduates, aiming for a MERN Stack, Frontend, or Backend Developer role. It includes company lists, selection process, preparation schedule, must-learn topics, resources, and application links.

📌 Companies to Target (Freshers Friendly)

Company	Role	Link	Rounds	Key Topics
Zoho	Full Stack, Backend	Apply	Aptitude, Coding, Tech, HR	Aptitude, JavaScript, OOPs, DSA, SQL
Freshworks	Frontend/Backend	Apply	Aptitude, Coding, Tech, HR	Aptitude, React, Node, APIs
Razorpay	Backend	Apply	Coding, Tech, HR	Node.js, MongoDB, Problem-solving
Innovaccer	MERN, Frontend	Apply	Coding, Tech, HR	JavaScript, React, APIs
Hasura	Backend	Apply	Coding, Live Coding	GraphQL, APIs, System Design
CRED	Frontend/Backend	Apply	Coding, Tech, HR	React, APIs, Projects
LTI Mindtree	Full Stack	Apply	Aptitude, Coding, Tech, HR	JavaScript, SQL, React/Node
Tata Elxsi	Frontend, Backend	Apply	Aptitude, Coding, Tech, HR	JavaScript, React, DSA
Persistent Systems	Backend	Apply	Aptitude, Coding, Tech, HR	Node.js, Express, APIs
ThoughtWorks	Full Stack	Apply	Coding, Problem Solving, Tech, HR	Clean code, React, Node, System Design
Capgemini	Frontend/Backend	Apply	Aptitude, Coding, Tech, HR	JavaScript, SQL, APIs
Wipro	Project Engineer	Apply	Aptitude, Coding, Tech, HR	JavaScript, SQL, Core Web
Infosys	System Engineer	Apply	Aptitude, Coding, Tech, HR	JavaScript, SQL, Basics
TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)	Digital	Apply	Aptitude, Coding, Tech, HR	JavaScript, SQL, Core Web
HCLTech	Software Engineer	Apply	Aptitude, Coding, Tech, HR	JavaScript, DSA, OOPs
Zoop	MERN, Backend	Apply	Coding, Tech	Node.js, MongoDB, APIs
GeekyAnts	Frontend, Full Stack	Apply	Aptitude, Coding, Tech	React, React Native, APIs
Tekion	Backend	Apply	Aptitude, Coding, Tech, HR	Node.js, APIs, Problem-solving

🔍 Selection Process Details

1️⃣ Aptitude & Reasoning (Initial Screening)

Topics: Quantitative (ratios, percentages), Logical (puzzles, patterns), Verbal (reading comprehension)
Resources: IndiaBix, Freshersworld

2️⃣ Coding Round (DSA & Practical)

DSA: Arrays, Strings, Linked Lists, Recursion, Sorting, Searching
SQL: Joins, Group By, CRUD
JavaScript: Functions, Promises, Error Handling, OOP
Backend: REST APIs, JWT, Error Handling

3️⃣ Technical Interview

Frontend: HTML/CSS, JavaScript (deep), React (Hooks, Props, State), Redux basics
Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB, CRUD, Authentication
OOP, System Design Basics, Projects Discussion

4️⃣ HR Interview

Communication, Strengths & Weaknesses, Why this company?, Career goals

🗓️ 12-Week Preparation Plan

Weeks	Focus
1-2	Aptitude, Logical, Verbal Prep
3-4	JavaScript Basics, HTML/CSS
5-7	React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB
8-9	DSA Practice, LeetCode Easy-Medium
10	System Design Basics, API Design
11-12	Mock Interviews, Resume, LinkedIn Polish

🎓 Post-BCA Options

MCA: For deeper academic knowledge & MNC eligibility
Specialization (AI/DS/Cloud): Focused skills for product companies
Short Coding Courses (Masai, Scaler, freeCodeCamp): 2-3 months for faster entry