CoCubes Test Guide for Freshers: Sections, Use and Preparation
A clear guide to the CoCubes online test for freshers: ownership, modular sections, how recruiters use your score and a practical preparation plan.
Last updated: 12 October 2026 · By the Asuraa Team
Quick answer: CoCubes is an Indian online assessment and hiring platform used by companies and colleges to screen freshers. It was acquired by Aon Hewitt in 2016 and its site now carries Aon's Assessment Solutions branding. Tests are modular: a company may choose aptitude, computer fundamentals, domain, coding, English writing or a personality section. Prepare for the sections named in your invite.
Key takeaways
- CoCubes is an online assessment and hiring platform from Gurgaon, acquired by Aon Hewitt in 2016, and its website now shows Aon's Assessment Solutions branding.
- The test is modular, so each company picks its own sections, such as aptitude, computer fundamentals, domain, coding, English writing or personality.
- Companies use CoCubes to screen large numbers of freshers quickly, set their own cut-offs, and shortlist candidates for interviews or group discussions.
- Question counts, timings and negative marking are set per drive, so read your invite and on-screen instructions instead of trusting an old pattern online.
- Prepare for the sections named in your invite, test your webcam and internet a day early, and answer the personality section honestly and consistently.
What CoCubes is and who runs it
CoCubes is an online assessment and hiring platform that grew out of Gurgaon. It connects companies, colleges and students for entry-level hiring. According to YourStory's report from November 2016, Aon Hewitt, then the talent and HR solutions business of Aon plc, acquired CoCubes in an all-cash deal. At that time CoCubes said it had run more than two million assessments for about 600 clients.
Today the CoCubes name is still used for the website, login and tests, but the site footer reads "Aon's Assessment Solutions" and its careers and privacy links point to Aon. So if your invite comes from Aon or from CoCubes, it is the same assessment family. Aon also runs other assessment products, so the exact test interface you see may differ slightly from older screenshots online.
Many blogs still describe CoCubes as an independent startup. That is out of date. If you are unsure whether an invite is genuine, check that it comes from the company's official email domain or a cocubes.com or aon.com address, and never pay any fee to take the test.
How companies use the CoCubes test
Companies use CoCubes mainly as a first filter when hundreds or thousands of freshers apply. A typical flow looks like this:
- You apply through campus placement, an off-campus drive or a job portal.
- You receive a CoCubes test link, usually by email, with a window to take it.
- You take a proctored online test, often with webcam monitoring.
- The company sets its own cut-off and shortlists candidates.
- Shortlisted candidates move to group discussion, technical interview or HR interview.
The company, not CoCubes, decides who is selected. CoCubes provides the test and the score. Some colleges also use CoCubes assessments for practice or employability checks, separate from any company drive.
Sections you may see
The test is modular. Preparation sites tracking recent drives list the sections below, but a company usually turns on only some of them. Timings vary by drive.
| Section | What it checks | Who usually gets it |
|---|---|---|
| Aptitude | Quantitative, logical reasoning, verbal English | Almost every drive |
| Computer Fundamentals | OS, DBMS, networks, OOP, data structures basics | IT and software roles |
| Domain | Subject knowledge for your branch, such as ECE, mechanical or finance | Core and specialist roles |
| Coding | Write and run code in a language like C, C++, Java or Python | Developer roles |
| Written English Test | Short essay or email on a topic | Client-facing and IT services roles |
| Psychometric / Personality | Work style and behaviour preferences | Many drives, often untimed or lightly timed |
Some preparation sites say recent drives carry no negative marking, but this can be configured per company. Read the instructions on the first screen and decide your guessing strategy only after that.
Section-wise preparation
Aptitude. Revise percentages, profit and loss, ratios, time and work, time and distance, averages and probability. For reasoning, practise arrangements, series, coding-decoding and data interpretation. For verbal, do reading comprehension, sentence correction and synonyms daily.
Computer Fundamentals. Make one-page notes on OS (processes, threads, scheduling, deadlocks), DBMS (keys, normalisation, joins, basic SQL), networks (OSI layers, TCP vs UDP) and OOP (classes, inheritance, polymorphism).
Domain. Revise your core second and third year subjects. ECE students should revisit digital electronics and signals; mechanical students should revisit thermodynamics and strength of materials.
Coding. Choose one language. Practise easy and medium problems on arrays, strings, sorting and searching. Always test edge cases before you submit.
Written English Test. Practise writing 200 to 250 word essays with an introduction, two or three points and a conclusion. Check grammar and keep sentences short.
Personality section. There are no right answers. Answer honestly and stay consistent, because similar questions often appear in different words.
A two-week plan before your CoCubes test
- Days 1 to 4: quant and reasoning, 40 to 50 questions a day, with an error log.
- Days 5 to 7: verbal and the writing test, one essay a day.
- Days 8 to 10: computer fundamentals or domain notes, plus 20 MCQs a day.
- Days 11 to 12: coding practice if your invite includes it.
- Days 13 to 14: two timed full mocks, then revise only your error log.
The day before the test, check your laptop, webcam, microphone, browser and internet. Sit in a quiet, well-lit room. Keep your ID ready if the invite asks for it.
After the test
If you clear the cut-off, prepare for interviews. Our HR interview questions for freshers and video interview tips will help. If you do not hear back, do not treat it as a final verdict on your ability. Read our guide on handling job rejection and keep applying.
Keep more options open
One assessment should not decide your job search. Browse verified fresher jobs on asuraa.in, where every company is verified before posting and apply links are checked every morning, so you spend time on real openings instead of dead listings.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns CoCubes now?
Aon Hewitt, part of Aon plc, acquired CoCubes in 2016. The CoCubes website now shows Aon's Assessment Solutions branding, and the platform continues to run online assessments for companies and colleges in India.
Is the CoCubes test difficult?
Most freshers find it moderate. The aptitude section is similar to other placement tests, while coding and domain sections depend on the role. The challenge is usually time management, not very hard questions.
Is there negative marking in CoCubes?
Preparation sites report no negative marking in many recent drives, but each company can configure its own test. Read the instructions on the first screen before you start answering.
Can I fail the CoCubes personality test?
There is no pass or fail in the usual sense. Companies use it to understand work style. Answer honestly and consistently, because contradictory answers can look odd to recruiters.
Do I need to pay for a CoCubes test?
No genuine company asks freshers to pay for a hiring assessment. If someone demands money for a CoCubes test link or a guaranteed job, treat it as a scam.
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