After a long journey of about 2600 kilometers, I was finally about to reach there. It was the beginning point of my new life, new journey to a new destination. And as obvious, my heart was filled with innumerous thoughts and emotions. Yes, I was going there, Infosys Technologies.
Finally, I reached the gate, gate to a new world for which I felt that I had waited for a long time. Infosys has its training center in Mysore. It is the biggest corporate university in the world. Any fresher recruited in Infosys first comes here for training. The moment you enter the gate, everything changes. Life has totally different standards inside the campus. It feels a perfect place to start the professional life.
Infosys provides excellent living & working conditions to its employees with world class facilities. It seems a compensation for working hard & efficiently but it is what we are here for & being paid for.
The starting days have less work load & I tried to explore the huge campus (though still I find many unexplored places). It is like a small modern city. First of all, it has two huge buildings called as GEC 1 & 2 (Global Education Center) which can altogether accommodate about 13500 trainees at a given time. In the morning you can see thousands of them marching towards these buildings & they disappear inside the buildings. During the working hours, while walking in the huge, silent & empty corridors, you can’t imagine that so many of them are in the same building.
There are rules for everything & you can find large number & variety of security personnel to monitor security as well as enforce the rules. Regarding facilities, there is a nice swimming pool, multiplex, gym & all popular kind of sports for employees including rock climbing, squash, lawn tennis, table tennis, badminton, volleyball, football, basketball, cricket etc. You can also enjoy many other activities like music, yoga etc. Apart from this, all the things & facilities necessary for living are inside this campus. It makes the life of trainees easier as they do not have to run outside campus for small things.
For living, they have hotel kind of buildings, which they call hostel with single rooms for everyone with attached bathroom. There is a big bed with cable TV (yeah, its LCD, remember I said its like hotel) and as one can imagine, you have everything there to live a good life (though only for training duration).
But, regarding training, life is really tough, as they say, everything comes for a price. But the quality of training is excellent & once a person completes the training, he or she is no more the same.
A small note for prospective Infoscions
Dear Friends! I am overwhelmed to see so many people asking questions about Infosys. Being my first job, it will always remain close to my heart.
I understand your anxiety before joining Infosys as I also went through it and that’s why I try to answer each and every query as per my knowledge and awareness. But I can only help you with what I have experienced in Infosys as an employee.
A lot of questions are asked again and again which I have already answered. Please read all my replies/comments before asking anything so as to avoid asking questions which I have already replied to others.
I have also written a series of articles about my detailed experience during Infosys Mysore Training. You can find it here: https://abhineet.in/series/infosys-mysore-training-a-walk-to-cherish-for-life/
I hope my articles and replies are useful to you. Have a great time!
Note: This article was originally written on 10 February, 2011.
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Hi,
My joining date to infosys is on 19th sept 2011 but due to knee injury i applied for extension saying my problem today.
will they consider my request ?
again when will they give new date for joining?
does it make any problem?
Please reply soon
I dont know at what basis they extend joining date. But your extended date will be within the six months of previous joining date.
I have seen many people extending their joining and they join later. Not a problem as such.
Hello Sir, I am a CSE student from kolkata
1) I have just heard about two new terms regarding Infosys training. Those are, fast track and slow track training. what these two process are? can you please explain everything that you know about these two things?
2) what is probation period ? when does it occur? what is the purpose of probation period? what does employees do in this period? what is the salary in probation period?
3) do i have to sign any bond to be an employee of Infosys? if yes, then what is the time span of bonding ?
4) after successful completion of 5 month training period, does one become a permanent employee of infosys ?
5) is there any soft skill development class at infosys campus during training period or later for people who are poor in communication in english ?
Most of your queries will be answered if you read your offer letter.
I dont know about fast track and slow track training. May be you are refering to the CS and Non-CS training. For CS, they previously had smaller training. Now I have heard that it is same for both (not sure).
Yes, you will have Personal Skill Development classes.
Updated: I came to know that they have started Fast Track training for those who score good marks in basic stage, thus reducing the duration of their training by skipping intermediate stage. I do not know if it is applicable for all the batches.
Sir, i am from bombay and currently in final year(BE).
I have jus been recruited by infosys.would like to know
1)wat is d salary during the training period..
2)hw much is spend on food,housing & laundary..
3)could you name a few reataurants in the campus cz i jus wana knw whether jain food will be available in the campus..
Plz reply with my name as subject.
Jain food is available in campus.
Hi, my question is that whether we get printed hardcopy of books as studying material….if so …. are we allowed to keep it after the training or do we have to return it ?
You have access to online material to study. You also get some books, but you have to return them after training.
Sir,
i read d post here sayin laptops are nt allowed, bt sme of my frnds said lapis r allowed in hostel n nt in gec..i need to get clear picture of dis as i need to decide whthr to tk my lapi wid me or nt as im frm delhi..
2ndly do v hv test on day 1 of joining ?
infi train us on generics also ?
wats d way to get into fasttrck? v need to clear d exm on day 1 or
v need to clear generics as dey teach us time to time.
Laptops are not allowed inside the campus (both GEC and hostels are inside the campus).
No test on day one. They will take test at the end of each module.
sir , how much inhand salary i’ll get in 1st month,,,,,while my package is 3.25 lpa
hi sir ,, cau send me training material 2 me
eid-pushpendraitgcet@gmail.com
Training material is an internal resource of Infosys and one cannot share it outside the Infosys network.
i would like to know what type of accomodation is provided by companies to its employees.whearther its Rent Free Accomodation OR its House Rent Allowance.
In Infosys, during training you get paid accomodation inside the campus. After that you have to live outside. Yes, as in almost every job, you get HRA.
Hey thnx a lot for all the info…its really helpful..
just had a query k if a person spends minimum during the training course i.e. only for d necessities and not the luxuries den how much vll he spend in all…can u plz specify a range of amount including accommodation, food, laundry etc….thnx 1ce again..
What salary do we get in hand during training?
do we have to separately pay for the accommodation and food or it is directly deducted from salary?
does infosys offer facility of accommodation once we are placed on job (i.e. after the training)?
i want to know what exactly money i will save everymonthy, during training and post training.
i am from mumbai and infosys has no office in mumbai.
– Accomodation charges will be deducted from your salary. For food, you can pay and eat whatever you like.
– After training, you are not provided any accomodation from Infosys. You have to arrange it yourself outside the campus.
– I dont know about other cities, but you can save nice amount while living in Mysore. However regarding exact money, its your expenses that decide exactly what you are going to save.
Awesome blog and your replies have been helpful and really informative
I have just 2 questions
1) Are Saturdays and Sundays off??
2) I was trying desperately to get into a good bschool, but unfortunately couldnt make it, I would be giving this year and have been seriously preparing till now, My date of joining has been 22 Aug and my cat is on 13th November, Sunday Bangalore(hoping to leave for it on sat), how much time do you think we can get minimum to minimum for preperation. I read your reply for Gre but just how much minimum time we get for ourselves, I dont aim to be a 5 pointer, and yes I am good in programming and have good knowledge in C/C++ and basic knowledge of RDBMS
3) how many weeks does training goes?? like it starts on 22 Aug, reason asking my other exams are also in Bangalore starting from 27 Nov
1) Yes, Saturdays and Sundays are off.
2) Well, I believe one can not dedicatedly prepare for any exam during training. However, if you are willing then you may find some time. As you are coming just after 2 days, you will soon know the situation.
3) Training spans nearly 5 months.
Is the recession like condityion in the present economies in india, usa and uk going to effect on date of joining and jobs?
I have my doj as Jan 09th 2012? Is my job secure?
Though I believe that the current scenario is not going to have any noticeable impact on our jobs, still I cannot assure you about it.
I think any research firm providing analysis on market trends may answer your query.
hello sir..m going to join iny on 22nd of august..i hv little knowledge about c,c++ and dot net..but i dont know java..so i just wanna ask whether infy teaches everything from basics aur they teach us those things dat depends on their requirements..and is the training really very tuff?how to clear the training?
Yes, they teach you from basics, though time span is short. The difficulty of training depends on your interest in learning new things.
Also, I have already discussed this matter in some previous replies. Please read all my replies before asking anything so as to avoid asking redundant questions.
Dear Friends! I understand your anxiety before joining Infosys as I also went through it and that’s why I try to answer each and every query as per my knowledge and awareness. But I can only help you with what I have experienced in Infosys as an employee.
A lot of questions are asked again and again which I have already answered. Please read all my replies before asking anything so as to avoid asking questions which I have already replied to others.
And please, refrain from asking questions requiring “detailed procedures and content” as I am not into making those rules and procedures, and I cannot share Infosys content outside Infy network. Also, rules and procedures keep changing periodically. Therefore, for official inquiries, details, content, procedures etc., its better to contact HR directly.
I hope my replies are useful to you. Have a great time!
sir,can i know to whom can i write in now regarding dis issue as still some time is remaining prior to my joinin?i hav called up over d helpline no. bt couldnt get ne positive news.
wat sort of documents do i need to share wid dem to provide as a proof?
wen can i contact d hr?wont it b possibl prior 2 d joinin?
secondly,i hav heard dat trainin is nt dat easy.im a csc student,im f9 wid most of d theory concepts bt slightly weak in programming..keepin in view d scenario ahead(may b recession ) again,can i sustain dere wid d pressure of posting as well?
can u brief out wt all changes hav been made 4 dis session?
You would be getting mails from Infosys. You can either reply to them and ask them whatever documents you need, or try finding out their mail address from the website. I have no idea about the procedure.
Regarding training, as I have said before, it depends on your spirit and enthusiasm to learn.
thank you sir for ur response..
But can i get an assuurance prior to my joining regarding posting at bhubaneswar?
As u have mentioned here it is doubtful,so if i wont be get posting at bhubaneswar are den any transfer oppurtunities on a later stage?
sir if u dont mind,can i have ur contact no,so dat i can discuss the whole matter wid u so as to come to a decision…else u can provide it in my mail id.
Yes, you can apply and get transferred even after posting. In last two months, I have seen a few people who got transferred to their preferred location. There will be many others whom I dont know.
But, there is no way to get assured about your posting location or transfer, though it happens mostly in all the genuine cases.
Allocation is dependent on requirement and vacancy and if your preferred location is full at the moment, you may have to wait till vacancy is created there.
However, you can contact the HR regarding this issue. May be he/she can give you any assurance.
sir, im a Csc student n got selected in infy during campus selectn n my joinin is in nov 14th.however recently after dat somethng miserable happnd.my mother demised unfortunately.i hav gt two younger bro’s to luk after.
Nw d prblm is i cannot leave dem and stay away and stay at some other locn.so i require posting at my home location(bhubaneswar)at any cost.bt some r tellin dat posting depends on business requirements n so we cant hav control over it.
secondly i appeared for railway recruitment exam n got a job of clerical cadre which will be posting me nearer to my hometown.nw my relatives r telling 2 opt for dis govt job which is more secured dan infy(which is ofcourse my dream company).
im really confused as to choose wat..pls help n suggest me in dis regard.if im joinin infy den i need 2 ensure dat im gettn posted at bbsr.hw 2 do dat?
Under special circumstances, Infosys considers your request for posting at required location. Your case is likely to be one.
But it is always doubtful whether you will get your desired location or not even after applying.
However, in most of the genuine cases, I have seen people either posted to their desired location or even been transferred if they were posted somewhere problematic to them.
But remember, still you will have to stay in Mysore for about 5 months of training in the starting.
Regarding the government job of railway, it is highly secured, though it being clerical cadre will give you no exposure to real professional world. If you are enthusiastic engineer, you will also not be able to utilize your skills.
But, if you think that after a few years your brothers will become independent and then you can follow your dreams, you should opt now for Infosys, live in Bhubaneshwar for a few years and then move forward in the corporate world which has never ending possibilities for aspiring people.
Hello Sir,
I will b joining infosys on 9th Jan 2012..I
have planned to do MBA in future and hav already given CAT last yr. and got average score. Now since my joining is in Jan ,i will get another chance for CAT this year in November.
I want to ask u, shall i prepare for CAT this yr.
If yes,then d results of CAT would b out in mid Jan…then would it b wise decision to leave infosys training based on d CAT results….or shall i continue with Infy…
Plz help me out..
You should definitely prepare for CAT. You have got ample time and believe me you cannot get a better chance to prepare for CAT again.
If you get any IIM or any other reputed college, it would be easy for you to decide between Infy and MBA.
All The Best.
helo sir
Now the news that “recession bells are ringing ” is spreading like wild fire. My date of joining is on 23rd January.
1..So will this effect my joining date?
2..And in the period of recession , will the training be more tougher?
3.. I dont have prior knowledge on dot Net & mainframes . So my friends suggested me to join any institute. This demands me to move to any city. But my financial status is not that good and my parents cannot spare money for this coching. However if thats necessary , they some how will manage . So is it better to join any institute ?
Dont worry about these things. Infosys have even given joining during 2008 recession, so dont worry about your employment.
Regarding training, you need not have any professional knowledge prior to training, as you can see they recruit non-CS students equally.
They will train you for whatever requirement they have. Please dont waste money on any kind of IT course, its nothing more than pure wastage.
If you really want to learn something, try reading some books on C, OOP and RDBMS, but they are optional.
Also, before joining, this is totally free time which you will never get again, so utilize it either by preparing for any further studies or PSU exams, if you like. You may also practice your hobbies like learning guitar, music, dance etc.
Hello,i am joining infosys this coming sat.i am going to join the BPO section do you have any idea abt it.if yes what pl do let me know.
Waiting for your reply
Surabhi
Sorry, I have no idea about iBPO.
wot if u dont have ur 8th sem marksheet as well as provisional degree at the time of ur joining …..is it ok then??
You must have your provisional degree at the time of joining. Regarding marksheet, I think you may produce the internet copy till the time you get original, but please confirm this with the HR.
Hello demetra,
1..You are from non-cs/it. right ?
2..My dear friend , Is the training really that hard and exhaustive ?
3..how did you feel about the training ? Was it catchable ? Did you feel anything uneasy about the subjects ?
3.. I also heard that the training period will be cutshort as per the company’s requirements . Would you please explain me about that ?
4.. Did you have any prior knowledge regarding the subjects on which you were trained?
5.. And my joining date is on 23rd January ,2012. Today Cognizant replaced Wipro in top 3 club. So will it be wise waiting for 5 months leaving cognizant behind ?
Please help me out buddies … .
1..Sir, will it be a better idea to get into a small job like bpo till january and then move on to infosys ?
2.. My parents say that you never get a second chance to infosys . Can you support my parents statement ?
3..what will be the salary given to a trainee if he shares a room & if he does not ?
4.. In my INFOSYS offer letter ,I was asked to log in to a site and click on accept/decline the offer. And I clicked on accept. Now as you said if I join COGNIZANT , will it be a problem ?
Hi Jayanth,
By clicking ACCEPT on the E-Joining form, you would not be bound to join Infosys. It is not a contract. You can decide whether you want to join or no until a week before the joining date. 7 days prior to the date of reporting, you would have to go through a lot of formalities. So, take your time.
I would recommend that you go for a part time work and wait for Infosys. Infosys gives you a world class experience. I am a trainee who had to decide between Cognizant and Infosys too. I am Non-Cs employee and so far I have had good learning experience at Infosys Mysore Campus
Ultimately, its ur shot. Think well before you choose. I would side with ur parents on this. Good Luck
I have a few questions –
1. Is there accomodation on campus for parents who come to drop the wards? If yes, how does one go about making reservation. If no, can you suggest any options (nearby hotels etc.)
2. Are parents allowed to go in hostel?
3. Are there any visiting hours?
Thanks for your help.
1. No accomodation is provided for parents on the date of joining. There are some good hotels in Mysore where they can stay, like Peridot Inn, SRI Guru Residency etc. I think they will give this information in the mails they send you before joining.
2. Parents are not allowed in the hostels.
3. Parents can visit on weekends, Staturday and Sunday.