Placement season 2026–27
Accenture eligibility criteria and fresher salary
Accenture hires freshers as Associate Software Engineers through a cognitive and technical assessment, a coding round and a communication test. Advanced ASE is the higher-paid track.
Who can apply
| Role | 10th | 12th / diploma | Degree | Backlogs | Gap years | Branches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Software Engineer | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | None active | Not stated | All engineering branches |
| Advanced ASE | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | None active | Not stated | All engineering branches |
Source: Candidate reports, 2025 batch; eligibility per Enggwave Apr 2026 (Unofficial: placement sites, 2025–26). Rules can change between drives; confirm on Accenture’s own notice before you apply.
What Accenture pays freshers
| Role | CTC per year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Software Engineer | ₹4.5 LPA | Candidate reports, 2025 batch; eligibility per Enggwave Apr 2026 (2025–26) |
| Advanced ASE | ₹6.5 LPA | Candidate reports, 2025 batch; eligibility per Enggwave Apr 2026 (2025–26) |
CTC is not in-hand pay. In-hand salary is usually well below CTC ÷ 12.
What the Accenture test checks
Associate Software Engineer: Quantitative aptitude, Logical reasoning, Verbal ability, Code output, Coding, plus the spoken English test.
Advanced ASE: Quantitative aptitude, Logical reasoning, Verbal ability, Code output, Coding, plus the spoken English test.
Meeting the marks rule only gets you into the exam hall. The aptitude round is where most candidates are cut, and the higher-paid tracks need you to solve coding problems in time.
Common questions
What percentage is needed for Accenture?
Associate Software Engineer: no percentage cut-off has been published; no active backlogs. Advanced ASE: no percentage cut-off has been published; no active backlogs.
Are backlogs allowed in Accenture?
Accenture asks for no active backlogs in its fresher programmes.
What is the Accenture fresher salary?
Associate Software Engineer: ₹4.5 LPA. Advanced ASE: ₹6.5 LPA.
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