Nokia Placement Papers 2026 — Complete Preparation Guide

Last Updated: March 2026

Company Overview

Nokia is a Finnish multinational telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics company. It's a pioneer in 5G and network infrastructure.

Key Facts:

Founded: 1865
Employees: 90,000+ globally
India Offices: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad
Focus: 5G, IP Networks, Cloud

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Requirement
Degree	B.Tech/B.E, M.Tech
Branches	CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, Telecom
Academic Score	65%+ throughout
Backlogs	No active backlogs

CTC & Compensation

Role	CTC (Fresher)
Engineer	5-8 LPA
R&D Engineer	6-9 LPA
Software Developer	5.5-8.5 LPA

Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Duration
Aptitude	20	25 min
Technical	25	30 min
Coding	2	45 min

Aptitude Questions

Q1

CP of 30 oranges equals SP of 25 oranges. Profit %? Answer: 20%

Q2

Boat speed 15 km/hr, stream 3 km/hr. Time for 36 km upstream and back? Answer: 5 hours

Q3

Find LCM of 12, 18, 24. Answer: 72

Q4

Probability of at least one 6 in two dice throws? Answer: 11/36

Q5

Sum of first 20 odd numbers? Answer: 400

Technical Questions

5G NR fundamentals
O-RAN architecture
Network protocols (TCP, UDP, SCTP)
Linux networking
Python/Perl scripting

Coding Questions (Python)

Q1: Find Missing Number

def find_missing(nums):
    """Find missing number in 0 to n range"""
    n = len(nums)
    expected_sum = n * (n + 1) // 2
    actual_sum = sum(nums)
    return expected_sum - actual_sum

Q2: Kth Largest Element

import heapq

def find_kth_largest(nums, k):
    """Find kth largest using heap"""
    return heapq.nlargest(k, nums)[-1]

Q3: Serialize and Deserialize Binary Tree

class Codec:
    def serialize(self, root):
        def dfs(node):
            if not node:
                return ['#']
            return [str(node.val)] + dfs(node.left) + dfs(node.right)
        return ','.join(dfs(root))
    
    def deserialize(self, data):
        def dfs():
            val = next(vals)
            if val == '#':
                return None
            node = TreeNode(int(val))
            node.left = dfs()
            node.right = dfs()
            return node
        vals = iter(data.split(','))
        return dfs()

Interview Tips

Telecom Domain: 3G, 4G, 5G knowledge
Programming: Python, C/C++, scripting
Networking: Strong fundamentals
Problem Solving: Algorithmic thinking
Collaboration: Team player attitude

FAQs

Q1: Is Nokia good for freshers? Yes, excellent training Q2: Work culture? Collaborative, innovative Q3: Growth opportunities? Clear technical ladder

All the best for your Nokia placement!