Month 5: Full-Fledged Placement Prep

Mock Tests - Company-Specific Mocks

TCS NQT Preparation - Test Series
Link: https://learning.tcsionhub.in/
Recommended for: TCS NQT preparation includes mock tests, previous year papers, and practice sessions focused on the type of questions asked by TCS.
Infosys - Practice Tests
Link: https://learning.infosys.com/
Recommended for: Infosys provides access to test series that simulate the recruitment test. Focus on coding, aptitude, and logical reasoning questions.
Amazon - Online Assessment Practice
Link: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/
Recommended for: Amazon's online assessment typically includes coding rounds and aptitude tests. Use platforms like InterviewBit or LeetCode to practice problems frequently asked by Amazon.
Testbook - Company-Specific Mocks (TCS, Amazon, etc.)
Link: https://testbook.com/
Recommended for: Practice for specific companies like TCS, Amazon, Infosys, etc. Includes mock tests on coding, quantitative aptitude, and logical reasoning.
PrepInsta - Company-Specific Test Preparation
Link: https://prepinsta.com/
Recommended for: Offers detailed placement prep for companies like TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, and Amazon, including mock tests, placement papers, and interview questions.

GeeksforGeeks - Data Structures & Algorithms
Link: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/data-structures/
Recommended for: A comprehensive collection of resources for revising and practicing core topics in DSA. Use it for revising algorithms, data structures, and their applications.

Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces (Book)
Link: https://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~remzi/OSTEP/
Recommended for: An excellent book for revising OS concepts like processes, threads, synchronization, memory management, and file systems.

Database Management Systems by Korth (Book)
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Database-Management-Systems-6th/dp/0073523321
Recommended for: A core book for revising DBMS topics like normalization, SQL queries, transactions, and indexing.

Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (Book)
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Networking-Top-Down-Approach/dp/0132856204
Recommended for: A thorough resource for revising networking concepts, including the OSI model, TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and more.

GeeksforGeeks - Object-Oriented Programming in C++
Link: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/object-oriented-programming-in-cpp/
Recommended for: In-depth revision of OOP concepts like inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, and encapsulation. Use C++ (or your preferred language) for practice.

STAR Method for Behavioral Questions - InterviewBit
Link: https://www.interviewbit.com/blog/star-interview-technique/
Recommended for: Learn how to answer behavioral questions using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method. It’s perfect for preparing for HR interviews.
How to Answer HR Interview Questions - LinkedIn Learning
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/
Recommended for: This course will teach you how to craft strong answers to common HR questions and improve your communication and interview skills.
Cracking the Behavioral Interview by Gayle Laakmann McDowell (Book)
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Cracking-Behavioral-Interview-Success-Interviews/dp/0996376870
Recommended for: A book focused on answering behavioral questions and preparing for interviews with a strong emphasis on STAR method and key strategies for success.
Pramp - Mock Interviews (for behavioral and technical)
Link: https://www.pramp.com/
Recommended for: Pair up with peers for mock interviews, including behavioral rounds. It will help you simulate HR scenarios and improve your response to common interview questions.
Glassdoor - HR Interview Questions by Company
Link: https://www.glassdoor.com/Interview/index.htm
Recommended for: Research common behavioral and HR questions for specific companies (e.g., Amazon, TCS, Infosys). Glassdoor provides insights from previous candidates.