Aptitude
Drills
Nykaa placement papers 2025
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Nykaa placement papers 2025. Primary filter: Nykaa Online Assessment. Focus: DSA, ecommerce systems.
Nykaa Aptitude Mock Quiz
Timed placement-style MCQs with score and explanations after you submit. Use it to check speed and accuracy before the real test.
Questions15
Time10 min
Quantitative
Five friends A, B, C, D, E are sitting in a row. A is not at either end. B is to the right of A. C is between A and D. Who is sitting at the rightmost position?
Correct answer: B
Verbal
Problem: Choose the correct sentence: a) Neither the students nor the teacher were present b) Neither the students nor the teacher was present c) Neither the students or the teacher was present
With "neither...nor", the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. "Teacher" is singular, so "was" is correct.
Reasoning
If BOOK is coded as 43 (sum of letter positions), PEN is coded as:
P+E+N = 16+5+14 = 35.
Reasoning
Statement: "Use our product for better results."
Both assumptions are implicit in the statement
Quantitative
CP = ₹800, SP = ₹920. Profit %:
Profit 120 on 800 = 15%.
Quantitative
A and B can complete a work in 12 days; B and C in 15 days; A and C in 20 days. How long will A, B, and C together take to complete the work?
(A+B)'s 1 day work = 1/12 (B+C)'s 1 day work = 1/15 (A+C)'s 1 day work = 1/20 Adding: 2(A+B+C)'s 1 day work = 1/12 + 1/15 + 1/20 = (5+4+3)/60 = 12/60 = 1/5 (A+B+C)'s 1 day work = 1/10 Time taken = 10 days
Quantitative
If the sum of three consecutive integers is 72, what is the smallest of these integers?
Let the integers be x, x+1, and x+2. x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 72 3x + 3 = 72 3x = 69 x = 23 Therefore, the integers are 23, 24, and 25.
Reasoning
Find the missing number: 5, 11, 23, 47, 95, ?
Correct answer: 191
Reasoning
In a row of 40 students, A is 11th from left and B is 31st from right. How many between A and B?
B from left = 40−31+1 = 10th. A is 11th. They are adjacent → 0 between.
Verbal
Problem: Find the synonym of "ABUNDANT": a) Scarce b) Plentiful c) Limited d) Rare
Abundant means existing in large quantities, so "Plentiful" is the synonym.
Quantitative
A train 120 m long crosses a pole in 8 s. Speed in km/h:
Speed = 120/8 = 15 m/s = 54 km/h.
Verbal
A person who loves books is a:
Correct term: Bibliophile.
Reasoning
If RED is 27 and BLUE is 40 (sum of positions), GREEN is:
G+R+E+E+N = 7+18+5+5+14 = 49.
Verbal
Problem: Choose the correct sentence: a) The data are incorrect b) The data is incorrect c) The datas are incorrect
"Data" can be singular or plural, but in modern usage, it's often treated as singular. "The data is incorrect" is more commonly accepted.
Quantitative
Water tax is increased by 20% but its consumption is decreased by 20%. The increase or decrease in the expenditure is:
Correct answer: 4% decrease
Your score
0/15(0%)
Review
Sample Nykaa Questions with Solutions
Section titled “Sample Nykaa Questions with Solutions”Practice-style questions (not leaked live papers).
Coding Practice
Section titled “Coding Practice”Coding Q1: Longest substring without repeat
Approach: Sliding window + last index.
Complexity: O(n)
Nykaa tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q2: Merge intervals
Approach: Sort + merge.
Complexity: O(n log n)
Nykaa tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q3: Top K frequent
Approach: Count + heap.
Complexity: O(n log k)
Nykaa tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q4: Linked list cycle
Approach: Floyd tortoise-hare.
Complexity: O(1) space
Nykaa tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q5: Level order traversal
Approach: BFS queue.
Complexity: O(n)
Nykaa tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q6: Coin change min coins
Approach: DP unbounded.
Complexity: O(amount*coins)
Nykaa tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q7: Binary search
Approach: Lo/hi mid.
Complexity: O(log n)
Nykaa tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q8: Kadane max subarray
Approach: Running best.
Complexity: O(n)
Nykaa tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q9: Reverse a string in-place
Approach: Two pointers from ends.
Complexity: O(n)/O(1)
Nykaa tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Coding Q10: Check prime
Approach: Trial division to sqrt(n).
Complexity: Handle n<2
Nykaa tip: Narrate brute force then optimize then edge cases before coding.
Deep Prep Notes for Nykaa
Section titled “Deep Prep Notes for Nykaa”How the Nykaa Online Assessment Usually Feels
Section titled “How the Nykaa Online Assessment Usually Feels”Candidates describe a paced filter where easy marks disappear if you over-invest in one hard item. For Nykaa, start with a three-minute scan, mark certainty levels, and protect accuracy. Languages typically include Java, Python, JavaScript.
Topic Weight Hints (Candidate-Reported)
Section titled “Topic Weight Hints (Candidate-Reported)”| Area | Why it matters at Nykaa |
|---|---|
| DSA | Primary shortlist signal |
| Core CS (OOPs/DBMS/OS) | Technical interview depth |
| Beauty & Fashion Ecommerce awareness | Managerial / HR differentiation |
| Communication | Especially for consulting and client-facing GSIs |
14-Day Sprint
Section titled “14-Day Sprint”- Days 1-3: pattern familiarization + 2 sectional mocks
- Days 4-7: weak-topic closed practice
- Days 8-10: full mocks every other day
- Days 11-14: interview narration + light revision
Related
Section titled “Related”Coding
DSA
OA
Assessment
Hub
Nykaa