Most of what you need to prepare is free. When you do pay, it is for one of three things: a question bank to revise from, a live workshop, or a mentor's time in a 1:1 mock interview. Here is what each costs and when it is worth it.
Most people should use these for a few weeks before paying for anything.
Each solves a different problem. The comparison below helps you pick.
A focused question bank for one domain, to revise at your own pace.
On TopmatePRICE SHOWN AT CHECKOUT · INSTANT DOWNLOAD
What VLSI interviews ask and how to prepare, with a mentor and live Q&A.
₹289PER SEAT · 45–60 MINUTES
Mock Interview + Personalised Feedback: a realistic interview, then a clear list of what to fix.
₹3,499ALL-INCLUSIVE
All prices are in Indian rupees. The checkout page always shows the exact amount before you pay. Cancellation terms are in the refund policy.
Mostly questions only, so you practise producing answers yourself. The Physical Design, STA, DFT, FPGA, CDC, Digital Electronics, CMOS and Semiconductor Devices ebooks are the exception: every question is answered. Compare all ebooks.
| EBOOK | QUESTIONS | ANSWERS | BEST FOR | PRICE | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SystemVerilog | 1,527 | Questions only | Verification roles, OOP and constrained-random rounds | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: SystemVerilog (opens in a new tab) → |
| General VLSI | 1,455 | Questions only | Freshers, plus company-specific question sets | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: General VLSI (opens in a new tab) → |
| UVM | 616 | Questions only | DV engineers who already know some SystemVerilog | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: UVM (opens in a new tab) → |
| Physical Design | 616 | Yes, full answers | PD and STA roles; self-study without a mentor | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: Physical Design (opens in a new tab) → |
| STA | 621 | Yes, full answers | STA, PD and signoff roles: numericals, SDC, reports | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: STA (opens in a new tab) → |
| FPGA | 570 | Yes, full answers | FPGA roles: RTL, timing, CDC, memories, AXI, debug | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: FPGA (opens in a new tab) → |
| CDC | 580 | Yes, full answers | RTL, DV, SoC and FPGA roles: synchronizers, FIFOs, RDC | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: CDC (opens in a new tab) → |
| Digital Electronics | 581 | Yes, full answers | First technical round: logic, flip-flops, timing, FSMs | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: Digital Electronics (opens in a new tab) → |
| CMOS | 580 | Yes, full answers | Circuit, memory, PD and STA roles: devices, sizing, power | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: CMOS (opens in a new tab) → |
| Semiconductor Devices | 580 | Yes, full answers | Device, process, TCAD and reliability roles: device physics | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: Semiconductor Devices (opens in a new tab) → |
| Verilog | 580 | Yes, full answers | RTL, DV and FPGA roles: language rules, coding and debug | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: Verilog (opens in a new tab) → |
| Analog VLSI | 580 | Yes, full answers | Analog, mixed-signal and analog layout roles: circuits, stability and noise | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: Analog VLSI (opens in a new tab) → |
| ASIC Design | 580 | Yes, full answers | RTL, DV, PD, STA and DFT roles: the full flow from spec to silicon | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: ASIC Design (opens in a new tab) → |
| DFT | 575 | Yes, full answers | DFT roles: scan, ATPG, compression, BIST, JTAG | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: DFT (opens in a new tab) → |
| RTL Design | 550 | Questions only | RTL and design roles: coding, FSMs, CDC, synthesis | On Topmate | PreviewGet the ebook now: RTL Design (opens in a new tab) → |
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Reading questions tells you what gets asked. Only a live interviewer shows you how you come across when you are asked it.
| Aspect | FREE RESOURCES | EBOOKS | LIVE WORKSHOP | 1:1 MOCK INTERVIEW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Building fundamentals, finding your domain | Revising a whole domain | Learning what interviews ask and how to prepare | Finding out if you are ready, and what to fix |
| Format | Self-paced, online | Self-paced PDF | Live, online group | Live, one-to-one, 45–60 minutes |
| Personal feedback | No | No | Answers to your questions | Yes: written feedback + readiness assessment |
| Follow-up questions | No | No | In the Q&A | Yes, like a real panel |
| Time needed | Ongoing | 2–6 weeks of revision | 45–60 minutes | 45–60 minutes, plus written feedback |
| When to use it | From day one | Once you have picked a domain | Early in your preparation | 1–3 weeks before a real interview |
| Cost | Free | On Topmate | ₹289 | ₹3,499 |
No bundles, no upsells: three typical situations and the smallest spend that covers each.
SPENDOne ebook
SPENDOne ebook + ₹3,499
SPEND₹289 + ₹3,499
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Workshops and ebooks are paid on Topmate, our booking partner: you see the exact amount at checkout and get instant confirmation. For the 1:1 mock interview program, you message us first; we match a mentor, confirm your schedule and share payment details.
Yes. Everything on sale is priced in Indian rupees, and the checkout page shows the exact amount before you pay. The early-access shop items, which are not on sale yet, show a planned price in US dollars.
A live 1:1 mock interview (45–60 minutes) with a domain-matched mentor, prepared from your resume, followed by written personalised feedback and an Interview Readiness Assessment. One price, nothing extra. See the full program.
Yes. Many candidates book a second one after working on their feedback, to check how much they improved. Each mock interview is booked and priced separately. Message us when you are ready.
Ebook prices are set on Topmate, where you check out, so the price you see there is always the current one. Each ebook's page links straight to it.
Yes. Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before and you get a free reschedule or a full refund. If a mentor cancels, you choose between a reschedule and a full refund. Full details are in our refund policy.
Ebooks are delivered instantly, so sales are generally final. If the file is broken or you received the wrong one, email us within 7 days and we will fix it or refund you. Every ebook has a free preview, so you can check the style before you buy.
Start with everything free: the sample questions in each domain, the timed quiz, the glossary and the free session. When you have an interview date, spend on one ebook for your target domain. The mock interview program is worth it once you are shortlisted.
The booking page shows how each option is booked, with open workshop dates.