Cognizant Notice Period

Every company’s notice period is different from the other. The Cognizant notice period is 60 days. You will have to submit the resignation through the HCRM portal and wait for the formal procedure to be completed. It is best to complete the project and then put in your papers, else you could speak to your supervisor about leaving earlier. In either case, it is judicious to speak with your manager, prior to tendering your resignation. If your reasons are solid and your manager is understandable you may be granted an early notice period. But, if you have a manager who lives by the rules, it’s better to complete your 60-days time.

You need to speak to your manager before mailing your resignation. The notice period is usually 60 to 90 days. Resigning mid-project can be tricky; discuss it with your manager.

It may be tricky but no one is legally capable of stopping you from resignation. You don't want to work you can file the resignation. No binding contract is legal as per Indian Labour Laws. Discuss with your manager let them know you are putting in your resignation as you have a better opportunity and 3 month notice period is a very long time anyone can be easily trained in that time period. You can easily leave don't stress too much on that.