TCS NQT 2023: TCS Hiring Freshers With These Degrees Across India! How To Apply? Min Marks Needed?

For those who want a job with TCS, should roll up their sleeves and prepare for the TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT).

TCS NQT follows an Integrated Test Pattern for both Ninja and Digital fresher hiring at TCS. Candidates need to appear for a single test and based on their performance, they will qualify for either Ninja or Digital interviews.

The exam is open for the all the students that are graduating in the year 2023 with the following academic degrees: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) / Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) / Master of Technology (M.Tech.) / Master of Engineering (M.E.) / Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) / Master of Science (M.Sc. / M.S.) in any specialization offered by recognized universities / colleges.

Following is the application process of the same:

1. Logon to the TCS Next Step Portal.
2. Register and apply to the drive. Now there are two options, one is you are already registered, another is that you are a new user

1. In case of already being a registered user, kindly login and proceed to complete the application form. Upon submission, kindly click on “Apply For Drive”
2. In case of being a new user, click on Register Now, choose category as “IT” and proceed to fill your details. Submit your application form and click on “Apply For Drive”

3. Select your mode of test (In-Centre or Remote) and click on Apply. Please note, no further changes would be permitted once the above selection is done
4. Check “Track Your Application” to confirm your status. The status should reflect as “Applied for Drive“

Test Eligibility, Feature & Pattern

Following is the eligibility for the exam:

• Percentage: A minimum aggregate marks (including all subjects and in all semesters) of 60% or 6 CGPA in each of Class X, Class XII, Diploma (if applicable), Graduation and Post-Graduation (if applicable).
•  Highest Qualification: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) / Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) / Master of Technology (M.Tech.) / Master of Engineering (M.E.) / Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) / Master of Science (M.Sc. / M.S.) in any specialization
• Backlogs / Arrears / ATKT: The student should not have more than 1 (one) pending or active backlog / arrear / ATKT at the time of appearing for the TCS Selection process. If selected, no pending backlogs / arrears / ATKT will be permitted at the time of joining TCS. All pending backlogs / arrears / ATKT should be cleared within the course duration stipulated by the University.
• Gap / Break in Education: It is mandatory to declare gaps in education, if any. Overall academic gap should not exceed 24 months until highest qualification. Relevant documentation, as applicable, will be checked for gaps in education.
• Course Types: Only full-time courses will be considered (Part-time / Correspondence courses will not be considered). Students who have completed their Secondary and / or Senior Secondary course from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) are also eligible to apply if the graduation and post graduation(if applicable) courses are done full-time. 
• Work Experience: Students with prior work experience of up to 2 years are eligible to apply.  
• Age: Students should be between 18 to 28 years to participate in this hiring event.

Test Features & Pattern:

• The Test will have two sections : Foundation and Advanced.
• In order to be eligible for the interviews, all the candidates will be required to appear for both the sections of the TCS NQT
• Based on the test performance, candidates will be shortlisted for either Digital or Ninja interviews.
• TCS NQT for this year can be taken In-Centre or Remote. Please note, no further changes would be permitted once the above selection is done.

Following is the test pattern:

Sections	Duration (in mins)
Part A – Foundation Section
Traits	1
Numerical Ability	25
Verbal Ability	25
Reasoning Ability	25
Part B – Advanced Section
Advanced Quantitative Ability	20
Advanced Reasoning Ability	15
Advanced Coding	55
Total Duration	166