TCS National Qualifier Test. The TCS NQT is the primary recruitment test for TCS. It has two parts: a Foundation Section (Numerical, Verbal, Reasoning) and an Advanced Section (Advanced Quant+Reasoning and Coding). No negative marking. Sectional time limits apply and section switching is not allowed.
AISEA reviews these notes against the linked authority, but recruitment and examination rules can change between notifications. Always confirm the active cycle before applying.
Foundation Section: 65 questions, 75 min (no negative marking). Advanced Section: ~17 questions, 115 min. No negative marking. Sectional cutoffs apply. Virtual calculator provided. Advanced Coding supports C, C++, Java, Python.
| # | Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Numerical Ability (Foundation) | 20 | 25 min |
| 02 | Verbal Ability (Foundation) | 25 | 25 min |
| 03 | Reasoning Ability (Foundation) | 20 | 25 min |
| 04 | Advanced Quantitative & Reasoning (Advanced) | 15 | 25 min |
| 05 | Coding (Advanced) | 2 | 90 min |
Position reserved for a complete TCS NQT simulation.
Coming laterUse the linked topic exercises now for focused preparation.
Start section practiceInfosys Limited
Wipro Technologies
Accenture
Amazon
HCL Technologies
Cognizant Technology Solutions