Process stages
The TCS NQT process consists of a Foundation Section, an Advanced Section, and a Technical/HR Interview.
- 1
Foundation Section
aptitude · 75 minutes
- 2
Advanced Section
aptitude and coding · 90 minutes
- 3
Interview
interview · 45 minutes
From the official careers page, 2026-08-15. Not yet checked by our team.
Test pattern
TCS NQT has two main sections. Foundation covers Trait, Numerical, Verbal, and Reasoning. Advanced covers Advanced Quant, Advanced Reasoning, and Coding.
| Section | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Part A - Foundation | 75 |
| Traits | – |
| Numerical Ability | – |
| Verbal Ability | – |
| Reasoning Ability | – |
| Part B - Advanced | 90 |
| Advanced Quantitative Ability | – |
| Advanced Reasoning Ability | – |
| Coding | – |
165 minutes in total. Negative marking: no. Calculator: allowed.
From the official careers page, 2026-08-15. Not yet checked by our team.
Interview format
The interview is typically a single round lasting 45 minutes, covering both technical and HR questions depending on the candidate's performance in the NQT.
Combined Tech & HR
45 minutes
- Technical fundamentals
- Project discussion
- Behavioral fit
- Company awareness
From the verified student report, 2026-08-20. Not yet checked by our team. Reported by students, not officially confirmed.