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TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT) 2026

TCS NQT is India's largest campus recruitment drive. Scoring top marks in the Advanced Coding and Quantitative section qualifies freshers directly for the coveted TCS Digital (₹7.5 LPA) and TCS Prime (₹11.5 LPA) package tracks.

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Registration DeadlineAugust 30, 2026

Examination ScheduleSeptember 10 - 15, 2026

Location ScopeTCS iON Centers (Pan India)

Total Vacancies45,000+ Positions

Official Exam Pattern & Sectional Timing

Breakdown of online assessment stages

Total: 67 Questions•Duration: 135 Mins

Traits & Cognitive Psychometric25 mins

Questions: 20Marks: 20Negative: No

Advanced Numerical Ability40 mins

Questions: 20Marks: 25Negative: Yes (0.25)

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension25 mins

Questions: 25Marks: 25Negative: No

Advanced Hands-on Coding (2 Problems)45 mins

Questions: 2Marks: 40Negative: No

Assessment Section	Questions	Time Allocated	Max Marks	Negative Marking
Traits & Cognitive Psychometric	20 Qs	25 mins	20 Marks	No
Advanced Numerical Ability	20 Qs	40 mins	25 Marks	Yes (0.25)
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension	25 Qs	25 mins	25 Marks	No
Advanced Hands-on Coding (2 Problems)	2 Qs	45 mins	40 Marks	No

Sections are strictly timed. Switching between sections may be restricted based on test engine.Simulate Test

Hiring Stages & Interview Process

Standard qualifier pipeline from registration to offer

TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT) Online Center Exam

Online assessment evaluating cognitive aptitude, logical reasoning, and programming fundamentals.

Technical Interview (Coding, Algorithms & System Basics)

Technical interview assessing live coding, data structures, algorithms, and core CS concepts.

Managerial & HR Behavioral Interview

Managerial round focusing on project architecture, past internship work, and problem-solving mindset.

Letter of Intent (LOI) Issuance & Digital Onboarding

Recruiter HR discussion covering company cultural fit, location preference, and compensation breakdown.

Recruiting Cadres & Compensation

Designations offered based on assessment scores

Full-timeNinja Developer

Package:₹3.60 LPA

Full-timeDigital Cadre

Package:₹7.50 LPA

Full-timePrime Cadre (GenAI & Cloud)

Package:₹11.50 LPA

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

Academic, backlog and degree verification guidelines

Eligible Passing Batches2024, 2025, 2026

Active Backlogs AllowedMax 1 Backlogs

Minimum Academic Percentage60% throughout 10th, 12th & Degree

Allowed Degree BranchesAll B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech / MCA / M.Sc

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