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What is TCS-NQT
TCS NQT is a National Qualifier Test conducted by TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) in order to recruit candidates from a wide variety of areas.
Each candidate who completes the TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) gets an NQT Score. Now with that NQT Score, you can apply to any company that recognizes the NQT Score and put your NQT registration number and score in the job application form of that company so you don't have to give an Aptitude Test for that company again, your NQT Score is Enough.
About TCS National Qualifier Test:
• NQT (Cognitive Skills) is a prerequisite for all the tests.
• The validity of the NQT score is of two years.
• Candidates are eligible to apply on the TCS iON Job Listing Portal with an NQT score.
• NQT exams are conducted in both online and offline modes.
About NQT
NQT (Cognitive Skills) is a General Ability Test that assesses a candidate in the following areas:
• Verbal Ability: This section assesses English grammar, appropriate usage of the same, and reading comprehension.
• Reasoning Ability: This section assesses identifying words and numeric patterns, problem-solving, figural and factual analysis, decision-making, propositional reasoning and visual-spatial reasoning.
• Numerical Ability: This section assesses number systems, arithmetic, elementary statistics, data interpretation.
Note:
The score of this test will be called as NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score.
Eligibility Criteria
- Academic Criteria:- UG, PG and Diploma students in their pre-final and final year
of study.
Student with any degree and specialization. - Batch:- Year of Passing 2017,18,19,20,21,22,23
- Backlog Criteria:- 1 Active Backlog is allowed time of appearing for the Exam.
- Percentage Criteria:- 60% throughout in X / XII / UG / Diploma / PG.
- Eligible Streams:-UG / PG – All Streams
- Education gap:- Overall Gap in Academic Career not to exceed 1 years
- Experience Criterion:- Freshers with less than 2 years of experience can apply.
- Age Limit:- Minimum age is 18 while maximum age is 30
Registration Process
Step by step procedure to apply for TCS NQT:
Following is the step-by-step process to register for “TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT)”:
Step 1: Click on “REGISTER NOW” button on the “TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS
NQT)” page.
Step 2: Log in with your TCS iON Digital Learning Hub credentials, if you are an
existing user.OR:
Sign up if you are a new user by clicking on “Create Account”, and enter all the required details. Once
you have completed the sign up process, you can proceed with the TCS NQT registration process.
Step 3: Fill in all the required details once the registration page opens.
Step 4: Click on “Submit” to complete the registration.
Step 5: You will receive a successful registration message on your registered
email ID/mobile number.
Step 5: You can view the registration details from ‘View Details’ on the “TCS
National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT)” page, and if required, edit your “Registration Form” on or before the
registration closure date.
TCS NQT Overall Pattern - Detailed Information
| TCS NQT Section | Total Time | Total Questions |
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| Part A : Foundation Section (Mandatory for Ninja Aspirants) |
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| Traits | 75 mins (shared) | 1 |
| Numerical Ability | 75 mins (shared) | 20 |
| Verbal Ability | 75 mins (shared) | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability | 75 mins (shared) | 20 |
| Part B : Advanced Section (Mandatory for Digital Aspirants) | ||
| Advanced Quantitative Ability | 35 mins (shared) | 10 |
| Advanced Reasoning Ability | 35 mins (shared) | 10 |
| Advanced Coding | 55 mins | 2 |
| Total Duration | 165 mins | 88 |
Varients of TCS-NQT
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TCS NQT Variants |
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NQT |
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Industry NQT |
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Subject NQT |
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NQT Bundle Pack |
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Reference Books
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Subject |
Book Name |
Author and Publications |
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Numerical Ability |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations |
Author: R S Aggarwal Publisher: S Chand Publishing |
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Quantitative Aptitude for Common Aptitude Test |
Author: Arun Sharma Publisher: McGraw Hill Publications |
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Shortcuts in Quantitative Aptitude |
Author: Disha
Publications |
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Fast Track Objective Arithmetic |
Author: Rajesh Verma |
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Quantitative Aptitude Numerical Ability |
Author: Pritiyogita Kiran, KICX Publisher: Kiran Prakashan |
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Reasoning Ability |
A new approach to Logical Reasoning |
Author: R.S. Aggarwal Publisher: S Chand Publishing |
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Logical Reasoning for Common Aptitude Test |
Author: Arun Sharma Publisher: McGraw Hill Publications |
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Reasoning Ability for Competitive Exams |
Author: Disha Experts Publisher: Disha Publications |
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A New Approach to Reasoning |
Author: B.S. Sijwali and Indu Sijwali Publisher: Arihant Publications |
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Reasoning Ability Exam Goalpost Practice Workbook |
Author: Nishant Ranjan DT Editorial Services Publisher: DreamTech Press |
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Verbal Ability |
Objective General English |
Author: R.S. Aggarwal and Vikas Aggarwal Publisher: S Chand Publishing |
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Objective General English |
Author: S.P. Bakshi Publisher: Arihant Publications |
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Word Power Made Easy |
Author: Norman Lewis Publisher: Goyal |
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High School English Grammar and Composition Book |
Author: Wren and Martin Publisher: S Chand Publishing |
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Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension |
Author: Capt. AK Kalia Publisher: Wiley Publications |
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Programming Logic |
Let Us C |
Author: Yashvant Kanetkar Publisher: BPB Publications |
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The C Programming Language |
Author: Brian W. Kernighan / Dennis Ritchie Publisher: Pearson Education India |
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Let us C++ |
Author: Yashvant Kanetkar Publisher: BPB Publications |
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Object-Oriented Programming with C++ |
Author: E Balagurusamy Publisher: McGraw Hill Publications |
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Starting with Programming Logic and Design |
Author: Tony Gaddis Publisher: Pearson Publications |
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Data Structures |
Data Structures and Algorithms Made Easy |
Author: Narasimha Karumanchi Publisher: Careermonk Publications |
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Data Structures Through C in Depth |
Author: Deepali Srivastava S.K. Srivastava Publisher: Generic |
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Introduction to Algorithms |
Author: Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson. Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. |
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Data Structures with C |
Author: Seymour Lipschutz Publisher: McGraw Hill Education |
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Data Structures through C |
Author: Yashavant Kanetkar Publisher: BPB Publications |
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Operating Systems |
Operating System Principles |
Author: Silberschatz Publisher: Wiley |
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Operating Systems |
Author: William Stallings Publisher: Pearson Education |
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Modern Operating Systems |
Author: Tanenbaum Publisher: Pearson Education India |
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Operating System Concepts |
Author: Abraham Silberschatz Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc |
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Operating Systems |
Author: Achyut Godbole and Atul Kahate Publisher: McGraw Hill Education |
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Coding |
Data Structures and Algorithms Made Easy |
Author: Narasimha Karumanchi Publisher: Careermonk Publications |
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Cracking the Coding Interview |
Author: Gayle Laakmann McDowell Publisher: CareerCup |
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Elements of Programming Interviews |
Author: Adnan Aziz Publisher: Self Published |
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Beginner’s Step-By-Step Coding Course |
Author: DK Publisher: DK |
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Coding Interview Questions |
Author: Narasimha Karumanchi Publisher: Career Monk |
FAQs
| Question: What is TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT)? |
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| Answer: TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) is an Ability Test that assesses a candidate's competencies and skills. Each candidate who completes the TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) gets an NQT Score. The NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score is applicable for all industries and job roles. The TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) is planned to be conducted every quarter. Candidates can take the tests again to improve their previous scores, if desired. There are four Variants - NQT (Cognitive Skills), Attitudinal Alignment NQT (Psychometric Test), Industry NQT and Subject NQT. |
| Question: When and how many times will TCS NQT be conducted in a year? |
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| Answer: TCS NQT will be conducted once every quarter, i.e., 4 times in a year. Once you register for TCS NQT, the exam date and time will be communicated through the Hall Ticket, 2 days prior to the exam. You can check the TCS NQT exam dates on the respective variant pages. |
| Question: Who can apply for the TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT)? |
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Answer: Candidates eligible to apply for the TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT)
should meet the below eligibility criteria:
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| Question: What are the different modes of assessment available? |
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Answer: TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) will be conducted in 2 modes:
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| Question: I appeared for NQT, can I take Subject NQT and Industry NQT now? |
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| Answer: Yes, you can appear for the other TCS NQT Variants. Please follow from step 4 for the purchase of every new TCS NQT Variant, as given in FAQ 9. |
| Question: Some of the details in my application form are incorrect. Can I edit my submitted application, or should I apply again? |
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| Answer: No, you do not need to apply again. Login with your TCS iON Digital Learning Hub credentials and go to ‘My Products’ under ‘My Dashboard’. The TCS NQT products that you have purchased will be displayed and you can click on product details to go to the individual product pages. Click on the ‘Buy Now’ button, to open your application form in Edit mode and make the necessary changes. Click on the Submit button for the changes to reflect. |
| Question: What are the next steps after getting NQT Score? |
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| Question: How long will my score be valid? Can I take another attempt to improve my NQT Scores? |
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