The TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) is a multi-level evaluation that assesses a candidate’s proficiency with the fundamental cognitive functions necessary for entry-level positions. Measuring industry-specific expertise and insights, as well as specialization in the abilities needed to carry out various work functions, is helpful.
Each applicant receives an NQT Score after passing the TCS National Qualifying Test (TCS NQT). Numerous industries and work roles are applicable for the NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score
The following criteria must be satisfied by applicants in order to be eligible for the TCS NQT in 2023:
- Age: 18 to 28 years of age
- UG, PG, and Diploma students who are in their pre-final, final year or have passed out
- Students with any degree and specialization/discipline
- Freshers with less than 2 years of experience
- Overall Gap in Academic Career which should not exceed 2 years
- No. Of Attempts: No Limit
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TCS NQT Exam Pattern 2023
The exam pattern for TCS NQT is given below:
- Foundation Section
- Advance Section
Part-A Foundation Section
There are four sections in this round. This round’s difficulty level is Moderate.
- Traits
- Aptitude
- Logical
- Verbal
Round-1:
Total No. of Questions- 66
Time- 75 min
Sections- 4 sections and all sections are mandatory
Part-B Advanced Section
There are three sections in this round. This round’s difficulty level is High.
- Advanced Aptitude
- Advanced Logical
- Advanced Coding
Round-2:
Total No. of questions- 20 and 2 Coding Questions
Time – 90 mins
Section- 3 sections and all sections are mandatory
Marking Scheme- No Negative Marking
TCS NQT Syllabus 2023
Foundation Section:
- Verbal Ability: Sentence Completion, Words Completion, Reading Comprehension, Para jumbles, Error Detection, Sentence Building, Arrangement, Idiom, Phrases
- Reasoning Ability: Blood Relations, Seating Arrangement, Coding-Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Data Arrangements, Distance and Directions, Statement and Conclusion, Data Interpretation, Syllogism topics
- Quantitative Ability:- Number System: Number System, LCM & HCF, Divisibility ,Numbers & Decimal Fractions
Mensuration: Geometry, Area, Shapes & Perimeter
Arithmetic Ability: Percentages, Allegations and Mixtures, Ratios, Proportion, Work and Time, Speed Time and Distance, Profit and Loss, Averages, Equations, Ages, Series, and Progressions
Elementary Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, and Standard Deviation
Data Interpretation: Pie Charts, Tabular DI, Graphical DI
Simplifications & Approximations: Simplifications and Calculations (Rational and Irrational Number)
Probability, Clocks & Calendar
Advanced Section:
- Advanced Quantitative Ability: All of the Numerical Ability topics (Mention Above & Difficulty: Hard)
- Advanced Reasoning Ability: All of the Reasoning Ability topics (Mention Above &
Difficulty: Hard) - Coding Section: Arrays, Matrix, String, Number Series, Functions
Recommended Books
TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) is an ability test that assesses a candidate’s competencies and skills. Here are some of the best books if you want to qualify for the TCS NQT exam.
