25 June 2022, NEW DELHI, TCS 2022 NQT, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is hiring IT (Information Technology) and engineering freshers across India through the TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) 2022 for the 2023 batch. Registration is open on TCS’s official website: tcs.com.
TCS NQT 2022 is only open to engineering and IT students between the ages of 18 and 28 who will graduate in 2023 with one of the following degrees: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)/Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Master of Technology (M.Tech.)/Master of Engineering (M.E.), Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)/Master of Science (M.Sc./M.S.).
Candidates must also have a minimum of 60% marks or 6 CGPA in their class 10th, 12th, diploma, graduation or post-graduation. They also should not have more than one backlog in graduation or post-graduation (whichever is applicable) during the TCS 2022 selection process and should declare gaps in education (if any). Academic gap should not exceed more than 2 years. Candidates who have up to 2 years of working experience are also eligible to apply.
This article will cover TCS 2022 NQT syllabus, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, registration process, and more in detail.
TCS 2022 NQT Exam – General Overview
| Name of the Exam | TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT) |
| Parent Organisation | TATA Group |
| Subsidiary Organisation | Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) |
| TCS NQT Application Starting Date | Currently Underway |
| TCS NQT Application Last Date | July 22, 2022 |
| TCS NQT Test Date | August 15, 2022 Onwards |
| Target Audience | Students from IT and Engineering background |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have one of these degrees –
Candidates must also have a minimum of 60% marks or 6 CGPA in their class 10th, 12th, diploma, graduation or post-graduation. |
| Age Limit | 18 – 28 years |
| Academic Gaps | Candidates are required to declare any academic gaps and the overall gap should not exceed more than 2 years. |
| Work Experience | Candidates with up to 2 years of working experience are also eligible to apply. |
| TCS NQT Registration Website | www.tcs.com/careers/TCSFresherHiringYoP2023 |
TCS 2022 NQT – Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit – Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years of age.
- Minimum Marks – Candidates must also have a minimum of 60% marks or 6 CGPA in their class 10th, 12th, diploma, graduation or post-graduation.
- Educational Qualification – Candidates must have one of the following degrees: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)/Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Master of Technology (M.Tech.)/Master of Engineering (M.E.), Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)/Master of Science (M.Sc./M.S.).
- Backlogs – Students should not have more than one pending backlog in their graduation or post graduation during the TCS 2022 selection process. All backlogs must be cleared before the selection process.
- Academic Gaps – It is required to declare any educational gaps. The total academic gap should not be more than 2 years until the latest qualification. Relevant documentation, as applicable, will be reviewed for academic gaps.
- Work Experience – Candidates with up to 2 years of previous work experience are eligible to apply.
TCS 2022 NQT Registration – How to Apply?
- Visit the official TCS NQT registration website – www.tcs.com/careers/TCSFresherHiringYoP2023
- Click on the ‘Register today’ option on the home page
- A new window will open, click on the ‘Register now’ option
- A new webpage will open, now click on the ‘IT (Information Technology)’ option
- Now fill in the application details like name, date of birth, highest qualification, etc. Then submit the TCS NQT form.
- Save the login credentials and application form for future reference.
TCS 2022 NQT Syllabus and Exam Pattern
TCS NQT Exam Pattern
- The NQT 2022 exam will consist of two sections: Foundation and Advanced.
- To be eligible for the interviews, all candidates must take both sections of TCS NQT.
- Candidates will be shortlisted for interviews based on their test performance.
- The TCS NQT exam can be taken in-centre or remotely this year.
TCS NQT Syllabus
Section A – Foundation
| Parts | Duration (in minutes) |
| Traits | 1 |
| Reasoning Ability | 25 |
| Numerical Ability | 25 |
| Verbal Ability | 25 |
| Total Duration | 76 |
Section B – Advanced
| Parts | Duration (in minutes) |
| Advanced Reasoning Ability | 15 |
| Advanced Quantitative Ability | 20 |
| Advanced Coding | 55 |
| Total Duration | 90 |
NOTE: The total duration of both Section A (Foundation) and Section B (Advanced) is 166 minutes (76 + 90 = 166).
FAQs
When is the last date to register for the TCS NQT 2022?
The last date to register for the TCS NQT 2022 is July 22, 2022.
Who is eligible to apply for the TCS NQT test?
TCS 2022 NQT is exclusively for IT and engineering students graduating in 2023. Candidates must have one of these degrees: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)/Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Master of Technology (M.Tech.)/Master of Engineering (M.E.), Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)/Master of Science (M.Sc./M.S.).
When is the TCS NQT test going to be conducted?
The TCS NQT test will be conducted from August 15, 2022 onwards.
What is the age limit for the TCS NQT?
Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years of age to be eligible for TCS NQT.
When will TCS aptitude test mail received?