TCS NQTPlacement Test Preparation & Syllabus
National Qualifier Test — Foundation & Advanced Sections · Hiring for Ninja (3.36 LPA) & Digital (7.2 LPA) with packages starting at ₹3.36 – ₹7.2 LPA.
TCS NQT Exam Pattern & Section Timing
| Section Name | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability | 20 Qs | 25 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 Qs | 25 mins |
| Verbal Ability | 25 Qs | 25 mins |
| Advanced Quantitative | 15 Qs | 25 mins |
| Advanced Coding (2 Problems) | 2 Qs | 55 mins |
Curated Topics for TCS NQT Online Test
Numerical Ability
- Number Systems & Divisibility
- Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Percentages, Profit & Loss
- Permutations & Combinations, Probability
- Ratios, Proportions & Averages
Reasoning Ability
- Blood Relations & Family Tree
- Data Arrangements (Seating)
- Coding-Decoding & Analogies
- Syllogisms & Logical Deductions
- Data Sufficiency
Verbal Ability
- Reading Comprehension
- Sentence Completion & Fillers
- Error Spotting & Grammar
- Para Jumbles & Sentence Ordering
Coding & Technical
- Arrays, Strings & Pointers in C/Java/Python
- Dynamic Programming & Greedy Algorithms
- Matrix Transformations
- Time & Space Complexity
Practice Sample Questions (with Step-by-Step Solutions)
Q1A train running at 54 km/hr crosses an electric pole in 12 seconds. What is the length of the train?
Q2In TCS NQT, what is the output of: int a = 5; System.out.println(a++ + ++a); in Java?
Q3If 12 men can complete a project in 15 days, how many men are required to finish the same work in 10 days?
Q4Which data structure is optimal for implementing an Undo-Redo operation?
Frequently Asked Questions about TCS NQT
What is the passing score or cutoff for TCS NQT?
TCS does not declare an official percentage cutoff, but scoring above 65-70% in Cognitive sections and passing at least 1 coding problem typically qualifies candidates for the interview round.
Is there negative marking in TCS NQT?
No, there is generally no negative marking in the standard NQT Cognitive section, but accuracy and section timing are tracked.
Can I prepare for TCS NQT on GoCareerGo for free?
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