TCS NQT Exam Guide 2026
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📊 TCS NQT Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting Body | Tata Consultancy Service |
|---|---|
| Test Name | TCS National Qualifier Test (i.e., TCS NQT) |
| Cycle | 2026 (August Cycle) |
| Last Date to Apply | 13th August 2026 |
| Exam Date | 26th August 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 years |
| Qualification | UG/ PG students of B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech / MCA/ M.Sc |
| Experience | Freshers (Experience up to two years is allowed) |
| Selection Process | Test and Interview |
| Exam Pattern | Two sections- Foundation and Advanced |
| Purpose | To Select candidates for jobs in TCS, Jio, Asian Paints, etc. |
| Exam Duration | 166 minutes |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
- NQT
- NQT (Cognitive Skills) Price: Rs. 599/- Assesses the cognitive ability Most of the corporates use cognitive ability as a part of their initial screening and selection process. Attitudinal Alignment NQT (Psychometric Test) Price: Rs. 399/- Assesses personality traits and behaviours relevant to the workplace Most of the corporates look for certain personality traits that are relevant for a job role, while they hire.
- Subject NQT
- IT Programming Price: Rs. 399/- Evaluation of knowledge and application of programming concepts This score proves your programming capabilities and your ability to learn any programming language as per the job requirements. Most IT companies consider this as a mandatory skill. Basic Computer Skills Price: Rs. 399/- Test your knowledge and skills in Computer literacy Accountant Price: Rs. 399/- Measure, process and communicate the financial information of a Business or Organisation Accounts Executive, Account Operations Officer, Data Analyst, Financial Analyst, Auditor, Operations Account Executive in ANY Industry Salary range of ₹ 1.5 to 7.5 Lakhs PA Financial Markets and Services Price: Rs. 399/- Financial Analyst, Financial Advisor, Financial Counselor, Personal Financial Advisor, Credit Analyst, Investment Banker, Data Analyst, Mutual Fund Agent, Customer Service Representative in any Industry Salary range of INR 2 to 7.5 Lakhs PA Digital Marketing Price: Rs. 399/- Test your knowledge in online marketing strategy, analytics and brand building on digital channels Customer Relationship Management Price: Rs. 399/- Skills in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Business Development Executive Price: Rs. 399/- Test your knowledge in Business Development Big Data on Cloud Price: Rs. 799/- Test your knowledge in Big Data on Cloud Machine Learning Price: Rs. 799/- Assess your ability to design, implement and maintain Machine Learning (ML) solutions Artificial Intelligence Price: Rs. 799/- Basic concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Design for Additive Manufacturing Price: Rs. 799/- Understanding different AM processes Wealth Management Price: Rs. 399/- Anyone aspiring for job roles related to Wealth management can apply Financial Derivatives Price: Rs. 399/- Assess your knowledge in Financial Derivatives
- Industry NQT
- Information Technology Price: Rs. 399/- Assesses your awareness of the IT industry Developer, Programmer, System Analyst, Software Tester and Quality Assurer, Network Administrator, Business Analyst job roles in IT Industry Salary range of INR 3 to 6 Lakhs PA Banking and Financial Services Price: Rs. 399/- Assess the understanding of industry specific processes, practices and operations in banking and financial services Financial Analyst, Financial Advisor, Financial Counsellor, Personal Financial Advisor, Credit Analyst, Investment Banker, Data Analyst, Customer Service Representative in any Industry Salary range of INR 2 to 7.5 Lakh PA
- NQT Bundle Pack
- IT Career Readiness Pack Price: Rs. 999/- Cognitive and Programming Skills requirements of many IT Companies BFS Career Readiness Pack Price: Rs. 999/- Cognitive and accounting skills requirements of many banking and financial companies
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Q1.When will the TCS NQT 2026 Exam take place?
The TCS NQT exam will take place on 26th August 2026 for the August cycle.
Q2.Who conducts the TCS NQT exam?
The TCS NQT Recruitment Exam is conducted by Tata Consultancy Service.
Q3.What will the pattern of the TCS NQT exam be?
The TCS NQT 2026 test will contain two sections- Foundations and Advanced
Q4.How many questions are asked in the TCS NQT exam?
A total of 92 questions are asked in the TCS NQT 2026 exam.
Q5.What is the duration of the TCS NQT Exam?
The exam takes place for a duration of 180 minutes.
Q6.What book should you use to prepare for the Reasoning Ability paper of TCS NQT?
The book Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude by Wiley can be used to prepare for the Reasoning Ability paper of TCS NQT 2026.
Q7.What is the highest salary of TCS NQT for Freshers?
The salary of TCS NQT 2026 for Freshers including all benefits ranges between 3.6 LPA to 7 LPA depending upon the various posts.
Q8.What is the educational criteria required for being eligible for the TCS NQT?
Candidates with a degree in BE / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech / M.Sc / MCA can appear for the TCS NQT exam.
Q9.What are the subjects included in the TCS NQT 2026 written paper?
The subjects included are verbal ability, reasoning ability, numerical ability, programming logic and hand-on coding.
Q10.Can students with a Gap of three years apply for the TCS NQT?
No, they cannot in TCS NQT 2026. Overall Gap in Academic Career should not exceed 2 years.
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