TCS NQT Syllabus & Exam Pattern for National Qualifier Test 2024

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TCS NQT Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024: The exam pattern and Syllabus for the National Qualifier test at TCS have been released on the official website of TCS. Candidates who desire to work in top-tier industries and with industrial experts can clear TCS NQT and get into reputed institutions & corporate sectors with an assurance of a promising professional career. The tests are scheduled every 2-4 weeks in our exam centres. Your TCS iON NQT Scorecard will showcase your performance in every section of the test. You can apply for jobs in various Corporates that accept TCS iON NQT Score from our website and respective Corporatesโ€™ websites.

TCS NQT Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Current Opportunities at TCS:ย 

TCS NQT test will commence on 23 May 2024 onwards. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech/Any Degree/Diploma can apply for the Test. Those who are freshers are also eligible to apply for the job. Candidates will be placed all across India. Candidates can expect the best in the industry pay range ( 2.5 to 19 lakhs per annum). Click on the TCS National Qualifier Test 2024 to learn more details and apply. The last date to submit the application would be 11 May 2024

Selection Process :ย 

  • Step 1: Interested candidates can apply to TCS NQT and appear for the Test
  • Step 2: NQT Score will be generated based on the performance in the Test
  • Step 3: Once the NQT Score is received, Candidates can apply to multiple jobs available on the TCS Official link
  • Step 4: Candidates can also apply for jobs on other Corporate websites too
  • Step 5: Based on the NQT Score & suitability, candidates can land their desired jobs

Official Link of TCS NQT: Click Here

TCS NQT Exam Pattern 2024:ย 

TCS National Qualifier Test will be conducted both online and offline. The NQT score obtained in the Test has two years of validity. Students looking for a job completed their degree between 2019 โ€“ 2025/ Pre-final or final year students from any stream or degree/ Working professionals with up to 2 years of experience can prepare for the Test using the following pattern. The exam pattern for three major tests is as follows:ย 

TCS NQT Total Marks

  • NQT (Cognitive Skills) โ€“ 65 Marks โ€“ 75 Minutes
  • TCS NQT โ€“ IT Career Readiness Pack โ€“ 160 Marks โ€“ 195 Minutes
  • TCS NQT โ€“ BFS Career Readiness Pack โ€“ 160 Marks โ€“ 195 Minutes

TCS NQT Syllabus 2024:ย 

NQT (Cognitive Skills): TCS NQT Cognitive Syllabus

TCS iON NQT โ€“ Cognitive 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 andย visual-spatialย reasoning.
  • Numerical Ability: This section assesses number system, arithmetic, elementary statistics, data interpretation.
Topics Sub โ€“ Topics Marks Duration
Numerical Ability
  • Number System
  • Arithmetic
  • Elementary Statistics
  • Data Interpretation
40 marksย  25 min
Verbal Ability
  • English Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension
50 marks 25 min
Reasoning Ability
  • Identifying Word and Numeric Patterns
  • Problem-Solving
  • Figural and Factual Analysis
  • Decision Making
  • Propositional Reasoning
  • Visual/Spatial Reasoning
40 marks 25 min
TCS iON NQT โ€“ Psychometric
  • Personality Trait: Based on Big 5 Model
  • Motivation Test: Based on Motivation Need Theory
โ€“ 30 min

TCS iON NQT โ€“ Cognitive with Prep Pack

Topics Sub โ€“ Topics Marks Duration
Numerical Ability
  • Number System
  • Arithmetic
  • Elementary Statistics
  • Data Interpretation
40 marks 25 min
Verbal Ability
  • English Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension
50 marks 25 min
Reasoning Ability
  • Identifying Word and Numeric Patterns
  • Problem-Solving
  • Figural and Factual Analysis
  • Decision Making
  • Propositional Reasoning
  • Visual/Spatial Reasoning
40 marks 25 min
TCS iON NQT โ€“ Psychometric
  • Personality Trait: Based on Big 5 Model
  • Motivation Test: Based on Motivation Need Theory
โ€“ 30 min

Prepare better with:

Career Planning Tools (Online Self-paced Learning)

TCS iON Career Edge โ€“ Young Professional

  • A career preparedness course designed to equip the youth of today with core employability skills, that will help in their future

Career guidance test

  • Career guidance test is based on the worldโ€™s largest job database. It analyses you on various aspects and maps the career options that best fit you. The report provided also suggests appropriate learning paths to achieve your dream career. Even if you have already made a career decision, the test can still help you validate your choice, so that you are more confident about your decision

Interview Preparation โ€“ Self-paced Learning Content

  • Communication Skills: Learn the skills of communicating effectively
  • Impress with Your Interview Skills: Build confidence to face tough interviews
  • Write Effective Resume and Cover Letter: Learn how to write impressive Resumes and effective Cover Letters

Advantages ofย TCS iON NQT โ€“ Cognitive with Prep Pack

  • Get Recognised โ€“ Stand out among your peers by enhancing your Cognitive Skills
  • Get Noticed โ€“ Opportunities on TCS iON Job Listing Portal byย TCS iON NQTย acknowledged top recruiters
  • Unlimited Attempts โ€“ Opportunity to improve your score with additional attempts
  • 3 Practice Tests and 60+ hours of complete Cognitive Preparatory Learning Material

TCS iON NQT โ€“ IT

Topics Subtopics Marks Time Duration
Foundation Section
  • Numerical Ability
  • Verbal Ability
  • Reasoning Ability
130 Marks 75 Mins
Advanced Section
  • Advanced Quantitative Ability
  • Advanced Reasoning Ability
  • Advanced Coding
107 Marks 115 Mins
TCS iON NQT โ€“ Psychometric
  • Personality Trait: Based on the Big 5 Model
  • Motivation Test: Based on Motivation Need Theory
30 Mins

Career Planning Tools (Online Self-paced Learning)

  • TCS iON Career Edge โ€“ Young Professional: A career preparedness course designed to equip the youth of today with core employability skills, that will help in their future
  • Career guidance test: Career guidance test is based on the worldโ€™s largest job database. It analyses you on various aspects and maps the career options that best fit you. The report provided also suggests appropriate learning paths to achieve your dream career. Even if you have already made a career decision, the test can still help you validate your choice, so that you are more confident about your decision

TCS iON NQT โ€“ IT with Prep Pack

  • TCS iON NQT โ€“ IT with Prep Pack provides you with options to purchase additional preparatory material to prepare better for the TCS iON NQT โ€“ IT exam.
  • On the purchase of TCS iON NQT โ€“ IT with Prep Pack, you will get the following benefits:
    • You get to appear for the TCS iON NQT โ€“ IT exam and prove your advanced coding skills, and basic and advanced aptitude along with psychometric assessment.
    • 60+ hours of online learning course on basic and advanced cognitive skills to help you prepare better.
    • 150+ hours of online learning course on IT Foundation.
    • 3 practice tests to check your preparedness before the actual exam.
    • Free psychometric test to assess your workplace related personality traits and behaviour.
    • Free career readiness course to help crack interviews.
    • Free personalised report on your interests, abilities, work values, skills, and more.
    • Free interview preparation courses with preparatory material.
Topics Subtopics Marks Time Duration
Foundation Section
  • Numerical Ability
  • Verbal Ability
  • Reasoning Ability
130 Marks 75 Mins
Advanced Section
  • Advanced Quantitative Ability
  • Advanced Reasoning Ability
  • Advanced Coding
107 Marks 115 Mins
TCS iON NQT โ€“ Psychometric
  • Personality Trait: Based on the Big 5 Model
  • Motivation Test: Based on Motivation Need Theory
30 Mins

Career Planning Tools (Online Self-paced Learning)

  • TCS iON Career Edge โ€“ Young Professional: A career preparedness course designed to equip the youth of today with core employability skills, that will help in their future
  • Career guidance test: Career guidance test is based on the worldโ€™s largest job database. It analyses you on various aspects and maps the career options that best fit you. The report provided also suggests appropriate learning paths to achieve your dream career. Even if you have already made a career decision, the test can still help you validate your choice, so that you are more confident about your decision
  • Interview Preparation โ€“ Self-paced Learning Content
    • Communication Skills: Learn the skills of communicating effectively
    • Impress with Your Interview Skills: Build confidence to face tough interviews
    • Write Effective Resume and Cover Letter: Learn how to write impressive Resumes and effective Cover Letters

TCS iON NQT โ€“ BFSI

  • TCS iON NQT โ€“ BFSI is an Ability Test that assesses a candidateโ€™s competencies and skills. Candidates who complete TCS iON NQT โ€“ BFSI get a TCS iON NQT Score. The TCS iON NQT Score is applicable for all industries and job roles. The TCS iON National Qualifier Test (TCS iON NQT) is planned to be conducted every 2-4 weeks and can only be taken from TCS iON Authorised Exam Centres. Candidates can take the tests again to improve their previous scores, if desired.
Topics Sub โ€“ Topics Marks Duration
Part A โ€“ Cognitive
  • Numerical Ability
  • Verbal Ability
  • Reasoning Ability
65 Marks 75 Mins
Part B โ€“ Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
  • Computer Aptitude
  • General Knowledge
  • Banking and Financial Services Awareness, Insurance and Economy
75 marks 75 Mins
TCS iON NQT โ€“ Psychometric
  • Personality Trait: Based on Big 5 Model
  • Motivation Test: Based on Motivation Need Theory
30 Mins

Career Planning Tools (Online Self-paced Learning)



  • Career Enhancement Programme: A career preparedness course designed to equip the youth of today with core employability skills, that will help you in future
  • Career guidance test: Career guidance test is based on the worldโ€™s largest job database. It analyses you on various aspects and maps the career options that best fit you. The report provided also suggests appropriate learning paths to achieve your dream career. Even if you have already made a career decision, the test can still help you validate your choice, so that you are more confident about your decision

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs) TCS NQT Syllabus & Exam pattern:

How long is the TCS NQT pass certificate eligible?

Once youโ€™ve cleared the examination, you can use the pass certificate for two years to apply for jobs.

Can freshers apply for the TCS NQT test?

Yes, anyone with a degree can apply for the test.

What is the average pay range to be expected after clearing TCS NQT?

On average, one can expect a pay range of about 2.5 to 19 lakhs per annum.

Is TCS NQT an offline or online test?

The test will be conducted both offline and online mode.


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