TCS NQT test pattern
TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT)
Last verified: 2026-10-10. Confirm on the official site.
This pattern comes from secondary sources, not from the company. Confirm the current format on the company's official careers or campus-hiring page.
A two-part online test: a Foundation part and an Advanced part. Section scores decide which hiring track you are considered for.
Reported sections
Foundation: Numerical Ability
20 questions, about 25 min
Foundation: Verbal Ability
25 questions, about 25 min
Foundation: Reasoning Ability
20 questions, about 25 min
Advanced: Quantitative
10 questions
Advanced: Reasoning
5 questions
Advanced: Coding
3 problems
Notes
- Reported total: about 190 minutes and 83 questions (Foundation 65 questions in 75 minutes; Advanced part 90 minutes).
- Reported as having no negative marking.
- Reported as routing section scores to the Ninja, Digital or Prime tracks.
- Test patterns change by year and by drive. Confirm the current format on the company's official careers or campus-hiring page before you rely on it.
Where this came from
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FAQ
How many sections does the TCS NQT have?
Secondary sources describe a Foundation part (numerical, verbal, reasoning) and an Advanced part (advanced quantitative, advanced reasoning and coding). Confirm the current format on the official TCS site.
Is there negative marking in the TCS NQT?
Secondary sources report no negative marking, but check the official instructions for your drive.