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TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) is an Ability Test that assesses a candidate’s competencies and skills. Each candidate who completes the TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) gets an NQT Score. The NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score is applicable for all industries and job roles. The TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) is planned to be conducted every quarter. Candidates can take the tests again to improve their previous scores, if desired. There are four Variants – NQT (Cognitive Skills), Attitudinal Alignment NQT (Psychometric Test), Industry NQT and Subject NQT.

NQT (Cognitive Skills) 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 and visual-spatial reasoning.
– Numerical Ability: This section assesses number system, arithmetic, elementary statistics, data interpretation.
Note: The score of this test will be called as NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score.

Attitude is a broad component covering work styles, personality traits and dispositions relevant to the workplace. Attitudinal Alignment NQT (Psychometric Test) assesses the attitude alignment framework relevant for entry-level position and provides an assessment report. The score of this test will be called as Attitudinal Alignment NQT (Psychometric Test) Score.

Industry NQT assesses awareness and understanding on a specific industry in the following areas:
– Industry structure – domains/sub-domains
– Operative language, processes and practices
– Regulatory environment
– Specific business and technological trends
– Competitive landscape
Each candidate who completes the Industry NQT gets an Industry NQT Score for that particular industry. For example, Industry NQT- Banking. Industry NQTs are planned to be conducted every quarter. The candidates can take the tests again to improve their previous scores, if desired.
There are Industry NQTs for multiple industries. The candidates wanting to showcase their expertise in multiple industries can appear for as many Industry NQTs as desired.

Subject NQT assesses knowledge and skill in specific subjects pertaining to job roles in the following areas:

– Test of Knowledge: Candidates will be assessed on Pseudocode, Algorithms, Programming constructs, basic Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and its stage-wise documents, implementation using C, C++ and Java.
– Test of Application: Candidates can code in any one of the programming languages like C, C++, Java, Python, and PERL.
– Hands-on Exercise.
Each candidate who completes the Subject NQT gets a Subject NQT Score for that particular subject. For example, Subject NQT – Cloud Computing. Subject NQTs are planned to be conducted every quarter. The candidates can take the tests again to improve their previous scores, if desired.
There are Subject NQTs for multiple subjects. The candidates wanting to showcase their expertise in multiple subjects across industries can appear for as many Subject NQTs as desired.

1. Click on the “Buy Now” or “Activate Now” button on the TCS NQT – Variants section.
2. Login with your TCS iON Digital Learning Hub credentials or sign up as a new user.
3. After login/sign up, you will be asked to share your details required to complete your registration process. This includes your name, email ID, phone number and other details.
4. In case of Buy Now: On successful submission of the registration form, you need to proceed to make the payment by clicking on the “Click to Proceed” button. The Hall Ticket will be issued only on the successful purchase of the test.
5. In case of Activate Now: A pop-up window will open, where you need to enter the Licence Code and click on the “Activate Now” button. Once you click on the “Close” button, you will be automatically redirected to “My Dashboard”.
6. You will receive a successful registration message on your registered email ID/mobile number.
7. Since this is an In-Centre assessment, you will receive the hall ticket two days prior to the exam date, on your registered email ID.
8. Repeat the process from step 4 for the purchase of every new TCS NQT Variant.
Note: TCS iON will allot test dates for the candidates and they will not be permitted to choose the test dates. Remember, the test dates are 1^st May, 2021 and 13^th May, 2021.

Candidates eligible to apply for the TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) should meet the below eligibility criteria:
– UG, PG and Diploma students in their pre-final and final year of study
– Students with any degree and specialization/discipline
– Freshers with less than 2 years of experience
– Age limit – minimum 18 years and maximum 28 years

You will not have to reappear for the entire NQT, but you need to purchase the Attitudinal Alignment NQT (Psychometric Test). The score will get updated in your TCS NQT Score.

– The mode of assessment is “In-Centre Assessment” and is conducted at TCS iON Authorised Test Centres.
– You will receive the Hall Ticket on your email ID, 2 days prior to the assessment.
– In case you have not received your hall ticket 2 days prior to the assessment, you can reach out to TCS iON HelpDesk (1800 266 6282) for support.

You can view the registration details from ‘View Details’ on “My Dashboard”. You can edit your application on or before the registration closure date. You can also view the filled details on the TCS NQT product webpage post login.

Students from any branch or discipline can appear for Subject NQT and Industry NQT to validate their knowledge and skills.

While the tests may be scheduled either on the same date or on different dates, the date and time will not overlap with the other tests that you choose.

– Yes, you can purchase and reappear for the NQT variant, if you wish to improve your score. Only your best score will be mentioned on the score card.
– Note that, you may reappear for TCS NQT – any variant, to secure a better score.

– No, you do not need to apply again. You have to login to the product webpage and click on ‘View Details’ on “My Dashboard” to view your application or you can also view the filled details on the TCS NQT product webpage post login. Next you need to click on ‘Edit Application’ from the right top corner of the screen to edit your application details.
– In case you face any issues, please reach out to the TCS iON HelpDesk (1800 266 6282). If you have submitted more than one application, then none of the forms will be considered.

After you complete the test, results will be processed and your scores will be shared to your registered email ID and mobile number that you provided during the test registration process. You can reach out to TCS iON HelpDesk (1800 266 6282).

There is no cut-off score or PASS/FAIL criteria set to report your performance. You will be given a score that indicates your current ability in the topics that are assessed.

– You can apply to any company that recognises the NQT Score and indicate your NQT registration number and score in the job application form of that company.
– Depending on the NQT Score you have secured, you can apply to companies and job roles that accept such level of NQT Scores.
– You can view the list of corporates who have acknowledged the TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) Score on the product webpage.
– You can directly apply to the corporate for jobs with your NQT Score if you meet their eligibility criteria.
– You can apply on the TCS iON Job Listing Portal.
– Only candidates who have an NQT Score will be eligible for the above mentioned.

– TCS iON will not arrange for any job interviews. You need to apply to the companies yourself. Your NQT Scores will be shared only with those companies that you have applied for a job and when they ask for it.
– You can view the list of corporates who have acknowledged the TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) Score on the product webpage.
– In addition, you can apply on the TCS iON Job Listing Portal, as this privilege is given only for the candidates who have appeared for TCS NQT.

– Your NQT Score is valid for 2 years from the date of result publishing.
– There is no limit on the number of attempts. You can write the next TCS NQT (as and when it is announced) to improve your NQT Scores. The highest score from among your attempts, will be considered as your current NQT Score.

No, the hall tickets can neither be transferred nor can be used for the next exam.