TCS NQT for 2026 Batch : Are you a 2026 batch graduate eagerly waiting for TCS Ninja 2026? You’ve landed at the right place! Although TCS hasn’t officially announced the TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT) for the 2026 batch yet, it’s expected to go live around Nov 2025. This article will walk you through everything we know so far, eligibility, exam pattern, selection process, and how to register.
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About TCS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is a leading Indian multinational IT services and consulting company, headquartered in Mumbai, with its largest campus based in Chennai. As of 2021, TCS holds the title of the world’s largest IT services company by market capitalization.
TCS is also known for its employee-friendly policies and has been ranked as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute. The company excelled in various HR areas, including onboarding, learning and development, leadership training, and company culture.
TCS NQT for 2026 Batch – Overview
- Company: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- Exam Name: TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT 2025)
- Eligible Degrees: BE, B.Tech, ME, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc
- Batch: 2026 pass-outs
- Job Location: Across India
- Application Start Date: Tentatively Nov 2025
- Exam Date: Expected from Nov/Dec 2025 onwards
Eligibility Criteria for TCS Ninja 2026
To be eligible for the TCS Ninja hiring process, here are the key requirements:
- Academic Performance: You must have at least 60% or 6 CGPA throughout your academics (10th, 12th, diploma if applicable, graduation, and postgraduation).
- Backlogs: Only one active backlog is allowed during the selection process. However, you must clear all backlogs before joining TCS.
- Education Gap: You can have a maximum of 24 months gap, but it should be for valid reasons and supported by documents.
- Course Type: Only full-time courses are considered. Candidates who studied through NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) for 10th or 12th can apply if their higher education is full-time.
- Experience: Candidates with up to 2 years of prior work experience are eligible.
- Age Limit: You should be between 18 to 28 years old.
- Eligible Courses: All specializations in BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech/MCA/M.Sc are accepted.
TCS NQT 2026 Selection Process
Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCSL) typically follows a 4-round selection process:
- TCS NQT Online Test
- Technical Interview
- Managerial Interview
- HR Interview
TCS NQT 2026 – Exam Pattern
The test is 3 hours (180 minutes) long and consists of 92 questions, divided into two main parts:
Part A – Cognitive Skills (120 minutes)
- Numerical Ability – 40 mins
- Verbal Ability – 30 mins
- Reasoning Ability – 50 mins
Part B – Programming (60 minutes)
- Programming Logic – 15 mins
- Hands-on Coding – 45 mins
Section Breakdown:
- Verbal Ability – 24 questions
- Reasoning Ability – 30 questions
- Numerical Ability – 26 questions
- Programming Logic – 10 questions
- Coding – 2 questions
How to Register for TCS NQT 2026?
TCS has not released the Online Application for TCS NQT for 2026 Batch Candidates yet. However All Interested Candidates are requested to Register on TCS Next step Portal and and get ready for TCS Recruitment 2026 . The Detailed Application Process for Registration on TCS NEXT Step Portal are Explained in this video Below. Kindly Watch the Video and Register yourself at TCS Next step portal. Also Join our WhatsApp Group and Telegram Group for All Top MNCs Job Updates for 2026 Batch. ready as soon as applications go live.
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