TCS NQT Hiring Process 2027: All Rounds for Freshers

TCS NQT hires freshers in 5 rounds: NQT Part A — Foundation → NQT Part B — Advanced → Technical interview → Managerial interview → HR interview. NQT runs several cycles a year; campus drives Aug–Dec.

Round 1: NQT Part A — Foundation

Format: online multiple-choice test, 75 minutes
Eliminatory: yes
Covers: Numerical ability, Verbal ability, Reasoning

Round 2: NQT Part B — Advanced

Covers: Advanced quant & reasoning, Advanced coding

Round 3: Technical interview

Format: live interview
Covers: Project walk-through, OOP, DBMS, DSA

Round 4: Managerial interview

Format: live interview
Covers: Situational questions, Teamwork

Round 5: HR interview

Format: live interview
Covers: Relocation, Shifts, Documents

After selection

Initial Learning Program (ILP) after joining.

Bond: Not stated in current notices — read the offer letter.

Higher roles

Advanced section performance (especially coding) qualifies you for Digital or Prime interviews.

Prepare for TCS — NQT with a plan

Day-by-day lessons, sectional tests and a readiness score that tells you what to fix before the test.

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Frequently asked questions

How many rounds are there in the TCS NQT hiring process?

5: NQT Part A — Foundation → NQT Part B — Advanced → Technical interview → Managerial interview → HR interview.

When does TCS hire freshers?

NQT runs several cycles a year; campus drives Aug–Dec.

TCS NQT hiring process for freshers