TCS NQT vs Wipro Elite NTH
Placement season, two offers to prepare for: here is TCS NQT against Wipro Elite NTH on everything that decides it — pay, rounds, the online test and the eligibility rules.
Fact-checked 27 October 2026
The short answer
- TCS NQT has the higher top fresher package (up to ₹9.3 LPA vs ₹7 LPA).
- Wipro Elite NTH starts higher at the entry role (₹3.5 LPA vs ₹3.36 LPA).
Side by side
| TCS NQT | Wipro Elite NTH | |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher CTC | Ninja: ₹3.36 LPA · Digital: ₹7.0–7.3 LPA · Prime: ₹9.09–9.3 LPA (UG) | Elite (Project Engineer): ~₹3.5–4.0 LPA · Turbo: ~₹6.5–7 LPA |
| Number of rounds | 5 | 5 |
| Rounds | NQT Part A — Foundation → NQT Part B — Advanced → Technical interview → Managerial interview → HR interview | Online assessment: aptitude → Online assessment: essay → Online assessment: coding → Technical interview → HR interview |
| Online test | NQT Part A — Foundation (75 min) — eliminatory | Online assessment: aptitude — eliminatory |
| Coding round | Yes | Yes |
| Academic cutoff | 60% throughout (10th, 12th/diploma, graduation) — enforced at offer stage | 60% throughout in earlier drives — check the current notice |
| Backlogs | No active backlogs | All backlogs cleared before joining |
| Education gap | Must be declared and justified; check the current notice | Not published yet |
| Eligible degrees | B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc | B.E./B.Tech (some integrated M.Tech) |
| Bond | Not stated in current notices — read the offer letter | Service agreement discussed in the HR round — amount not published |
| Training | Initial Learning Program (ILP) after joining | Not published yet |
| When they hire | NQT runs several cycles a year; campus drives Aug–Dec | Registration dates vary each year |
Frequently asked questions
Which pays more, TCS NQT or Wipro Elite NTH?
TCS NQT: up to ₹9.3 LPA, against ₹7 LPA.
Which has fewer rounds, TCS NQT or Wipro Elite NTH?
Both have 5 rounds.
What is the eligibility for TCS NQT and Wipro Elite NTH?
TCS NQT: 60% throughout (10th, 12th/diploma, graduation) — enforced at offer stage. Wipro Elite NTH: 60% throughout in earlier drives — check the current notice.
Numbers come from each company's recent drives and official notices; always confirm with the drive notice before you apply. Want more companies side by side? Open the comparison table.