TCS NQT 2026 | TCS National Qualifier Test 2026 | Register Now | Freshers | 2021 – 2027 Batch | Diploma/ BE/ B.Tech/ Any Degree | Across India
| Company | Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) |
| About Company | TCS is an Indian multinational information technology (IT) services, business solutions and consulting company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. TCS operates in 44 countries and has 199 branches across the world. |
| Official Website | www.tcs.com |
| Company Type | MNC |
| Test Name | TCS National Qualifier Test 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Multiple |
| Experience | Freshers (0 – 2 Years) |
| Salary | Best In Industry |
| Job Location | TCS and All corporate companies (Across India) |
| Last Date |
8th March, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for TCS NQT 2026:
- Pre-final or final-year students of any stream or degree
- BE/ B.Tech/ BA/ B.Com/ BBA/ B.Sc/ BCA/ M.E/ M.Tech/ MCA/ MA/ M.Com/ M.Sc/ Diploma
- Students passing 2021/ 2022/ 2023/ 2024/ 2025/ 2026/ 2027 who are looking for a job
- Working professionals with up to 2 years of experience
About the NQT Test:
TCS iON National Qualifier Test (TCS iON NQT) is an Ability Test that assesses a candidate’s competencies and skills. Each candidate who completes the TCS iON National Qualifier Test (TCS iON NQT) gets a TCS iON NQT Score. The TCS iON NQT – Cognitive Score is applicable for all industries and job roles. The TCS iON National Qualifier Test (TCS iON NQT) is planned to be conducted every 2-4 weeks and can only be taken at TCS iON Authorised Exam Centres. Candidates can take the tests again to improve their previous scores, if desired.
- Competence on the core cognitive processes required for entry-level jobs
- Industry-specific knowledge and insights
- Specialization on skills required for performing the job role
- Conducted online (at Home) and physical (In-Centre)
- Two-year validity of NQT Score
- Apply for any entry-level role in any corporate with the NQT Score
Note:
- All tests will be conducted only in English language and there will be no negative marking.
- Candidates who have appeared for TCS iON NQT earlier and would like to improve their TCS iON NQT Score, can purchase TCS iON NQT Variant(s) and appear for it in the upcoming tests.
- Candidates will be able to view/edit their details and add test(s) on/before the application closure date.
What are the next steps after getting NQT Score?
- 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 (will be updated shortly) who have acknowledged the National Qualifier Test (NQT) Score on the product webpage.
Brands that Acknowledge TCS NQT Score*
- TCS
- TATA ELXSI
- Mphasis
- Titan Company
- Publicis Sapient
- XENONSTACK
- Persistent
- Future Generali
- TeamLease Digital
- Quess
- Vedantu
- BBS
- Digital Nirvana
- WhiteHat Jr
- Upgrad
- HDFC Sales
- Binary Semantics
- Startek
- Shubam
- Maverik
- RenovisionServices
- ITC Infotech
- Tredence
- TVS Motor
- iOPEX Technologies
- UST Global
- CommScope
- Planetspark & Many More
Selection Process for TCS NQT 2026:
Types of National Qualifier Test (NQT):
- NQT (Cognitive Skills)
- TCS NQT-IT Career Readiness Pack
Skills Test:
- Attitudinal Alignment NQT (Psychometric Test)
- Industry NQT – Banking and Financial Services
- Industry NQT – Information Technology
- Subject NQT – Wealth Management
- Subject NQT – Design for Additive Manufacturing
- Subject NQT – Big Data on Cloud
- Subject NQT – Artificial Intelligence
- Subject NQT – IT Blockchain
- Subject NQT – Mobile App Development
- Subject NQT – IT Network Engineer
- Subject NQT – Machine Learning
- Subject NQT – Basic Computer Skills
- Subject NQT – Business Development Executive
- Subject NQT – Digital Marketing
- Subject NQT – Financial Markets and Services
- Subject NQT – IT Programming
- Conducted online (at Home) and physically (In-Centre)
- Two-year validity of NQT Score
- Apply for any entry-level role in any corporate with the NQT Score
The test will have 92 questions that have to be answered in 180 minutes.
| Selection | Duration | No of Questions |
| Verbal Ability | 30 mins | 24 |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 mins | 30 |
| Numerical Ability | 40 mins | 26 |
| Programming Logic | 15 mins | 10 (Optional) |
| Coding | 45 mins | 2 (Optional) |
How To Apply for TCS NQT 2026?
All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this test online by the following link:
- Step 1: Register
- Step 2: Select the test mode (At Home or In-Centre)
- Step 3: Take the test
- Step 4: Get a benchmark score with a validity of 2 years
- Step 5: Access unlimited job openings
All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this test online by the following link on or before 8th March 2026.
Test Date: 20th March 2026.
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