TCS NQT Syllabus - सही जानकारी से बेहतर preparation
TCS NQT 2026 का syllabus जाने बिना preparation अधूरी है। यह exam 190 minutes की है और एक ही test से आपका Ninja, Digital या Prime role decide होता है।
इस article में हम section-by-section detailed syllabus, expected cut-offs और smart preparation strategy cover करेंगे।
TL;DR
- ⏱️ Total: 190 minutes - Foundation (75 min) + Advanced (115 min)
- 📝 Foundation: 65 Qs - Numerical, Verbal, Reasoning
- 💻 Advanced: Quant MCQs (25 min) + 2 Coding Problems (90 min)
- ❌ No negative marking - सभी questions attempt करें
- 🎯 Cut-off: Ninja ~40-45/65 | Digital ~50+/65 + coding | Prime ~55+/65 + दोनों coding
TCS NQT 2026 - Exam Structure Overview
| Part | Section | Duration | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Foundation | 75 min | 65 Qs |
| Part B | Advanced Quant + Reasoning | 25 min | ~25 Qs |
| Part B | Advanced Coding | 90 min | 2 Problems |
| Total | 190 min | - |
महत्वपूर्ण नियम:
- एक बार next question पर जाने के बाद previous पर वापस नहीं जा सकते
- On-screen calculator + rough sheet मिलती है
- कोई physical material allowed नहीं
- Tab switch = exam immediate termination
- Eye movement और audio/video monitoring होती है
Part A: Foundation Section (75 Minutes)
1. Numerical Ability (~26 Questions)
Foundation का सबसे भारी section। Speed और accuracy दोनों ज़रूरी हैं।
Topics:
- Number Systems (LCM, HCF, divisibility)
- Percentages और Applications
- Profit & Loss, Discount
- Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Averages, Mixtures & Alligations
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Ratio & Proportion
- Permutations & Combinations (basic)
- Probability (basic)
Strategy: First 20 seconds में difficulty estimate करें। Easy questions पहले solve करें।
2. Verbal Ability (~24 Questions)
English language और comprehension skills test होती हैं।
Topics:
- Reading Comprehension (2-3 passages)
- Fill in the Blanks (Grammar based)
- Sentence Correction / Error Spotting
- Para Jumbles (Sentence ordering)
- Vocabulary - Synonyms, Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- Cloze Test
Strategy: RC passages को skimming करके main idea समझें। Vocabulary के लिए 30 new words रोज़ याद करें।
3. Reasoning Ability (~15 Questions)
Logical thinking और pattern recognition test होता है।
Topics:
- Logical Reasoning (Syllogisms, Statements & Conclusions)
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Directions & Distances
- Number/Letter Series
- Seating Arrangements (basic)
- Analogies & Classifications
Strategy: इस section में time manage करना आसान है - maximum 2 min per question।
Part B: Advanced Section (115 Minutes)
यह section Digital और Prime candidates के लिए game-changer है।
Advanced Quantitative & Reasoning (25 Minutes)
Foundation से higher difficulty level।
Topics:
- Advanced Number Theory
- Data Interpretation (Bar graphs, Pie charts, Tables)
- Advanced Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Puzzles
Strategy: DI questions में calculations accurate करें। Calculator use करें।
Advanced Coding - 2 Problems (90 Minutes)
यह TCS NQT का most important section है Ninja-Digital salary gap bridge करने के लिए।
Allowed Languages: C, C++, Java, Python (recommended)
Common Topics:
- Arrays - Sorting, Searching, manipulation
- Strings - Pattern matching, reversal, counting
- Loops और Conditional Logic
- Basic Mathematics - Prime numbers, Fibonacci, factorials
- Simple Data Structures - Stack, Queue (conceptual)
Difficulty Level:
- Problem 1: Easy to Medium - सभी attempt करें
- Problem 2: Medium to Hard - partial solution भी marks देती है
Partial Scoring का फायदा: TCS coding में partial scores मिलते हैं। अगर पूरा solution नहीं बन रहा, तो कुछ test cases pass करने वाला code submit करें - blank submit से बेहतर है।
Expected Cut-offs - Role-wise
| Role | Foundation Score | Advanced Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| TCS Ninja | ~40-45/65 (65-70%) | Advanced attempt not mandatory |
| TCS Digital | 50+/65 (~77%) | 10+ MCQs correct + 1 coding fully solved |
| TCS Prime | 55+/65 (~85%) | दोनों coding problems fully solved |
Note: Cut-offs हर cycle में थोड़े vary कर सकते हैं। ये estimates previous cycles के data पर based हैं।
Section-wise Time Management Strategy
| Section | Total Time | Recommended Time |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability | - | 30 min |
| Verbal Ability | 75 min total | 25 min |
| Reasoning Ability | - | 20 min |
| Advanced Quant | 25 min | 20-22 min |
| Coding Problem 1 | 90 min total | 35-40 min |
| Coding Problem 2 | 45-50 min |
Topic-wise Weightage (Estimated)
Foundation section में सबसे ज़्यादा weightage:
- Numerical: 40%
- Verbal: 37%
- Reasoning: 23%
Advanced में Coding की 70%+ weightage होती है।
Preparation Resources
Foundation के लिए:
- R.S. Aggarwal - Quantitative Aptitude
- Arun Sharma - Logical Reasoning
- Wren & Martin - English Grammar
Coding के लिए:
- LeetCode (Easy problems)
- HackerRank (TCS specific challenges)
- GeeksforGeeks (Arrays, Strings)
Mock Tests:
- TCS iON Practice Platform
- PrepInsta TCS Mock Tests
- IndiaBIX Aptitude
TCS NQT 2026 की तैयारी का 4-Week Plan
Week 1: Numerical Ability - सभी formulas और shortcut methods Week 2: Verbal + Reasoning - Daily RC practice + reasoning puzzles Week 3: Advanced Coding - Daily 2-3 easy/medium LeetCode problems Week 4: Full Mock Tests + Revision
और जानकारी
TCS NQT salary details के लिए: TCS NQT Salary 2026 - Ninja vs Digital vs Prime
Registration process के लिए: TCS NextStep Registration Guide
TCS hiring का complete overview: TCS Hiring 2026 - Complete Guide