Company
TCS fresher hiring — every exam in one place
Tata Consultancy Services is India's largest IT services company and its biggest fresher recruiter, hiring tens of thousands of graduates every year. It runs three separate fresher tracks: the TCS NQT in-centre test for engineering, MCA and M.Sc students (Ninja, Digital and Prime tiers), the CodeVita global coding contest whose rank leads straight to Digital and Prime interviews, and BSc Ignite for BCA, B.Sc and B.Voc science graduates.
Hiring tracks
NQT
TCS NQT
TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT) syllabus, pattern, previous papers and preparation guide.
- B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc — 60% or 6 CGPA throughout, no active backlogs, education gap ≤ 24 months, age 18–28
- 190-minute in-centre test: Foundation (Numerical, Verbal, Reasoning) + Advanced (Advanced Quant & Reasoning, 2 coding problems); no negative marking
- Score decides the tier: Ninja (~₹3.4–3.6 LPA), Digital (~₹7 LPA) or Prime (~₹9–11.5 LPA), then a single technical + managerial + HR interview
- Register on TCS NextStep (IT category → Apply For Drive); open to multiple graduating batches
Start with TCS NQT Placement Paper →
All 20 sections
- TCS NQT Placement Paper
- What is TCS NQT?
- TCS NQT Foundation Section
- TCS NQT Aptitude Questions
- TCS NQT English Verbal
- TCS NQT Reasoning Ability
- TCS NQT Advanced Section
- TCS NQT Advanced Quantitative Ability
- TCS NQT Advanced Reasoning Ability
- TCS NQT Advanced Coding
- TCS NQT Coding Questions
- TCS NQT Syllabus
- TCS NQT Eligibility Criteria
- TCS NQT Recruitment Process
- TCS NQT How to Apply
- TCS NQT Registration Process
- TCS NQT Salary
- How to Prepare for TCS NQT?
- TCS NQT Interview Questions
- TCS NQT Hiring Process
CodeVita
TCS CodeVita
TCS CodeVita — the world's largest coding contest and TCS's fast track to Digital and Prime offers: rounds, eligibility, dates, previous year questions with solutions, prizes and preparation guide.
- Any science or engineering student, UG or PG, at a recognised institute worldwide — batches 2026–2029 in Season 13; age 18+; free
- MockVita → Round 1 (6 problems, 6 hours, online, two zone slots) → Round 2 (harder set) → in-person Grand Finale in India
- USD 20,000 prize pool for the top 3; finalists intern with TCS Research & Innovation; strong ranks bring Prime / Digital / Ninja interview calls
- Season 14 not yet announced — registrations have opened between August and October in recent years
Start with What is TCS CodeVita? →
All 13 sections
- What is TCS CodeVita?
- TCS CodeVita Eligibility Criteria
- TCS CodeVita Rounds & Contest Pattern
- TCS CodeVita Important Dates
- TCS CodeVita Registration Process
- TCS CodeVita Syllabus & Topics
- TCS CodeVita Previous Year Questions
- TCS CodeVita MockVita & Practice
- TCS CodeVita Prizes & Rewards
- TCS CodeVita Hiring Process
- TCS CodeVita Salary
- How to Prepare for TCS CodeVita?
- TCS CodeVita Interview Questions
BSc Ignite
TCS BSc Ignite
TCS BSc Ignite hiring for BCA, B.Sc and B.Voc graduates — exam pattern, eligibility, syllabus, practice questions, selection process, salary and the Ignite Science-to-Software programme explained.
- BCA, B.Sc (IT, CS, Maths, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Data Science, Cyber Security, Biochemistry) or B.Voc CS/IT — 2026 batch, ≥ 50%, no backlogs, gap ≤ 24 months, age 18–28
- 120-minute in-centre test: Numerical, Reasoning and Verbal (20 questions × 30 min each) plus one optional coding problem; no negative marking
- 2026 drive: registration closed 22 July, test on 26 August; shortlisted candidates face document verification and one panel interview
- Joins the Ignite Science-to-Software programme — ₹3.5–4.5 LPA reported at joining, with TCS citing growth of up to 2.5× within 1–2 years
Start with What is TCS BSc Ignite? →
All 14 sections
- What is TCS BSc Ignite?
- TCS BSc Ignite Eligibility Criteria
- TCS BSc Ignite Exam Pattern
- TCS BSc Ignite Syllabus
- TCS BSc Ignite Numerical Ability Questions
- TCS BSc Ignite Verbal Ability Questions
- TCS BSc Ignite Reasoning Ability Questions
- TCS BSc Ignite Coding Questions
- TCS BSc Ignite Registration Process
- TCS BSc Ignite Selection Process
- TCS BSc Ignite Important Dates
- TCS BSc Ignite Salary
- TCS BSc Ignite Interview Questions
- How to Prepare for TCS BSc Ignite?
Compare the tracks at a glance
| Track | Who can apply | How you are tested | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| NQT | B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc — 60% or 6 CGPA throughout, no active backlogs, education gap ≤ 24 months, age 18–28 | 190-minute in-centre test: Foundation (Numerical, Verbal, Reasoning) + Advanced (Advanced Quant & Reasoning, 2 coding problems); no negative marking | Score decides the tier: Ninja (~₹3.4–3.6 LPA), Digital (~₹7 LPA) or Prime (~₹9–11.5 LPA), then a single technical + managerial + HR interview |
| CodeVita | Any science or engineering student, UG or PG, at a recognised institute worldwide — batches 2026–2029 in Season 13; age 18+; free | MockVita → Round 1 (6 problems, 6 hours, online, two zone slots) → Round 2 (harder set) → in-person Grand Finale in India | USD 20,000 prize pool for the top 3; finalists intern with TCS Research & Innovation; strong ranks bring Prime / Digital / Ninja interview calls |
| BSc Ignite | BCA, B.Sc (IT, CS, Maths, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Data Science, Cyber Security, Biochemistry) or B.Voc CS/IT — 2026 batch, ≥ 50%, no backlogs, gap ≤ 24 months, age 18–28 | 120-minute in-centre test: Numerical, Reasoning and Verbal (20 questions × 30 min each) plus one optional coding problem; no negative marking | 2026 drive: registration closed 22 July, test on 26 August; shortlisted candidates face document verification and one panel interview |