TCS NQT placement papers are the fastest way to understand what the actual exam feels like. The pattern below is compiled from recent, memory-based TCS NQT drives and matches the order and timing you will see on test day.
TCS NQT paper structure
| Part | Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation (75 min) | Numerical Ability | 20 | 25 min |
| Verbal Ability | 25 | 25 min | |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | 25 min | |
| Advanced (115 min) | Advanced Quantitative & Reasoning Ability | 15 | 25 min |
| Advanced Coding | 2 problems | 90 min |
There is no negative marking in TCS NQT, so attempt every question. Sections are individually timed and you cannot switch between them, which is why practicing with real papers under a timer matters more than raw topic practice.
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