TCS NQT Interview Experience – Full Guide + Sample Questions for Freshers

🎯 Introduction

TCS NQT (National Qualifier Test) is a popular hiring exam for freshers aiming to join Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). With thousands of applicants, cracking the interview round after the test is crucial.

In this blog, we’ll share a real TCS NQT interview experience, the structure of the selection process, questions asked, and key preparation tips — all updated for 2025.

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🧪 TCS NQT Selection Process (2025)

TCS NQT generally includes these 4 stages:

1. NQT Exam (Online Test)
2. Technical Interview
3. Managerial Round (Sometimes merged)
4. HR Interview

👨‍🎓 Candidate Background: B.Tech (IT), 2025 Passout

“I gave TCS NQT in February 2025 and was shortlisted for the Ninja profile. The whole process took around 2 weeks from test to final offer.”

✅ Round 1: NQT Exam (Online Assessment)

Sections:

• Verbal Ability – 24 Qs (30 min)
• Reasoning Ability – 30 Qs (50 min)
• Numerical Ability – 26 Qs (40 min)
• Programming Logic – 10 Qs (15 min)
• Coding – 2 Questions (45 min)

Tips:

• Focus on speed and accuracy.
• Practice mock tests regularly.
• For coding, TCS usually asks basic string/array problems.

✅ Round 2: Technical Interview

Duration: 25–40 mins
Platform: Microsoft Teams

Questions Asked:

• Introduce yourself.
• What is the difference between C and Java?
• Write a program to reverse a string.
• Explain OOPs concepts with real-time examples.
• What is SDLC?
• Questions on your mini-project and final project.

Tips:

• Speak confidently about your projects and internships.
• Prepare 2–3 common coding programs (palindrome, factorial, prime).
• Basic DBMS, OS, and networking concepts were also checked.

✅ Round 3: HR Interview

Duration: 10–15 mins

Common Questions:

• Are you open to relocation and night shifts?
• What are your hobbies?
• What do you know about TCS?
• How do you handle failure or criticism?
• Any questions for me?

Tips:

• Stay positive and honest.
• Show eagerness to learn and grow in the company.
• Keep your resume consistent with your answers.

📌 Additional Insights from Other Candidates

• Some candidates had MR + HR combined.
• Communication and clarity were major focus areas.
• Make sure to avoid filler words like “umm”, “you know”, etc.
• Coding is basic but logical thinking is heavily tested.

📝 Preparation Checklist

💼 Resume Tips for TCS

• Keep your resume to 1 page.
• Mention any certifications or workshops.
• Use action words like “developed”, “collaborated”, “built”.
• Highlight skills like teamwork, adaptability, learning.