TCS NQT Syllabus & Pattern 2025
Complete guide to crack the TCS National Qualifier Test with detailed syllabus, preparation resources, and expert tips
TCS Exam Pattern
TCS Exam Pattern 2025
| Section | No. of Questions | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Section | Numerical Ability + Verbal Ability + Reasoning Ability (Total 25) | 75 mins |
| Advanced Section | Advanced Quantitative Ability + Advanced Reasoning Ability + Advanced Coding (Total 20) | 105 mins |
Detailed TCS Exam Pattern For 2025 Batch
| Section | Duration (in Minutes) |
|---|---|
| PART-A (Foundation Section) | |
| Numerical Ability | 25 |
| Verbal Ability | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability | 25 |
| PART-B (Advanced Section) | |
| Reasoning Ability | 25 |
| Advanced Quantitative & Reasoning Ability | 25 |
| Advanced Coding | 90 |
| Total Duration (in minutes) | 190 |
TCS Syllabus
Numerical Ability (10 questions)
- Number System
- LCM & HCF
- Divisibility
- Decimals & Fractions
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentages
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Time & Work
- Algebra & Geometry
- Probability & Statistics
Verbal Ability (10 questions)
- Error Identification
- Sentence Completion
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar Rules
Advanced Quantitative (7 questions)
- Advanced Algebra
- Geometry & Trigonometry
- Permutation & Combination
- Probability
- Statistics
- Data Interpretation
Advanced Coding (2 problems)
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Problem Solving
- Efficiency Analysis
Preparation Resources
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Complete Math Guide
500+ practice questions with detailed solutions covering all numerical ability topics.
Grammar & Vocabulary
Complete English guide with grammar rules, vocabulary lists, and reading comprehension exercises.
Coding Problems Collection
150+ coding problems with solutions in Java, Python, and C++ for TCS advanced coding round.
Logical Reasoning
Complete reasoning guide with 300+ practice questions covering all reasoning ability topics.
Practice Papers
10 full-length mock tests with solutions based on previous TCS exam patterns.
All-in-One Bundle
Everything you need in one package - quantitative, verbal, reasoning, and coding resources.
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Preparation Tips
Expert recommendations to help you crack the TCS exam:
- Practice with timed mock tests to improve speed
- Allocate time based on question difficulty
- Don't spend too much time on any single question
- Learn to quickly identify and skip difficult questions
- Focus on your weak areas first
- Solve previous year question papers
- Make formula sheets for quick revision
- Practice daily with small sets of questions
- Master basic data structures first
- Practice coding on paper/whiteboard
- Learn to write clean, efficient code
- Understand time and space complexity
- Stay calm and read questions carefully
- Attempt easy questions first
- Double-check your answers if time permits
- Manage stress with deep breathing
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