TCS NQT 2022: Application Form, Exam Pattern, Exam Date

TCS NQT stands for TCS National Qualifier Test. It is an assessment test conducted by Tata Consultancy Service (TCS) to determine a candidate’s abilities and skills. Those candidates who appear for this exam get an NQT score. This NQT score is useful in getting a job at TCS and many other companies. In simple words, TCS NQT 2022 is a gateway to thousands of top jobs.

This exam takes place quarterly means you can apply after every three months. There are four variants of TCS NQT 2022 namely NQT (Cognitive Skills), Attitudinal Alignment NQT (Psychometric Test), Industry NQT, and Subject NQT. You can take the TCS NQT examination multiple times to improve your scores. In this post, all the necessary details regarding TCS NQT 2022 are provided.

TCS NQT 2022 Important Dates

The tentative dates for TCS NQT 2022 are given in the following table

Main Events	Tentative Dates
Starting of online registration for TCS NQT 2022	1st week of February 2022
Last date to register	2nd week of February 2022
Date of examination	3rd week of February 2022
Declaration of result	4th week of February 2022
Releasing of TCS NQT 2022 certificates	Last week of February 2022

Top Companies accepting TCS NQT 2022 scores

A few of the top companies accepting TCS NQT scores are as follows.

• Tata Consultancy Sevices
• Tata Electronics
• Titan
• Equifax
• Data Patterns
• UXD jobs
• SeaKnots
• Croma
• Mosambee
• Wishtree
• ProtoTech Solutions
• Happiest Minds
• Refinitiv
• Norican Group
• Nava Bharat
• Aphelion Labs

TCS NQT Eligibility Criteria 2022

Because TCS NQT provides a lot of job opportunities in various fields there are not many restrictions for candidates. However, there are some basic criteria that every candidate must meet as given below.

Age Limit

• The age of an applicant should be between 18 and 28 years.

Educational Qualification

Candidates who are looking to apply must fall in any of the following categories.

• Students currently pursuing any UG, PG, or Diploma course who are in the pre-final and final year of study during the period 2022 – 2024.
• Aspirants who have passed out in the year 2018 – 2021 with a degree and specialization.
• Freshers candidates with less than 2 years of experience.

How to Apply to TCS NQT 2022?

The TCS NQT Application Form 2022 will be released in online mode only. Interested candidates who want to appear in this test need to submit the application form through the official TCS NQT portal. The complete process of TCS NQT registration 2022 is explained below.

• First of all, you need to visit the official portal i.e. https://learning.tcsionhub.in/hub/national-qualifier-test/
• Then, click on the “Buy now” or “Activate Now” button appearing next to the TCS NQT variant for which you want to apply i.e. NQT (Cognitive Skills), Attitudinal Alignment NQT (Psychometric Test), Industry NQT, and Subject NQT.
• Next, you have to select the option of “Sign-up” as a new user.
• During the registration process, you will have to provide some of your basic details like name, mobile number, email address, etc.
• Next, you may sign in using the login credential generated during the registration.
• After that, you have to provide the complete details in the application form.
• All details entered in the application form must be accurate. Otherwise, the application form can get rejected.
• In case you have selected the “Buy now” option then you have to make the payment by clicking on the “Click to proceed” button.
• Those who have selected the “Activate Now” button have to provide the license code.
• The confirmation of successful registration will be sent to your registered email ID and phone number.

TCS NQT Hall Ticket 2022

• The hall ticket or admit card for TCS NQT 2022 examination will be generated only for those candidates who will opt for in-centre assessment.
• You will receive the hall ticket two days prior to the date of examination.
• In case you have selected Online Remote Proctored Assessment, you will receive the login credentials on your registered email ID, 2 days prior to the assessment.
• The information about the examination date, timing, and venue will be mentioned on the admit card/ hall ticket.
• No applicant will be allowed to take examination through in-centre assessment mode without a hall ticket.

TCS NQT 2022 Examination Pattern

The pattern and question in the TCS NQT 2022 depend upon the variant of TCS NQT you have selected. Let’s have a look at the pattern for different variants of the examination.

NQT (Designed to determine Verbal, Numeral, and Reasoning ability of a candidate)

• NQT (cognitive skills) – test cognitive skills of a candidate and provide job opportunities with top corporate companies. This test is a prerequisite for all the tests.
• Attitudinal Alignment NQT (Psychometric Test) – It assesses personality traits of a candidate relevant to the workplace.

Industry NQT (Designed to determine performance by testing the understanding of industry-specific dimensions)

• Information Technology Industry NQT – This exam determines a job seeker’s knowledge of the IT industry structure, processes and trends.
• Retail Industry NQT – In this exam, role specific skills are tested in the field of retail.
• Banking and Financial Services Industry NQT – The job seeker’s knowledge of the BFS industry structure, processes, and trends are tested.

Subject NQT – IT Programming

• IT Programming subject NQT – Questions are designed to test your core programming skills.
• Basic Computer Skills subject NQT – Basic computer skills of candidates are tested.
• Accountant subject NQT – Job seeker’s ability as an accountant is tested in this examination.

TCS NQT 2022 Result

• After the examination, the result along with scores will be communicated to the candidate’s registered email ID and mobile number.
• Candidates may also reach out to TCS iON helpdesk (1800 266 6282) in case of any problem with the result.
• Please note that there is no cut-off or Pass/ Fail criteria to set a report of a candidate’s performance. Candidates will just get scores determining their current skill levels.
• Candidates should take a printout of the TCS NQT scorecard for future references.

What is the next step after getting TCS NQT 2022 Scores?

• After getting the TCS NQT 2022 scores, you can apply to any company that recognises the NQT Score. In that company’s application, you have to provide your NQT registration number along with your score.
• Depending on your score, you can apply to those companies who are expecting some levels of NQT scores.
• You can find the list of corporate companies accepting TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) Score on the product webpage.
• You may also apply to the job opening available at the TCS iON Job Listing Portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question – 1: How long will my TCS NQT 2022 score remain valid? Is it possible to apply again to improve my score?

Answer: Your score will remain valid for 2 years. There is no limit on the number of attempts. So, you can apply again to improve your score.

Question – 2: Is it possible to change the mode of a test, from Online Remote Proctored Assessment to In-Centre or vice versa?

Answer: yes, you can change the mode of test by “My dashboard” option.

Question – 3: A few details mentioned in my application form are not correct. Do I have to apply again?

Answer; No, there is no need to apply again. You can edit your application by signing in using the credentials generated at the time of registration.

Question – 4: Will TCS iON share my score with other companies and arrange interviews for me?

Answer: No, TCS iON will not share your score with other companies. You have to look for the companies accepting TCS NQT scores and apply yourself.