Numerical Ability (40% time)
- Practice 20-30 problems daily
- Focus on: Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Ratio & Proportion
- Use previous year TCS NQT papers
TCS Placement Papers 2026 - Expected NQT Pattern & Preparation Guide
Prepare for TCS placement 2026 with expected NQT exam pattern, question types, and comprehensive preparation strategy.
Company Overview
Section titled “Company Overview”This page provides expected TCS NQT pattern for 2026 and comprehensive preparation strategy. Use this guide to prepare effectively for TCS placement 2026.
Expected TCS NQT 2026 Pattern
Section titled “Expected TCS NQT 2026 Pattern”| Section | Expected Questions | Expected Time | Difficulty | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability | 20-25 | 40 min | Medium | Quantitative aptitude, data interpretation |
| Verbal Ability | 20-25 | 30 min | Medium | English grammar, reading comprehension |
| Reasoning Ability | 20-25 | 40 min | Medium | Logical reasoning, puzzles |
| Programming Logic | 10-15 | 20 min | Medium | Basic coding MCQs |
| Coding | 1-2 | 50 min | Medium-Hard | Hands-on coding problems |
Expected Total: 90-110 questions, 180 minutes
Expected Platform: TCS iON platform
Expected Languages: C, C++, Java, Python
Expected 2026 Changes
Section titled “Expected 2026 Changes”- Updated Question Bank: Fresh questions while maintaining similar difficulty
- Enhanced Coding Section: May include more problem-solving scenarios
- Digital Cadre Focus: Increased emphasis for top performers
- Remote Assessment: Continued virtual NQT format
2026 Preparation Strategy
Section titled “2026 Preparation Strategy”3-Month Study Plan
Section titled “3-Month Study Plan”Month 1: Foundation Building
- Week 1-2: Master Numerical Ability (percentages, ratios, time & work)
- Week 3-4: Master Reasoning Ability (syllogism, coding-decoding, series)
Month 2: Skill Development
- Week 1-2: Master Verbal Ability (grammar, comprehension)
- Week 3-4: Master Programming Logic and Coding basics
Month 3: Practice and Refinement
- Week 1-2: Practice previous year papers (2024, 2025)
- Week 3-4: Mock tests and interview preparation
Section-wise Strategy
Section titled “Section-wise Strategy”Reasoning Ability (30% time)
- Practice 15-20 problems daily
- Focus on: Syllogism, Blood Relations, Series, Coding-Decoding
- Improve logical thinking speed
Verbal Ability (15% time)
- Practice reading comprehension daily
- Focus on: Grammar rules, vocabulary building
- Read English articles regularly
Programming & Coding (15% time)
- Practice coding problems daily
- Focus on: Arrays, Strings, Basic algorithms
- Master one language (C/C++/Java/Python)
Expected Hiring 2026
Section titled “Expected Hiring 2026”Expected Volume
- Total Hires: 45,000+ freshers expected
- ASE: 38,000+ selections
- Digital Cadre: 7,000+ selections
Expected Packages
- ASE: ₹3.5-4.5 LPA (expected increase)
- System Engineer: ₹4.5-6.5 LPA
- Digital Cadre: ₹8-9 LPA
Related Resources
Section titled “Related Resources”TCS 2024 Papers
Previous year papers with NQT questions and solutions
TCS 2025 Papers
Latest papers with current year questions
TCS Aptitude Questions
Complete collection of TCS aptitude questions
TCS Coding Questions
TCS coding problems with detailed solutions
TCS Preparation Guide
Comprehensive preparation strategy for TCS NQT
TCS Main Page
Complete TCS placement guide
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