TCS iON National Qualifier Test (NQT) 2025: Mega Fresher Hiring Drive
Job Description
Your Gateway to TCS Ninja, Digital, and Prime Roles (Up to ₹19 LPA!)
Are you an eligible graduate or final-year student from Bihar or Patna looking for a career-defining opportunity with TCS or other top MNCs? The TCS iON National Qualifier Test (NQT) is the mandatory assessment for securing a job. Based on your NQT score, you can be shortlisted for high-paying roles like TCS Prime (up to ₹11.5 LPA) and TCS Digital (up to ₹7.3 LPA)!
✨ Exam Highlights & Key Dates
| Detail | Information |
| Exam Name | TCS iON National Qualifier Test (NQT) |
| Hiring Tracks | TCS Ninja (₹3.36 LPA), TCS Digital (₹7 LPA), TCS Prime (₹9-11.5 LPA) |
| Highest CTC | Up to ₹19 LPA (Offered by other corporates hiring through NQT score) |
| Qualification | Any Degree (B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MCA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, Arts) |
| Eligible Batches | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 (Extremely broad eligibility) |
| Max Experience | Fresher to 2 Years |
| Location | PAN India (Online Test at TCS iON Exam Centers) |
| Last Date to Apply | 14th December 2025 (Strict Deadline!) |
| Exam Date | 25th December 2025 |
Keyword Focus: TCS NQT 2025 Registration, TCS NQT Salary for Freshers, TCS Digital Prime Ninja Jobs, TCS Off Campus Drive for All Batches, NQT Eligibility Criteria.
💡 Why NQT is Mandatory for Your Career
The NQT is not just a test; it’s a standardized employability scorecard valid for two years. Over 4,000 top companies, including Jio, TVS, and Asian Paints, use NQT scores for recruitment, opening doors far beyond just TCS.
📊 TCS Role and Salary Breakdown (Based on NQT Score)
| Job Role (TCS) | Primary Focus | UG CTC (Approx.) | PG CTC (Approx.) | NQT Clearance Required (Tentative) |
| Ninja | Application Development, Maintenance, Systems Engineering | ₹3.36 LPA | ₹3.53 LPA | Foundation Section Only |
| Digital | Solution Development, Modern Technologies, Frameworks | ₹7.0 LPA | ₹7.3 LPA | Foundation + Advanced Aptitude + 1 Coding Question |
| Prime | Complex Projects, Advanced Technologies, Emerging Tech | ₹9.0 LPA | ₹11.5 LPA | Foundation + Advanced Aptitude + 2 Coding Questions |
📝 TCS NQT Exam Pattern Overview
The exam is conducted entirely In-Center at designated TCS iON centers. The test is divided into two mandatory rounds:
Round 1: Foundation Section (Mandatory for All)
- Focus: Core cognitive abilities (easy to moderate difficulty).
- Sections: Numerical Ability, Verbal Ability, Reasoning Ability.
- Total Time: 75 Minutes (Shared across sections).
Round 2: Advanced Section (Mandatory for Digital/Prime Aspirants)
- Focus: Advanced problem-solving and coding skills (high difficulty).
- Sections: Advanced Quantitative Ability + Advanced Reasoning Ability, Advanced Coding (2-3 questions).
- Total Time: 115 Minutes.
🎓 Eligibility & Key Requirements
- Qualification: Any full-time graduate or postgraduate degree (B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Com, M.Sc, MCA, etc.).
- Academic Criteria: Generally, $60\%$ or 6 CGPA throughout academics (Class X, XII, UG, PG).
- Backlogs: Maximum of 1 active backlog allowed at the time of the NQT exam (must be cleared by joining).
- Gap: Maximum academic gap of 2 years allowed.
➡️ How to Register for the TCS NQT 2025 Drive
This is the most time-sensitive hiring event. Do not wait until the last date to apply.
- Click on the official application link below.
- Complete the registration on the TCS iON portal (you may be required to purchase the NQT test variant).
- Choose your desired exam date (25th Dec 2025) and center while applying.
- Begin preparation immediately, focusing heavily on the Advanced Coding and Advanced Aptitude sections if you aim for the Digital or Prime roles.