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TCS Prime papers 2026: exam pattern, the cutoff trend (70-75 percentile projected, 1 full coding solve minimum), practice MCQs and prep strategy.

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Prep Roadmap

Fresher BGV 2026: Clear Documents Before Joining

Joining-stage BGV checks education, ID, address, gaps, and resume dates. Use this 2026 document map before your DOJ gets stuck.

8 min read
Eligibility & Process

Non CS Branches Eligibility for TCS 2026: Complete Guide

Non CS branches eligibility for TCS 2026 explained: CGPA cutoffs, allowed streams, NQT rules, and how ECE/Mech/Civil students can crack TCS hiring.

11 min read
Eligibility & Process

TCS Backlog Policy 2026: Active vs History Rules

TCS 2026 backlog policy: zero active backlogs at joining, history backlogs read differently, 60% aggregate still applies. Apply clean in 5 steps.

11 min read
Cutoff Trends

TCS Cutoff 2026: NQT Scores Out of 120, Ninja vs Digital

TCS NQT cutoff 2026: Ninja 80-90/120, Digital 92-105/120 in 2023 and rising 2-4 points a year. Section minimums apply, so 100+ totals still get cut.

9 min read
Eligibility & Process

TCS Eligibility Criteria 2026: 60% Rule, Backlogs, Age

TCS eligibility 2026: 60% or 6.0 CGPA at 10th, 12th and degree; one weak link disqualifies. Backlog, gap-year and tier-wise rules for freshers.

11 min read
Eligibility & Process

TCS Gap Year Policy 2026: 2-Year Limit, Docs, Declaration

TCS allows up to 2 years' gap with documents: notarised affidavit, the right dropdown reason and BGV-proof paperwork. How to declare without rejection.

12 min read
Interview Questions

TCS Interview Questions 2026: HR + Technical Answers

TCS interview questions 2026 with answers across HR, technical and managerial rounds (technical 30-45 min, HR 15-20), for Ninja, Digital and Prime.

19 min read
Prep Roadmap

TCS Ninja vs Digital vs Prime 2026: CTC Bands & NQT Cutoffs

TCS Ninja ₹3.36L vs Digital ₹7L vs Prime ₹9.17-11.5L in 2026: NQT percentile bands per tier, the extra interview rounds and how to target each.

12 min read
Prep Roadmap

TCS NQT 2026: July Cycle Dates, Fee, Cutoffs & Salary

TCS NQT July 2026 cycle is open: last date 19 July, exam 30 July (reported). Fee by variant, 2022-25 cutoffs and Ninja/Digital/Prime salary in one page.

15 min read
Prep Roadmap

TCS NQT Advanced Section 2026: 115-Min Block Strategy

TCS NQT Advanced is the Digital/Prime routing gate: 25-min quant-reasoning plus 90-min coding. A 21-day plan that keeps Foundation warm while you climb.

6 min read
Placement Papers

TCS NQT Aptitude Questions 2026: 30 Solved MCQs + Key

30 TCS NQT-pattern numerical MCQs with answer key and worked solutions. Sit the set in 35 minutes to match exam pacing, then run the 30-day plan.

9 min read
Cutoff Trends

TCS NQT Cutoff 2026: Section-Wise Marks + 4-Year Trend

TCS NQT cutoff 2026: overall 55-65% band since 2022, what the Foundation restructure changes, the Ninja vs Digital bar and where candidates drop out.

12 min read
Eligibility & Process

TCS NQT Eligibility 2026: 60% Rule, Backlogs, Batch Years

TCS NQT 2026 eligibility: 60% or 6 CGPA at every level, and a 59.9% fails verification. Backlog policy, the 2024-26 passout window and age limit.

12 min read
Placement Papers

TCS NQT Exam Pattern 2026: Sections, 83 Qs in 190 Min

TCS NQT 2026 pattern: Foundation 65 questions in 75 minutes, Advanced ~15 MCQs + 2-3 coding in 115, section timings and the cutoff trend to 2026.

16 min read
Exam Pattern

TCS NQT Foundation vs Advanced 2026: Score Split Logic

Foundation (75 min) gates Ninja; Advanced (115 min) separates Digital from Prime. The band map, attempt ladders and a 7-day drill for the top tracks.

7 min read
Prep Roadmap

TCS NQT Interview Documents 2026: 3-Folder Checklist

Every TCS NQT 2026 interview document in a 3-folder system: originals, self-attested copies and digital scans, plus the official fraud warning on fees.

5 min read
Prep Roadmap

TCS NQT Next Steps 2026: Result, Interview, Joining Map

After TCS NQT 2026: how results arrive, Ninja/Digital/Prime track consideration, then interview, documents and joining. What is official vs rumour.

6 min read
Prep Roadmap

TCS NQT Prime Strategy 2026: 2 Gates to ₹9.36-12.26 LPA

TCS Prime pays ₹9.36-12.26 LPA, the only NQT tier past ₹9 LPA. Two gates: Foundation 55+ and both coding problems solved. Threshold math + 14-day plan.

10 min read
Placement Papers

TCS NQT Reasoning 2026: 8 Topic Types, Cutoffs, Prep Plan

TCS NQT reasoning 2026: all 8 question types by weightage, cutoff math translated to the 20-question section, and a 30-day prep plan.

12 min read
Prep Roadmap

TCS NQT Registration 2026: Fee, Steps, 19 July Last Date

Register for TCS NQT 2026 clean: last date 19 July, fee Rs 599-999 by variant, the exact step flow and the mistakes that get registrations rejected.

21 min read
Syllabus 2026

TCS NQT Syllabus 2026: Section Topics + % Weightage

TCS NQT 2026 syllabus by section: RC at 100% frequency, Time-Speed-Distance 91%, Percentages 88%. Four-year cutoff trend plus an 8-week prep plan.

12 min read
Placement Papers

TCS NQT vs Cognizant GenC: Which Drive to Target in 2026

TCS NQT vs Cognizant GenC 2026: pattern, cutoffs, salary (Ninja ₹3.36 vs GenC ₹3.6-4 LPA), eligibility, and how to run both drives in parallel.

11 min read
Prep Roadmap

TCS Off Campus Drive 2026: Apply Steps + ₹3.36 LPA Band

TCS off campus drive 2026 for 2025-26 passouts: eligibility, window-by-window timeline from registration to results, the NQT pattern and CTC band.

10 min read
Placement Papers

TCS Placement Papers 2026: Solved NQT Qs, Pattern, Cutoff

TCS placement papers 2026: solved questions from 2024-25 NQT drives, the 75-question/130-minute pattern, cutoffs candidates report and a 30-day plan.

25 min read
Placement Papers

TCS Prime Placement Papers 2026: Pattern, Cutoff, MCQs

TCS Prime papers 2026: exam pattern, the cutoff trend (70-75 percentile projected, 1 full coding solve minimum), practice MCQs and prep strategy.

9 min read
Salary Guide

TCS Salary After 3 Years: Growth, Bands & Appraisal Data 2026

TCS salary after 3 years explained: band-wise CTC, in-hand range, appraisal cycles, and real growth data for 2025-2026 employees.

11 min read
Salary Guide

TCS Salary Hike After 2 Years: C1-C2 In-Hand

TCS salary hike after 2 years in 2026: band-wise increments, promotion timelines and in-hand estimates based on candidate-reported figures.

11 min read
Prep Roadmap

TCS vs Infosys Fresher 2026: Salary ₹3.6-9 LPA [Verified]

Comparing TCS vs Infosys fresher offers 2026? Salary bands (₹3.6–9 LPA), selection rounds, work culture & decision framework. Freshers with dual offers pick smart.

11 min read
Prep Roadmap

TCS vs Wipro Fresher: Full Comparison 2026

TCS vs Wipro fresher comparison 2026: salary, exam pattern, eligibility, selection rounds, and which offer to accept. Make the right call.

11 min read

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