TCS Test Pattern 2026
The TCS test pattern for 2026: how many rounds, questions and minutes per section, negative marking, sectional cut-offs and what each round eliminates on.
5
Selection rounds
Medium
Difficulty
3.3 – 7.0 LPA
Package
25k+
Learners preparing
TCS exam at a glance
- Rounds
- 5
- Exam type
- TCS NQT (Foundation + Advanced)
- Negative marking
- No
- Applicants
- 3-6 lakh+
- Open roles
- 40,000+
TCS rounds and what each eliminates on
| Round | What it covers | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation - Numerical Ability | 20 Q · 25 min · Quant | Elimination |
| Foundation - Verbal Ability | 25 Q · 25 min · English/RC | Elimination |
| Foundation - Reasoning Ability | 20 Q · 25 min · Logical Reasoning | Elimination |
| Advanced - Quant & Reasoning | 14-16 Q · ~25 min · Advanced Aptitude | Elimination |
| Advanced - Coding | 2 Q · 90 min · C/C++/Java/Python | Final |
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