Test
Pattern for TCS NQT 2024
1.
Cognitive Skills Test (Duration: 90
minutes)
|
Numerical
Ability |
26 questions |
40 minutes |
|
Verbal Ability |
24 questions |
30 minutes |
|
Reasoning
Ability |
30 questions |
50 minutes |
2.
Programming Skills Test (Duration: 60
minutes)
|
Programming L |
10 questions |
15 minutes |
|
Codi |
2 questions |
45 minutes |
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Detailed Section
Information
1. Numerical Ability:
- Topics include arithmetic, elementary
statistics, data interpretation, and algebra.
- Questions test your mathematical
problem-solving and numerical reasoning skills.
2.Verbal Ability:
- Topics include grammar, reading
comprehension, sentence completion, and vocabulary.
- Questions test your understanding of the
English language, grammar usage, and reading comprehension skills.
3. Reasoning Ability:
- Topics include analytical reasoning,
logical reasoning, data sufficiency, and visual-spatial reasoning.
- Questions test your ability to interpret
and analyze data, think logically, and solve puzzles.
4. Programming Logic:
- Topics include basic programming concepts,
pseudocode, algorithms, and data structures.
- Questions test your understanding of
programming fundamentals and logical thinking.
5. Coding:
- Consists of 2 coding problems to be solved
in a specified programming language (like C, C++, Java, Python).
- Tests your coding skills and ability to
write efficient programs.
Preparation Tips
- Understand the Pattern:
Familiarize yourself with the test pattern and syllabus for each section.
- Practice Regularly: Use
online platforms, mock tests, and sample papers to practice regularly.
- Time Management: Focus
on managing your time effectively during the test to ensure you can attempt all
questions.
- Brush Up Basics: Review
basic concepts in mathematics, verbal reasoning, logical reasoning, and
programming.
- Coding Practice: Solve
coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or CodeChef to improve
your coding skills.
