1.
What is NQT (Cognitive Skills)?
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- NQT (Cognitive Skills) is a General Ability Test that assesses a candidate in the following areas:
- Verbal Ability: This section assesses English grammar, appropriate usage of the same, and reading comprehension.
- Reasoning Ability: This section assesses identifying words and numeric patterns, problem-solving, figural and factual analysis, decision-making, propositional reasoning and
visual-spatial
reasoning.
- Numerical Ability: This section assesses number system, arithmetic, elementary statistics, data interpretation.
- Note:
- The score of this test will be called as NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score.
2.
I have purchased the product, can I transfer or use the Hall Ticket for the next exam?
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- No, the Hall Tickets can neither be transferred nor can be used for the next exam.
3.
When and how many times will
TCS NQT
be conducted in a year?
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-
TCS NQT
will be conducted once every quarter, i.e., 4 times in a year. Once you register for
TCS NQT,
the exam date and time will be communicated through the Hall Ticket, 2 days prior to the exam. You can check the
TCS NQT
exam dates on the respective variant pages.
4.
When will the applications close for the
TCS NQT
exam?
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- For every
TCS NQT
exam session, applications will close 15 days prior to the first exam date in that session.
5.
How do I apply for NQT (Cognitive Skills)?
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- 1. Click on the "Buy Now" or "Activate Now" button on NQT (Cognitive Skills).
- 2. Login with your TCS iON Digital Learning Hub credentials or sign up as a new user.
- 3. After login/sign up, you will be asked to share your details required to complete your registration process. This includes your name, email ID, phone number, mode of assessment and other details.
- 4. In case of Buy Now: On successful submission of the registration form, you need to proceed to make the payment by clicking on "Click to Pay/Activate Code". The Hall Ticket will be issued only on the successful purchase of the exam.
- 5. In case of Activate Now: A pop-up window will open, where you need to enter the Licence Code and click on the "Activate Now" button. Once you click on the "Close" button, you will be automatically redirected to "My Dashboard".
- 6. You will receive a successful registration message on your registered email ID/mobile number.
- 7. The assessment will be conducted in two modes online Remote Proctored Assessment and In-Centre Assessment.
- Online Remote Proctored Assessment, you will receive the login credentials on your registered email ID, 2 days prior to the assessment.
- In-Centre Assessment, you will receive the Hall Ticket on your email ID, 2 days prior to the assessment.
- 8. Repeat the process from step 4 for the purchase of every new TCS NQT Variant.
6.
Who can apply for the NQT (Cognitive Skills)?
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- Candidates eligible to apply for the NQT (Cognitive Skills) should meet the below eligibility criteria:
- UG, PG and Diploma students who are in their pre-final and final year
- Candidates who have passed out in the year 2010-2027, with a degree and specialisation
- Freshers with less than 2 years of experience
- Age limit - minimum 17 years and maximum 30 years
7.
How will the NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score help me in getting a job?
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- The NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score is an assessment of general ability. Many companies conduct their initial selection of candidates based on their general ability scores. This test will help you assess your cognitive skills with which you can apply to the jobs.
- Note:
- You need to apply for jobs on the respective corporate portal and meet their eligibility criteria.
- You can apply on the TCS iON Job Listing Portal. Only candidates with NQT Score will be able to register.
8.
Do I need to apply separately on the
company/corporate
portal for recruitment?
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- Yes,
TCS iON
is the exam conducting organisation for the
TCS NQT
exam.
TCS iON
will publish the NQT score to the candidate. NQT score is valid across multiple participating
companies/corporates.
Candidates who wish to apply to a specific
company/corporate
need to apply separately on the corresponding
company/corporate’s
job portal. Applications for recruitment will be called for independently by the recruiting
company/corporate
as per their standard process and eligibility norms. You can also update your profile by clicking on Edit profile in My Dashboard (profile completion to be 100%) and apply for jobs posted on the
TCS iON
Job Listing Portal.
9.
I have appeared for the previous NQT (Cognitive Skills). Can I appear for the same variant again to secure a better score?
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- Yes, you can purchase and reappear for the
TCS NQT
Variant, if you wish to improve your score. Only your best score will be mentioned on the score card.
- Note that, you may reappear for
TCS NQT
- any variant, to secure a better score.
10.
What are the different modes of assessment available?
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- TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) will be conducted in 2 modes:
- Online Remote Proctored Assessment
-
In-Centre
Assessment at
TCS iON
Authorised Exam Centres PAN India
- You can choose one of these options while applying, based on the computer and network infrastructure availability at your home.
- Note:
- If there are restrictions due to COVID-19,
In-Centre
mode of exam will be postponed and Online mode will be the only option to appear for the test. Candidates who have chosen
In-Centre
can change their mode to Online before the application closure date, if they can make necessary arrangements for the required infrastructure. Candidates who retain their choice of
In-Centre
mode will be given another chance to appear when the next
In-Centre
exam is scheduled, once the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
11.
When should I opt for Online Remote Proctored Assessment or
In-Centre
Assessment modes?
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- You should opt for Online Remote Proctored Assessment, if you want to take it online using a
laptop/desktop.
Please make sure the following requirements are met. Mobile devices are not supported for this assessment.
- Windows/Ubuntu OS
- Google Chrome browser
- Safari and Firefox browsers are not supported
- Ubuntu 18 and 20 are currently not supported
- Android/iOS mobile platform are not supported
- MAC OS is not supported
- Internet connectivity of 2 to 5 mbps
- A working webcam
- 4GB RAM
- Processor - Intel Core i3 (or equivalent) and above
- HDD - 100MB of free space
- If you do not have the required infrastructure for the Online Remote Proctored Assessment, you can choose In-Centre option to appear for the test physically from
TCS iON
Authorised Exam Centres available PAN India.
12.
When and how will I receive the Hall Ticket/login credentials?
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- Once you complete your application process, either by making the online payment or by using the Activation Code, you will receive the Hall
Ticket/login
credentials based on the chosen mode of exam:
- If you have opted for "Online Remote Proctored Assessment", you will receive the login credentials on your registered email ID, 2 days prior to the assessment. In case you do not receive your login credentials, you can connect with us through Live Chat or Help Desk for immediate response. You will not receive the Hall Ticket for this mode of assessment.
- If you have opted for
"In-Centre
Assessment", you will receive the Hall Ticket on your registered email ID, 2 days prior to the assessment. In case you do not receive your Hall Ticket 2 days prior to the assessment, you can connect with us through Live Chat or Help Desk for immediate response.
13.
Where can I view my completed application details?
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- You can view the completed application details from “Click here to view updates on your
TCS NQT
details” link given below the
TCS NQT
logo on "My Dashboard".
- You can also view the application details on the
TCS NQT
product webpage post login by clicking on ‘View Details’ button.
- You can edit your application for each exam ession on or before the application closure date for the respective exam session (15 days prior to the exam date).
14.
Can I change my mode of test, from Online Remote Proctored Assessment to
In-Centre
or vice versa?
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- You can view the application details from 'View Details' on 'My Dashboard', using your
TCS iON
Digital Learning Hub credentials.
- You can edit your application On or Before the application closure date, and change the mode of test from Online Remote Proctored Assessment to
In-Centre
Assessment and choose your city preference for the test.
- Similarly, you can also change mode of test from
In-Centre
Assessment to Online Remote Proctored Assessment.
15.
I have registered for multiple
TCS NQT
Variants. Will all tests happen on the same day or the same slot?
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- While the tests may be scheduled either on the same date or on different dates, the date and time slots will not overlap with the other tests that you choose. The details will be communicated through email for online and along with the Hall Ticket for
In-Centre,
2 days prior to the exam.
16.
I appeared for NQT (Cognitive Skills), can I take Subject NQT and Industry NQT now?
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- Yes, you can appear for Subject NQTs and Industry NQTs. Please follow from step 4 for the purchase of Subject NQTs and Industry NQTs, as given in FAQ 5.
- Note:
- NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score is a prerequisite to appear for Subject NQTs and Industry NQTs.
17.
Some of the details in my application form are incorrect. Can I edit my submitted application, or should I apply again?
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- No, you do not need to apply again. Login with your
TCS iON
Digital Learning Hub credentials and go to ‘My Products’ under ‘My Dashboard’. The
TCS NQT
products that you have purchased will be displayed and you can click on product details to go to the individual product pages. Click on the ‘Buy Now’ button, to open your application form in Edit mode and make the necessary changes. Click on the Submit button for the changes to reflect.
- You can also navigate to the individual products pages from the product stamps on the
TCS NQT
product webpage. Click on the ‘Buy Now’ button, to open your application form in Edit mode and make the necessary changes. Click on the Submit button for the changes to reflect.
- In case you face any issues, you can connect with us through Live Chat or Help Desk for immediate response.
18.
How will the results be communicated?
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- After you complete the test, results will be processed and your scores will be shared to your registered email ID provided during the application.
19.
Is there any cut-off score or percentage to pass the
TCS NQT?
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- There is no
cut-off
score or
PASS/FAIL
criteria set to report your performance. You will be given a score that indicates your current ability in the topics that are assessed.
20.
What are the next steps after getting NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score?
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- You can apply to any company that recognises the NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score and indicate your
TCS NQT
registration number and score in the job application form of that company.
- Depending on the NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score you have secured, you can apply to companies and job roles that accept such level of NQT (Cognitive Skills) Scores.
- You can view the list of corporates who have acknowledged the TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) Score on the product webpage.
- You can directly apply to the corporate for jobs with your NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score if you meet their eligibility criteria.
- You can apply on the
TCS iON
Job Listing Portal.
- Only candidates who have NQT (Cognitive Skills) Scores will be eligible for the above mentioned.
21.
Will
TCS iON
share my score with all the companies to help me get a job? Will
TCS iON
arrange job interviews for me?
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-
TCS iON
will not arrange for any job interviews. You need to apply to the companies yourself. Your NQT Scores will be shared only with those companies that you have applied for a job and when they ask for it.
- You can view the list of corporates who have acknowledged the NQT Score on the product webpage.
- In addition, you can apply on the
TCS iON
Job Listing Portal, as this privilege is given only for the candidates who have appeared for
TCS NQT.
- Note:
- Each company's
eligibility/filtering/selection
criterion is based on the rules defined by them on the levels of different abilities required for a job and may also have additional
eligibility/filtering/selection criteria.
22.
How long will my NQT (Cognitive Skills) Scores be valid? Can I take another attempt to improve my scores?
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- Your NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score is valid for 2 years from the date of result publishing.
- There is no limit on the number of attempts. You can write the next
TCS NQT
(as and when it is announced) to improve your NQT (Cognitive Skills) Scores. The highest score from among your attempts, will be considered as your current NQT (Cognitive Skills) Score.
23.
I have chosen Online Remote Proctored Assessment. How do I get familiarised and make sure that my computer is suitable for me to take the test?
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- If you have selected your test mode as "Online Remote Proctored Assessment",
TCS iON
Infrastructure Readiness Check (IRC) for Cognitive Skills OR IT Programming will be made available under “My Dashboard” -> “My Products” to check the system compatibility of your computer. Click on the IRC and then click on “Click Here” to Launch Infrastructure Readiness Check. You can launch and take the test to get familiarised with the system. If you face any issue(s) during IRC check, you can reach out to us through Live Chat on IRC event login page.
- You can take upto 10 attempts of IRC; if you face any issue(s) which do not get resolved, you can edit your application form and select the mode of test as "In-Centre Assessment".
24.
What happens if I am unable to appear for
TCS NQT
in
Online/In-Centre
mode OR not able to complete the exam successfully in Online mode?
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- If you are not able to appear for the exam due to any reason solely attributable to you, on the allotted date and time, no refund will be issued, and no retest will be conducted. You can repurchase and take the next
TCS NQT,
in the next cycle as and when the dates are announced.
- If you are not able to complete the exam successfully due to any reason solely attributable to you, no refund will be issued, and no retest will be conducted. You can repurchase and take the next
TCS NQT,
in the next cycle as and when the dates are announced.
- Even for travel restrictions imposed by the Govt. in the last minute due to COVID or other reasons, it is your responsibility to choose the preferred mode of test, while filling the application form, keeping such risks in mind.
25.
How is proctoring conducted in Online Remote Proctored Assessment?
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- When you are taking the Online Remote Proctored Assessment, the computer will record your images randomly multiple times during the test. These images will be compared with the image that you have captured during the initial registration process. If any malpractice is detected, your test will be treated as NULL and VOID, and your NQT Scores will be WITHHELD and not shared with you.
26.
What happens to candidates who had indulged in malpractice?
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- Candidates who had indulged in any type of malpractice will not be permitted to take the test for a period of 1 year.
27.
What is a Postpaid Licence Code?
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-
Colleges/Universities
partner with
TCS iON
to get
TCS NQT
exams at a discounted price. You will receive a Postpaid Licence Code on your email ID, and you will have to make the payment to enable the Licence Code to activate the
TCS NQT
exam. The price of the exam will be the price at which the
TCS NQT
Variants have been offered to your Institution by
TCS iON.
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