VTU - CPC - TCS - NQT Circular for 2021 Batch
VTU CPC Pdf with details here: https://vtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/drive-03-forTCS.pdf
Ref: CPC Drive – 2020-21/ 03 Date: 26th Sept 2020
Opening for
BE/ B.Tech/ ME/
M.Tech/M.Sc/MC
A (All branches)
2021 Passing out
Batch
Last date to apply
17-10-2020
DRIVE
03
Please go through the below details & attachments for detailed info about the NQT Drive.
# Visit Link to have an overview of the overall process: https://www.tcs.com/careers/TCSNinjaHiring
1) TCS Ninja Hiring Application Process:
The application process for TCS Ninja Hiring comprises of the below mandatory steps:
STEP 1: Register for the entrance/aptitude test on the National Qualifier Test (NQT) website
Registration link: https://iur.ls/nqttns
Under 'Subject NQT Test' section in the NQT registration form, add 'Programming Test' to ensure your candidature
is considered for TCS Ninja Hiring.
STEP 2: Navigate to TCS Next Step Portal
Registration link: https://nextstep.tcs.com
2) Points to note:
i) If you(Student) do not have CT/DT reference ID, please click on “Register Now”, choose “IT” and proceed as
appropriate.
ii) If you(student) already have a CT/DT reference ID then please click on Login and proceed to fill/submit the
application form. Upon submission you would be prompted to the “Apply For Drive” screen.
iii) Update your(student) NQT Registration Number obtained in Step 1 and click on Apply.
iv) In the Track Your Application menu the status should be updated as “Applied for Drive”.
3) Important:
i) If you (student) are a 2021 YOP (BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech/M.Sc/MCA) and if you have submitted the application
form, click on “Apply for drive”, update your NQT registration number in the Text box provided and click on “Apply”
ii) If your (student) status is registered please fill/submit the application form and click on “Apply for drive”, update
your NQT registration number in the Text box provided and click on “Apply”.
iii) You (student) can also track your application - the status should be mentioned as “Applied for drive”
4) Dates:
I) REGISTRATION START DATE : 25th Sep 2020
ii) REGISTRATION END DATE : 17th Oct 2020
iii) ONLINE TEST : 24th, 25th & 26th Oct 2020
5) CTC Details:
UG 3.36 LPA + 60K one time Performance based incentive (3.96LPA)
PG 3.53 LPA + 60K one time Performance based incentive (4.13LPA)
Eligibility, Test Details & FAQs
PERCENTAGE An applicant must have minimum 60% or 6 CGPA throughout academics and an aggregate of 60% or
6.00 CGPA in the highest qualification till the semester for which results have been declared.
BACKLOGS / ARREARS / ATKT The applicant must not have more than 1 active backlog/arrear/ATKT while appearing
for the TCS Selection process. If selected, the student while joining TCS must have cleared all pending
backlogs/arrears/ATKT within the course duration as stipulated by the University failing which joining will not be
permitted.
GAP / BREAK IN EDUCATION It is mandatory to declare academic gaps. Overall break should not exceed 24 months.
Any exceptions are permissible only for valid reasons subject to satisfactory check of relevant document(s) at the
time of test/interview/onboarding
AGE An applicant should be between 18 to 28 years of age to participate in the TCS Ninja hiring process.
COURSE TYPES Only full-time courses will be considered (part-time / correspondence courses will not be
considered). Applicants with Secondary and / or Senior Secondary course from NIOS (National Institute of Open
Schooling) are eligible to apply, if the other courses are full time.
EXTENDED EDUCATION Applicants with extended education in the highest qualification are not eligible. Any
exceptions are permissible only for valid reasons subject to satisfactory check of relevant document(s) at the time of
test/interview/onboarding.
TEST DETAILS
Test Section Duration (in minutes) No of Questions
Verbal Ability 30 24
Reasoning Ability 50 30
Numerical Ability 40 26
Programming Logic 15 10
Coding 45 2
Total 180 92
Eligibility, Test Details & FAQs
Q. What is the difference between NQT & TCS Ninja Hiring?
A. NQT is the Test Provider for TCS Ninja Hiring Selection process and it is mandatory to complete the NQT
Registration process and the TCS NextStep Application Process (Including Apply For Drive)
Q. Which Year Of Passing is being considered for TCS Ninja Hiring Process?
A. TCS Ninja Hiring considers Technical Engineering Graduates from 2021 YOP (B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech / M.Sc /
MCA ). It is open to students from all specialization.
Q. What is NQT Registration Number?
A. NQT Registration Number is a unique 13-digit alpha-numeric number generated upon successful completion of
NQT Registration.
Q. When is the date of National Qualifier Test (NQT)?
A. It is on 24th (Saturday), 25th (Sunday) & 26th (Monday) of October 2020 .You can be batched in any of the three
test dates.
Q. I am not getting 'Apply For Drive', what should I do ?
A. ‘Apply For Drive’ would be enabled only for 2021 Technical Engineering Graduates( B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech /
M.Sc / MCA ).
Q. I do not remember my NQT Registration Number, what should I do?
A. Upon successful completion of NQT Registration, the NQT ID would be sent to your registered E-Mail ID.
Q. Is ‘Apply For Drive’ mandatory?
A. Yes it is. If you do not click on 'Apply For Drive' and update your NQT Registration Number, your candidature for
TCS Ninja Hiring would not be considered.
Q. Is it mandatory to have the same Email Id for NQT & TCS Ninja Hiring?
A. Yes, it is advisable that the same E-Mail id is used in the NQT form & TCS Ninja Hiring Application.
Q. By mistake, I have updated the Incorrect NQT registration Id in the TCS Ninja Hiring Application Form, how do I
change?
A. Yes, you can make the changes. Login to https://nextstep.tcs.com and update the NQT registration ID in 'Edit
Drive Details'. You can update the changes till the last date of registration.
Q. When is the Last date to Register for TCS Ninja Hiring?
A. The Last date to Apply for TCS Ninja Hiring is 17th October 2020.
Q. When will I receive my hall ticket?
A. You will get your Hall Ticket / Online Link for NQT 2 days before the Test.
Q. What will be the TCS Ninja Hiring test pattern?
A. NQT is the Test Provider for TCS Ninja Hiring Selection process and the test pattern is as highlighted in this
Microsite and also on the TCS NQT Homepage.
Q. I have forgotten my CT / DT Reference ID, where do I get it?
A. You would have got an email upon successful registration in https://nextstep.tcs.com. The Reference ID would
be mentioned in the same.
Q. What would be the Eligibility Criteria for TCS Ninja Hiring?
A. Refer to the Eligibility Section given in the Microsite above.
Q. I have applied for the Drive but have not got a confirmation E-Mail, what should I do?
A. In your Track My Application Status the status will reflect as "Applied For Drive". You will not get an
acknowledgment or confirmation email regarding the same.
Q. What would be the Age Eligibility Criteria for TCS Ninja Hiring?
A. Refer to the Eligibility Section given in the Microsite above.
Q. When are the Interviews scheduled?
A. Interview schedule will be communicated to the shortlisted students (Based on NQT Performance) on their
registered e-mail IDs.
Q. My account is locked. How can I unlock it?
A. We request you to directly log on to https://nextstep.tcs.com/campus/#/. Click the 'Unlock Account & Reset
Password' link on the Login screen. You will receive an auto-generated email to reset the password within 15
minutes. Please do not click on the link repeatedly as every time you click on the link, the previous password expires
and a new password is generated which is sent to your registered email address. It is recommended you use a
Desktop/Laptop for ease of viewing. Also, please clear the cache, history and cookies, and use the latest version of
Internet Explorer/Google Chrome for a seamless experience.
Q. I am not able to find the ‘Apply for Drive’ option. What should I do?
A. Once you complete your application form, logout and login again. Then click on 'Apply for Drive'. If you are not
getting the 'Apply for drive' option, please check: a) If you have completed your application form. b) If you have
erroneously registered under the BPS category instead of IT (If you have wrongly registered under BPS category,
then register again under IT category using alternate email ID. Ensure the ID is on you regularly use, as all further
NQT communication will be shared with you on this email ID). c) Check the qualification you have entered in the
Application form. d) Check the Year of Passing you have entered in the Application form.
Q. I have incorrectly created my profile under 'BPS'. What should I do now?
A. If you have incorrectly created your profile under BPS, you will need to create your profile under 'IT' once again
using your alternate email ID. If you want to get your BPS profile deleted, please send a mail to ilp.support@tcs.com
Q. I am not able to edit the Full Time/Part time course in my Application Form. What should I do?
A. If you are not able to edit the Full time/Part time course in the Application form, you will need to create your
profile once again using your alternate email ID. Ensure this is an ID you regularly use, as all further NQT
communication will be shared with you on this email ID.
Q. My college has a CGPA grading system, however in my application form there is only option to update my
percentage. What should I do?
A. Please convert CGPA into percentage and complete the application form and click on Apply for Drive.
Q. What if I already have a CT or a DT reference number?
A. You don’t need to register again. Please ensure you fill the Application Form and Click on 'Apply For Drive'.
Update your NQT Reference ID and click on 'Apply'.
Q. Can I make changes to my profile as I have made some mistakes in my profile?
A. Limited changes can be done once the profile is in 'Application Received' / 'Applied for Drive' status. Hence, we
request you to complete the application form carefully.
Q. Can I change my photo in the application form?
A. Yes, you can change your photograph before you submit the application form. Request you to carefully follow the
instructions while uploading the photograph.
Q. I already have my CT/DT number. I need to update my marks/CGPA in my application form. How can I do so?
A. You can edit the details by clicking 'Edit Application form' and then update the required details.
Q. I have created 2 profiles. What should I do now?
A. Only 1 profile is to be created per candidate. Duplicate profile should not be created. Please write to
ilp.support@tcs.com for the deletion of your duplicate profile.
TCS Registration Link (Registration closes on 17-10-2020)
https://iur.ls/nqttns
After registering with TCS registration link candidates are requested to fill VTU CPC link
also, provided below:
VTU CPC wishes all the candidates a prosperous career ahead…….
*VTU CPC is only a platform to link the recruiter and the candidates. The candidates are
advised to take maximum care in selecting the recruiter and terms & conditions of
appointment. VTUCPC is not responsible for any lapses in the agreement between the
candidate and their recruiter.
Dr. Binoy Mathew, Director, VTU’s Centralized Placement Cell (VTU CPC)
