1. What is the difference between TCS NQT & TCS Campus Hiring?

This year, TCS Campus Test Process will be administered as part of the TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT) conducted by TCS iON, our Official Test Partner. The NQT Score secured by a student would be considered for the TCS Campus Hiring Process.

2. How to register for TCS Campus Hiring YoP 2021?

The registration process is as below:
Registrations are open on TCS NQT Portal until 17th October 2020 ( https://learning.tcsionhub.in/hub/national-qualifier-test/ ) for TCS NQT scheduled on 24th/25th/26th October 2020
Students are required to register on TCS NQT Portal to get their Registration Number
Post registration, students could be batched on any of the above dates for taking up the TCS NQT
To be considered for TCS Selection Process, candidates must register at the TCS Next Step Portal ( https://nextstep.tcs.com/campus/#/ ), specifying the NQT Registration number< br>After TCS NQT, TCS Applicants’ NQT Score will be taken from TCS iON
Basis the TCS NQT Score, the shortlisting for next round will be decided

3. Which Year Of Passing is being considered for TCS Campus Hiring Process?

TCS Campus 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.

4. What is NQT Registration Number?

NQT Registration Number is a unique 13-digit alpha-numeric number generated upon successful completion of TCS NQT Registration.

5. When is the date of TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT)?

It is on 24th (Saturday), 25th (Sunday) & 26th (Monday) of October 2020 .You can be batched in any of the three test dates.

6.  I am not getting 'Apply For Drive', what should I do ?

‘Apply For Drive’ would be enabled only for 2021 Technical Engineering Graduates( B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech / M.Sc / MCA ).

7.  I do not remember my NQT Registration Number, what should I do?

Upon successful completion of TCS NQT Registration, the NQT ID would be sent to your registered E-Mail ID.

8. Is ‘Apply For Drive’ mandatory?

Yes it is. If you do not click on 'Apply For Drive' and update your NQT Registration Number, your candidature for TCS Campus Hiring YoP 2021 would not be considered.

9.  Is it mandatory to have the same Email Id for TCS NQT & TCS Campus Hiring?

Yes, it is advisable that the same E-Mail id is used in the TCS NQT form & TCS Campus Hiring Application.

10. By mistake, I have updated the Incorrect NQT registration Id in the TCS Campus Hiring Application Form, how do I change?

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.

11. When is the Last date to Register for TCS Campus Hiring?

The Last date to Apply for TCS Campus Hiring is 17th October 2020.

12. When will I receive my hall ticket?

You will get your Hall Ticket / Online Link for TCS NQT 2 days before the Test.

13. What will be the TCS Campus Hiring test pattern?

TCS NQT is the Test Provider for TCS Campus Hiring Selection process and the test pattern is as highlighted in this Microsite and also on the TCS NQT Homepage.

14. I have forgotten my CT / DT Reference ID, where do I get it?

You would have got an email upon successful registration in https://nextstep.tcs.com. The Reference ID would be mentioned in the same.

15. What would be the Eligibility Criteria for TCS Campus Hiring?

Refer to the Eligibility Section given in the Microsite above.

16.  I have applied for the Drive but have not got a confirmation E-Mail, what should I do?

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.

17.  What would be the Age Eligibility Criteria for TCS Campus Hiring?

Refer to the Eligibility Section given in the Microsite above.

18. When are the Interviews scheduled?

Interview schedule will be communicated to the shortlisted students (Based on TCS NQT Performance) on their registered e-mail IDs.

19.  My account is locked. How can I unlock it?

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.

20. I am not able to find the ‘Apply for Drive’ option. What should I do?

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 TCS 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.

21. I have incorrectly created my profile under 'BPS'. What should I do now?

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

22. I am not able to edit the Full Time/Part time course in my Application Form. What should I do?

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 TCS NQT communication will be shared with you on this email ID.

23. My college has a CGPA grading system, however in my application form there is only option to update my percentage. What should I do?

Please convert CGPA into percentage and complete the application form and click on Apply for Drive.

24. What if I already have a CT or a DT reference number?

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'.

25. Can I make changes to my profile as I have made some mistakes in my profile?

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.

26. Can I change my photo in the application form?

Yes, you can change your photograph before you submit the application form. Request you to carefully follow the instructions while uploading the photograph.

27. I already have my CT/DT number. I need to update my marks/CGPA in my application form. How can I do so?

You can edit the details by clicking 'Edit Application form' and then update the required details.

28. I have created 2 profiles. What should I do now?

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.