My TCS NQT Prime Interview Experience

Application and Exam

I initiated my journey by filling out the TCS NQT application form in December 2023. The TCS NQT exam was subsequently scheduled for May 5th, 2024. The exam was comprehensive, lasting 2 hours and 45 minutes, and included sections on Verbal Ability, Aptitude, Reasoning, Pseudo Code, and two Coding Questions. For the coding section, I was allotted approximately one hour to solve the two problems. A noteworthy observation during the exam was that candidates were not permitted to leave the center until the entire duration elapsed, which made the final hour quite tedious once I had completed my tasks.

Results and Interview Scheduling

The results for the NQT were declared on May 25th, 2024, and I was delighted to find that I had been selected for the Prime profile. My interview for this profile was then scheduled for July 31st, 2024, although I noticed many students from my college had their interviews in June.

Interview Experience

The interview process comprised two main rounds. The first was the Technical Lead (TL) Round, which was conducted online. During this round, a Manager was also present with me. Immediately following the virtual TL round, the Managerial Round commenced physically. The questions asked were varied and covered several areas:

• Resume and Projects: I faced questions based on my resume, my project work, and my internship experiences. They also presented a hypothetical scenario, asking what I would do if I received job offers for both the Ninja and Digital profiles.
• General Knowledge: I was asked about the Governor of Uttar Pradesh and the Vice President of India.
• Educational Background: They inquired why I chose not to pursue an M.Tech degree, especially since I had already passed the GATE exam.
• Skills-Based Questions: This section delved into technical topics, including memory management in C++, the key differences between C++ and Java, and my experience and knowledge in .NET.

Finally, there was an HR Round primarily focused on document verification, where all my submitted documents were meticulously checked. Overall, the entire process was thorough, testing both my technical acumen and general awareness. It was a valuable learning experience, and I am now eagerly awaiting the final results.