TCS Interview Experience (On-Campus)

TCS NQT Exam (15th January 2024):

I participated in the TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT) on my campus. The exam consisted of three sections: Foundation, Advance, and Coding.

Foundation Section:

• Numerical Ability: I solved around 9-10 questions within the allotted time.
• Verbal Ability: Found it manageable.
• Logical Reasoning: Moderately challenging, but I tackled it well.
• Advance Section:
• Aptitude: Some questions were of moderate to hard difficulty; I managed to solve 5-6 questions.
• Coding: There were two coding questions. I found them easy and completed both within 30 minutes.

Coding Questions:

• Convert a given matrix into a lower triangular matrix (Easy Level).
• Convert a code word of length ‘s’ into a matrix and print its transpose, given conditions on matrix dimensions (Easy-Medium Level).

Interview Preparation:

After clearing the NQT, I received an email for TCS Prime interviews. I started preparing by reviewing technical subjects, polishing my resume, and practising mock interviews, which proved beneficial in fine-tuning my preparations.

Interview Day (8th February 2024):

• We were asked to report early, and TCS was strict about punctuality.
• The interviews began at 9:30 AM and comprised two rounds: Technical + Managerial and HR.

Technical + Managerial Round (35 minutes):

• Hardest coding problem I’ve solved.
• Discussion on Generative AI.
• Puzzle-solving.
• Discussion on my experiences apart from technical skills.
• Scenario questions about project preferences and location adaptability.
• Questions about family background and motivation to join TCS.

HR Round (10 minutes):

• Questions about the meaning of my name and the declaration on my resume.
• Verification of the information filled in my resume.
• Opportunity to ask questions to the interviewer.

Outcome:

On 10th February, I received confirmation from TCS that I cleared their interview process and was asked to submit the required documents.

Overall, the experience was challenging yet rewarding, and I’m excited about the opportunity to join TCS Prime.