Table of contents
1.
Introduction
2.
TCS NQT
2.1.
Criteria To Be Eligible For TCS NQT 
2.2.
Skills Tested
3.
TCS CODE VITA
3.1.
Perks Of Participating In Codevita
3.2.
Skills Tested
3.3.
Round 1(Pre-Qualifier)
3.4.
Round 2(Qualifier)
3.5.
Round 3(Finale)
3.6.
Tips to clear CodeVita
4.
Difference between TCS CodeVita and TCS NQT
5.
Frequently Asked Questions
5.1.
Who is eligible to apply for TCS CodeVita?
5.2.
What are the advantages of clearing TCS CodeVita?
5.3.
What is the Difference Between TCS NQT And TCS CodeVita?
5.4.
Is TCS CodeVita difficult?
5.5.
What is TCS CodeVita salary?
6.
Conclusion
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Difference Between TCS NQT And TCS CodeVita

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Difference Between TCS NQT And TCS CodeVita

Introduction

TCS is one of India's most valuable firms, with a market valuation of $80 billion. TCS is now one of the world's most valuable IT services brands, ranking among the "Big 4." Tata Son's parent company, TCS, generates 70% of TCS's dividends. TCS is the highest-ranked IT services business and the top Indian company in Forbes' World's Most Innovative Companies ranking for 2015, coming in at 64th overall. By revenue, it is the world's tenth-largest IT services supplier. It is placed 10th on the Fortune India 500 list as of December 2015.

In this article, we are going to learn the difference between TCS NQT and TCS CodeVita in detail. 

TCS NQT

TCS hires freshers every year through its National Qualifier Test, which is held in TCS iON-sponsored locations. Its notices are sent out beginning in July, and candidates can apply for the test by filling out an application.

For all of the examinations, NQT (Cognitive Skills) is required. The NQT score has a two-year validity period. Exams for NQTs are available in both online and offline formats.

Criteria To Be Eligible For TCS NQT 

  • Students with a UG, PG, or Diploma who are in their pre-final, final, or graduation year.
  • TCS NQT can be taken by students with any degree of specialization.
  • Freshmen with fewer than two years of experience are eligible for this position.

Skills Tested

  • Cognitive Skill
    • Verbal Ability
    • Reasoning Ability
    • Numerical Ability
  • Programming Skill
    • Programming Logic
    • Coding

First of all, there is a written round in TCS NQT that is conducted in Online Mode. 

Topic  No.of Questions Duration 
Numerical Ability 26 40 mins
Verbal Ability  24 30 mins
Reasoning Ability 30 50 mins
Programming Logic  10 45 mins
Coding 2 15 mins

If you clear the first round, then you will be eligible for the Technical Interview. All rounds will be handled online due to the ongoing pandemic, thus candidates may be asked to code a task in front of the interviewer on any coding platform.

Now in the Interview round there are further classified rounds as follows:

Technical Round: Basic coding questions are asked in this round. Some computer science questions, such as DBMS, OS, and OOPS, may be posed. You can also prepare for language-specific queries if you mention them in your resume.

Managerial Round: This phase may include both technical and HR-related questions on previous internships, resume projects, teamwork, and so on.

HR Round: This is a standard HR round that includes behavioral questionnaires and a discussion of compensation with you.

TCS CODE VITA

TCS hosts CodeVita every year, and any graduate student is welcome to participate and contribute their best. It's used to encourage competitive programming and help you improve your programming abilities. Top performers are also given the option to interview with TCS for job openings. In India, the first CodeVita event was held in 2012 to raise awareness about competitive coding.

Perks Of Participating In Codevita

  • You will receive a Global Ranking, which will give your CV more weight.
  • TCS, the world's number one company (as of 2021), is offering a job opportunity.
  • Those who qualify in the first round will get a participation certificate (Qualifier Round).
  • The top three scorers will be worthy of winning USD 20,000.

 

There are 3 rounds in TCS CodeVtia:

Rounds

Coding Questions

Name of Round

Round 1

6

Pre-Qualifier

Round 2

8

Qualifier

Round 3

10

Grand Finale

Skills Tested

Round 1(Pre-Qualifier)

  • Round-1 consists of 6 coding questions to be accomplished in 6 hours of time. 
  • You can take up to 6 hours to complete these six questions.
  • If you scored well in this round, you may have a decent chance of getting an interview with TCS.

Round 2(Qualifier)

  • Students who were shortlisted in Round 1 will be invited to Round 2.
  • You will have 8 hours to complete the questions, but they will be tougher than in round 1.
  • A good rank in this round will get you a good raise and the opportunity to work on the most cutting-edge technology project.
  • There are eight questions in this round.

Round 3(Finale)

  • For this round, you will be invited to any TCS campus, and TCS will cover your expenses if you are from outside of India.
  • The top three scorers will be eligible to win USD 20,000.
  • You get 10 hours to complete 10 questions in this round.

Tips to clear CodeVita

  • Strong data structures and problem-solving abilities are required.
  • Code writing speed is excellent.
  • Provides brute force and optimal solutions.

Difference between TCS CodeVita and TCS NQT

Parameters TCS NQT TCS CodeVita
No of Rounds 2 types of rounds 3 rounds
Difficulty level Easy  Easy to Moderate
Date of Exam Around 10 April Not yet released
Registration Link  Link Link
Categories of Questions Both Aptitude and coding section Only Coding questions
No. of attempts possible No limit once

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for TCS CodeVita?

The CodeVita contest is open to students from all around India who will finish their academic program in the years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Undergraduates and postgraduates with a background in engineering and science in any domain are eligible.

What are the advantages of clearing TCS CodeVita?

TCS CodeVita is a competition for engineering and science students who want to learn how to code and improve their programming skills using real-world computing. The event attempts to identify talent as well as give the student community a chance to be recognized by their peers.

What is the Difference Between TCS NQT And TCS CodeVita?

TCS NQT (National Qualifier Test) is a general aptitude and coding test for freshers to assess their skills and knowledge, while TCS CodeVita is a global coding competition for students that evaluates their programming skills and problem-solving abilities through complex coding challenges.

Is TCS CodeVita difficult?

Yes, TCS CodeVita is considered difficult as it challenges participants with complex programming problems and requires them to come up with innovative solutions within a specified time frame. However, it is a great platform to enhance one's coding skills.

What is TCS CodeVita salary?

TCS CodeVita is not a job or an employment program but a global coding competition for students. Therefore, there is no salary associated with CodeVita. However, participants who perform exceptionally well may receive cash prizes and opportunities to interview with TCS.

Conclusion

So, finally we got to know about the hiring process of TCS and about the major two tests by TCS to hire employees. Simultaneously we also learned what are the things we need to keep in mind while preparing for these tests. So, now there is a higher chance of you wanting to prepare for Codevita, just go through our article by clicking here, simultaneously if you want to know the selection process after TCS Codevita, click here.

Check out TCS Interview Experience to learn about TCS’s hiring process.

Hope you learned something. 

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