Introduction
If you are looking to increase your employability, then National Qualifier Test or NQT is for you. NQTs are designed and conducted by TCS iON, one of India’s largest digital learning hubs. The sole purpose of TCS iON is to support learning and facilitate skill evaluation. Companies and employers around the country find it easy to trust NQT scores and certifications as these tests are orchestrated by TCS, a global giant with years of industry experience.
This is true especially for the IT and business process outsourcing sectors, thus making NQT scores a must-have for candidates who are looking to gain an edge over other applicants.
NQT has set the benchmark that no other national-level examinations could manage to do. Yes, there are many other standardised tests that are accepted across dozens of companies, however, NQTs are accepted in large and small corporations alike. More than anything else, NQTs serve many industries, job roles and subjects. This cannot be seen in most tests as they do not offer or cover a huge range of different examinations.
In the case of NQT, the first examination is common for everyone and is compulsory for everyone to clear in order to proceed with other subject tests or industry tests. This lays out common ground and a standard that all employers can trust and on the basis of which, recruit skilled manpower. This is why, according to TCS iON, over 64,000 NQT certified candidates are employees with companies such as Reliance, TCS, Tata Motors, TVS, Ramco and Tata.
Eligibility
The TCS NQT 2021 eligibility criteria are not as grating as other qualifier examinations. The NQTs are open to students and working professionals with different academic qualifications. However, it is recommended that working professionals with over two years of experience do not sit for TCS NQT as these tests are for entry-level jobs.
Here are the basic NQT requirements:
- If you are a student, then you must be in your final or pre-final year.
- You can be a working professional and apply.
- Students can be from any field or have PG and UG degrees but the examining institute must be an accredited university or college.
- Aptitude skills, logical reasoning and verbal abilities are a must have.
- Industry or subject knowledge in accordance with NQTs you will be sitting for is required.
- Candidates must be Indian citizens.
And for candidates who wish to sit for the exam online, here are some more requirements:
- Ubuntu OS or Windows OS
- Google Chrome
- Good internet bandwidth over 2 Mbps
- Functioning webcam
However, if you do not opt for remotely-proctored exams or you do not meet any of the online exam requirements, you can always sit for in-centre or offline examinations. These tests are conducted by TCS iON at authorised examination centres.




