Tata Consultancy Services Placement Papers
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About the TCS Placement Test
TCS NQT 2026 maintains the same four-section format. The Reasoning Ability section now includes more data interpretation questions. The coding section introduced higher weightage for dynamic programming. Qualifying in NQT unlocks both Ninja (₹3.36 LPA) and Digital (₹7 LPA) tracks.
Section-wise Breakdown
Verbal Ability
24 QuestionsReasoning Ability
30 QuestionsNumerical Ability
26 QuestionsCoding
2 QuestionsSample Questions
Verbal Ability
Q1. Choose the word most similar in meaning to BENEVOLENT:
Explanation:
Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly. 'Kind' is the closest synonym.
Q2. Choose the correctly spelled word:
Explanation:
Accommodation has double 'c' and double 'm'. Remember: ACC-OMM-ODATION.
Q3. Identify the error: 'He is one of those men who believes everything he hears.'
Explanation:
'Who' refers to 'men' (plural). The verb should be 'believe' not 'believes'. Correct: 'who believe everything'.
Q4. Choose the antonym of LOQUACIOUS:
Explanation:
Loquacious means very talkative. Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative. They are antonyms.
Q5. Fill in the blank: The committee _____ its decision after a lengthy discussion.
Explanation:
'Committee' is a collective noun treated as singular in formal writing. Simple past 'announced' fits the context of a completed action.
Reasoning Ability
Q1. In a family of 6: A is the father of B. C is the mother of D. B is married to C. E is the son of B. How is A related to E?
Explanation:
A is father of B. B is father of E (B is married to C and E is son of B). Therefore A is grandfather of E.
Q2. Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ___
Explanation:
Differences: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. Pattern: differences increase by 2. Next difference = 12. 30 + 12 = 42.
Q3. If CHAIR is coded as DIBJS, how is TABLE coded?
Explanation:
Each letter is shifted forward by 1: T→U, A→B, B→C, L→M, E→F. So TABLE = UBCMF.
Q4. All roses are flowers. Some flowers fade quickly. Which conclusion follows? I. Some roses fade quickly. II. All flowers are roses.
Explanation:
We cannot conclude I (the 'some flowers' that fade may not be roses). II is clearly false as 'all roses are flowers' does not mean all flowers are roses.
Q5. Pointing to a woman, Ram said 'She is the daughter of the only sister of my father.' How is the woman related to Ram?
Explanation:
Father's only sister = Ram's aunt. Aunt's daughter = Ram's cousin. The woman is Ram's cousin.
Numerical Ability
Q1. The average of 5 consecutive even numbers is 30. What is the largest number?
Explanation:
Let numbers be n-4, n-2, n, n+2, n+4. Average = n = 30. Largest = 30 + 4 = 34.
Q2. A mixture contains milk and water in ratio 4:1. If 10 litres of water is added, the ratio becomes 2:1. Find the initial quantity of milk.
Explanation:
Let milk = 4x, water = x. After adding: 4x/(x+10) = 2/1. 4x = 2x + 20. x = 10. Milk = 40 litres.
Q3. Find the compound interest on ₹8000 at 10% per annum for 2 years.
Explanation:
Amount = 8000 × (1.1)² = 8000 × 1.21 = 9680. CI = 9680 - 8000 = ₹1680.
Q4. Two numbers are in ratio 3:5. Their LCM is 120. What is their HCF?
Explanation:
Let numbers be 3k and 5k. LCM of 3k and 5k = 15k = 120. k = 8. HCF = k = 8.
Q5. If the radius of a circle is increased by 20%, what is the percentage increase in its area?
Explanation:
New radius = 1.2r. New area = π(1.2r)² = 1.44πr². Increase = 44%.
How to Crack TCS Placement Test
- 1.Score 70%+ in each section for Digital track eligibility
- 2.Practice at least 20 coding problems before the exam
- 3.Blood relations and direction-based questions appear most in Reasoning
- 4.For Verbal, focus on para jumbles and error correction
- 5.Calculator is not allowed; practice mental arithmetic
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