TCS NQT vs Infosys assessment - which should you sit?
A practical comparison of TCS NQT and Infosys graduate tests for Indian freshers - sit both if you can.
Updated 2026-09-15
TCS NQT and the Infosys graduate OA both filter large India intakes with aptitude plus some programming. You should sit both when windows overlap. NQT is a shared qualifier across TCS units; Infosys papers differ more by track (SE vs Specialist Programmer). Neither replaces a product-company OA.
Side by side
| TCS NQT | Infosys OA | |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Shared qualifier for many TCS graduate roles | SE / SP / drive-specific |
| Aptitude | Yes | Yes |
| Coding | Usually a programming section | Stronger on SP tracks |
| Apply | TCS careers / NextStep | Infosys careers / InfyTQ path |
Deep dives: TCS NQT · Infosys.
What to do this month
Sit whichever drive is open first. Prep is shared: quantitative and data structures. Log both in the tracker.
FAQ
Which is harder?
Infosys Specialist Programmer is usually harder than a standard NQT coding slice. Core SE vs Ninja-style NQT is closer. It depends on that year’s paper.
Can I use the same prep?
Yes for quant, logical, and basic programming. Then add extra DSA if you are targeting SP or Digital-style bands.
Shared aptitude practice
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