TCS Prime Eligibility Criteria

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) conducts the National Qualifier Test (Prime), a gateway for prospective candidates aiming to join this IT giant renowned for its services in technology, consulting, and business solutions.

The TCS Prime (NQT) evaluates a candidate's aptitude and technical skills to advance in their career with TCS, which boasts a diverse workforce exceeding 500,000 professionals globally.

Now, let's explore the TCS Prime eligibility criteria for prospective candidates who aspire to be a part of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) family:

Note: The TCS Prime is not a separate exam; it is conducted as part of the TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT). To qualify for the TCS Prime job roles, candidates must first take and pass the TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT).

TCS Prime Eligibility Criteria - Quick Overview

Here's an overview of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Prime Eligibility Criteria 2024:

S.No	Eligibility Criteria for TCS Prime	Information
1	Academic Criteria	60% or 6 CGPA throughout all academic studies, including the highest qualification, up to the latest semester for which results have been declared at the time of the test process. If selected, the offer remains valid only if the degree or provisional degree certificate clearly states that the candidate has graduated in Engineering with 'First Class' status upon completion of the course, at the time of joining.
2	Highest Qualification	TCS Prime is exclusively open for candidates from the batch of 2024 with the following academic degrees: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) / Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Master of Technology (M.Tech.) / Master of Engineering (M.E.) / Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) / Master of Science (M.Sc. / M.S.)
3	Age limit	Minimum age: 18 years; maximum age: 28 years
4	Number of Attempts	No limit if the candidate is within the age limit
5	Backlog / Arrears	Candidates must not have any pending or active backlogs/arrears at the time of participating in the TCS selection process. If selected, candidates should ensure no pending backlogs/arrears exist at the time of joining TCS. All pending backlogs/arrears must be cleared within the official course duration as stipulated by the University.
6	Education Gap	The overall gap in the academic career should not exceed 2 years.
7	Course Types	Only full-time courses will be considered (Part-time / Correspondence courses will not be considered)
8	College Attendance	Candidates must not have any pending attendance requirements with the college
9	Work Experience	Candidates with prior work experience of up to 2 years are eligible to apply for this hiring process (Applicable only for postgraduate students)
10	Citizenship	Should be an Indian citizen or should carry a PIO or OCI card, if holding a passport from any other country
11	Gap Between Applications	Rest period of at least 3 months between the previous and present applications of a candidate

TCS Prime Eligibility Criteria - Detailed Explanation

Before starting the application process for TCS Prime, it's essential to understand the eligibility criteria.

Academic Criteria

The academic criteria for TCS Prime are as follows:

Candidates must be full-time graduates of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) / Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) / Master of Technology (M.Tech.) / Master of Engineering (M.E.) / Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) / Master of Science (M.Sc. / M.S) of the 2024 batch.
All engineering streams are eligible, including computer science and information technology for undergraduates and postgraduates.
A minimum of 60% is required throughout academics in X, XII, UG, Diploma, and PG.
If selected, the offer remains valid only if the degree or provisional degree certificate clearly states that the candidate has graduated in Engineering with 'First Class' status upon completion of the course, at the time of joining.
Eligibility is extended to any specialization provided by universities or colleges recognized by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) or UGC (University Grants Commission).

Age Limit

The age limit for TCS Prime is as follows:

Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years old.

Number of Attempts

The number of attempts for TCS Prime is as follows:

There is no limit on attempts as long as the candidate is within the age limit.

Backlog/Arrears Criteria

The backlog criteria for TCS Prime are as follows:

Candidates must not have any pending or active backlogs/arrears at the time of participating in the TCS Selection process.
If selected, candidates should ensure no pending backlogs/arrears exist at the time of joining TCS.
All pending backlogs/arrears must be cleared within the official course duration as stipulated by the University.

Education and Gap Criteria

The education gap for TCS Prime is as follows:

The overall gap in the academic career should not exceed 2 years.

Course Types Criteria

The course type criteria for TCS Prime are as follows:

Only full-time courses will be considered (Part-time / Correspondence courses will not be considered)

College Attendance Requirements

The college attendance requirements for TCS Prime are as follows:

Candidates must ensure that they have fulfilled all college attendance requirements and have no remaining obligations in this regard.

Work Experience Requirements

The work experience requirements for TCS Prime are as follows:

Candidates with prior work experience of up to 2 years are eligible to apply for this hiring process (Applicable only for postgraduate students)

Citizenship or Appropriate Documentation

The citizenship requirements for TCS Prime are as follows:

Candidates must be Indian citizens to be eligible for recruitment at TCS. However, if holding a passport from another nation, they must carry either a PIO (person of Indian origin) or an OCI (overseas citizen of India) card.
All applicants must have their original documents on hand for the interview process, including proof of age, education, nationality, etc.

Gap Between Applications

The gap between the application requirements for TCS Prime is as follows:

There should be at least a 3-month gap between a candidate's previous application to TCS and the current one.

Additional Help

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) offers a diverse range of opportunities for qualified individuals from various educational backgrounds.

For any additional queries, consider browsing the FAQ section on the TCS career portal, or please reach out to the TCS Helpdesk Team. Email ID: [email protected] Toll-Free Helpline No.: 1800- 18002093111