How to Crack TCS Digital by Shika Desai

Introduction

• Speaker: Shika Desai, Software Engineer
• Focus: Strategies, steps, and exam pattern for TCS Digital

TCS Selection Criteria

• Roles and Packages: Graduate
  • Ninja: 3.3 LPA
  • Digital: 7 LPA
  • Prime: 9 LPA
• Roles and Packages: Postgraduate
  • Ninja: 3.5 LPA
  • Digital: 7.3 LPA
  • Prime: 11.5 LPA

TCS NQT Exam Structure

• Sections: Foundation and Advance
• Part A: Foundation Section
  • Numerical Ability: 20 questions (25 mins)
  • Verbal Ability: 25 questions (25 mins)
  • Reasoning Ability: 20 questions (25 mins)
• Part B: Advance Section
  • Advanced Aptitude and Reasoning: 14 questions (25 mins)
  • Advanced Coding: 2 questions (90 mins)
• Total Duration: 190 minutes

Three-Step Strategy

1. Focus on Aptitude Questions
   • Includes numerical ability, verbal ability, and reasoning
   • Must crack these to move to the interview phase
2. Practice Coding Questions
   • Start with basics, then advance to complex coding problems
3. Interview Preparation
   • Purchase a dedicated course if needed for comprehensive study material

Recommended Resource

• Online Study for You Course
  • NQT crash course: includes study materials and 411 videos
  • Cost: $9.99
  • Topics: Aptitude, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, Programming
  • Includes mock tests and live classes

Time Management Strategy

• Daily Study Breakdown (6 hours total)
  • Aptitude: 2 hours daily
  • Verbal Ability & Reasoning: 2 hours (alternating days)
  • Coding: 2 hours daily
• Practice Resources:
  • Online Study for You, Geeks for Geeks, LeetCode, Tutorialspoint

Comprehensive Strategy for TCS NQT

• Focus more on reasoning and verbal if weak in aptitude
• Important Topics to Cover
  • Aptitude: Simplifications, Percentages, Data Interpretation, Stats
  • Reasoning: Figure-based problems, Seating arrangement, Coding-decoding
  • Coding: Arrays, Strings, Number series, Conversions, Sorting algorithms, Binary search algorithms

Final Tips

• Follow the 2-2-2 hour strategy strictly
• Utilize free resources if unable to purchase a course
• Focus on achieving high scores in all sections
• Prepare seriously to seize this opportunity

Closing Remarks

• Passion and dedication are key
• This is a golden opportunity - make the best use of remaining days
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• All the best for your exam!