TCS NQT, Infosys and Wipro: assessment and interview rounds for freshers
TCS, Infosys and Wipro all hire freshers through an online assessment first and then one or more interviews. The exact rounds, section timings and role names change from one hiring cycle to the next, and the companies do not publish a full round-by-round script. Treat any number you read in a prep blog, including the ones below, as a starting point and confirm it on the official page or in your invitation email.
What is confirmed and what is not
Here is what we could check on official pages while writing this. The Wipro careers page for its fresher programme (Elite) tells candidates to report suspicious job offers to a dedicated recruitment helpdesk address, says that address is not monitored for resumes, and sends hiring-practice complaints to its Ombuds group. Infosys and TCS pages we tried to open blocked automated access or did not load, so we could not read their round descriptions directly.
Search extracts of official pages describe Wipro Elite as a flow of registration, online assessment, a business discussion, a letter of intent and an offer, and Infosys says its process includes at least one interview, virtual or in person, and that it does not schedule interviews over messaging apps. Prep sites describe TCS NQT as one sitting of about 190 minutes with a Foundation part and an Advanced part, but their section counts disagree with each other and with older cycles. We therefore give no exact question counts as fact.
A typical shape of the process
- Registration and eligibility check. Degree, year of passing, backlog and gap rules differ by programme and year. Read the current eligibility text, not last year's post.
- Online assessment. Reported content across the three companies: aptitude (numerical, verbal, reasoning), some programming-logic or technical MCQs, and a coding section with one or more programs. Languages offered are usually the common ones (C, C++, Java, Python), but check the test instructions.
- Technical interview. Usually a conversation about your projects, core subjects and a small coding or logic problem.
- HR or business discussion. Communication, relocation, shifts, bond or service terms, and why this company.
Higher-tier roles (for example TCS Digital or Prime, Infosys Specialist Programmer, Wipro Elite) are reported to add harder coding in the test and a deeper technical interview. Names and cut-offs change, so verify them for your cycle.
What the technical interview usually asks
- Your own project. What you built, which part was yours, which database or API you used, what broke. Be ready to explain every line of anything on your resume.
- Core subjects. OOP (pillars, overloading vs overriding), data structures (array vs linked list, stack, queue, hash map), DBMS (normalisation, joins, primary vs foreign key, ACID), operating systems and networking basics.
- A language you listed. If you wrote Java, expect Java questions; for Python, Python questions.
- Simple coding. String reversal, palindrome, Fibonacci, duplicates in an array, basic SQL queries (see SQL interview questions).
- Behavioural basics. Strengths and weaknesses, teamwork, a failure you learned from. See behavioral interview questions.
How to prepare in four weeks
- Week 1: aptitude daily (30 minutes) and one pass over your resume with a classmate asking questions.
- Week 2: arrays, strings and hashing problems in your main language, written without autocomplete, on a timer.
- Week 3: DBMS, OOP and OS notes; write ten SQL queries from memory.
- Week 4: two full mock assessments and two spoken mock interviews. Say your reasoning aloud; interviewers at these companies mostly want to hear that you can think and explain.
Practise coding in plain language-specific editors, because the assessment screen will not give you your IDE. Our technical interview preparation guide has a longer plan if you need one.
Rules, fraud and honesty
Online assessments in this market are proctored in various ways (camera, screen or browser monitoring, or a test centre), and the policy is set by the company and the platform for that cycle. Read the instructions on your test page before you start; they are the rule. Do not use leaked "answer" files or let another person sit the test: platforms keep logs, and a disqualification or a withdrawn offer is a real outcome.
Also be careful of scams. Neither Wipro nor Infosys charges for tests, interview slots or offers, and both warn about fake recruiters. If someone asks for money, report it to the address on the official careers page.
If you use an AI tool while practising
Mock interviews are the best use of one. Interview Copilot has a free plan without a card that you can use to rehearse spoken answers. For a live interview or a proctored test, ask the recruiter first what is allowed; if tools are not allowed, do not use them. Its overlay is built for sessions where assistance is permitted.
Sources
- Wipro Careers, Elite programme page (fraud warning and contacts)
- Infosys recruitment fraud alert
- Infosys Careers, graduates
Checked 13 November 2026. Some official pages blocked automated access; confirm all round details with the company.
FAQ
What are the rounds in TCS NQT?
TCS describes NQT as an online test followed by interviews for selected candidates. Prep sites report about 190 minutes with a Foundation and an Advanced part, but section sizes change by cycle. Confirm the pattern on the official TCS page for your registration.
How many rounds does Infosys have for freshers?
Infosys does not publish a universal round list for campus drives. Its official fraud alert says the process involves at least one interview, virtual or in person. Typically candidates report an online assessment, a technical interview and an HR discussion.
What is the Wipro Elite NTH process?
Third-party guides and extracts of Wipro's page describe registration, an online assessment, a business discussion, then a letter of intent and offer. Details differ by batch, so read the current Wipro Elite page and your invitation.
Is coding compulsory in TCS, Infosys and Wipro tests?
Coding is commonly part of the assessment, especially for higher-tier roles, but not guaranteed for every role or cycle. Check your test instructions for the sections, languages allowed and time limits.
Do these companies charge for tests or offers?
No. Wipro and Infosys both warn candidates about fraud. Never pay for a test link, interview slot or offer letter. Report suspicious messages to the contact listed on the company careers page.
Are the online tests proctored?
Proctoring depends on the company, platform and cycle: camera, screen or browser monitoring, or test centres. Read the instructions before starting and follow them. Violations can lead to disqualification.
Can I use an AI assistant in the interview?
Only if the company allows it. Ask the recruiter before the interview. Use AI tools for practice and mock interviews at any time.