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TCS Associate Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips for Freshers

Updated 2 Apr 2025

Top TCS Associate Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

  • Q1. Pair Sum Problem Statement You are given an integer array 'ARR' of size 'N' and an integer 'S'. Your task is to find and return a list of all pairs of elements where eac ...read more
  • Q2. Minimum Number of Platforms Needed Problem Statement You are given the arrival and departure times of N trains at a railway station for a particular day. Your task is to ...read more
  • Q3. Constellation Identification Problem Given a matrix named UNIVERSE with 3 rows and 'N' columns, filled with characters {#, *, .}, where: '*' represents stars. '.' repres ...read more
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TCS Associate Software Engineer Interview Experiences for Freshers

15 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was good and tricky

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science and a passion for software development.

    • Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science

    • Passionate about software development

    • Experience with programming languages like Java and Python

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Abt the projects
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I appeared for an interview in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Basic coding questions based on c or c++ or python

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Maths, English language, reasoning and general knowledge questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to solve qyp questions and basic coding

Associate Software Engineer Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies for Fresher

asked in Accenture
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Practice all topics based on syllabus

Round 2 - Coding Test 

There will be 3 questions easy ,moderate and hard.

Round 3 - interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on profile
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why tcs and what is its unique features?
  • Ans. 

    TCS is a global IT services company known for its innovative solutions and commitment to excellence.

    • TCS is one of the largest IT services companies in the world, with a strong global presence.

    • TCS is known for its focus on innovation and research, constantly developing new technologies and solutions.

    • TCS has a strong commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, ensuring high-quality services.

    • TCS has a diverse rang...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - practice well
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

In Aptitude it contains 3 different sections such as Quantitative Aptitude , Logical Reasoning and Verbal ability.

Round 3 - Coding Test 

It contains 2 Coding questions mainly on Data Structrures

Round 4 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Which programming Langauge You prefer? SQL Queries
  • Ans. 

    I prefer SQL Queries as my programming language.

    • SQL Queries allow me to efficiently retrieve, manipulate, and manage data in relational databases.

    • They provide a declarative approach to querying data, making it easier to express complex operations.

    • SQL Queries are widely used in various industries and have a strong community support.

    • They can be integrated with other programming languages and frameworks to build robust ap...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. SDLC Asked about python lists Asked to write a program
  • Q3. Asked about cloud computing models
  • Q4. Database related Questions
Round 5 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with experience in developing and implementing software solutions.

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python

    • Experience in developing web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

    • Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively

    • Completed internships at XYZ Company and ABC Organization

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Are you willing to relocation?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am willing to relocate for the position of Associate Software Engineer.

    • I am open to moving to a new location for career growth and opportunities.

    • I understand that relocation may be necessary to work with the company's team or clients.

    • I am flexible and adaptable to new environments and cultures.

    • I have previously relocated for educational or professional purposes.

    • I am excited about the possibility of experiencing

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Asked government id such as aadhar or pan card

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn aptitude for first round and for second round coding mainly focus on data structures and government id proof is nessecary for HR interview

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 (1)

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 (7)

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 (1)

 Associate Software Trainee

 (1)

 Software Engineer

 (460)

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 (64)

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It contains 3 different rounds first round contains The Aptitude test and second round contains advanced aptitude and reasoning and the Last round contains the verbal ability.

Round 3 - Coding Test 

It contains 2 coding questions based on DSA

Round 4 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Asks about python, SDLC , Cloud Computing.
  • Q2. About academic project
  • Q3. Ask to write SQL queries
  • Q4. What programming language do you preferred?
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About relocation , work shifts, pending backlogs and my aadhar card

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make sure to learn Aptitude and DSA.
Aadhar card and college I'd is mandatory for interview

Get interview-ready with Top TCS Interview Questions

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What about ur self? Tell about ur project?
  • Q2. Tell about ur basic skills?
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What about ur skills

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good skills SQL and Python
Good communication skills
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Logical ,Verbal and Quant questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Intermediate coding questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain OOPS concept
  • Ans. 

    OOPS (Object-Oriented Programming) is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects, which can contain data and code.

    • OOPS focuses on creating objects that interact with each other to solve problems

    • Key principles include encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction

    • Encapsulation involves bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit

    • Inheritance allows new classes to be created...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain Project briefly
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web-based project management tool for tracking tasks and deadlines

    • Used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end development

    • Implemented backend functionality using Node.js and MongoDB

    • Incorporated user authentication and authorization features

    • Utilized Agile methodology for project management

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you
  • Q2. Are you ready to relocate

I applied via PrepInsta and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 3 hours
Round difficulty - null
TCS online Coding round. There are 3 section of reasoning logical , aptitude , verbal each section have 24 to 26 questions and 1 coding section have 2 questions. Total time duration is 3 hours

  • Q1. First coding question is on Array
  • Ans. 

    Write a program to find the second largest number in an array.

    • Sort the array in descending order and return the second element.

    • Initialize two variables to keep track of the largest and second largest numbers.

    • Iterate through the array and update the variables accordingly.

    • Handle edge cases such as arrays with less than two elements.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. String manipulation
  • Ans. 

    String manipulation involves modifying or extracting information from a string of characters.

    • Common string manipulation methods include concatenation, substring extraction, and character replacement.

    • Regular expressions can be used to perform more complex string manipulation tasks.

    • String manipulation is often used in data processing and text analysis applications.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Interview 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. Questions from the project
  • Ans. 

    Answering questions related to the project

    • Listen carefully to the question

    • Take a moment to think before answering

    • Provide specific examples from the project

    • Be honest if you don't know the answer

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Oops topic question
  • Ans. 

    Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects.

    • OOP focuses on creating reusable code by breaking down a program into objects

    • Objects have properties (attributes) and methods (functions)

    • Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism are key concepts in OOP

    • Examples of OOP languages include Java, C++, and Python

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Question from SQL
  • Ans. 

    Answering a SQL question

    • Understand the question and the data schema

    • Write the SQL query to retrieve the required data

    • Test the query with sample data

    • Optimize the query for performance if necessary

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Why do you want to join TCS
  • Ans. 

    I want to join TCS because of its reputation as a leading IT company and its focus on innovation and employee development.

    • TCS has a strong reputation as a leader in the IT industry, which would provide me with valuable experience and opportunities for growth.

    • I am impressed by TCS's commitment to innovation and its focus on developing cutting-edge technologies.

    • TCS also places a strong emphasis on employee development, w...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundAt the time of the interview, I had 0 Years (fresher) of experience. My academic qualification is B.Tech from Aligarh college of engineering and technology.TCS interview preparation:Resources to prepare for this interview - For coding questions I referred PrepInsta Top 100 codes. For reasoing PrepInsta's YouTube channel.Tips for other job seekers - Include projects, as the interviewer will most likely lean towards your projects than ask any difficult technical or coding questionFinal outcome of the interviewSelected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

There is a easy-moderate level of questions.Mostly on blood relations,directions,pipes,SI,profit and Loss

Round 3 - Coding Test 

The coding test is mainly on data structure and logical solving

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please always be practice through aptitude through Indiabix app,Coding in Hackerrank

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Introduce your self
  • Q2. Explain your project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - well just tell the things the simple way
If you try using something which you can't explain properly and you mess up, I did
try to make as simple they just ask simple questions
simple questions need simple answers

TCS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCS Associate Software Engineer interview for freshers?
TCS interview process for freshers usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process for freshers are Aptitude Test, Technical and HR.
What are the top questions asked in TCS Associate Software Engineer interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the TCS Associate Software Engineer interview for freshers -

  1. why tcs and what is its unique featur...read more
  2. Explain Project brie...read more
  3. Explain OOPS conc...read more
How long is the TCS Associate Software Engineer interview process?

The duration of TCS Associate Software Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about 2-4 weeks to complete.

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TCS Associate Software Engineer Interview Process for Freshers

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3 Interview rounds

  • Resume Shortlist Round
  • Aptitude Test Round
  • Coding Test Round
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