Module 8 : TCS syllabus for freshers (Ninja, Digital, Prime)

TCS assesses candidates primarily on:

1. Aptitude & Reasoning
2. Verbal Ability
3. Coding & Programming Logic
4. Technical Concepts (for Digital & Prime)
5. Projects & Resume Clarity

Roles differ in the depth and level of topics — Ninja requires strong fundamentals, Digital requires technical reasoning and basic coding, and Prime expects advanced programming and problem-solving.

1. COMMON FOUNDATION SYLLABUS (All Roles)

Every TCS fresher candidate must prepare these basic topics before advancing to role-specific material.

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE

These quantify your numerical and analytical skills.

Topics Included:

• Percentages
• Profit & Loss
• Ratios & Proportions
• Averages
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Time & Work
• Basic Algebra (Equations, Inequalities)
• Mixtures & Alligations
• Number Series

Description:
Questions will test accuracy, speed, and logical calculation. The goal is to build quick mental math and problem interpretation.

REASONING ABILITY

Logical and analytical thinking forms the backbone of TCS selection.

Topics Included:

• Number Series & Pattern Recognition
• Seating Arrangement
• Direction Sense
• Blood Relations
• Coding-Decoding
• Syllogisms
• Logical Puzzles
• Analogies
• Statement & Conclusions
• Data Interpretation (Basic Charts/Tables)

Description:
This section evaluates your logical approach and ability to extract information from patterns or statements.

VERBAL ABILITY

Tests your understanding and communication skills in English.

Topics Included:

• Reading Comprehension
• Sentence Completion
• Error Detection (Grammar)
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Vocabulary
• Fill in the Blanks
• Para-jumbles
• Sentence Improvement

Description:
Good command of English helps in interview communication and written tasks later in the job.

2. CODING & PROGRAMMING LOGIC (Required for All Roles)

Coding ability is a must-study subject — even Ninja candidates get logic questions.

CORE TOPICS

• Basics of Programming Concepts
• Loops (for, while, nested loops)
• Conditional Statements (if, switch)
• Arrays & Strings
• Functions & Recursion
• Basic Input/Output
• Debugging Pseudocode

Description:
The questions are mostly basic coding logic that tests your understanding of program flow and conditional reasoning. Ninja tests usually require pseudocode, while Digital/Prime may require actual code.

3. ROLE-WISE SYLLABUS BREAKDOWN

The syllabus diverges depending on the role you are targeting:

A. NINJA SYLLABUS (Entry-Level)

Ninja focuses on your basic aptitude, reasoning, and simple programming logic. The technical depth is comparatively lower than Digital and Prime.

Topics to Study:

1. Aptitude & Reasoning (foundation)
2. Verbal Ability (basic)
3. Pseudocode Interpretation
   • Understanding algorithm logic
   • Predict output
   • Identify errors
4. Simple Coding Questions
   • Print patterns
   • Reverse number/string
   • Basic loops & conditions
5. Basic Computer Fundamentals (optional but useful)
   • Operating System basics
   • Internet & Networking basics
   • Fundamentals of DBMS

Ninja candidates should focus on speed and accuracy in aptitude and basic logic.

B. DIGITAL SYLLABUS (Mid-Tier Technical)

Digital role requires stronger coding skills and deeper reasoning along with fundamentals in technical subjects.

Topics to Study:

1. Aptitude & Reasoning (intermediate)
2. Verbal Ability (comprehension)
3. Coding & Pseudocode
   • Arrays & Strings
   • Nested loops
   • Conditionals
   • Functions
   • Modular programming
4. Programming Languages
   • One language deeply (Java / Python / C++)
5. DBMS (core)
   • SQL basics (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)
   • Normalization
   • ACID properties
   • Primary/Foreign keys
6. Object-Oriented Concepts
   • OOPS basics
   • Inheritance
   • Polymorphism
   • Abstraction
   • Encapsulation

Description:
Digital candidates must be confident writing real code during interviews and explaining logic.

C. PRIME SYLLABUS (Advanced Technical)

Prime role targets candidates with strong problem-solving and advanced programming abilities. The syllabus is deeper, requiring algorithmic thinking.

Topics to Study:

1. Strong Quantitative Aptitude
2. Complex Logical Reasoning
3. Coding & Programming (Advanced)
   • Data Structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues)
   • Sorting & Searching
   • Recursion
   • String manipulation
   • Hashing
   • Two-pointer approaches
   • Matrix algorithms
4. Object-Oriented Programming
   • Classes & Objects
   • Interfaces
   • Abstract classes
   • Polymorphism & Overloading
5. Core Subjects
   • Operating Systems (processes, threads)
   • Computer Networks (TCP/IP basics)
   • DBMS (joins, transactions)
   • Software Engineering basics (SDLC)
6. SQL + Problem-Solving
   • SQL queries
   • Subqueries
   • Advanced data manipulation

Prime candidates must be confident solving problems without memorizing answers, and they should explain the why and how of solutions.

4. PREPAREDNESS LEVELS FOR EACH ROLE