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Registration status: Open
Registration end date: 7th September 2025, Sunday
Test date: To be announced
TCS MBA Hiring - Batch of 2026
An exclusive opportunity for Management Postgraduates from specified specializations to apply for the test and begin their journey towards a rewarding management career. Join our cutting-edge business teams in IT services and embark on a journey of business transformation! Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dynamic group that is driving the future of technology and business. The recruitment is intended for candidates graduating in 2026 with any of the following specializations as mentioned below
- A 2-year full-time MBA/MMS/PGDBA/PGDM program with specializations in Marketing/Finance/Operations/Supply Chain Management/Information Technology/General Management/Business Analytics/Project Management/related fields from a recognized university or college.
Application process TCS MBA Hiring - Batch of 2026
Step 1. Login to the TCS NextStep Portal
Step 2. Register and Apply for the drive
Scenario A. If you are already a registered user in the TCS NextStep Portal, 'IT’ category, kindly login with your TCS Reference ID (CT/DT reference number) and proceed to complete the application form. Upon submission, kindly click on ‘Apply for Drive’.
Scenario B. If you are a new user, kindly click on Register Now, choose category as “IT” and proceed to fill your details. Submit your application form and click on 'Apply for Drive'.
Step 3. Select your mode of test (In-Centre) and choose your preferred test centre & then click on Apply.
Step 4. To confirm your status, check "Track your application". The status should be reflected as "Applied for Drive".
Important note:
This is an In-centre test and centre allotment would be on a first-come-first-serve basis.
You must have all your original academic documents to date, to be submitted at the time of the Interview (if you are shortlisted after the test).
Communication related to the test will be informed to you by TCS iON – our test partner.
TCS does not send job offers/any hiring related communication from unofficial email IDs like Gmail, Rediff mail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail etc.
TCS does not ask candidates to deposit any money for employment offers.
TCS is not associated with any external agency/company to conduct any interviews or make offers of employment on its behalf.
- Kindly note that we have stringent eligibility criteria and a robust selection process. Your eligibility as per the defined criteria will be checked at various stages of the selection process. At any point of time if you are found ineligible, or data shared by you is found discrepant/misrepresented, your candidature may be disqualified.
Helpdesk:
For any assistance, please reach out to TCS Helpdesk Team.
Email ID: ilp.support@tcs.com | Toll-Free Helpline No: 18002093111
Academic Percentage: Candidates should have a minimum aggregate (All subjects in all semesters) of 60% or equivalent CGPA in class 10th, 12th, Diploma (if applicable), Graduation and Post-Graduation examination.
Highest Qualification: Candidates pursuing full-time Management Post-Graduate courses (MBA/MMS/PGDBA/PGDM) offered by a recognized university with specializations in Marketing/ Finance/Operations/Supply Chain Management/Information Technology/General Management/Business Analytics/Project Management/or related disciplines offered by recognized university/college from the batch of 2026 will be considered.
Graduation Background: Any graduate degree from a recognized university/college would be considered eligible.
Backlogs/Arrears/ATKT: Candidate having up to one backlog may appear for the selection process. However, it is mandatory that the course is completed within the stipulated time duration without any backlogs at the time of joining TCS, if selected.
Extended education would not be considered eligible.
Gap/Break in Education: It is mandatory to declare gaps in education, if any. Overall academic gap should not exceed 24 months until the highest qualification. Relevant documentation, as applicable, will be checked for gaps in education.
Course Types: Only full-time courses will be considered (part-time/correspondence courses will not be considered).
Open Schooling: Candidates who have completed their Secondary and/or Senior Secondary courses from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) are also eligible to apply if the Graduation and Post-graduation (if applicable) courses are done full-time.
- Work Experience: If any candidate with prior work experience (0-2 years only) are eligible for TCS MBA Hiring 2026. Any experience (part-time/full-time) is required to be mandatorily declared in the TCS Application Form. Candidates would be required to submit the necessary documents supporting their work experience at the time of TCS selection process and/or post joining TCS, as per requirements.
- Age: Minimum age – 18 years and maximum age – 28 years.
Test provider: TCS iON is the test provider for TCS MBA 2026 Hiring process.
Test Pattern: The duration of the Assessment is 90 mins and is split into 3 sections mentioned below:
Verbal Ability
Numerical Ability
Business Aptitude
Q1. Which year of passing (YOP) is considered for TCS MBA Hiring 2026 process?
A1: Full-time Post Graduation courses in MBA/MMS/PGDBA/PGDM/course with specializations in Marketing/Finance/Operations/Supply Chain Management/Information Technology/General Management/Business Analytics/Project Management and related disciplines, offered by a recognized university/college from the batch of 2026 are eligible to apply (part-time/correspondence courses will not be considered as eligible under TCS MBA Hiring 2026).
Q2: When is the last date to register?
A2: 7th September 2025, Sunday
Q3: When is the test scheduled?
A3: To be announced
Q4: Do I need to create my profile under 'BPS' or 'IT'?
A4: You are requested to create your profile under TCS Next Step Portal -> 'IT'.
Q5: What would be the mode of the test?
A5: The test will be conducted in In-centre mode. Candidates would be required to visit the allotted TCS iON Centre to appear for the in-person test.
Q6: Where would the test be conducted?
A6: TCS MBA Hiring 2026 would be an In-centre test. While submitting the application form, click on ‘Apply for Drive,’ to choose your preferred test centre.
Please note: No further changes will be permitted once the above selection has been completed.
Q7: My NextStep account is locked. How can I unlock it?
A7: Please note that after 3 unsuccessful OTP attempts, your account will be locked for 4 hours. You will get 2 more OTP attempts after 4 hours, however if still wrong OTP inputs are given, your account will be locked in for the day. You will get the next login attempt with OTP post the date change (i.e., next day). Hence, we request you to be careful with your login ID and OTP. Request you to use a desktop/laptop. Please clear the cache, history and cookies and use the latest version of Internet Explorer/Google Chrome.
Q8: Is 'Apply for Drive' mandatory?
A8: Yes, it is mandatory. If you do not click on 'Apply for Drive', your application will not be considered for TCS MBA Hiring 2026 process.
Q9: I am not getting the 'Apply for Drive' option, what should I do?
A9: Once you fill in the application form, log out and log in again.
Then click on ‘Apply for Drive.’ If you are not getting the ‘Apply for Drive’ option, please re-check the below steps:
- Confirm whether you have completed or submitted your application form.
- Check if you have erroneously registered under ‘BPS’ instead of ‘IT.’ If yes, then write to tcsbps.support@tcs.com for the deletion of your profile under BPS. Once your profile has been deleted, please create a new profile under IT.
- Recheck the qualification you have entered on the application form
- Check the Year of Passing you have entered in the application form.
The 'Apply for Drive' option will be enabled only for eligible candidates from the management postgraduates’ batch of 2026, with highest qualification as MBA/MMS/PGDBA/PGDM/Course -Marketing/Finance/Operations/Supply Chain Management/Information Technology/General Management/Business Analytics/Project Management and related disciplines.
Q10: I have applied for the drive but have not received a confirmation email, what should I do?
A10: Post applying for the drive, the status will reflect as 'Applied for Drive' in the 'Track My Application' tab. You will not get an acknowledgment email or confirmation email about the same.
Q11: My college has a CGPA grading system. However, in my application form, there is only one option to update my marks. What should I do?
A11: Please convert CGPA into percentage, fill in the application form and click on 'Apply for Drive'.
Example: To understand the calculation of percentage in a better way, let us take an example, a candidate has secured 7.2 CGPA Overall Percentage of Marks = 10 x CGPA | Overall Percentage of Marks = 7.2*10 |
Ans. 72%
Q12: What if I already have a CT/DT reference number? Do I need to register again?
A12: No, you do not need to register again if your details such as your highest qualification and year of passing are mentioned correctly under the TCS Next Step Portal -> IT. If the details are incorrect, please proceed to make the required changes in the form before you 'Apply for Drive'.
Q13: I have forgotten my CT/DT Reference ID. Where do I get it?
A13: You would have received an email from recruitment.entrylevel@tcs.com upon successful registration. The Reference ID would be mentioned in the same. For further queries, you can write to ilp.support@tcs.com.
Q14: Can I make changes to my profile as I have made some mistakes?
A14: Yes, but the changes are restricted to certain fields only. Hence, we request you to fill in the application form carefully the first time.
Q15: Can I change my photo in the application form?
A15: Yes, you can change your photograph before you ‘Apply for Drive’. You are requested to carefully follow the instructions while uploading your photograph. Ensure that your recent photograph is being uploaded to the system.
Q16: I have incorrectly created my profile under 'BPS'. What should I do now?
A16: Please write to tcsbps.support@tcs.com for the deletion of your profile under BPS. Once your profile has been deleted, please create a new profile under IT.
Q17: Can I still register in TCS Next Step Portal even if I don’t have an Aadhar Card?
A17. Aadhar Card is mandatory for registration and creating CT/DT Reference ID in the TCS Next Step Portal.
Please Note: The first name, last name, and date of birth updated in the application form should be as per details mentioned in the Aadhar Card.
Q18: I already have my CT/DT number. I need to update my marks/CGPA in my application form. How can I do so?
A18: You can edit the details by clicking ‘Edit Application Form’ and updating the required details. You can make changes before you apply for the drive.
Q19: I am not able to edit the full-time/part-time course on my application form. What should I do?
A19: If you are not able to edit the Full-time/Part-time course on the application form, you must send an email to ilp.support@tcs.com for deletion of your profile, post which you can create a new profile with the same email ID.
Q20: How will I know about my test schedule/test related information?
A20: Information related to the test will be communicated by TCS iON – our test partner (Email ID - careers.tcshub@mail.digialm.com).
Q21: What will my work location be?
A21: Your joining location will be discussed with you during the interview process with your location preference taken into consideration. The final location assigned would be at the sole discretion of TCS, depending on business needs.
Q22: How will we get the results of the test?
A22: Shortlisted candidates will receive further communication on next steps on their registered email ID from TCS Talent Acquisition Group.
Q23: What documents are required if I have work experience?
A23: If you are a candidate with work experience, you must provide experience related documents from all the previous organization(s) such as Experience Letter or Release Letter or documents wherein date of joining (DOJ) and date of release are clearly mentioned.
Q24: Whom do I contact for any assistance?
A24: For any assistance, please reach out to the TCS Helpdesk Team.
Email ID - ilp.support@tcs.com | Toll-Free Helpline No - 18002093111
