Google's The Big Code coding challenge | TCS All India NQT | Hiring Batch of 2024, 2025 and 2026 Graduates | Full time and Intern | OffCampus | TCS NQT | CTC 60 LPA

Question

 

Date Posted :- 21st Feb 2026

Hiring Organization :- TCS 

Author(s) Of Post - Karan Rana (SDE @ Avocado Tech) , Karan Kumar (SDE @ Amazon) 

Linkedin Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karan-rana30956/

Email of Author - karansharma620193@gmail.com

Answer 1

The Big Code

https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/the-big-code-2026

The Big Code is a large-scale national coding challenge for engineering students across India. Designed to celebrate sharp technical minds, this multi-stage competition invites you to solve complex problems and showcase your algorithmic prowess. It offers a unique platform to explore fresh thinking, and get a real sense of Google’s culture of innovation.

Registrations open till March 12, 11:59 PM IST

 

The online challenge is spread over a period of approximately 5 weeks across different stages. You are expected to attempt all rounds as they progress through the elimination stages to showcase your coding skills.

No Employment Guarantee: Participation in The Big Code, achieving a high rank, or being shortlisted for the finale does NOT constitute an offer of employment, internship, or a promise of recruitment by Google.

Eligibility Criteria

 

To participate in the challenge:

1. Student Status: Students must be currently enrolled as full time students in an engineering college in India and must be studying in the 1st/2nd/pre-final year (2027, 2028 & 2029 grads) of their degree.
2. Course: Students must belong to a circuit majority course i.e. Bachelors, Masters or Integrated Dual Degree Engineering and related courses (e.g. CS, IT, ECE, EEE) within computer science and allied branches only.
3. Individual Entry: Students may only register as an individual.
4. Age: Students must be aged 18 years or above to participate.
5. University Status: Students must also be currently enrolled in an Indian AICTE/UGC recognized university to participate in this challenge.
6. Exclusions: Current employees, interns, contractors, and official office-holders of Google, HackerEarth, and their immediate family members (parents, siblings, children, spouses) are NOT eligible to participate.
7. Registration: Please only enroll for the challenge with your personal email credentials. Please also add your university email as secondary in the form.

 

Verifying Eligibility

Google reserves the right to verify your eligibility at any stage of the challenge. You agree to provide Google with any proof of eligibility requested by Google (e.g., College ID, Government ID) and your refusal or failure to timely provide such proof may result in the participant’s disqualification from the challenge.

Prizes & Rewards
 

• Cash Awards: Merit-based cash prizes will be awarded to 10 top-performing participants, with a total prize pool of  INR 6,00,000.
• Hardware: The Top 50 finalists are eligible to receive Pixel devices.
• Google Office Invitation: The Top 15 finalists will be invited to present their solutions in-person at the Google office in Bengaluru.
• Recognition: Winners and runners-up will also receive certificates of achievement.

 

Terms & Conditions Apply

 

Answer 2

Opportunities seldom strike twice.

This one redefines what’s next.

 

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TCS All India NQT Hiring

Batch of 2026, 2025 & 2024

TCS invites top talent to apply for Prime & Digital Cadre opportunities.

Launch your career with higher CTC opportunities at TCS — Prime & Digital*

Offer Category	Experience: 0 to 1 year		Experience: 1 to 2 years
	CTC Range - UG	CTC Range - PG	CTC Range - UG	CTC Range - PG
Prime	9.09 LPA - 9.30 LPA	11.59 LPA - 11.80 LPA	9.45 LPA - 9.66 LPA	12.05 LPA - 12.26 LPA
Digital	7.09 LPA - 7.30 LPA	7.39 LPA - 7.60 LPA	7.50 LPA - 7.72 LPA	7.82 LPA - 8.04 LPA

* Actual Compensation basis work experience and Job location.

Your AI‑ready future starts here. Step in and shape what’s next with TCS.

• Registration Start Date: 18 February 2026
• Registration End Date: 20 March 2026
• Test Date: 10 March 2026 Onwards

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At TCS, that future is powered by innovation, real‑world impact, and limitless opportunity.

At TCS, you are not just starting a job—you are stepping into a growth ecosystem designed for learners and leaders of tomorrow. From day one, you will collaborate with global experts, work on cutting‑edge projects, and grow through a strong culture of mentorship, continuous upskilling, and lifelong learning.

Through TCS NQT, you unlock entry into our high‑impact Prime and Digital Cadres—a powerful launchpad for a future in next‑generation technologies.

Application Process:

(Note: Please go through the FAQ’s before your register and fill the form)

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Step 2. Register and Apply for the Drive

• Scenario A: If you are already a registered user under TCS NextStep Portal, 'IT’ category, kindly log in with your TCS Reference ID (CT/DT reference number). It is mandatory to click on 'Apply For Drive' option to complete your registration.
• Scenario B: If you are a new user, kindly click on ‘Register Now’, choose category as “IT” and proceed to fill in your details. It is mandatory to click on 'Apply For Drive' option to complete your registration.

The application form can be filled after the test results are declared.

Step 3: Select the skill on which you wish to be evaluated.

Step 4: Select In-centre mode of test, choose your 3 preferred test centers and click ‘Apply’.

Kindly note that allocation of test centre will depend on the centre availability.

Step 5: Select the 3 preferred job cities

Step 6: To confirm your status, check "Track Your Application". The status should reflect as "Applied for Drive".

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• You must have all your original academic documents to date, to be submitted at the time of the Interview (if interview shortlisted).
• Communication related to the test will be provided by our official test partner, TCS iON.
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