TCS NQT Preparation Roadmap with Python
Phase 1: Python Basics (Days 1-7)
1 Variables, Data Types (int, float, string, boolean)
2 Input/Output
3 Operators (Arithmetic, Logical, Comparison)
4 Conditional Statements (if, elif, else)
5 Loops (for, while)
6 Basic Programs (odd/even, sum, factorial)
Phase 2: Intermediate Python (Days 8-15)
1 Functions (arguments, return values)
2 Strings (slicing, methods)
3 Lists, Tuples, Sets, Dictionaries
4 List Comprehension
5 Basic Problem Solving (reverse string, palindrome)
Phase 3: Important TCS Coding Topics (Days 16-25)
1 Number problems (prime, Armstrong, Fibonacci)
2 Array problems (max, min, sorting)
3 String problems (anagram, frequency count)
4 Pattern programs
5 Time and space complexity basics
Phase 4: Aptitude Preparation (Parallel - Daily)
1 Quantitative Aptitude: Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work
2 Logical Reasoning: Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Series
3 Verbal Ability: Grammar, Reading Comprehension
Phase 5: TCS Important Topics
1 Coding: Arrays, Strings, Basic Algorithms
2 Aptitude: Speed math, ratios, averages
3 Reasoning: Logical puzzles
4 Verbal: Sentence correction
Phase 6: Mock Tests & Practice (Days 26-30)
1 Take full-length mock tests
2 Analyze mistakes
3 Revise weak areas
4 Practice previous year TCS questions
Bonus Tips
1 Practice coding daily (at least 5 problems)
2 Revise concepts every weekend
3 Focus more on problem solving than theory
4 Stay consistent and avoid skipping days