TCS has always been at the forefront of transforming business practices to create value for all stakeholders. Its energized workforce has played a catalytic role in the company's success as well as its customers' successes. Through its HR practices, TCS has set numerous benchmarks in the industry, winning global awards and recognition. The NQT conducted on September 2 and 3, 2018, witnessed a massive response from students with over 2.8 lakh registrations across 100 cities in 24 states. This year, TCS saw a 175% increase in test applications compared to last year. Participation from premium institutions has risen by 150%, which is a testimony to TCS' strong academic relationships. Ajoyendra Mukherjee, EVP and Head, Global Human Resources, TCS, said, "As TCS celebrates 50 years this year, we are proud to bring about a transformation in the IT hiring space, and are looking forward to working with the next generation Ninjas.