ASPIRE@TCS and Pre-joining formalities

1.     ASPIRE:-The next phase of TCS starts with a one-two month (May-June) online course called ASPIRE which begins after successfully passing out of the college. This online study portal will consist of some technical sections (JAVA, Database, Software Engineering, etc), communication skill section and last, and the worst - Know Your TCS(KYT) section. There will be assignment and quizzes based on each and every section whose answer is available online at various forums. My suggestion: - whether you study or not, try to give quizzes just by yourself (the only exception is KYT section). There is a reason for that.

2.     Let me tell you one more thing, even TCS delivery team (the top management level) knows that solution of every assignment and quiz is available in internet and one can easily find it but still they are very serious about ASPIRE. So, there is possibility that they can increase the question set or can come up with some new idea.

3.     Pre-Joining Formalities:-This is the most hectic and cumbersome part of joining TCS. There will be a long list of documents and affidavits which you will have to submit on the day of joining at TCS. I was like most of novices who knew nothing about affidavits at first but after going through all that pain,I am a veteran in this field, thanks to TCS.

I am not going into the details about documentation as I don’t want to remember my lousy days but here are some of the important suggestions:-

1. Most importantly, first,be serious about it. We all have been accustomed in college to always work at the last moment. But these processes take time. Apply early for your passport, UID card, pan card, voter id card, have your Birth Certificate ready(in English), a dozen photographs, collect all your mark sheets(from 10^th class to 8^th Semester) and passing certificate of college. Have at least five-six photocopies of each document including two attested copy. 

2. Read TCS documents carefully. One can also search in internet and forums. Take help from seniors and friends (who are careful, usually the BT’s).
3. Get ready to make some affidavits and dully fill your service agreement-surety paper.