TCS ILP Training Week-1

TCS ILP Training - Trivandrum

I received my joining letter in January after waiting for 5 months. I know it's frustrating, but once I got the joining confirmation, I felt extremely happy. My training location was in Trivandrum, and my work location was Coimbatore. However, Coimbatore wasn't my first preference.

TCS Trivandrum is exclusively for training and is known to be one of the strictest training centers among all the TCS training centers in India.

Induction and Rules

The first two days consist of induction, where you are briefed on the dos and don'ts. For example, taking photos inside the TCS campus is strictly prohibited. If you take photos and share them on social media, you will receive a memo (a warning). During training, you can receive up to 3 memos, but receiving 4 memos can lead to termination. So, be very careful—do not take any photos inside the campus.

People from All Over India

People from all parts of India come to Trivandrum for training, from Delhi to West Bengal, Andhra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and many more. It was fun to connect with people from different regions. Try to make friends and grow your network, as it will be helpful in the future. Everyone is unique, and you can learn a lot from them.

After Induction

After the induction, you will receive your employee ID, email ID, and a list of courses to complete (similar to the Xplore course). You must complete all mandatory courses on time.

Exploring Trivandrum

Trivandrum has many places to visit, and Saturdays and Sundays are holidays, so you can use that time to explore the city. Don't be shy go out with friends explore the city 

BizSkill Exam

After 3-4 days, they will conduct the BizSkill exam, which includes reading, speaking, grammar, and reading comprehension. You can find the test pattern on YouTube under "Step+ exam." The test has 10 levels, and you need a score of 5 or above to pass. For me, a level 6 is safe zone. This exam is very important—if you fail, you will be placed in remedial training. After one week, the test will be conducted again. If you fail again, there will be no remedial; instead, you will receive an LAP  and an extension in your training period (e.g., if your training period is 1 month, 10 days will be added). Additionally, a memo will be issued, so be careful.

Cheating Policy

Do not cheat in any exam. TCS has a strict zero-tolerance policy for cheating. If you are caught cheating, you will be given two options: resign and leave, or they will terminate your employment. So, always be honest in your exams.

Challenges I Faced in 10 Days 

1. Food: The food at the training center isn’t great, so we used to go out to have dinner at night. However, during the day (morning and lunch), you can’t go outside, so you have to eat the canteen food.

2. Water: The fluoride content in the water is high, and you can feel it. It’s better to drink hot water. I recommend bringing a steel water bottle, as the water can contribute to hair fall problems.

3. Cost of Living: Things here are a bit expensive and above average, which isn’t always worth it.

I will be updating about the training every 10 days once so stay tuned