TANCET Entrance Exam About Us, Highlights, Registration fee, Application Process, Documents Required for Admission, Admission Process, Top Institutes, Top coaching centres, Preparation Tips, FAQ's

The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET). It is a state-level examination conducted by Anna University, Chennai, on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It serves as a gateway for admission of the interested candidates into postgraduate programs such as MBA and MCA across various institutions in Tamil Nadu.

TANCET Highlights

Mode of Exam

Offline

Duration of the Exam

2 hours

Types of Questions

100 Multiple Choice Questions

Syllabus

Analysis of Business Situations

Reading Comprehension

Quantitative Ability

Data Sufficiency

English Usage

Language

English

Marking Scheme

+1 mark for each correct answer

-1/3 mark for each incorrect answer

Official Website

tancet.annauniv.edu

Conducting Body

Anna University, Chennai

Eligibility Criteria for TANCET

For MBA

Educational Qualification: A bachelor's degree of at least three years from a recognized institution.

Minimum Marks: At least 50% aggregate.

Accepted Study Patterns:

10+2+3/4/5 years

10+3 years Diploma + 3 years

B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharma./B.Arch.

10+2+AMIE or 10+3 years Diploma + AMIE

For MCA

A bachelor's degree

Minimum Marks: At least 50% aggregate.

Subject Requirement: Mathematics as a subject in 10+2 or at the undergraduate level.

Important Dates for TANCET

Application Form Release: January 24, 2025

Application Deadline: February 21, 2025

Admit Card Availability: March 8, 2025

Exam Date: March 22, 2025

Result Declaration: First week of April 2025

Counseling Commencement: April/May 2025

TANCET 2025 Registration Fee

General / OBC:  1000

SC / ST / SCA:     500

Application Process for TANCET 2025

Visit the Official Website – tancet.annauniv.edu

Register Online – Enter personal and academic details.

Upload Documents – Photograph & signature.

Pay Application Fee – Online payment.

Download Admit Card – After confirmation of the application.

TANCET Result & Counseling

Documents Required for TANCET Application

TANCET Scorecard

Degree Certificates

10th & 12th Mark Sheets

Community Certificate

Passport-size Photos

Domicile Certificate

TANCET MBA Syllabus

Business Analysis

Understanding Business Situations

Interpretation of Business Data

Logical Decision Making

Reading Comprehension

Short & Long Passages

Direct and Inference-Based Questions

Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Meanings

Quantitative Aptitude

Numbers & Arithmetic

Algebra

Geometry & Mensuration

Probability & Statistics

Data Interpretation

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Graphs

Coding-Decoding

Series & Patterns

Syllogisms

Analogies

Verbal Ability

Grammar & Sentence Correction

Synonyms & Antonyms

Fill in the Blanks

Para Jumbles

Error Spotting

TANCET MCA Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude & Mathematics

Algebra

Trigonometry

Calculus

Probability & Statistics

Numerical Methods

Logical Reasoning

Puzzles & Seating Arrangements

Number & Letter Series

Coding-Decoding

Blood Relations

Syllogisms

Computer Awareness

Basics of Computers & Networks

Operating Systems

Programming Languages

Data Structures

Databases

TANCET ME/M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan Syllabus

Engineering Mathematics

Calculus

Linear Algebra

Probability & Statistics

Numerical Methods

Vector Calculus

Basic Engineering & Sciences

Applied Mechanics

Mechanical Engineering Basics

Civil Engineering Basics

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Thermodynamics

TANCET Admission Process

Online Registration

Steps to Register:

Visit the official TANCET website.

Create an account.

Fill in personal details, academic qualifications, and course preference.

Upload a passport-size photo & signature.

Submit the form

Application Fee

It is mandatory to carry the admit card on exam day.

Admit Card Download

The exam is conducted offline.

Candidates must carry:

Admit Card

Valid ID Proof

Result Declaration

Results are announced online

Score Validity: TANCET scores are valid for 1 year.

Counseling Process

Online Registration – Candidates must apply for TANCA counseling separately.

Document Verification – Upload necessary documents.

Merit List Release – A rank list is prepared based on TANCET scores.

Final Admission – Candidates must visit the allotted college for fee payment and admission confirmation.

Documents Required for Counseling

TANCET Scorecard

Admit Card

Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate

10th & 12th Mark Sheets

Community Certificate

Domicile Certificate

Passport-size Photos

Top Institutes Accepting TANCET Scores

Anna University, Chennai

PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai

SSN College of Engineering, Chennai

Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai

Coimbatore Institute of Technology

Preparation Tips for TANCET

Understand the Syllabus – Focus on key subjects.

Practice Previous Year Papers – Improve speed & accuracy.

Time Management – Work on solving 100 questions in 120 minutes.

Use Standard Books – R.S Aggarwal for Quant & Logical Reasoning, Wren & Martin for English.

Helps understand exam difficulty and pattern

Mock Tests & Online Quizzes

Follow Standard Books

MBA: R.S. Aggarwal (Quant & Logical Reasoning), Wren & Martin (English)

MCA: NPTEL Notes, R.S. Aggarwal (Mathematics & Reasoning)

ME/M.Tech: Standard GATE books

FAQs

Ques. Can students from outside Tamil Nadu apply for TANCET?

Ans. Yes, but priority is given to Tamil Nadu candidates.

Ques. Is TANCET tougher than CAT?

Ans. No, TANCET is easier compared to CAT but requires proper preparation

Ques. How many times can I attempt TANCET?

Ans. There is no limit for attemptation of TANCET exam.

Ques. Can I apply for multiple courses through one application?

Ans. No, separate applications are needed for each course.

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