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Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test
Updated on 05th April, 2024 | 11 min read
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TANCET 2024 - The TANCET full form is Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. TANCET Exam is an entrance examination conducted at the state level. The exam is conducted for admission to MCA, MBA, M. Tech, M. E., M. Arch, and M. Plan postgraduate programs offered by almost more than 200 colleges in Tamil Nadu. Every year more than 40,000 students compete for 16000 seats offered by these college for admission to various PG courses. DTE Chennai is the conducting body of TANCET Counselling and the counselling process is conducted through online mode only.
From now onwards, the ME/ M.Tech/ M. Arch/ M. Plan courses will be known by a new name - CEETA PG
The exam was conducted across 14 cities of Tamil Nadu referred to as TANCET Exam Centres. TANCET Cutoff for the year 2024 is expected to go higher for admission to MBA programs offered by TANCET Accepting Colleges. Candidates who qualify the exam can appear for TANCET Counselling Process.
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test, also known as TANCET is conducted by Anna University, Chennai.
Particular |
Detail |
Exam Name | TANCET (Anna University) |
TANCET full form |
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) |
Conducted by |
Anna University |
Level of Exam |
State Level |
Frequency |
Once a year |
Exam mode |
Offline |
Exam duration |
2 hours |
Exam sections (MBA) |
Business Analysis, Quantitative Aptitude, Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability, Data Sufficiency and General English |
Number and type of questions |
100 questions in MCQ format |
Exam Medium |
English |
Eligibility Criteria |
Bachelor's degree securing at least 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for students belonging to the state of Tamil Nadu) |
Application Fee |
INR 1000 for unreserved categories | 1800 + 800 GST (CEETA PG) INR 500 for reserved categories | 900 + 400 GST (CEETA PG) |
Courses Offered |
M. Tech, M. E, MBA, M. Plan, M. Arch, MCA |
No. of Test Cities |
15 |
Admission Process |
Entrance Examination/Lateral Entry |
Exam helpdesk number |
044-22358574/75/76 |
TANCET 2024 Official Website |
tancet.annauniv.edu/ |
Anna university also commences the registration date of the exam and has made sure that the application forms will be made available in online mode only. This eligibility notification of the university consists of eligibility qualification required for admission into courses like MBA, ME/ M. Tech, M. Arch, M. Plan, offered through TANCET Exam.
Related Articles:
Event |
Dates |
Registration Starts |
10th Jan 2024 (Ongoing) |
Last Date to Apply for TANCET Exam 2024 |
15th Feb 2024 (Extended) |
TANCET 2024 Hall Ticket |
Released! |
TANCET MBA Exam Date |
March 9, 2024 (2:30 pm to 4:30 pm) |
TANCET MCA Exam Date |
March 9, 2024 (10 am to 12 pm) |
TANCET CEETA PG Exam Date |
March 10, 2024 (10 am to 12 pm) |
TANCET Result Date 2024 |
28 March 2024 (Out) |
Anna University Conducts TANCET Exam every year for admission to postgraduate programs namely MBA, MCA, M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, and M. Plan. TANCET 2024 Application Forms are available on the official website of TANCET, i.e. tancet.annauniv.edu, and the last date to apply is 15th February 2024. Candidates must process the payment of INR 800 (which is INR 400 for reserved categories) as application fee while filling the application form. The reservation criteria do not stand for students coming from other states. Before filling the application form, candidates are required to register themselves by entering their basic details. Below mentioned are the steps to register for the exam: Direct Link to Apply for TANCET 2024 - TANCET 2024 Registration
Click here to check PDF – Know more about TANCET Registration
Besides the release of TANCET Exam Dates, we have seen a few changes in various parameters of TANCET Exam. Below mentioned are some of these changes:
Program |
SC/SCA/ST Candidates Belonging to Tamil Nadu |
Others |
MBA/ MCA/ |
INR 500 |
INR 1000 |
M.E./ M. Tech/M. Arch/ M. Plan (CEETA PG) |
INR 900 + 400 GST |
INR 1800 + 800 GST |
Step 1 – Visit the official website i.e. tancet.annauniv.edu and log in to TANCET 2024
Step 2 – Click on Register Now and sign up by entering details such as Name, DoB, Email Id, and Mobile Number.
Step 3 – Log on to your account using the login credentials you generated by registration.
Step 4 – Process the payment of TANCET Application Fee before initiating the form filing process.
Step 5 – After the payment of application fee online, fill the application form and submit it.
Step 6 – Crosscheck the details before submitting the duly filled form.
Step 7 – Save a copy of duly filled form for future reference.
Candidates seeking admission via TANCET Exam must ensure that they stand eligible as per the eligibility criteria defined by colleges for admission. The minimum eligibility for admission is to possess a bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized university. Interested candidates must secure at least 50% marks in aggregate. Candidates with a degree from a distance/ weekend programs will not be considered eligible for TANCET 2024.
Below mentioned are the eligibility criteria for each program:
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
M.E/ M. Tech (Civil Engineering) |
B.E/ B. Tech in Civil Engineering or Civil & Structural Engineering |
M.E/ M. Tech (Mechanical Engineering |
B.E/ B. Tech in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Aeronautical Engineering |
M.E/ M. Tech (Electrical Engineering) |
B. E/ B. Tech in ECE/Instrumentation and Control |
M.E/ M. Tech (Information and Communication Engineering) |
B. E/ B. Tech in ECE/Biomedical/Software Engineering |
M. Arch |
B. Arch or AIIA (Associates of the Indian Institutes of Architects) |
M. Plan |
B. Plan/ B. Arch/ B.E(Civil Engineering)/AIIA/M.A/M. Sc |
MCA |
BCA/ B. Sc (IT/ CSE/ equivalent) or bachelor's degree in any other discipline with Mathematics as one of the subjects. |
MBA |
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks. |
In case any student wishes to see if they stand eligible as per their education background, they can click on the link below and check TANCET Exam Eligibility released by the university.
TANCET Eligibility Criteria PDF
Candidates who have applied for the exam are then issued TANCET Admit Card which is one essential document to be carried on the date of examination. Candidates will be able to download their respective admit cards from the official website by entering their login credentials i.e. login id and password. There is no other mode available to access the hall ticket. The admit card contains crucial details related to the examination. The details mentioned on TANCET Admit Card include:
In case any candidate is unable to download their admit card or find any discrepancy in their admit card, then it should be directly reported to the concerned authority. Below mentioned are the helpline number students can reach out to:
Below mentioned are the steps to download TANCET Admit Card 2024:
Anna University releases TANCET Exam Syllabus right after the commencement of registration process. Interested candidates must prepare in as per TANCET Syllabus 2024. Candidates can download the entire syllabus of the exam from the official website of the exam. The syllabus varies for every program as per the courses preferred.
There are five sections in the exam and the Quantitative Ability section remains common in the question papers of MBA and MCA. A brief paper wise syllabus is discussed below:
Section |
Topics |
Business Situation Analysis |
Business Operations, Situations, Dilemmas, and Business Ethics. Marketing Plan and one-year strategy of a Business |
Reading Comprehension |
Precise Writing, Unseen Passages, Synonyms, Antonyms, Vocabulary, and One-word Substitution |
Quantitative Ability |
Profit & Loss, Percentage, Time & Work, Average, Simple & Compound Interest, Binomial Theorem, Quadratic Equation, Mixture & Allegations |
Data Sufficiency |
Number Systems, Algebra, and Some Arithmetic Problems. Data Interpretation Like A Bar Graph, Line Graph, and Pie Chart |
English Usage |
Questions of Grammar and Punctuation, One-word Substitution, Conventional Usage of Words and Phrases, Writings of the Speech Community |
Section |
Topics |
Quantitative Ability |
Profit & Loss, Percentage, Time & Work, Average, Simple & Compound Interest, Binomial Theorem, Quadratic Equation, Mixture & Allegations |
Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
Linear and Circular Arrangements, Selections, Coding and Decoding, Directions, Critical Thinking, Intuition, Blood Relations, Decision Making, Inductive Reasoning, Binary Logic, Syllogism, and Puzzles. |
Computer Awareness |
Basic Awareness and Information. In The Field of Computers and IT. Applications In Computers, Hardware, and Software, Artificial Intelligence, Generations of Computers, Data Security, Shortcut Keys, and Computer Accessories, Components Of Computers, other Computing Devices |
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Particular |
Topics |
Engineering Mathematics |
Calculus and Differential Equations, Transforms, Functions of Complex and Variables and Complex Integration, Applied Probability, Matrices and Determinants, Vector Calculus, Numerical Methods |
Basic Engineering and Sciences |
Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mechanics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computers. |
The question paper of TANCET Exam consists of 100 questions of multiple-choice questions type with four options for each question. Each question carries one mark if answered correctly and 1/3rd of the allotted marks will be deducted as penalty for every incorrect answer. The exam will be conducted in English and Tamil languages only.
Below mentioned are the highlights of TANCET 2024 Exam Pattern:
Particular |
Detail |
Exam |
TANCET |
Duration |
2 hours |
Exam Mode |
Offline |
Sections |
Business Situations Quantitative Ability Reading Comprehension Data Sufficiency English Usage |
Total Questions |
100 |
Total Marks |
100 |
Marks Assigned to Each Section |
20 |
Negative Marking |
1/4th marks deducted for every incorrect answer |
Exam Medium |
English and Tamil |
Around 40,000 candidates register for the exam every year for admission to colleges in Tamil Nadu. In order to qualify the exam and get admission to TANCET Participating Colleges, candidates are required to come up with a top-notch preparation strategy. Below mentioned are some of the tried and tested TANCET Preparation Tips given by toppers of the previous sessions:
Anna University releases TANCET Cutoff on its official website after TANCET Exam Result is declared. Candidates who took the exam must note that a separate cutoff will be released for admission through GATE Score. TANCET Cutoff will be released based on various factors such as:
Category |
Expected TANCET MBA Cut off |
Open Category |
37.5 |
Backward Classes |
35.25 |
Scheduled Caste |
25.5 |
Scheduled Tribe |
22.5 |
Scores Obtained |
General (Open Category) |
Backward Classes (BC) |
Most Backward Classes (MBC) |
Scheduled Castes (SC) |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
Expected Ranks |
Above 70 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
1-10 |
60-70 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
11-30 |
57-51 |
B |
A |
A |
A |
A |
31-60 |
50-47 |
C |
B |
A |
A |
A |
61-100 |
47-45 |
D |
C |
B |
A |
A |
101-500 |
45-43 |
E |
C/D |
B/C |
A/B |
A |
501-1000 |
43-42 |
E |
D |
C |
B |
A |
1001-1500 |
42-41 |
F |
D |
C/D |
B/C |
B |
1501-2000 |
41-40 |
F |
D |
D |
C |
B |
2001-2500 |
40-39 |
F |
E |
D |
C |
B/C |
2501-3000 |
39-38 |
F |
E |
E |
E |
C |
3001-3500 |
38-37 |
F |
E/F |
E |
E |
C |
3501-4000 |
37-36 |
F |
F |
E |
D/E |
C/D |
4001-4500 |
Scores Obtained |
Expected Ranks |
73-55 |
1-10 |
55-50 |
11-30 |
50-47 |
31-60 |
47-44 |
61-100 |
44-36 |
101-500 |
36-32 |
501-1000 |
32-30 |
1001-1500 |
29-27 |
1501-2000 |
27-26 |
2001-2500 |
26-25 |
2501-3000 |
TANCET Counselling process takes place as soon as TANCET Result is declared by Anna University. There are four stages of the counseling procedure. Below mentioned are the steps to counseling of TANCET:
TANCET Exam is be conducted in offline mode i.e. pen-paper mode. Candidates are required to darken the circle of the correct answer on the OMR Sheet.
Anna University conducts TANCET Exam for admission to professional postgraduate programs such as MBA, MCA, M. Tech, M. Arch, and M.Plan. Anna University conducts the exam on the behalf of the Tamil Nadu Government.
Anna University has released the notification related to the registration or examination date of the TANCET Exam and the last date for registration is 15th Feb 204. The TANCET Registration began on 10th January 2024.
Yes. Candidates must note that there is a negative marking for every incorrect answer. 1/3 of the allotted marks is deducted as penalty.
Anna University conducts TANCET Exam and offers approximately 18,000 seats across all the programs such as MBA across various colleges of Tamil Nadu.
Candidates from other states can also apply for admission through TANCET if they stand eligible as per the eligibility criteria defined by the university or by participating colleges or institute offering admission.
Marks obtained by candidates in the TANCET Score remain valid for one admission session only. Candidates with the TANCET 2024 Scorecard will be eligible to participate only in the TANCET Counseling 2024 process.
Yes, candidates can also get admission into distance programs based on the TANCET scores.
There is not age limit to appear in TANCET Exam. Anna University has not specified any age limit for admission to MBA colleges through TANCET Score.
The TANCET Application Fee is INR 1000 for the general category and for candidates belonging to the reserved categories, the application fee for the TANCET Exam is INR 500. In case of CEET PG, the fee for the general category is INR 1800 + 800 GST and for reserved categories it is INR 900 + 400 GST
The minimum eligibility to apply for the exam is to possess a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field securing at least 45% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.
The duration of TANCET Exam is 2 hours and candidates can answer questions from every section during this time. However, there is no sectional limit.
TANCET stands for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. The entrance examination is conducted to fill PG seats. It is a state level exam and students who qualify it will be able to take admission to related colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Applying for and appearing in TANCET Exam entirely depends on TANCET Eligibility Criteria defined by the examination conducting body. If applicants stand eligible, they can apply for the exam.
The qualifying cut-off for TANCET 2024 is expected to be between 38 to 40 marks for the General category, between 33 to 35 marks for the Backward caste, and 21 to 35 for candidates belonging to SC/ST.
According to the previous years question papers of TANCET 2023, the difficulty level of the exam varies between moderate to difficult.
Apr 30 05:15 PM
The counselling process for TANCET 2024 will be conducted by DTE, Chennai, and will begin on the official counselling portal, tn-mbamca.com. DTE conducts the counselling
15th Feb 2024
Registration End Date9th Mar 2024
Examination Start Date10th Mar 2024
Examination End Date