TANCET
Anna University administers the state-level TANCET exam once a year for admission to postgraduate M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch., and M.Plan programs offered by over 200 colleges in Tamil Nadu.
TANCET Highlights
| Exam Name | TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) |
| Conducting Body | Anna University, Chennai |
| Examination Frequency | Once a Year |
| Eligibility Criteria | Bachelors Degree with atleast 50% ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu) |
| Programs | M.Tech, M.E, MBA, M.Plan, M.Arch, MCA |
| TANCET official website | tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet/ |
| Application Fees | ₹800/- for each program(₹400/- for SC/ST) |
| Admission Process | Entrance Examination/Lateral Entry |
| Reservation | Reservation benefits will only be provided to Tamil Nadu domicile students. Students from other states can also apply. |
Eligibility Requirements for TANCET
To be eligible to apply, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
• A bachelor's degree from a reputable university is required for the interested candidate.
• Minimum graduation percentage of 50% (45% for candidates from reserved categories).
• For the TANCET exam, there is no upper age limit.
• Mathematics is required for the MCA to be taken as a subject in 10+2.
| Column1 | Column2 |
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| MBA | Bachelor's degree in any discipline (with a minimum of 50% marks ( 45% for reserved categories) |
| MCA | Bachelor's degree in BCA or B.Sc or any other bachelor's degree with mathematics in 10+2 or Graduation |
| M.E/ M.Tech/ M.Arch/M.Plan | Bachelor's degree in B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch or B.Pharm or Masters degree in Science/Arts |
Apart from the above eligibility criteria, candidates can also seek admission based on the following eligibility criteria:
• 10+2+3/4/5 years pattern
• 10+3 Diploma +3 years pattern
• 10+2+ AMIE
• 10+3 YEAR diploma + AMIE
TANCET Registration
The TANCET application form can be submitted online at tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet, the organization's primary website.In December , the application form is expected to be available.The registration procedure and fees for TANCET are described in detail below.
New Registration—
• Generating a User ID To get your registration ID, go to the official TANCET website.
• On the homepage, click the "Admission" button.
• Click the "Apply Now" link and tap the "New Registration" button.
• Fill out the registration form with all of the correct information.
Complete the TANCET Application Form
Complete the personal, academic, and work experience information on the TANCET Application Form.Also necessary are the names of the father and mother, the date of birth, gender, nationality, category, address, graduation percentage, class 10th and 12th marks, and so on.Candidates who are interested must pay the fees with a credit card, debit card, or net banking after all the steps have been completed.
Upload Documents for the TANCET Application
The following documents must be submitted by candidates when filling out the TANCET application
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| Passport Size Photograph of the Candidate | 10th Certificate | 12th Certificate |
| Graduation Degree | Signature of Candidate | Aadhar Card |
| Certificate for SC/ST | - | - |
Payment of TANCET Application Fee
Given below are the details of the application fees as per the candidate's category:
| Category | TANCET Application Fee |
| General | INR 800 |
| SC/ST | INR 400 |
TANCET Exam Pattern
TANCET Exam Pattern is different for MBA/ MCA and M.Tech/ M.Plan/ M.Arch. The course-wise details of exam pattern for TANCET are provided here:
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Total Duration | 120 minutes |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| Sectional Duration | 40 minutes |
| MCA: 4 Sections i.e, Quantitative Ability, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness respectively | |
| Sections | MBA: 5 Section i.e, Business Situation Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency, and English Usage respectively |
| M.Tech/ M.E./M.Arch/ M.Plan: 3 Sections i.e, Engineering Mathematics, Basic Engineering & Sciences section 3 for various disciplines | |
| M.Tech/M.E./M.Arch/M.Plan: 115 Questions | |
| No. of Questions | MBA/MCA: 100 Questions |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks Awarded for Correct Answer | 1 |
| Negative Marking | 3-Jan |
| Medium | English, Tamil |
TANCET Syllabus
Since TANCET is for MCA, MBA, M.Tech, M.Plan, M.Arch, etc so the syllabus for each course is different.
| Course | TANCET Syllabus Topics |
| M.Tech/ M.E./ M.Arch/ M.Plan | Engineering Mathematics: Numerical Methods, Applied Probability, Determinants and Matrices, Calculus and Differential Equations, Vector Calculus, Functions of Complex Variables and Complex Integration Transforms |
| Basic engineering and sciences: Physics, Material Science, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Computers, Chemistry | |
| Group A(For Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering): Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Materials, Concrete Structures, Steel Structures, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Algorithm Analysis and Design Techniques, Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Networks, Microprocessor and Microcontrollers, Mechanics, Kinetics and Dynamics, etc | |
| Group B: Architecture, Agricultural and Irrigation Engineering, Biotechnology, Automobile Engineering, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Earth Sciences, Geo-Informatics, Instrumentation, Electronics, and Control Engineering, Mathematics, etc | |
| MBA | Quantitative Aptitude: The Number System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, Series and Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Surds & Indices, etc. |
| Reading Comprehension & Verbal Ability: Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Vocabulary, Sentence Corrections, Idioms, Cloze Test, etc. Data Sufficiency: Number Systems, Arithmetic Topics, and Algebra. Data Interpretation, etc. | |
| Business Analytics | |
| Data Sufficiency | |
| MCA | Analytical Reasoning & Logical Reasoning: Linear and Circular Arrangements, etc. Quantitative Ability: Number System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, etc. |
| Computer Awareness: Computer Hardware, Controls, Basic Terminology, Internet & Protocols, Network Basics, Computer Abbreviations, Security Tools, Shortcuts, History of Computer, etc. | |
| Quantitative Aptitude: The Number System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, Series and Progressions |
TANCET Result
The TANCET Result will be made available two to three weeks after the exam is over.By entering the login information, the result will be made available for download on the official website.The TANCET Rank List will be released for each category separately. sponsored category, TANCET, and The following colleges at Anna University will offer post-graduation degree programs:
• Department of the university
• College of Engineering
• Regional campuses of Anna University Annamalai University
• Government Universities
• Other universities supported by the government
• Candidates can also apply for admission through TANCET to specific private and self-financing institutions.