Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) is conducted by Anna University for MBA, MCA, and M.E/ M.Tech/ M.Arch/ M.Plan.
ANCET syllabus for MBA will include Business Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and Data Sufficiency. It is the state-level entrance exam accepted by more than 30 colleges in Tamil Nadu for the admission.
The question paper will be in English and Tamil (the regional language). Students clearing the GATE exam for M.Tech need not additionally take the TANCET 2021.
TANCET 2021 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | Anna University |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Exam Syllabus (MBA) | Business Analysis, Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Sufficiency and General English |
| Exam Pattern | 100 questions in MCQ format |
| Language | English |
| Course Offered | MBA, MCA, MTech, M.Arch, ME, M.Plan |
| No. of Test Cities | 15 |
| Exam Website | http://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet/ |
Aspirants can download the TANCET Syllabus 2021 – Download Section Wise Pdf from the official website.
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TANCET Exam Pattern 2022
The TANCET exam pattern attributes are given below in the form of a table, for the candidates to go through.
| TANCET Exam Pattern | Details |
| Duration of test | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Mode | Pen and paper (Offline) |
| Number of papers | Three (3) |
| Number of sections | 5 (Business Situations, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency and English Usage) |
| Number of questions | Section I – 20 Questions
Section II – 20 Questions (Maximum 20 marks against 20 questions will be awarded) Section III – 60 Questions |
| Total marks | 100 Marks |
| Type of questions | Multiple choices (objective type) |
| Marks assigned to each section | 20 |
| Negative marks | 1/3 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. |
| Language of Paper | English, Tamil |
TANCET Exam Pattern for MBA
The detailed TANCET exam pattern for MBA is given in this section. As per the TANCET exam pattern for MBA, the question paper shall have 100 multiple choice questions with 4 answers to choose from.
| Subject | Number of Questions |
| Verbal ability | 25 |
| Data Interpretation | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| English Language | 25 |
| Total No. of Questions | 100 |
TANCET Exam Pattern for MCA
The TANCET exam pattern for MCA has 100 questions and one mark will be awarded for the right answer and 1/3 mark will be reduced for every wrong answer. This paper has different sections similar to the MBA exam. Those sections are tabulated below:
| Subject | Number of Questions |
| Quantitative Ability | 25 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 25 |
| Logical Reasoning | 25 |
| Computer Awareness | 25 |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 |
TANCET Exam Pattern ME/ M.Tech/ M.Arch/ M.Plan
These specifications related to TANCET Question Paper for various courses are given in this section. It has three sections consisting of 20, 20 and 60 questions respectively, for a total of 100 marks.
| Subject | No. of Questions |
| Engineering Mathematics | 20 |
| Basic Engineering and Science | 20 |
| Part III (different for different courses) | 60 |
| Total No. of Questions | 100 |
TANCET Syllabus 2021
TANCETFor M.B.A:
| Verbal Ability | Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation | Logical Reasoning |
| Synonyms & Antonyms | Algebra | Bar Graph | Syllogisms and Puzzles |
| Idioms & Proverbs | Arithmetic | Line Graph | Blood Relations |
| Grammar | Geometry | Pie Charts | Coding-Decoding |
| Fill in the blanks | Trigonometry | Histogram | Sequence & Series |
| Phrasal verb | Mensuration | Percentage based questions | Decision Making |
| Sentence corrections | Number System | Equivalence based questions | Binary Logic |
| Reading Comprehension | Probability & Statistics | Ratio based questions | Linear and Circular Arrangements |
| Vocabulary questions | Modern Mathematics | Analogies | Computer-based questions |
TANCET Syllabus for MCA
| Computer Awareness | Quantitative Aptitude | Analytical and Logical Reasoning |
| Computer Hardware | Algebra | Linear and Circular Arrangements |
| Controls & Memory | Arithmetic | Binary Logic |
| History of Computer & Basic Terminology | Geometry | Coding Decoding |
| Internet & Protocols | Trigonometry | Sequence & Series |
| Network Basics & Shortcuts | Mensuration | Syllogisms and Puzzles |
| Computer Abbreviations & Computer Architecture | Number System | Blood Relations |
| Security Tools | Probability & Statistics | Direction Sense |
| Computer Organization & Input-Output tools | Modern Mathematics | Decision Making |
| Languages and Algorithms | TSD & TW | Analogies |
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TANCET Syllabus for M.Tech/M.E/M.Arch/M.Plan
| Part 1: Engineering Mathematics | Part 2: Basic Engineering and Sciences | Part 3: Subject Related |
| Calculus | Physics | Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering |
| Transforms | Chemistry | Agriculture & Irrigation Engineering |
| Functions of Complex Variables and Complex Integration | Applied Mechanics | Architecture |
| Applied Probability | Material Science | Automobile Engineering |
| Determinants and Matrices | Mechanical Engineering | Bio-Medical Engineering |
| Vector Calculus | Civil Engineering | Biotechnology |
| Numerical Methods | Electrical Engineering | Chemical Engineering |
| Differential Equations | Computers | Civil Engineering |
TANCET 2022 Counselling
Candidates who have qualified the state level entrance exam can appear for the TANCET counselling as per the schedule. TANCET counselling is conducted for admissions in the participating colleges situated in Tamil Nadu.
Aspirants are expected to complete the TANCET counselling registration to participate in the counselling process. Anna University shall issue a counselling call letter to the eligible candidates. The call letter along with other important documents must be carried on the TANCET counselling day.
Documents required for TANCET counselling are as follows:
- TANCET scorecard
- TANCET Counselling call letter
- Documents depicting past academic records
- TANCET admit card
- Tamil Nadu domicile certificate
- Other documents specified in the counselling brochure
TANCET 2022 Exam Centres
The names of the main test centres along with the cities are:
| City | Centre |
| Chennai | Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai |
| Coimbatore | Government College of Technology |
| Chidambaram | Annamalai University |
| Dindigul | PSNA College of Engineering & Technology |
| Erode | Institute of Road and Transport Technology |
| Karaikudi | Alagappa College of Engineering & Tech |
| Madurai | Thiagarajar College of Engineering |
| Nagercoil | Government Polytechnic College |
| Salem | Government College of Engineering |
| Thanjavur | Dr. Kunthavai Nachiar Govt. Arts College for Women |
| Tirunelveli | Government College of Engineering |
| Trichy | Anna University Trichy |
| Vellore | Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Tech |
| Villupuram | University College of Engineering |
| Virudhunagar | Kamaraj College of Engineering |