TANCET Exam 2023 Dates have been recently announced by Anna University for admission to postgraduate programs. TANCET Exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 26, 2023, for MBA and February 25, 2023 for M. Arc, MCA, and M. Tech programs. TANCET Registration 2023 is likely to be started in December 2022.
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.
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The exam was scheduled to be conducted across 14 cities of Tamil Nadu referred to as TANCET Exam
Centres. TANCET Cutoff for the year 2023 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 | Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) also known as TANCET 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 800 for unreserved categories
INR 400 for reserved categories |
| 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 2023 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 | December 2022 |
| Last Date to Apply for TANCET 2023 Exam | January 2023 |
| TANCET 2023 Hall Ticket | February 2023 |
| TANCET MBA Exam Date | February 26, 2023 (10 am to 12 pm) |
| TANCET MCA Exam Date | February 25, 2023 (10 am to 12 pm) |
| TANCET Exam Date (ME, M. Tech, M. Arch, or M. Plan) | February 25, 2023 (2:30 pm to 4:30 pm) |
| TANCET Result Declaration | 100 questions in MCQ format |
| Exam Medium | To be Announced |
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 2023 Application Forms will be available once the registration process is commenced. It needs to be done on the official website of TANCET i.e. tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates must process the payment of INR 600 (which is INR 300 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 2023 - TANCET 2023 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/ M.E./ M. Tech/M. Arch/ M. Plan | INR 400 | INR 800 |
| For Every Additional Program | INR 400 | INR 800 |
Step 1-Visit the official website i.e. tancet.annauniv.edu and log in to TANCET 2023
Step 2- Click on Register Now and sign up by entering details such as Name, DoB, Email Id, and Mobile Numbe
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 2023.
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.
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:
Anna University releases TANCET Exam Syllabus right after the commencement of registration process.
Interested
candidates must prepare in as per TANCET Syllabus 2023. 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 |
| 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 |
| English Usage | Questions of Grammar and Punctuation, One-word Substitution, Conventional Usage of Words and Phrases, Writings of the Speech Community |
| 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 2023 Exam Pattern| Particular | Topics |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1/3rd marks for every incorrect answer |
| Exam Medium | English and Tamil |
| 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 |
