Anna University will administer the TANCET exam in the first week of March. TANCET 2025 would facilitate MBA/MCA admissions in Tamil Nadu. According to the TANCET syllabus and test pattern, the TANCET MBA 2025 exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions divided into five sections. Anna University conducts this state-level entrance exam offline in 15 different Tamil Nadu cities for MBA and MCA admissions.
What is TANCET?
The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test, abbreviated as TANCET, is an entrance test used to fill PG seats in MBA and MCA degrees at Tamil Nadu colleges. Anna University administers state-level entrance exams such as TANCET and CEETA PG for a variety of courses, including MTech/MArch/MPlan/ME, MBA, and MCA programs. More than 200 colleges in TamilNadu accept TANCET marks for admission. Every year, around 40,000 MBA students take the TANCET to vie for over 15,000 seats granted by various Tamil Nadu universities. TANCET, which is administered offline, consists of 100 objective-type questions that must be answered within two hours. The TANCET counselling for qualified MBA admission is administered by DTE in Chennai.
TANCET 2025 Highlights
TANCET receives approximately 35,000 applications per year for MBA and MCA admissions. In the previous exam session, TANCET 2025, 34020 applicants applied for the exam. The table below displays the essential highlights of the TANCET 2025 exam:
| TANCET Features | Details |
|---|---|
| TANCET full form | Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting body | Anna University |
| Exam level | State |
| Courses offered |
- MBA - MCA |
| TANCET MBA syllabus |
Analysis of Business Situations Reading Comprehension Quantitative Aptitude Data Sufficiency General English |
| TANCET exam mode | Centre based offline test (using OMR response system) |
| Number of test cities | 15 |
| Exam frequency | Yearly |
| TANCET 2025 exam date | Second week of March, 2025 |
| Exam fees (indicative) | INR 1000 (Unreserved categories) and INR 500 (Reserved categories) |
| Number of applicants | 34,020 (in 2024) |
| Exam website | http://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet/ |
TANCET 2025 Exam Dates
Anna University will announce the TANCET 2025 exam dates and event calendar in January. The table below lists TANCET's significant dates, including exam dates and event schedules:
| TANCET 2025 Events | TANCET 2025 Schedule (tentative) |
|---|---|
| TANCET 2025 notification release | January 2025 |
| Commencement of TANCET 2025 registration process | Second week of January 2025 |
| TANCET registration concludes | Second week of February 2025 |
| Issuance of TANCET admit card | Last week of February 2025 |
| Last date to download TANCET hall ticket | Second week of March, 2025 |
| TANCET 2025 exam date | Second week of March 2025 |
| TANCET 2025 result declaration | Last week of March 2025 |
| TANCET score card download | Last week of March 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
As the initial step in any test process, candidates must check their eligibility. DTE specifies the TANCET qualifying conditions for taking the exam. Check out the TANCET 2025 eligibility requirements below:
- Candidates must hold a bachelor's level degree or equivalent from a recognised institute with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% in restricted categories).
- Applicants who have taken the final year examinations for their bachelor's degree are also eligible for the TANCET 2025 exam; however, such applicants must meet the academic eligibility conditions throughout the TN MBA admissions process.
TANCET 2025 Exam Pattern
Anna University publishes the TANCET 2025 exam pattern along with an information pamphlet. The table below specifies the TANCET test pattern 2025:
| Mode of TANCET exam | Pen and Paper Based |
|---|---|
| Exam duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Number of questions | 100 |
| Number of sections | MBA: 5 MCA: 4 |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Medium | English |
| Number of answer choices | 4 |
| Type of questions | Objective type |
| Marking scheme | +1 for every correct response; incorrect responses lead to a penalty of 1/4 marks |
TANCET 2025 Syllabus.
The number of sections in the TANCET exam varies according to the subject. The MBA course test consists of five portions, whereas the MCA course exam contains four. Anna University only gives out the names of the TANCET exam sections. Candidates can view the TANCET MCA and MBA syllabuses based on the typical subjects covered in the respective sections.
| TANCET Course Exam | Sections | Number of Questions | Marks Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | Business Situations | 20 | 20 |
| Reading Comprehension | 20 | 20 | |
| Quantitative Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 | |
| English Usage | 20 | 20 | |
| MCA | Quantitative Ability | 25 | 25 |
| Analytical reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| Computer Awareness | 25 | 25 |
TANCET 2025 Preparation Tips
Candidates must complete 100 multiple-choice questions within 120 minutes. Test takers have around 72 seconds to answer each question. Negative marking is used in addition to the time limit for each answer. The entire exam arrangement can lead to stress and worry on exam day. Furthermore, aspirants face fierce rivalry for admission throughout Tamil Nadu. To ensure admission, it is vital to have a well-planned TANCET 2025 exam preparation approach.
TANCET 2025 Application Process
TANCET application forms are available online at Anna University's official website (tancet.annauniv.edu). Candidates must pay an application fee to submit the TANCET application form. The section below mentions the methods to complete the TANCET 2025 registration.
- Visit the official exam website for TANCET 2025, tancet.annauniv.edu.
- Provide essential information to complete the one-time registration.
- Use the login credentials generated during the one-time registration to access the TANCET 2025 login portal.
- Fill up the personal and academic details.
- Select test city preference from the drop-down menu.
- Upload documents, including photographs and signatures, in the chosen format.
- Review the information in the TANCET application form.
- Pay the TANCET application fee, and submit the application form.
TANCET 2025 Registration Fees:
To submit their application forms, candidates must pay the TANCET registration fee. Applications are considered completed until the application cost is paid. The following table shows the TANCET 2025 registration fees for both reserved and unreserved categories:
| Category | TANCET 2025 Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 1000 |
| Reserved | 500 |
TANCET 2025 Exam Cities
TANCET 2025 is being held in 15 places in Tamil Nadu by Anna University. When filling out the TANCET application form, candidates can specify their chosen exam city. TANCET test centres are spread throughout these cities. The TANCET 2025 exam cities are listed below:
- Chennai
- Tirunelveli
- Karaikudi
- Madurai
- Coimbatore
- Tiruchirappalli
- Nagercoil
- Chidambaram
- Vellore
- Dindigul
- Villupuram
- Salem
- Erode
- Virudhunagar
- Thanjavur
TANCET 2025 Admit Card.
Anna University offers TANCET hall tickets to all applicants. TANCET admission cards can be downloaded online from the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. No applicant obtains a TANCET hall ticket by mail or email. The process for downloading the TANCET admission card is outlined below:
Steps to Download TANCET Admit Card
- Visit the official exam website for TANCET, tancet.annauniv.edu.
- Click on the tab to download TANCET hall tickets.
- Enter login information, including the email address and password.
- Click the 'Login' option and verify the information on the admit card.
TANCET Results 2025
Anna University announces the TANCET results within a month after the exam date. Candidates can access the TANCET 2025 results on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. The email address and password serve as login credentials to view the TANCET result. Soon after the results are revealed, candidates are given the option to download the TANCET scorecard 2025.
TANCET Counselling 2025
The TANCET centralised counselling is conducted by the DTE of Tamil Nadu as part of the TN MBA/MCA admissions process. The admission process is dependent on the candidate's performance in the TANCET 2025 examination. Before the counselling process begins, DTE undertakes a document verification phase, followed by the release of the TANCET rank list. Candidates whose names appear on the TANCET rank list are eligible for the centralised counselling process.