
Anna University is expected to release the TANCET 2025 Answer Key in the last week of March 2025. The TANCET 2025 exam is scheduled on March 22, 2025 in two shifts: Shift 1 for TANCET MCA exam from 10AM to 12PM and Shift 2 for TANCET MBA exam from 2:30PM to 4:30PM.
The TANCET 2025 Provisional Answer Key will be released first along with the response sheet, so that the candidates can challenge the answer key in case there is any discrepancy in the score calculation. Once the challenging period is over, the Final Answer Key will be released with the updated score.
According to previous year trends, the expected cutoff for TANCET MBA 2025: General (38 - 50), OBC (33 - 35), SC (20 - 35) and ST (19 - 36) and the expected cutoff for TANCET MCA 2025: General (40 - 70), OBC (35 - 65), SC (25 - 60) and ST (22 - 55).
The TANCET 2025 question paper along with the solution PDF will be available here once the exam is concluded successfully TANCET 2025 Question Paper.
Candidates will be able download the official TANCET 2025 Answer Key from the link below:
The TANCET 2025 Answer Key will contain all the answers and questions asked in the exam. Candidates can cross check their answers to have an idea of their scores before the official result is released. The candidates can download the TANCET 2025 Answer Key from the official website by logging in using their application number and password.
Once the Provisional Answer Key is released, the candidates should check the document thoroughly to identify any discrepancies and report the authorities about the same. Then a panel of experts verifies the discrepancies. If its proven correct then the scorecard as well as the result is revised accordingly.
The candidates have to pay an amount of INR 500 for every question they are challenging in the TANCET 2025 Answer Key. This fee is non refundable even if the challenge is verified as correct.
Candidates can calculate their score using the answer key if they have an understanding of the marking scheme of TANCET 2025. The marking scheme for TANCET 2025 is the same for both MBA and MCA programs.
| Particulars | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 marks |
| Incorrect Answer | -⅓ marks |
| No attempt | 0 marks |
Candidates can calculate their scores using this formula:
In this formula:
S: Standard Deviation
R: Raw Marks (Total Marks obtained from all section)
M: Mean Marks (Average marks of all candidates)
Anna University will release the Response Sheet along with the TANCET 2025 provisional answer key on the official website. Candidates can download by logging in using their application number and password. The response sheet is the OMR sheet of the appearing candidate with all the answers marked by them. Candidates can compare their own answers with the released provisional answer key to evaluate their performance and scores.
Once the TANCET 2025 Final Answer Key is released, Anna University will release the result along with the scorecard on the official website. The candidates can access the result and scorecard using their credentials. After the release of the result, no more challenges regarding the answer key will be accepted. The candidates can apply to the participating institutes according to their scores and choice of courses.
The scores obtained by the candidates in TANCET 2025 is directly related to the percentile they achieve to secure an admission in the institute and courses of their choice.
High Scoring: Candidates scoring in the 75 - 100 score range with 99+ percentile are included in the top tier. These candidates can aim for institutes such as Anna University and PSG Tech.
Average Scoring: Candidates scoring in the range of 50 - 64 and obtaining a 97 - 98 percentile. They can aim for colleges such as SSN College of Engineering and University of Madras.
Low Scoring: Scores in the range of 40 - 49 are considered as low scores. Candidates achieving a 61 - 80 percentile can aim for Kumaraguru College of Technology and Coimbatore Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai.
| Raw Score | MBA Percentile | MCA Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 75 – 100 | 99+ | 99+ |
| 65 – 74 | 98 – 99 | 98 – 99 |
| 55 – 64 | 96 – 97 | 96 – 97 |
| 45 – 54 | 81 – 95 | 81 – 95 |
| 35 – 44 | 61 – 80 | 61 – 80 |
| 25 – 34 | 40 – 60 | 40 – 60 |
| Below 25 | Below 40 | Below 40 |
No, 45 is not considered as a good score in TANCET 2025. 45 is considered as an average score.
| Score Range | Remarks | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 75 – 100 | Excellent Score | Top Colleges (Anna Univ, PSG, SSN) |
| 65 – 74 | Very Good | Highly Competitive Colleges |
| 55 – 64 | Good | Decent Colleges, Some Top Colleges |
| 45 – 54 | Average | Mid-Tier Colleges |
| 35 – 44 | Below Average | Limited Options |
| Below 35 | Low | Need Improvement / Retake |
70 percentile is considered good in TANCET 2025, Candidates can aim for mid tier colleges such as:
| College Name | Course Offered | Expected TANCET Score | Expected Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science | MBA/MCA | 35-40 Marks | 70+ Percentile |
| Rajalakshmi Engineering College | MBA/MCA | 35-40 Marks | 70+ Percentile |
| Velammal Engineering College | MBA/MCA | 35-40 Marks | 70+ Percentile |
| Panimalar Engineering College | MBA/MCA | 35-40 Marks | 70+ Percentile |
| St. Joseph’s Institute of Management | MBA | 35-40 Marks | 70+ Percentile |
Although passing marks are not specified, the candidate should score above 38 to secure admissions in some of the good participating institutes.
The TANCET 2025 cutoff will be released after the declaration of the result and scorecard. The TANCET 2025 cutoff depends on various factors such as difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates appearing for the exam and seat availability in the participating institutes.
To secure admission in top tier colleges like Anna University and PSG, the candidate needs to score between 75 - 100.
For mid tier colleges like SSN and University of Madras need to score between 50 - 64 achieving a percentile of 97 - 98.
Candidates achien=ving a score between 38 - 44 can aim for private colleges as it falls in the low tier.
Tabulated below is the category wise expected cutoff for TANCET 2025 MBA and MCA exam:
| Category | MBA Cutoff (Expected) | MCA Cutoff (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 38 – 50 | 37.5 |
| OBC | 33.25 – 35.5 | 35.25 |
| SC | 20.5 – 35.5 | 25.5 |
| ST | 19 – 36 | 22.5 |
The TANCET 225 scores are accepted in over 200 institutes across Tamil Nadu. The top colleges include Anna University which is also the conducting body for the TANCET 2025 exam, PSG Institute of Management and SSN. These universities require a 99+ percentile for the candidates to secure admissions in their choice of courses.
The score required in TANCET to secure admission in PSG is as follows:
| Course | Expected TANCET Score | Expected Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | 60-65 Marks | 95-98 Percentile |
| MCA | 55-60 Marks | 90-95 Percentile |
Tabulated below are top participating institutes along with their total tuition fees for TANCET 2025:
| Institute Name | Location | Total Tuition Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Anna University (AU) | Chennai | 82,000 |
| PSG Institute of Management (PSGIM) | Coimbatore | 6,00,000 |
| PSG College of Technology (PSGCT) | Coimbatore | 41,000 |
| KV Institute of Management and Information Studies | Coimbatore | 60,000 |
| KL Deemed to be University | Various | Not Specified |
| Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | Chennai | Not Specified |
| Bharathidasan Institute of Management | Unspecified | Not Specified |
| Presidency College | Chennai | Not Specified |
| Ethiraj College for Women | Chennai | Not Specified |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textile & Management (SVPISTM) | Coimbatore | Not Specified |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.