TANCET 2025 Exam Pattern- Marking Scheme, Exam Mode & Important Topics
Content Strategist | Updated On - Mar 11, 2025
TANCET 2025 will be conducted by Anna University for admission to MBA, MCA, and M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan courses in Tamil Nadu. TANCET Exam Pattern 2025 varies based on the course that you choose to appear for.
- The MBA exam has 100 questions from five categories: Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Business Analysis, Data Sufficiency, and English Usage.
- The MCA exam has 100 questions on Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Computer Awareness.
- The M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan exam has 115 questions divided into three categories:
- Part I: Engineering Mathematics (20 questions)
- Part II: Basic Engineering & Sciences (35 questions)
- Part III: Discipline-Specific Questions (60 questions)
The examination is done through offline (pen-and-paper-based) mode. TANCET 2025 will be held in a single shift on a single day.
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TANCET 2025 Highlights
| Full form of TANCET | Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test |
|---|---|
| Name of Conducting Body | Anna University, Chennai |
| Eligibility Criteria | Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST candidates belonging to the state of Tamil Nadu). |
| Courses Offered | M.Tech, M.E, MBA, M.Plan, M.Arch, MCA |
| Official website | tancet.annauniv.edu |
| Application Fee | Rs 1000 for General candidatesRs 500 for reserved category candidates |
| Reservation | Students who are domiciles of Tamil Nadu can avail the All reservation benefits. However, students from other states are not eligible for reservation benefits. |
| Admission Process | Entrance Examination/Lateral Entry |
TANCET 2025 Exam Dates
TANCET 2025 is a state-level test conducted by Anna University for admission into MBA and MCA courses offered in various colleges in Tamil Nadu.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Official Notification | January 19, 2025 |
| Start of Online Registration | January 24, 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration | February 28, 2025 |
| Application Form Correction Window | March 1 – March 3, 2025 |
| Release of Admit Card | March 7, 2025 |
| TANCET 2025 Exam Date | March 22, 2025 |
| Answer Key | Last week of March 2025 |
| Declaration of Results | the first week of April 2025 |
| Availability of Scorecard | April 2025 |
| Commencement of Counseling Process | June 2025. |
Tancet 2025 Exam Pattern for MBA
Marking Scheme:
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
What is the pattern for the Tancet Exam 2025?
| Sections | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Business Situations Analysis | 20 | 20 |
| Reading Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20 |
| General English | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Tancet 2025 Exam Pattern for MCA
Marking Scheme:
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
TANCET 2025 Exam Structure for M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan
Marking Scheme:
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Engineering & Sciences | 35 | 35 |
| Subject-Specific Questions | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 115 | 115 |
What are the total marks of the TANCET exam?
- TANCET 2024 question paper is for a total of 100 marks.
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- Candidates lose 1/3 marks for every incorrect response.
- If a student marks more than one option in a single question in TANCET 2025, it is counted as wrong and negative marking is done.
- Questions left unanswered are ignored while checking the OMR. No marks are given/ deducted for such questions.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 (for MBA & MCA) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | -1/3 mark for each incorrect answer |
| Unattempted Questions | No impact on total score |
| Final Score Calculation | (Number of correct answers × 1) – (Number of incorrect answers × 1/3) |
TANCET 2025 Preparation Books
TANCET 2025 MBA Books
TANCET 2025 Exam Pattern for MBA courses would be divided into five sections, which evaluates the candidates on the following skills:
- Candidate’s ability to identify data and apply the data to business decisions from given typical business situations.
- The skill of candidates in answering questions based on given passages.
- Candidate’s mathematical skills learned at the graduate level, plus two or equivalent levels.
- Test on determining data sufficiency for answering certain questions using the given data.
- Knowledge of written English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation, etc.
| Book Name | Author/Publisher | Ratings (Out of 5) |
|---|---|---|
| TANCET MBA Exam Book | E.S. Ramasamy | (4.2/5) |
| TANCET MBA (Anna University) | V V K Subburaj | (4.0/5) |
| A Comprehensive Study of Data Interpretation, Analysis, and Sufficiency | Ashok Gupta | (4.3/5) |
TANCET 2025 MCA Books
- This paper examines the aspirant’s capability regarding admission into the MCA course.
- TANCET 2025 Exam Pattern for MCA courses consists of four different sections namely Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and General Computer Awareness.
- There are only multiple-choice questions that make up the maximum marks of 100.
- There can be some questions from English and Basic Sciences, though it is less probable
| Book Name | Author/Publisher | Ratings (Out of 5) |
|---|---|---|
| A Complete Package for MCA Entrance Guide | Amit M Agarwal | (4.1/5) |
| Popular Master Guide MCA Entrance Examination | R Gupta | (4.0/5) |
| TANCET MCA Exam Book | V.V.K. Subburaj | (4.2/5) |
TANCET 2025 M.Tech/M.Arch/M.E/M.Plan Books
. The Question Paper comprises three parts.
- Part I and Part II are mandatory for the applicants while they have to choose the subject for Part III at the time of registration.
- Part III is chosen according to the course the candidate wants to pursue.
| Book Name | Author/Publisher | Ratings (Out of 5) |
|---|---|---|
| TANCET M.E/M.Tech Exam Book | C.S. Hariram Kumar, Janani, P. Vigneshwari | (4.3/5) |
| TANCET M.E Entrance | M. Preshnave | (4.1/5) |
| TANCET Question Papers | Sakshi Publications | (4.5/5 |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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