TANCET Result 2025 - Check Dates, Scorecard, Answer Key, Cut Off & Good Score
Content Strategist | Updated On - Mar 17, 2025
Anna University releases the TANCET exam results within 30 days of the exam date.
TANCET 2025 for admission to MBA, MCA, and M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan courses is scheduled on March 22nd and 23rd, 2025.
- The TANCET scorecard is valid for one year only. The score is calculated by allocating (+)1 mark for each correct response and (-)1/3 mark for each incorrect response.
- For top Government Universities like Anna University, PSG College of Technology, CEG, SSN, and LIBA candidates need a score of 55+ for MBA, while for MCA a score of 50-60 is required.
- 230+ colleges in Tamil Nadu will accept TANCET 2025 scores, with a combined MBA intake of 10,000+ seats in top institutes such as Anna University and PSG Institute of Management.
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TANCET 2025 Answer Key
Anna University is expected to release the TANCET 2025 Answer Key in the last week of March 2025. 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.
Candidates will be able download the official TANCET 2025 Answer Key from the link below:
TANCET 2025 Challenging Answer Key
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 it's 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.
TANCET 2025 Result 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.
| TANCET 2025 Exam Date | March 22, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key Release | March 25, 2025 (Expected) |
| Result Declaration | April 7, 2025 (Expected) |
| Scorecard Availability | April 2025 (Exact date TBA) |
| Counseling Registration | June 2025 (Exact date TBA) |
TANCET 2025 Score Calculation
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 |
TANCET 2025 Score Calculation & Normalization Process
TANCET 2025 has a score normalization procedure to make it fair across various exam sessions. Since the MBA and MCA exams are given in 1 session, raw scores are used. The M.Tech/M.E./M.Plan/M. Arch exam is given in several sessions, making normalization necessary.
TANCET 2025 Score Calculation (Raw Score for MBA & MCA)
MBA and MCA exams have a simple scoring pattern in which a correct response to each question will be given 1 mark and for every incorrect answer, a 0.25 mark is deducted because there is a negative marking.
Formula For Raw Score Calculation
TANCET 2025 Normalization Process (For M.Tech/M.E./M.Plan/M.Arch)
The M.Tech/M.E./M.Plan/M. Arch test is conducted in 2 shifts, hence a normalization technique is used to account for the variation in difficulty.
Formula for Normalization
- 40 is the base score, and 10 is the scaling factor.
- Mean (μ) and Standard Deviation (σ) are calculated for each session separately.
| Component | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Raw Score | calculated using both right and wrong responses. |
| Mean Score (μ) | Candidates' average score during a specific shift |
| Standard Deviation (σ) | statistical indicator of a shift's score variation |
| Normalized Score | Score modification according to shift difficulty |
What does the TANCET Scorecard Look like?
Details on TANCET Result
The space below mentions the details mentioned on the TANCET scorecard:
- Name
- Category
- Roll Number
- Programme
- Rank
- Actual Marks
- Normalised Marks
How Can I Check My TANCET Result ?
| Website Access | Visit tancet.annauniv.edu |
|---|---|
| Result Link | Click on ‘Click Here’ next to ‘Check TANCET 2025 Results’ |
| Login Credentials | Enter registered email ID and password |
| Captcha Verification | Enter the case-sensitive captcha code displayed on the screen |
| View & Download | Submit the details to view and download the scorecard |
TANCET 2025 -Good Score
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.
Is 45 a good score in TANCET 2025?
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 |
What is the 99th Percentile in TANCET?
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.
| 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 |
TANCET 2025 Expected Cutoff
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.
What are TANCET 2025 cutoff marks?
- 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 |
What After TANCET 2025 Results?
Candidates who will clear the entrance exam will appear for counselling based on their scores and ranks. TANCET counselling registration usually starts in Mid-July. The counselling is conducted separately for each course. To appear for counselling, candidates need to first register themselves. TANCET rank list will be published after the registration process.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Scorecard Download | Candidates must download their TANCET 2025 scorecard from the official website. It will be required for admissions. |
| Cutoff Release | Anna University and participating institutions will release the TANCET cutoff marks for various courses. |
| Counseling Registration | Eligible candidates must register online for the TANCET counseling process conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Tamil Nadu. |
| Document Verification | Candidates need to upload and verify necessary documents, such as mark sheets, category certificates, and scorecards. |
| Rank List Publication | A rank list based on TANCET scores will be published for seat allotment. |
| Choice Filling & Locking | Candidates must select and lock their preferred colleges and courses in order of preference. |
| Seat Allotment | Based on rank, preferences, and seat availability, candidates will be allotted seats in their chosen institutions. |
| Admission & Fee Payment | Finally, selected candidates need to confirm admission by paying the required fees and reporting to the allotted college. |
TANCET 2025 Participating Institutes
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.
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.
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