TANCET Syllabus 2025 - Download PDF, Section-wise Syllabus, Important Topics,

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22nd March, 2025

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Anna University will soon release the TANCET Syllabus on the official website - tancet.annauniv.edu. It will also release the TANCET application forms along with exam date. TANCET Syllabus 2025 will be different for programs the exam is conducted for i.e. MBA, MCA, M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, and M. Plan. Students appearing in the exam are recommended to familiarize themselves with the syllabus before appearing for the examination.

TANCET Syllabus for MBA consists of Business Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and Data Sufficiency while the syllabus for M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, and M. Plan will consist of specialized subjects depending on the program students choose.

TANCET Syllabus defined the topics and subtopics under each section of the exam. Usually, the syllabus of the exam remains the same for every session of the exam. Thus, we can expect that there will be no significant changes in the syllabus this year. The difficulty level of the exam ranged between moderate and tough. It is expected that TANCET 2025 Exam's Syllabus and its difficulty level will witness no change and remain the same as that of last year.

TANCET 2025 Syllabus Highlights

  • The part ‘Analysis of Business Situations' consists of questions that are framed to evaluate candidates' ability to comprehend the data and execute the sane to take business related decisions.
  • Parts i.e. Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability are designed to assess a candidate's skill in filtering and analyzing information from a passage given in the section. It also tests students' knowledge of Grammar, Punctuation, and Vocabulary.
  • Topics under Quantitative Aptitude are made from 10th and 12th class books and the primary topics include Mathematics, Geometry, Algebra, Higher Mathematics, etc.
  • Questions in Data Sufficiency analyze a candidate's mathematical skills along with their knowledge of interpreting a given set of data.

Section-wise Distribution of Questions

SectionsTotal No. of QuestionsDifficulty Level
Reading Comprehension20Moderate
English Grammar & Usage20Moderate
Analysis of Business Situation20Moderate to Difficult
Quantitative Ability20Moderate to Difficult
Data Sufficiency20Moderate to Difficult

TANCET MBA Syllabus 2025

TANCET 2025 MBA Syllabus will consists of 4 sections. Candidates' will get 1 mark for every question answered correctly and 1/3 of the allotted marks will be deducted in case of every wrong answer. There will be total 100 questions in the section and every section will consist of 20 questions each.

SectionImportant Topics
Business AnalysisNo specific syllabus. There will be a business situation in the form of a paragraph along with a few questions.
Reading Comprehension and Verbal AbilityReading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Corrections, Idioms, Cloze Test, One Word Substitution,
Quantitative AptitudeNumber System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, Series and Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Surds & Indices, Functions, Inequalities, Modulus, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory
Data SufficiencyNumber Systems, Arithmetic Topics, and Algebra. Questions on topics of Data Interpretation like Pie Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph, and Tables

Important Books for TANCET MBA Preparation

Book NameAuthor
TANCET MBAV V K Subburaj
TANCET Data Interpretation AnalysisAshok Gupta
Reasoning Test (Vernal & Non-Verbal)Dr. M. B. Lal & A. K. Singh,
TANCET- General EnglishDr. B. B. Jain
TANCET- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive ExamsR. S. Aggarwal
New Pattern Tests of Objective EnglishDr. R. N. Singh
Logical and Analytical ReasoningA. K. Gupta
TANCET- Quantitative AptitudeS.N. Jha
Compendium General EnglishDr. B. B. Jain
Descriptive General EnglishS. P. Bakshi

TANCET MCA Syllabus 2025

TANCET MCA will again consist of 4 sections namely Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Analytical, Reasoning, and Computer Awareness. TANCET MCA Syllabus is mentioned below in this table:

SectionImportant Topics
Quantitative AptitudeNumber System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, Series and Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Surds & Indices, Functions, Inequalities, Modulus, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory.
Analytical and Logical ReasoningLinear and Circular Arrangements, Selections, Coding & Decoding, Direction Sense, Blood Relations, Series, Analogies, Decision Making, Binary Logic, Syllogisms, and Puzzles.
Computer AwarenessComputer Hardware, Controls, Basic Terminology, Internet & Protocols, Network Basics, Computer Abbreviations, Security Tools, Shortcuts, History of Computer, Memory, Computer Organization, Input-Output tools, Computer Architecture, Languages, and Algorithms.

Important Books for TANCET MCA Preparation

Book NameAuthor
TANCET MCAV V K Subburaj
Non-Verbal ReasoningB. S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali/Anjani A Gupta
Master GuideR Gupta/Amit M Agarwal
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CATGajendra Kumar & Abhishek Banerjee
A complete manual for CATKnowledge System

TANCET CEETA PG (M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, M. Plan) Syllabus 2025

The syllabus of the four programs M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, and M. Plan share similar structure. The question paper will consist of 3 sections.

  • Part 1 of the question will contain 20 questions based on Engineering Mathematics subject. This part would remain same for all the four courses.
  • Part 2 of the paper consists of 35 questions based on Basic Engineering and Sciences subject. Just like Part 1, Part 2 would also remain same for all the four courses.
  • Part 3 of the question paper will consist of 60 questions. These questions will be based on candidate's choices. There are 23 sections that students can choose from for this section.

Part 1 Syllabus – Engineering Mathematics

TopicsSub-Topics
Calculus and Differential EquationsPartial Derivatives, Jacobians, Taylor's Expansion, Maxima Minima, Formation of partial differential equations, Solution of a first-order partial differential equation, solution of linear higher order of partial differential equation with constant coefficients, Linear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients, Simultaneous first order linear equations with constant coefficients,
TransformsFourier Integral Theorem, Fourier Transform Pair, Sine and Cosine Transforms, Inverse Z Transform, Solution to different equations using Z Transform, Inverse Transform, Laplace Transform, Application to solution of Linear Ordinary Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients,
Functions of Complex Variables and Complex IntegrationAnalytic Functions, Conformal Mapping, Bilinear Transformation, Cauchy's Integral Theorem and Integral Formula, Taylor and Laurent Series, Singularities, Residues, Residue Theorem & its Applications
Applied ProbabilityProbability and Random Variables, Standard Discrete & Continuous Distribution, Moments, Moment generating functions and their properties, Two-dimensional random variables, Co-variance, Correlation, and Regression.
Determinants and MatricesSolving system of equations, Rank of Matrix, Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors, Reduction of Quadratic form into Canonical form
Vector CalculusDouble and Triple integrations and their applications, Gauss Divergence and Stroke's Theorem
Numerical MethodsSolution of linear systems by direct and iterative methods, Interpolation and Approximation, Numerical Differentiation and Integration, Solving Ordinary Differential Equations

Part 2 – Basic Engineering and Sciences

TopicsSubtopics
PhysicsSound, Lattices, Ultrasonic Flaw Detector, X-ray radiography, Interference Fringes, Planck's Quantum Theory, Laser and Fibre Optics
ChemistryAdsorption, Chromatography, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy, Fuels and Combustion.
Applied MechanicsLaw of Mechanics, Lame's Theorem, Forces, Moments & Couples, Displacement Velocity & Acceleration, Friction, Moment of Inertia
Material ScienceConductor & Semiconductor materials, Ceramic & Super Conductor Materials, Fracture, Magnetic & Dielectric Materials
Mechanical EngineeringLaw of Thermodynamics, Open & Closed Systems, Equation of State, Heat and Work
Civil EngineeringFluid Statics & Dynamics, Boundary Layer, Pumps & Turbines, Environmental Pollution
Electrical EngineeringOhm's Law, Kirchoff's Law, AC Circuits, DC Machines, Transformers, Synchronous Machines, Instrumentation
ComputersComputer Organization, Architecture, Arrays, Pointers, User Defined Functions, C-program

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the TANCET Syllabus for MCA and MBA the same for the TANCET 2025 Exam?

There will be different syllabi of TANCET for MBA and MCA in TANCET 2025 Exam. However, the syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude will remain the same as it is a common section in both exams.

What is the syllabus for Business Analytics section of TANCET Exam?

The syllabus for TANCET Exam Business Analytics section will consist of a passage based on several business situations. This is to test student's decision skills and they are to answer accordingly.

What is the marking scheme of TANCET 2025?

TANCET Question Paper 2025 will consist of 100 questions of multiple choice type. As per the marking scheme, 1 mark will be awarded to candidates for every correct answer and 1/4 of the allotted marks will be deducted as a penalty for every incorrect answer.

How should one prepare for mathematical problems of the exam?

In order to be able to solve mathematical problems of the exam, candidates must prepare from 11th class, 12th class, and graduation course curriculum of Mathematics.

Is there any negative marking for unanswered questions?

No. There is no negative marking or penalty for questions left unanswered.

Which section of the exam has the highest weightage?

For MBA and MCA, every section will be of equal marks while for ME/M Tech/M Arch/M Plan, the third section will carry 60 marks.

Is there any sectional time limit in TANCET Exam?

No, there is no sectional time limit for TANCET Exam 2025.

What kind of questions are asked in Analysis of Business Situation section of TANCET?

This section of the paper analyzes candidates's analytical skills. The questions in this question are related to analyzing business situation through a paragraph. Then there will be some questions that students need to answer based on the paragraph.

How many sections are there in English in the TANCET?

There are two sections in English section of TANCET MBA Exam. One of the sections is Reading Comprehension and the other is Verbal Ability followed by General English which will analyze the grammatical skills of the candidate.

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