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TANCET Exam 2024 - Date, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Cutoff, Result (Out)

Q: "What is the conducting mode of TANCET 2024?"

"TANCET Exam is be conducted in offline mode i.e. pen-paper mode. Candidates are required to darken the circle of the correct answer on the OMR Sheet."

Q: "Which university conducts the TANCET Exam?"

"Anna University conducts TANCET Exam for admission to professional postgraduate programs such as MBA, MCA, M. Tech, M. Arch, and M.Plan. Anna University conducts the exam on the behalf of the Tamil Nadu Government."

Q: "When will the TANCET Registration 2024 Form come out?"

"Anna University has released the notification related to the registration or examination date of the TANCET Exam and the last date for registration is 15th Feb 204. The TANCET Registration began on 10th January 2024."

Q: "Is there any negative marking in TANCET Exam Pattern?"

"Yes. Candidates must note that there is a negative marking for every incorrect answer. 1/3 of the allotted marks is deducted as penalty."

Q: "What is the total number of seats offered through TANCET Score?"

"Anna University conducts TANCET Exam and offers approximately 18,000 seats across all the programs such as MBA across various colleges of Tamil Nadu."

Q: "Can a candidate not belonging to Tamil Nadu get admission through TANCET 2024 Exam?"

"Candidates from other states can also apply for admission through TANCET if they stand eligible as per the eligibility criteria defined by the university or by participating colleges or institute offering admission."

Q: "What is the validity of TANCET Score?"

"Marks obtained by candidates in the TANCET Score remain valid for one admission session only. Candidates with the TANCET 2024 Scorecard will be eligible to participate only in the TANCET Counseling 2024 process."

Q: "Can I pursue a distance course with admission based on the TANCET score?"

"Yes, candidates can also get admission into distance programs based on the TANCET scores."

Q: "What is the age limit to appear in TANCET Exam?"

"There is not age limit to appear in TANCET Exam. Anna University has not specified any age limit for admission to MBA colleges through TANCET Score."

Q: "What is the TANCET Application Fee?"

"The TANCET Application Fee is INR 1000 for the general category and for candidates belonging to the reserved categories, the application fee for the TANCET Exam is INR 500. In case of CEET PG, the fee for the general category is INR 1800 + 800 GST and for reserved categories it is INR 900 + 400 GST"

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Updated on 05th April, 2024 | 11 min read

TANCET 2024 - The TANCET full form is Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. TANCET Exam is an entrance examination conducted at the state level. The exam is conducted for admission to MCA, MBA, M. Tech, M. E., M. Arch, and M. Plan postgraduate programs offered by almost more than 200 colleges in Tamil Nadu. Every year more than 40,000 students compete for 16000 seats offered by these college for admission to various PG courses. DTE Chennai is the conducting body of TANCET Counselling and the counselling process is conducted through online mode only.

From now onwards, the ME/ M.Tech/ M. Arch/ M. Plan courses will be known by a new name - CEETA PG

TANCET 2024 Result Released: The TANCET 2024 result has been declared on 28th March 2024. The Candidates can now download the scorecard from the official website of Anna University and from the direct link provided on the result page of the article. It must be noted that the scorecard can be downloaded only till 3rd May 2024, and is only available online. No email or hard copy of the result will be shared with the candidate. Check the direct link to download the result below:

TANCET 2024 Result Download Link

The exam was conducted across 14 cities of Tamil Nadu referred to as TANCET Exam Centres. TANCET Cutoff for the year 2024 is expected to go higher for admission to MBA programs offered by TANCET Accepting Colleges. Candidates who qualify the exam can appear for TANCET Counselling Process.

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test, also known as TANCET is conducted by Anna University, Chennai.

TANCET Exam 2024 Highlights

Particular	Detail
Exam Name	TANCET (Anna University)
TANCET full form	Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET)
Conducted by	Anna University
Level of Exam	State Level
Frequency	Once a year
Exam mode	Offline
Exam duration	2 hours
Exam sections (MBA)	Business Analysis, Quantitative Aptitude, Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability, Data Sufficiency and General English
Number and type of questions	100 questions in MCQ format
Exam Medium	English
Eligibility Criteria	Bachelor's degree securing at least 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for students belonging to the state of Tamil Nadu)
Application Fee	INR 1000 for unreserved categories \| 1800 + 800 GST (CEETA PG) INR 500 for reserved categories \| 900 + 400 GST (CEETA PG)
Courses Offered	M. Tech, M. E, MBA, M. Plan, M. Arch, MCA
No. of Test Cities	15
Admission Process	Entrance Examination/Lateral Entry
Exam helpdesk number	044-22358574/75/76
TANCET 2024 Official Website	tancet.annauniv.edu/

Anna university also commences the registration date of the exam and has made sure that the application forms will be made available in online mode only. This eligibility notification of the university consists of eligibility qualification required for admission into courses like MBA, ME/ M. Tech, M. Arch, M. Plan, offered through TANCET Exam.

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TANCET Exam Dates 2024

Event	Dates
Registration Starts	10th Jan 2024 (Ongoing)
Last Date to Apply for TANCET Exam 2024	15th Feb 2024 (Extended)
TANCET 2024 Hall Ticket	Released!
TANCET MBA Exam Date	March 9, 2024 (2:30 pm to 4:30 pm)
TANCET MCA Exam Date	March 9, 2024 (10 am to 12 pm)
TANCET CEETA PG Exam Date	March 10, 2024 (10 am to 12 pm)
TANCET Result Date 2024	28 March 2024 *(Out)*

TANCET 2024 Registration

Anna University Conducts TANCET Exam every year for admission to postgraduate programs namely MBA, MCA, M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, and M. Plan. TANCET 2024 Application Forms are available on the official website of TANCET, i.e. tancet.annauniv.edu, and the last date to apply is 15th February 2024. Candidates must process the payment of INR 800 (which is INR 400 for reserved categories) as application fee while filling the application form. The reservation criteria do not stand for students coming from other states. Before filling the application form, candidates are required to register themselves by entering their basic details. Below mentioned are the steps to register for the exam: Direct Link to Apply for TANCET 2024 - TANCET 2024 Registration

Visit the official website of TANCET Exam and click on ‘New User Registration' under TANCET 2024 button.
Enter your name, valid email address, mobile number, and password and save your duly filled form as it will be required every time you log in.
After the form is correctly filled, click on ‘Register'.
Log in with your login credentials and enter the other details such as educational details.
Choose your exam city as per your preference and upload your documents.
Process the payment of application fee via any online payment mode.

Click here to check PDF – Know more about TANCET Registration

Key Points:

Besides the release of TANCET Exam Dates, we have seen a few changes in various parameters of TANCET Exam. Below mentioned are some of these changes:

TANCET 2024 Application Fee has been increased to INR 400 for reserved category candidates. Besides, TANCET Application Fee has been increased to INR 800 for all other candidates.
Candidates appearing in TANCET Exam must secure at least 50% marks in aggregate in their graduation.
It is an offline exam with a total duration of 120 minutes. There will be 1 mark awarded for every correct answer while 1/3^rd of the total allotted marks will be deducted in case of incorrect answer.

TANCET Examination Fees Details

Program	SC/SCA/ST Candidates Belonging to Tamil Nadu	Others
MBA/ MCA/	INR 500	INR 1000
M.E./ M. Tech/M. Arch/ M. Plan (CEETA PG)	INR 900 + 400 GST	INR 1800 + 800 GST

How to Apply for TANCET 2024?

Step 1 – Visit the official website i.e. tancet.annauniv.edu and log in to TANCET 2024

Step 2 – Click on Register Now and sign up by entering details such as Name, DoB, Email Id, and Mobile Number.

Step 3 – Log on to your account using the login credentials you generated by registration.

Step 4 – Process the payment of TANCET Application Fee before initiating the form filing process.

Step 5 – After the payment of application fee online, fill the application form and submit it.

Step 6 – Crosscheck the details before submitting the duly filled form.

Step 7 – Save a copy of duly filled form for future reference.

TANCET Exam 2024 Key Points

Candidates applying for TANCET Exam 2024 must secure at least 50% marks in aggregate in their graduation from a recognized university in the relevant fields.
The exam dates for TANCET 2024 Exam will vary for MBA, MCA, M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, and M. Planning.
As per TANCET Exam Pattern, there are total 100 MCQs carrying 1 mark each. The total duration for the exam in 120 minutes i.e. 2 hours.
TANCET Syllabus differs based on the subject that a candidate is interested in and opts for. For MBA, the syllabus is divided into 4 sections namely Business Analysis, VARC, QA, and Data Sufficiency.
Candidates seeking admission are required to clear TANCET Exam Cutoff and appear in TANCET Counseling process to ensure a seat in their desired college. Students from other states are also eligible to apply for the exam if they stand eligible as per the eligibility criteria and reservations.

TANCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission via TANCET Exam must ensure that they stand eligible as per the eligibility criteria defined by colleges for admission. The minimum eligibility for admission is to possess a bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized university. Interested candidates must secure at least 50% marks in aggregate. Candidates with a degree from a distance/ weekend programs will not be considered eligible for TANCET 2024.

Below mentioned are the eligibility criteria for each program:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
M.E/ M. Tech (Civil Engineering)	B.E/ B. Tech in Civil Engineering or Civil & Structural Engineering
M.E/ M. Tech (Mechanical Engineering	B.E/ B. Tech in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Aeronautical Engineering
M.E/ M. Tech (Electrical Engineering)	B. E/ B. Tech in ECE/Instrumentation and Control
M.E/ M. Tech (Information and Communication Engineering)	B. E/ B. Tech in ECE/Biomedical/Software Engineering
M. Arch	B. Arch or AIIA (Associates of the Indian Institutes of Architects)
M. Plan	B. Plan/ B. Arch/ B.E(Civil Engineering)/AIIA/M.A/M. Sc
MCA	BCA/ B. Sc (IT/ CSE/ equivalent) or bachelor's degree in any other discipline with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
MBA	Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks.

TANCET Eligibility – Official Notification

In case any student wishes to see if they stand eligible as per their education background, they can click on the link below and check TANCET Exam Eligibility released by the university.

TANCET Eligibility Criteria PDF

To be eligible to apply for engineering master's programs such as M. Tech or M. E. offered through TANCET Score, candidates must possess a B. E. or B. Tech degree in the relevant field from a recognized university.
For admission to M. Arch, the eligibility criterion is to possess a B. Arch degree or qualification of Associateship Examination of the Indian Institute of Architects with a valid registration with the CoA (Council of Architecture).
For admission to M. Plan, master's degree holders in Geography, Economics, Sociology, Social with Community Development specialization, and Rural Development also eligible.
For admission to MBA, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from a recognized university securing at least 50% marks in aggregate.

TANCET Admit Card

Candidates who have applied for the exam are then issued TANCET Admit Card which is one essential document to be carried on the date of examination. Candidates will be able to download their respective admit cards from the official website by entering their login credentials i.e. login id and password. There is no other mode available to access the hall ticket. The admit card contains crucial details related to the examination. The details mentioned on TANCET Admit Card include:

Name of the Candidate
Date of Birth
Gender
Category
State of Eligibility
Roll Number
Paper
Application Number
Exam Centre Name
Exam Centre Address
Timing of Exam
Photograph of Candidate
Signature of Candidate

In case any candidate is unable to download their admit card or find any discrepancy in their admit card, then it should be directly reported to the concerned authority. Below mentioned are the helpline number students can reach out to:

Call at +91-44-22358314
E-mail- directorentrance@gmail.com

Below mentioned are the steps to download TANCET Admit Card 2024:

Visit the official website of TANCET Exam.
Click on the tab ‘TANCET Hall Ticket Download'.
Enter your email id and password.
Enter the captcha code.
Click on ‘Login' button and download your admit card.

TANCET 2024 Syllabus

Anna University releases TANCET Exam Syllabus right after the commencement of registration process. Interested candidates must prepare in as per TANCET Syllabus 2024. Candidates can download the entire syllabus of the exam from the official website of the exam. The syllabus varies for every program as per the courses preferred.

There are five sections in the exam and the Quantitative Ability section remains common in the question papers of MBA and MCA. A brief paper wise syllabus is discussed below:

TANCET MBA Syllabus

Section	Topics
Business Situation Analysis	Business Operations, Situations, Dilemmas, and Business Ethics. Marketing Plan and one-year strategy of a Business
Reading Comprehension	Precise Writing, Unseen Passages, Synonyms, Antonyms, Vocabulary, and One-word Substitution
Quantitative Ability	Profit & Loss, Percentage, Time & Work, Average, Simple & Compound Interest, Binomial Theorem, Quadratic Equation, Mixture & Allegations
Data Sufficiency	Number Systems, Algebra, and Some Arithmetic Problems. Data Interpretation Like A Bar Graph, Line Graph, and Pie Chart
English Usage	Questions of Grammar and Punctuation, One-word Substitution, Conventional Usage of Words and Phrases, Writings of the Speech Community

TANCET MCA Syllabus

Section	Topics
Quantitative Ability	Profit & Loss, Percentage, Time & Work, Average, Simple & Compound Interest, Binomial Theorem, Quadratic Equation, Mixture & Allegations
Logical and Analytical Reasoning	Linear and Circular Arrangements, Selections, Coding and Decoding, Directions, Critical Thinking, Intuition, Blood Relations, Decision Making, Inductive Reasoning, Binary Logic, Syllogism, and Puzzles.
Computer Awareness	Basic Awareness and Information. In The Field of Computers and IT. Applications In Computers, Hardware, and Software, Artificial Intelligence, Generations of Computers, Data Security, Shortcut Keys, and Computer Accessories, Components Of Computers, other Computing Devices

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TANCET M. E. and M. Tech Syllabus

Particular	Topics
Engineering Mathematics	Calculus and Differential Equations, Transforms, Functions of Complex and Variables and Complex Integration, Applied Probability, Matrices and Determinants, Vector Calculus, Numerical Methods
Basic Engineering and Sciences	Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mechanics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computers.

TANCET Exam Pattern

The question paper of TANCET Exam consists of 100 questions of multiple-choice questions type with four options for each question. Each question carries one mark if answered correctly and 1/3^rd of the allotted marks will be deducted as penalty for every incorrect answer. The exam will be conducted in English and Tamil languages only.

Below mentioned are the highlights of TANCET 2024 Exam Pattern:

Particular	Detail
Exam	TANCET
Duration	2 hours
Exam Mode	Offline
Sections	Business Situations Quantitative Ability Reading Comprehension Data Sufficiency English Usage
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Marks Assigned to Each Section	20
Negative Marking	1/4^th marks deducted for every incorrect answer
Exam Medium	English and Tamil

TANCET Preparation Tips

Around 40,000 candidates register for the exam every year for admission to colleges in Tamil Nadu. In order to qualify the exam and get admission to TANCET Participating Colleges, candidates are required to come up with a top-notch preparation strategy. Below mentioned are some of the tried and tested TANCET Preparation Tips given by toppers of the previous sessions:

They must start with a proper knowledge of TANCET Exam Pattern and TANCET Exam Syllabus in detail. This will help you avoid wasting time studying least preferred topics.
After analyzing the syllabus and exam pattern, candidates must prepare a study plan and stick to it.
Go through all the topics thoroughly that you studied a day or week before so that you have a strong idea of everything you studied.
Make short notes while studying each subject.
Solve sample papers, and previous year question papers along with attempting mock tests.

TANCET Results

After the exam is taken, the TANCET 2024 results have been posted on the official website. To see and download the results made available by the conducting authority, candidates must log in through the official website.

The examination authority will create a merit list based on the results are announced that will include all of the applicants with the highest marks. These applicants would then be asked to take part in the TANCET exam chronological counseling. The TANCET Result Date was 28th March 2024, and the scorecard can now be downloaded from the official website.

TANCET Cutoff

Anna University releases TANCET Cutoff on its official website after TANCET Exam Result is declared. Candidates who took the exam must note that a separate cutoff will be released for admission through GATE Score. TANCET Cutoff will be released based on various factors such as:

Number of candidates who appeared
Difficulty level of the exam
Number of seats available

Expected TANCET MBA Cut Off

Category	Expected TANCET MBA Cut off
Open Category	37.5
Backward Classes	35.25
Scheduled Caste	25.5
Scheduled Tribe	22.5

Expected TANCET M.E./M.Tech Cut Off

Scores Obtained	General (Open Category)	Backward Classes (BC)	Most Backward Classes (MBC)	Scheduled Castes (SC)	Scheduled Tribes (ST)	Expected Ranks
Above 70	A	A	A	A	A	1-10
60-70	A	A	A	A	A	11-30
57-51	B	A	A	A	A	31-60
50-47	C	B	A	A	A	61-100
47-45	D	C	B	A	A	101-500
45-43	E	C/D	B/C	A/B	A	501-1000
43-42	E	D	C	B	A	1001-1500
42-41	F	D	C/D	B/C	B	1501-2000
41-40	F	D	D	C	B	2001-2500
40-39	F	E	D	C	B/C	2501-3000
39-38	F	E	E	E	C	3001-3500
38-37	F	E/F	E	E	C	3501-4000
37-36	F	F	E	D/E	C/D	4001-4500

Expected TANCET 2024 MCA Cut Off

Scores Obtained	Expected Ranks
73-55	1-10
55-50	11-30
50-47	31-60
47-44	61-100
44-36	101-500
36-32	501-1000
32-30	1001-1500
29-27	1501-2000
27-26	2001-2500
26-25	2501-3000

TANCET Counselling 2024

TANCET Counselling process takes place as soon as TANCET Result is declared by Anna University. There are four stages of the counseling procedure. Below mentioned are the steps to counseling of TANCET:

Online Registration – Candidates must register on the official portal for counseling. The counseling fee for general candidates is INR 300 and for SC/ST, it is INR 150.
Release of Rank List – A rank list is prepared based on TANCET Exam Score obtained by candidates. Candidates will be invited for counseling round based on the rank obtained by them on TANCET Rank List.
Call Letter – A call letter will be issued only for successfully registered candidates. It will consist of important details of candidates like Name, Counseling City and Center, and Registration Number.
Final Counseling – Candidates will be required to appear in the final counseling procedure conducted by the desired colleges. They need to confirm their seat by processing the payment of admission of that particular college.

FAQs related to TANCET

What is the conducting mode of TANCET 2024?

TANCET Exam is be conducted in offline mode i.e. pen-paper mode. Candidates are required to darken the circle of the correct answer on the OMR Sheet.

Which university conducts the TANCET Exam?

Anna University conducts TANCET Exam for admission to professional postgraduate programs such as MBA, MCA, M. Tech, M. Arch, and M.Plan. Anna University conducts the exam on the behalf of the Tamil Nadu Government.

When will the TANCET Registration 2024 Form come out?

Anna University has released the notification related to the registration or examination date of the TANCET Exam and the last date for registration is 15th Feb 204. The TANCET Registration began on 10th January 2024.

Is there any negative marking in TANCET Exam Pattern?

Yes. Candidates must note that there is a negative marking for every incorrect answer. 1/3 of the allotted marks is deducted as penalty.

What is the total number of seats offered through TANCET Score?

Anna University conducts TANCET Exam and offers approximately 18,000 seats across all the programs such as MBA across various colleges of Tamil Nadu.

Can a candidate not belonging to Tamil Nadu get admission through TANCET 2024 Exam?

Candidates from other states can also apply for admission through TANCET if they stand eligible as per the eligibility criteria defined by the university or by participating colleges or institute offering admission.

What is the validity of TANCET Score?

Marks obtained by candidates in the TANCET Score remain valid for one admission session only. Candidates with the TANCET 2024 Scorecard will be eligible to participate only in the TANCET Counseling 2024 process.

Can I pursue a distance course with admission based on the TANCET score?

Yes, candidates can also get admission into distance programs based on the TANCET scores.

What is the age limit to appear in TANCET Exam?

There is not age limit to appear in TANCET Exam. Anna University has not specified any age limit for admission to MBA colleges through TANCET Score.

What is the TANCET Application Fee?

The TANCET Application Fee is INR 1000 for the general category and for candidates belonging to the reserved categories, the application fee for the TANCET Exam is INR 500. In case of CEET PG, the fee for the general category is INR 1800 + 800 GST and for reserved categories it is INR 900 + 400 GST

What is the minimum eligibility to apply for TANCET Exam?

The minimum eligibility to apply for the exam is to possess a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field securing at least 45% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.

What is the duration of TANCET Exam?

The duration of TANCET Exam is 2 hours and candidates can answer questions from every section during this time. However, there is no sectional limit.

What is TANCET full form?

TANCET stands for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. The entrance examination is conducted to fill PG seats. It is a state level exam and students who qualify it will be able to take admission to related colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Can I apply for TANCET Exam 2024?

Applying for and appearing in TANCET Exam entirely depends on TANCET Eligibility Criteria defined by the examination conducting body. If applicants stand eligible, they can apply for the exam.

What score is considered in TANCET Exam 2024?

The qualifying cut-off for TANCET 2024 is expected to be between 38 to 40 marks for the General category, between 33 to 35 marks for the Backward caste, and 21 to 35 for candidates belonging to SC/ST.