How to prepare for TANCET 2025 in 3 months?
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TANCET )
TANCET is one of the most popular state-level exams for admissions to PG courses in Tamil Nadu. Here we are sharing a three-month preparation strategy for cracking the exam with a high score.
TANCET Preparation in 3 Months
TANCET is an entrance exam conducted by Anna University for admissions to MBA, MCA, MTech, MArch, MPlan, and ME programmes in Tamil Nadu. With hardly three months left for TANCET 2025, here we present a systematic yet crisp strategy that would help aspirants get the basic idea of the TANCET syllabus and prepare for the concepts, but also in devising a test-taking strategy as well. Three months may seem insufficient for fool-proof preparation but if a person has his basics in place and he follows a rigorous study schedule with a precise plan of action, he surely stands a chance to clear this exam.
This article will discuss a step-by-step study plan to help you prepare for TANCET 2025 in just three months. To make the best of the remaining time, aspirants must plan it right. Notably, execution entirely depends on an individual’s dedication and perseverance. One needs to adapt to the changing circumstances according to his/her need.
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How to Crack TANCET in Three Months
Understanding TANCET Exam Pattern
TANCET exam's English Proficiency section is further divided into two sub-sections. These sub-sections include Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability followed by General English which evaluates the grammatical skills of the candidate. Candidates should develop a habit of reading newspapers, magazines and books to have a better understanding of English Knowledge. They can also refer to High School Grammar by Wren and Martin for developing a strong foundation. Basic Grammar forms the base of this examination and a candidate should be good in basic grammar such as Articles, Parts of Speech, Tense, etc. A candidate needs to read the basic grammar books and can also learn the rules of grammar online by practicing more. Following areas require candidate's attention to score well in the TANCET English section:
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- One word Substitutions
- Idioms and Phrases
- Spotting Errors
TANCET MBA exam has 5 sections. All sections have an equal weightage. With a total of 100 questions, each section has 20 questions in MCQ format.
An aspirant should first go through the exam pattern to understand the marking scheme, subjects, and weightage of each subject in the exam. There are seven courses prescribed under the TANCET exam. The question paper for MBA and MCA & MCA (LE) courses will have 100 questions divided into five and four parts, respectively. Check below for more details on the TANCET exam pattern:
| Programmes |
MBA |
MCA/MCA (LE) |
|---|---|---|
| Mode of TANCET Exam |
Offline |
Offline |
| Duration of test |
2 hours |
2 hours |
| Number of sections |
5 (Business Situations, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency and English Usage) |
4 (Quantitative Ability, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness |
| Sectional Weightage |
20 marks allotted to each section |
25 marks allotted to each section |
| Total Marks |
100 |
100 |
| Negative Marks |
1/3 |
1/3 |
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Aspirants should go through the TANCET syllabus for their respective courses and devise a plan accordingly. Candidates can start with their weak subjects and should not lose time in getting the queries sorted. Simultaneously, one should be mindful enough to keep practising the subject that he or she considers easier. If a candidate is good at maths, it will take lesser time for him to cover the aptitude and DI sections. Similarly, if a candidate regularly reads, sailing through the Reading comprehension and English Usage section would be easier.
TANCET syllabus comprises of various topics from the below-mentioned subjects
TANCET Syllabus for MBA
- Business Situations
- Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Ability
- Data Sufficiency
- English Usage
TANCET Syllabus for MCA and MCA (LE)
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Analytical Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Computer Awareness
TANCET syllabus for MTech, ME, MArch, MPlan
- Engineering Mathematics
- Basic Engineering & Sciences
- Basic Engineering & Sciences
Take online mock tests: Practising mocks comes with its benefit. In the initial phase, it will help an aspirant find his weak links. Once he finishes the conceptual problems and brushes up on his basics, a candidate can focus on speed and accuracy. Aspirants should also solve previous year's TANCET question papers to better understand the exam pattern. By taking mocks in the stipulated time, an aspirant will also learn to handle pressure and ace time management.
Stay motivated and confident: It often happens we start our preparation with a lot of enthusiasm but after a few days, we tend to lose focus owing to lethargy or confusion but a candidate who learns to overcome these little hurdles has a better chance to make it through the exam. If you have 90 days to prepare for an exam, every single day you need to keep your motivation level high and invest your time in the best possible manner.
Keep learning tricks and shortcuts: To get a good score in TANCET 2025, it is imperative for an aspirant to learn the quickest and surest way to solve answers. In the aptitude and reasoning sections, various shortcut methods would come in handy in solving problems. Additionally, an aspirant should work to increase his calculation speed, it is advisable that a candidate should keep away from using calculating devices while solving problems.
Revision: Revision is the most important part of the preparation period. All efforts may not turn into a good score, if one fails to revise the topics s/he has toiled through the preparation period. Even if you have been able to cover 2/3rd of the syllabus in 45 days, it is important to revise this part even as you continue to learn new topics. Building on your strengths while covering new ground is the best way to prepare for an exam. Here is what you can do for a thorough revision
- Revise important concepts, theorem and topic-wise formulae
- Focus on points that have not been practised enough
- Never revise the entire syllabus in one go, divide time for each subject and revise accordingly
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
TANCET counselling is conducted by GCT Coimbatore. DTE, Tamil Nadu has allocatted the responsibility for TANCET counselling to GCT, Coimbatore. Candidates will have to participate in the centralised counselling process for TANCET based admissions.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The last date for TANCET exam registration lie around 20-30 days after the start date. Therefore, registrations starting in January will last until February.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
No, there is no facility for revaluation in TANCET exam. The results declared by Anna University are final and will be considered for admissions in Tamil Nadu. Anna University will not entertain any requests for revaluation and rechecking of the TANCET answer sheet.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
TANCET exam has objective type questions, this means that each question will have four options. Candidates have to choose one correct answer option for the question in the TANCET exam.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
TANCET exam is conducted once every year. Candidates aiming for admissions via TANCET in current year must appear for the current cycle of the TANCET exam. In case of change in the TANCET exam frequency, Anna University will notify the details on teh official website and the infoirmation brochure.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
TANCET scores remain valid for a period of one admission cycle. Candidates appearing for the TANCET exam in this year can only get admission in the current admission cycle.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, TANCET exam consists of negative marking. For each incorrect response candidates face a penalty of 1/3 mark. Therefore, candidates must avoid guesswork while answering questions in the TANCET exam.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
TANCET exam details are released around the month of January every year. Candidates find the start dare for the TANCET registration along with the TANCET syllabus, infomation brochure, and exam date. Additionally, the TANCET website mentions the notification release date beforehand. TANCET notificat
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
TANCET ranks are allotted based on the marks of the candidates. All candidates with a TANCET Bscore who get their documents verified before the counselling process will be placed in the TANCET rank list. the highest scorer in the TANCET exam who will get the documents verified will get first rank in
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
TANCET exam scores are accepted by more than 200 colleges in Tamil Nadu. TANCET scores help in admissioin toi MBA as well as MCA colleges in the state. DTE conducts centralised counselling process to fill the seats based on the TANCET scores.
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Beginner-Level 5
In terms of difficulty, TANCET exam is considered moderately difficult. If compared with other state or national level MBA entrance exams, such as CAT, XAT, or MAT, TANCET is considered easy. Primary reason for easier exam level is the competition and the colleges accepting TANCET scores.