How to Prepare for TANCET 2025 in 6 Months?

Yes, it is easy to obtain high score in TANCET exam. to meet the cutoff scores. An exam is considered tough or easy by an individual based on his/her preparation. TANCET exam pattern is easier compared to other MBA entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc.

TANCET MBA has five sections with 20 marks for each section. These sections are mentioned below:

• Business Situations
• Reading Comprehension
• Quantitative Ability
• Data Sufficiency
• English Usage

Tips and tricks to clear TANCET exam include

1. Clearing your concepts and basics
2. Taking mock tests
3. Practicing previous year's question papers/sample papers
4. Focus on improving speed and accuracy
5. Time Management using techniques such as the Pomodoro technique
6. Revision using short notes
7. Avoid starting any new topics in the last phase of TANCET preparation
8. Prepare a clear and defined exam day strategy
9. Know your strength and weaknesses

Coming to the second part of the question, some of the recommended books to prepare for TANCET exam include:

• TANCET MBA Superior Guide by S. SAMBASIVAN and Dr. D. ANTONY XAVIER
• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R. S. Aggarwal
• Quantitative Aptitude by S. N. Jha
• Reasoning Test (Verbal & Non-Verbal) by Dr. M. B. Lal & A. K. Singh.

For TANCET preparation, a focused study period of  2-3 months should be sufficient, especially if you've had placement training before.

Here is a breakdown of the TANCET preparation strategy:

• Arithmetic Aptitude: Brush up on basic arithmetic concepts. Some areas for focus under the section includes problem-solving, and working on speed and accuracy.
• Reading Comprehension: One must improve the reading skills by practicing variety of comprehension passages. Focus on understanding the theme of the passage.
• Reasoning: One must solve puzzles to enhance logical reasoning abilities. Additionally, candidates must practise different types of reasoning questions, and familiarise themselves with topics that have been repeating in the past sessions.
• Business Analysis: This section is unique to the TANCET exam. Candidates will have to interpret business scenarios and propose solutions. One must practice by analysing case studies and business problems to develop their analytical skills.

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.

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