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Anna University will conduct TANCET 2026 in 15+ cities of Tamil Nadu. TANCET is a gateway for admissions to MBA and MCA courses offered by the government, semi-government and self-financed colleges in the state. As per the TANCET exam dates, Anna University will conduct the TANCET 2026 exam in March. Check how to prepare for TANCET in 2 months.

Preparing for TANCET 2026 within 2 months is feasible with a streamlined plan and a focused approach. Read on to know the detailed TANCET strategy to ace the upcoming exam in two months of preparation.

TANCET 2026Two Months Preparation Strategy

TANCET 2026 Two Months Preparation Strategy

TANCET Preparation in 2 Months: Anna University will conduct TANCET exam in March. Candidates can easily plan to complete TANCET preparation in 60 days. Candidates planning to appear for TANCET 2026 must have started the exam preparation. Candidates planning to complete TANCET preparation within two months must devise a structured plan. Check TANCET preparation startegy for two months here. Also check some important topics from TANCET 2026 syllabus below.

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Important Topics from TANCET 2026 Syllabus

Q:   What is the best study material available for TANCET exam preparation?
A:

There are several study materials available for TANCET exam preparation. Candidates can choose a TANCET preparation book after checking the content in the book.

Q:   How can I perform well in English section of TANCET exam?
A:

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
Q:   Which section of the TANCET exam has the highest weightage?
A:

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.

The following table brings important topics from TANCET MBA syllabus and TANCET MCA syllabus in the table below. Here is a list of all important topics in TANCET MBA/MCA syllabus.

TANCET Exams

Key topics

MBA

Quantitative Aptitude: Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms

Data Sufficiency: Questions based on Number Systems, Arithmetic Topics, Data Interpretation 

General English: Questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation, etc. Grammar, Vocabulary

Candidates will be required to analyse business situations in the form of a paragraph and then answer questions

MCA

Analytical and Logical Reasoning: Direction Sense, Blood Relations, Series, Analogies, Decision Making, Binary Logic

Computer Awareness: Basic Terminology, Internet & Protocols, Network Basics, Computer Abbreviations, Security Tools

Quantitative Ability: Mensuration, Trigonometry, Co-ordinate Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory

Also Check: TANCET MCA Syllabus

Note: For a detailed understanding of the topics, candidates should read ME/MTech/MArch/MPlan programmes syllabus here.

How to Prepare for TANCET 2026 in Two Months

Here is a quick guide on how to prepare for TANCET 2026 in less than two months:

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Set specific targets: With fewer days left for the exam, it will be difficult for an aspirant to cover the entire TANCET Syllabus if he has not done it yet. It is advisable that instead of haphazardly covering the entire syllabus, candidates should list down all the key topics of TANCET and set targets to cover them within a specific time-limit. Aspirants must ensure that they unfailingly achieve these targets within the stipulated time.

Also Read: Best Books for TANCET 2026 Preparation

Q:   Which book will be best to prepare for TANCET Exam?
A:
Some of the preparation books for preparing for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) are mentioned here: English Language Student Book by Alison Ross Quantitative Aptitude by S. N. Jha Numerical Test by Dr. M. B. Lal & Jain Reasoning Test (Verbal & Non-Verbal) by Dr. M. B. Lal & A. K. Singh Logical and Analytical Reasoning by A. K. Gupta TANCET MBA Exam Book - Author: E. S. Ramasamy TANCET MBA (Anna University) - Author: V K Subburaj A Comprehensive Study of Data Interpretation Analysis and Sufficiency - Author: Ashok Gupta Non-Verbal Reasoning - Author: B. S. Sijwali & Indus Sijwali Besides the above mentioned books, candidates can get section wise recommended books on Shiksha's article on recommended books for TANCET MBA (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/best-books-for-tancet-preparation-blogId-20375). .
Q:   Which are the most important topics to focus for TANCET preparation?
A:

Hi, TANCET sections include Questions from Business situations, Comprehension Passage, Graduate level Mathematics, Determining Data Sufficiency, English Language. The important topics to focus while preparing for TANCET are same as CMAT. Here are few tips which you should consider while preparing for TANCET. 

1) Try preparing all the topics listed in the official syllabus. Leaving any topic will risk your chances of obtaining a high score. However, at the last minute, avoid picking up a new topic.

2) Candidates should choose or select the appropriate study material so that they can easily understand it and it will help them to understand the structure of the exam. Negative marking is applicable in the test.

3) Therefore, another TANCET MBA preparation tip is to avoid guesswork. Mark the answers which you are sure of else leave them unanswered. The candidates must concentrate on enhancing their vocabulary as they will have to answer different questions in this section of the exam. Read the newspaper on a daily basis, it will help you prepare for the further rounds of admission. Hope it helps.

Q:   Is the syllabus for CAT and TANCET same? Can I prepare for TANCET exam using CAT study material such as mock tests and question papers?
A:

CAT is a national level exam for MBA admission, while TANCET is a state level exam for MBA admission. Syllabus for both CAT and TANCET are on a similar lies with slight changes in the sections. TANCET exam includes an additional section for Business Situation analysis. Candidates who have prepared for CAT exams section, including DILR, VARC, and QA, need a minimal study plan to prepare for TANCET. Candidates who took the CAT exam must drive deeper into the section for analysis of business situations. Study material, including books, question type remains similar for CAT and TANCET exam.

Practising mock tests for CAT and TANCET must be done individual as the difficult standards, exam duration, number of questions and other elements of test pattern will vary. Mock test will provide a better understanding of taking TANCET and CAT exam.

Productive study sessions: TANCET 2026 aspirants must ensure they make the best of the remaining time. Even if one devotes three to four hours a day for TANCET preparation, s/he should spend another 30 minutes evaluating the learnings from each study session. Supposedly, if an aspirant covers three important topics in a particular study session and need more clarity on one of them, s/he should address that topic during the doubt-clearing session.

Set apart a different time to clear doubts: Apart from the regular study routine, candidates should set apart at least two hours for doubt clearance. They should not ignore topics that they are not comfortable in. They can take the help of TANCET study material, online tutorials or a mentor who specialises in TANCET exam.

Practice mocks:  Generally, students start practising mock tests and solving previous year TANCET question papers after covering the entire syllabus. However, it should not be a rule of thumb for every aspirant. When there is less time in hand, the best way forward is to cover key topics and practice mocks simultaneously. It will help aspirants find their weak areas that need immediate attention. Then it will also help them learn time management and most importantly, gauge their ability to handle the pressure of the actual TANCET exam.

Revision: Aspirants can make a list of topics that requires revision regularly. Covering a certain topic is just the first step of TANCET preparation process, to ensure that the candidate confidently solves the questions in the examination hall, he or she needs to revise them regularly. It is important that the students work hard to make the best of their time and work qualitatively to get maximum out of each study session. 

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