Last 10 Year TANCET Question Paper for MBA: Download PDF for TANCET Past Papers

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TANCET )

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TANCET exam date for MBA & MCA

9 May '26

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The TANCET MBA exam includes questions from five different sections for Business Situations, VARC (divided into two sections), QA, and Data Sufficiency. More than 20,000 candidates take the TANCET exam for MBA admission in Tamil Nadu. Obtain and practise TANCET MBA last 10 years question papers to secure a seat during MBA admissions here.

Anna University will conduct TANCET 2026 exam on May 9 for MBA and MCA courses. More than 20,000 test takers are expected to appear for TANCET MBA exam. All aspirants can download last 10 year TANCET question paper for MBA.

TANCET MBA Question Paper PDF

TANCET MBA Question Paper PDF Download for Last 10 Exam Sessions

Last 10 Years TANCET Question Papers for MBA: Anna University conducts TANCET exam every year for admission to MBA and MCA courses. In the past, TANCET question papers saw a major repitition of questions across years. Candidates preparing for TANCET 2026 exam must use past question papers to practice all questions to tackle any repeating question. Anna University conducts the TANCET exam offline across Tamil Nadu. Candidates have to answer questions in the TANCET exam using OMR sheets.

Anna University will set the TANCET question paper for MBA and MCA, including the test pattern, TANCET syllabus, and questions. The TANCET MBA exam has questions from five sections, namely Business Situation Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Analytical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, and Business Communication. More than 20,000 candidates take the TANCET exam for MBA admission in Tamil Nadu. Scroll down to obtain and practise TANCET MBA last 10 years question papers to secure a seat during TN MBA admissions.

Also Check: Last 10 Year TANCET MCA Question Paper PDF Download

Table of contents
  • TANCET MBA Question Papers of Last 10 Years: PDF Download
  • TANCET Syllabus 2026
  • TANCET Exam Pattern 2026
  • Why Are Last 10 Years’ TANCET Question Papers for MBA Important?

TANCET MBA Question Papers of Last 10 Years: PDF Download

The table below mentions the download link for TANCET MBA question papers from past 10 years, i.e. from 2015 to 2025:

TANCET MBA Question Paper Year

TANCET MBA Question Paper PDF File

TANCET MBA Question Paper 2025

TANCET 2025 MBA Question Paper PDF

TANCET MBA Question Paper 2024

TANCET 2024 MBA Question Paper PDF

TANCET MBA Question Paper 2023

TANCET 2023 MBA Question Paper PDF

TANCET MBA Question Paper 2022

TANCET 2022 MBA Question Paper PDF

TANCET MBA Question Paper 2021

TANCET 2021 MBA Question Paper PDF

TANCET MBA Question Paper 2020

TANCET 2020 MBA Question Paper PDF

TANCET MBA Question Paper 2019

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TANCET MBA Question Paper 2018

TANCET 2018 MBA Question Paper PDF

TANCET MBA Question Paper 2017

TANCET 2017 MBA Question Paper PDF

TANCET MBA Question Paper 2016

TANCET 2016 MBA Question Paper PDF

TANCET MBA Question Paper 2015

TANCET 2015 MBA Question Paper PDF

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I get the TANCET syllabus PDF?
A: 

Anna University releases TANCET syllabus on its official website. Candidates can find TANCET syllabus for MBA and MCA courses with the release of exam notification.

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:   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.

Q:   Will Anna University release TANCET question papers?
A: 

TANCET exam is conducted for all candidates who apply for the same. Every year, Anna University releases the TANCET question papers for the previous exam term for candidates to prepare for the upcoming exam. Candidates can also find the previous year's TANCET question paper on shiksha's TANCET sample paper article https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tancet-exam-question-papers

TANCET Syllabus 2026

Anna University designed the TANCET syllabus for MBA with five different sections tabulated below:

Sections TANCET Syllabus

Analysis of Business Situations

Candidates will be given to analye business situations in the form of a paragraph. This will be followed by some questions

Data Sufficiency

Questions will be based on Number Systems, Arithmetic Topics, Algebra, Data Interpretation (Pie Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph, and Tables). Candidates will also get questions in the form of statements labelled as I and II. They have to determine whether the statements either I or II or both I and II are sufficient to solve the problem

Quantitative Aptitude

Number 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, Co-ordinate Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory

General English

This section tests the candidate's knowledge of General English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation, etc.

Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Corrections, Idioms, Cloze Test, One Word Substitution

The questions can be based on any topic under these sections of the TANCET exam. Candidates solving the past 10 year question paper for the TANCET exam will get to know the TANCET important topics, difficulty standards, type of questions, and more.

Also Read: How to Prepare for TANCET Quantitative Aptitude Section?

TANCET Exam Pattern 2026

Anna University has been conducting the TANCET exam for over two decades now. Candidates can practise the TANCET previous year question papers to familiarise themselves with the important topic trends aligning with the question paper pattern. The space below mentions the TANCET exam pattern that has been followed in the past exam sessions. The TANCET exam pattern tabulated below is to be followed in the current exam session as well.

TANCET Exam Pattern

Details

Exam mode

Offline centre based exam using OMR sheet

Total questions in TANCET exam

100

Number of sections

Five (5)

TANCET MBA exam sections

  • Business Situations
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Business Communications

Section-wise question weightage

20 per section

Duration of test

120 minutes

Marks per correct response

+1 mark

Negative marks

-1/4 for each incorrect response; no negative marking for unattempted questions

Medium

English

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I find previous year's TANCET question papers?
A: 

TANCET question papers from one last year is publkished with the release of information brochure on the website. Candidates can find TANCET question paper from past few years on shiksha's TANCET sample papers article https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tancet-exam-question-papers

Q:   Will there be a separate question paper for TANCET MBA and MCA exam?
A: 

Yes, TANCET MBA and MCA have a distinct question paper. Since the test structure for both MBA and MCA differs, candidates will fidn different question paper for MBA and MCA.

Q:   What is the syllabus & exam pattern of TANCET?
A: 

TANCET exam is conducted for MBA and MCA admission. More than 25,000 candidates take the TANCET exam for MBA admission. The sections vary for MBA and MCA exams. The space below mention the TANCET MBA exam pattern:

  • Mode of TANCET exam: Offline, OMR based
  • Type of questions: Objective type
  • Number of questions: 100
  • Number of sections: 5
  • Exam duration: 120 minutes
  • Maximum marks: 100
  • Marks for correct response: 1 mark
  • Mark down for incorrect response: 1/4 mark
  • Exam medium: English

The TANCET MBA syllabus is based on five sections. The sections for TANCET MBA exam include:

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

All sections in the TANCET exam have equal weightage.

Q:   Will TANCET exam have descriptive type questions?
A: 

TANCET exam does not have any descriptive type questions. All the questions in the TANCET question paper are objective type questions, also known as Multiple Choice Questions. Anna University design the TANCET test paper to ask questions with four answers options. Out of these four options, one answers is correct, while other three answers are incorrect. Candidates have to choose the right answers to fetch 1 mark. For every incorrect response, candidates will get a education of 1/3 marks. All 100 questions in the TANCET exam are objective type.

Why Are Last 10 Years’ TANCET Question Papers for MBA Important?

Candidates who practise last 10 years' MBA question papers get to know about TANCET exam pattern, and difficulty levels. Previous year’s TANCET MBA question papers also help candidates improve speed and accuracy. Check the benefits of practising past 10 years' TANCET MBA question papers:

  • Understanding exam pattern
  • Time management
  • Identifying important topics
  • Adapting to difficulty levels
  • Improves speed and accuracy
  • Self-Evaluation

Practising previous years' question papers is a strategic approach to optimise TANCET preparation and increase the chances of admission to colleges accepting TANCET scores.

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Answered 2 days ago

The time notified for TANCET 2026 hall ticket download was 12:30 PM. However, the hall ticket was released around 12:50 PM.

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Vikram Tyagi

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Answered 2 days ago

Yes, TANCET admit card is released on the official website. Candidates can download the hall ticket of TANCET exam until the exam date.

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Rohini Bisht

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Answered a week ago

No, you can not join Anna University without appearing for an entrance exam if you want admission to the MBA/PGDM course. Students can either take the CAT or MAT exam, attain a valid percentile and then proceed to the next round.

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

SectionNumber of QuestionsWeightage (%)Key Topics
Analysis of Business Situations2020%Case analysis, decision-making, data interpretation.
Reading Comprehension2020%Passages on business, literature, and social issues.
Quantitative Aptitude2020%Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems.
Data Sufficiency2020%Tables, graphs, logical evaluation of data.
English Usage2020%Grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction.

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Sidhartha Singh

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Answered 4 weeks ago

Anna University releases the TANCET answer key in an online mode. Candidates can download both the provisional and final answer keys from the official website.

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Abhishek Dhawan

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Answered 4 weeks ago

No, candidates cannot raise objections after the TANCET result is declared. Anna University allows candidates to challenge provisional answer key until the results and final answer key is released.

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Akansha Goyal

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Answered 4 weeks ago

After the provisional TANCET answer key is released, candidates can calculate their probable scores and raise objections through the login portal.

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Vikram Tyagi

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Answered 4 weeks ago

There are no official passing or failing marks in TANCET, candidates do not technically fail. However, candidates have to meet the minimum cutoff to secure admissions.

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Loveleen Sharma

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Answered 4 weeks ago

TANCET admission process generally relies on the entrance exam scores and the subsequent centralised counselling conducted by DTE Chennai. TANCET colleges does not conduct GD/PI rounds for admissions.

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Rohini Bisht

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Answered 4 weeks ago

Top MBA colleges accepting TANCET include 

  • Anna University, CEG Campus
  • PSG College of Technology
  • University of Madras
  • SSN School of Management
  • SRM University
  • ITM Business School

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