Students’ Speak: Tips to deal with a low TANCET score
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TANCET )
By: G. Venkatesh
If you have scored low in TANCET, you still have many options. You should remember that failure is a part of our success.
How to Deal with Low TANCET Score
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) is a state-wide entrance examination conducted by Anna University, Tamil Nadu. Although the competition is low given that it is not a national-level exam, there could be a chance that your TANCET performance is not as per your expectations. What should you do in such a scenario? Here are some tips for you:
How to deal with a low TANCET score?
If you have scored low in TANCET, you still have many options. You should remember that failure is a part of our success. Next time you can overcome all these things, which happened at present. You have different types of options such as re-attempting the exam; take other entrance exams; can prepare for jobs in the private and government sectors; can join a college through management seats, etc. You can utilise all these opportunities. Smart work helps you to avoid failure rather than hard work.
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How to shortlist good MBA colleges that accept different percentile ranges
There are many MBA colleges as well as B-schools across India. But for TANCET you can choose a college in the state of Tamil Nadu because it is a state-wide entrance examination. For state entrance examinations such as TANCET there will be a minimum cut-off to qualify for the exam. Qualified students will be called for counselling and there they will be shortlisted for admission to various B-schools and MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu. Candidates will be shortlisted for the admission process by considering TANCET marks obtained by them. There are different types of cut-offs based on their category. You can shortlist good MBA colleges based on your score. Different colleges accept different percentile ranges because of the competition. And many reputed universities, colleges have kept high percentile as their cut off. You can compare with last year score and also cut off. Because they will give some analysis regarding your score. Cut off ranges from category to category. And there are some famous colleges such as Veltech Rangarajan Dr Sakunthala College, PSG, Thaigaraja College, etc., that have high cut-offs.
Suggestions on increasing your score
You must know the syllabus as well as the pattern of the exam. Have a proper study plan and correct materials for the TANCET examination. Try to cover each and every concept from the syllabus. Note down important concepts and formulae for further revision. Practice sample as well as previous years’ question papers. Revise each and every topic thoroughly. Give mock tests and try to improve your score. Revision and mock tests help you a lot in increasing your score.
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Don’t ignore previous year question papers, try to solve them every day. Brush up your basic concepts. Also, buy the best test series, best books that are useful for the TANCET examination. Managing time is also very important in the preparation as well as in the examination. Keep focus only on important topics during the last days of examination. Health is also very important to stay healthy, have g good diet, also have a sound sleep during the last days of examination. Moreover, you should have a focus on the accuracy, speed of the examination try to improve accuracy and speed while in the examination. Clear your doubts as soon as possible. Avoid mistakes during mock tests. Don’t try to start new topics during the last days of your preparation. Revision is key to success so try to revise every topic twice or thrice if possible. Also, have a group discussion on the subject but not chitchat. Try to technology but not social media, because social media disturbs you a lot. These are some of the suggestions to increase your score, try to follow these tips.
About the Author:
G.Venkatesh has studied B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Aditya Engineering College affiliated to JNTU Kakinada.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Some of the factors that lead to determination of TANCET cutoff scores include the number of seats available for admission, difficulty level of exam, previous cutoff trends, number of test takers, performance of test takers, among other factors.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month 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 a month ago
The last date for TANCET exam registration is expected to lie around 20-30 days after the start date. Therefore, if the registration starts in January, candidates can expect the last date to apply for TANCET exam to be in the month of February. The timeline for TANCET registration is notified with t
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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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