TANCET 2022 Question Paper PDF (Available): Download for All Courses
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TANCET )
Registration - 16 Mar '26 - 16 May '26
Anna University has released the TANCET question papers 2022 on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Get course-wise links to PDF files here.
Download TANCET 2022 Question Paper for All Courses
TANCET 2022 Question Papers: Anna University has released the TANCET question papers 2022 for all courses. Candidates can download the TANCET 2022 question paper PDF for MBA, MCA, MTech, MArch, and MPlan. The question paper PDFs are available on the official website (tancet.annauniv.edu). Previous year’s question papers help in the TANCET preparation for the upcoming exam session. Besides the help in practising identical questions, candidates will get aware of the important topics and pattern using the TANCET 2022 question papers. Scroll down to get PDF files for TANCET question paper 2022.
TANCET 2022 Question Paper: Highlights
Anna University designed the TANCET 2022 question paper in lines with the prescribed exam pattern. The table below mentions the key highlights of the TANCET 2022 question paper.
TANCET MBA Question Paper Pattern
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Sections |
- Business Situations (20 questions) - Reading Comprehension (20 questions) - Quantitative Ability (20 questions) - Data Sufficiency (20 questions) - English Usage (20 questions) |
| Total number of questions |
100 |
| Total time duration |
120 minutes |
| Sectional time limit |
No |
| Marking scheme |
(+)1 for correct responses; (-)1/3 for incorrect responses |
| Total marks |
100 |
| Type of questions |
MCQs |
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TANCET MCA Question Paper Pattern
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Sections |
- Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions) - Analytical Reasoning (25 questions) - Logical Reasoning (25 questions) - Computer Awareness (25 questions) |
| Total number of questions |
100 |
| Total time duration |
120 minutes |
| Sectional time limit |
No |
| Marking scheme |
(+)1 for correct responses; (-)1/3 for incorrect responses |
| Total marks |
100 |
| Type of questions |
MCQs |
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TANCET Question Paper Pattern for MTech/MArch/MPlan
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Sections |
- Part I (Engineering Mathematics) - Part II (Basic Engg. & Sciences) - Part III (For different disciplines) |
| Total number of questions |
115 |
| Total time duration |
120 minutes |
| Sectional time limit |
No |
| Negative marking |
(-)1/3 for incorrect responses |
| Total marks |
100 |
| Type of questions |
MCQs |
The first two parts of the TANCET ME/MTech/MArch/MPlan are common irrespective of the discipline chosen by the candidate. The third part of the TANCET question paper varies based on the discipline/subject chosen by the candidate. The table below mentions the sectional distribution that was followed in TANCET MTech question paper 2022:
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| Parts |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I (Engineering Mathematics) |
20 |
20 |
| Part II (Basic Engg. & Sciences) |
35 |
20 |
| Part III (For different disciplines) |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
115 |
100 |
| Question Papers |
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| TANCET 2022 Question Paper for M.E / M.TECH/ M.ARCH / M.PLAN - GROUP A |
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| TANCET 2022 Question Paper for M.E / M.TECH/ M.ARCH / M.PLAN - GROUP B |
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Commonly asked questions
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.
TANCET exam coprises as many as 100 objective type questions. TANCET MBA exam has five sections with equal question weightage. Therefore, each section will have 20 questions each. Candidates have to answer all the questions. However, in case of incorrect responses, candidates will face a penalty of 1/3 mark. Each correct answer will fetch 1 mark.
TANCET question papers or mock exam is same as actual exam. Candidates will come across questions and test structure similar to that followed in any of the exam. Candidates must analyse where they lag while practising the past years TANCET question papers. If they find any particular topic difficult they must revisit the same before it gets too late. In case the candidates know the answers to all the questions yet are not able to complete the exam on time, they must work on some strategies to increase the speed. Candidates must keep a check on which questions they consumed the most time and which questions they were not able to answers to know their weaknesses.
Commonly asked questions
TANCET sample paper comprises similar types of questions to the ones that are typically asked in the TANCET exam. Preparation based on the TANCET sample papers and mock test helps candidates develop problem-solving and time-management skills. Another thing that helps via TANCET sample paper is that it comprises previous years questions which may throw light into
- Types of questions asked
- Marking scheme
- Difficulty standards
- Important topics
- Question weightage
With insights into the TANCET exam, the candidate will be able to adopt a better strategy for TANCET preparation. Additionally, candidates will develop a better exam day strategy. Candidates who solve TANCET sample papers have a better chance in fetching a good TANCET score.
Previous years' TANCET question papers can be helpful in reducing exam day anxiety in several ways. When a candidates finds he/she can answer TANCET-style questions correctly, it will boost the overall confidence and make them less likely to feel anxious on the day of the exam.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
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.
Or they can take the TANCET entrance examination, attain valid ranks an
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Contributor-Level 10
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| Section | Number of Questions | Weightage (%) | Key Topics |
| Analysis of Business Situations | 20 | 20% | Case analysis, decision-making, data interpretation. |
| Reading Comprehension | 20 | 20% | Passages on business, literature, and social issues. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20% | Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems. |
| Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20% | Tables, graphs, logical evaluation of data. |
| English Usage | 20 | 20% | Grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction. |
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 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.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 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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Contributor-Level 7
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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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 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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Contributor-Level 7
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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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 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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Contributor-Level 7
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The TANCET cutoff is the minimum qualifying score required for admission. It is calculated considering the total number of applicants, available seats, and exam difficulty.
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Contributor-Level 7
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A good score in TANCET depends on the cutoff set by top colleges. Securing between 90 to 95 percentile marks as a good score.
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