TANCET 2023 exam was conducted on March 25 for MBA and MCA courses. Read here all about TANCET exam 2023, including results, scores, cutoff ranks, top colleges, MBA admission, and more.
TANCET 2023
TANCET 2023: Anna University released the TANCET 2023 scorecard for download from the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates must download and get the TANCET scorecard printed. The hard copy of the scorecard acts as a critical document during the TN MBA admission process. Candidates can download TANCET scorecard until May 20. Soon after the TANCET score card deadline ends, DTE, Chennai will release the TANCET counselling details.
Candidates who took the exam on March 25 for MBA and MCA courses can check their TANCET scores on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu, as per the schedule. The result for TANCET 2023 exam are available on the official login portal.
TANCET exam for MBA and MCA courses was conducted on March 25. While the TANCET exam for ME/MTech/March/MPlan courses was conducted on March 26, with a new name, i.e. CEETA PG. On behalf of DTE Chennai, Anna University conducted this state-level entrance test for admission to colleges in Tamil Nadu. This offline entrance exam attracts nearly 40,000 applications every year. TANCET 2023 exam shall comprise as many as 100 MCQs to be answered within two hours.
Scroll down to read more details on the TANCET exam, including the eligibility criteria, important dates, test pattern, syllabus, application process, selection criteria, and more.
Latest Updates:
April 22: TANCET 2023 Scorecard released; Check Marksheet and Pass Marks Here!
March 26: TANCET 2023 Statistics Out; 2256 Applicants Absent on Exam Day
TANCET 2023 Highlights
In the previous exam session, as many as 36,710 candidates registered for TANCET. Out of these, 33,124 appeared for the exam. The table below represents the key highlights of TANCET exam 2023:
| TANCET Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| TANCET full form |
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting body |
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| Exam level |
State |
| Courses offered |
- MBA - MCA - ME/MTech - MPlan/MArch |
| TANCET MBA syllabus |
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| TANCET exam mode |
Offline exam via OMR sheet |
| Number of test cities |
15 |
| Exam frequency |
Annual |
| TANCET 2023 exam date |
March 25, 2023 (for MBA and MCA courses) March 26, 2023 (for ME/MTech/March/MPlan courses based on CEETA PG) |
| Exam fees |
INR 1000 (Unreserved categories) and INR 500 (Reserved categories) |
| Eligibility |
Graduation with 50 per cent aggregate (45 per cent for SC/ST students) |
| Number of applicants |
36,710 (in 2022) |
| Number of test takers |
33,124 (in 2022) |
| Exam helpdesk number |
044-22358289 / 044-22358314 |
| Exam website |
Also Read: MBA Colleges Accepting TANCET Score
TANCET 2023 Important Dates
Anna University shall release the TANCET 2023 dates in the month of March. The table below mentions tentative dates for TANCET 2023 exam:
| TANCET 2023 Events |
TANCET 2023 Schedule (tentative) |
|---|---|
| TANCET 2023 notification release |
29-Jan-2023 |
| Commencement of TANCET 2023 registration process |
01-Feb-2023 |
| TANCET registration concludes |
22-Feb-2023 28-Feb-2023 |
| Issuance of TANCET admit card |
11-Mar-2023 |
| Last date to download TANCET hall ticket |
25-Mar-2023 |
| TANCET 2023 exam date |
25-Mar-2023 (MBA & MCA) |
| CEETA PG 2023 exam date |
26-Mar-2023 (ME/MTech/MArch/MPlan) |
| TANCET 2023 result declaration |
14-Apr-2023 |
| TANCET scorecard download | 22-Apr-2023 to 20-May-2023 |
TANCET 2023 Result
Anna University declares the TANCET result within three weeks of the exam date. Along with the declaration of the result, candidates are allowed to download the scorecard. A hard copy of the scorecard is to be carried at the time of the counselling process. Steps to check the TANCET 2023 results are as follows:
1st Step: Visit the TANCET examination website; tancet.annauniv.edu
2nd Step: Click on link reading ‘entrance test result’
3rd Step: Enter the login credentials, including email ID and password
4th Step: Click on the ‘Get Scorecard’ button
5th Step: Check details and download the TANCET 2023 scorecard
Direct Link to Check TANCET 2023 Results
TANCET 2023 Results Releasing at 10 AM on April 14
TANCET Scorecard 2023
Anna University is releasing the TANCET 2023 score card on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates need to download TANCET 2023 score card and print the same. A hard copy of the scorecard, also known as TANCET marksheet, is required at the time of document verification. Only the candidates who get their documents verified are eligible for the TANCET counselling for MBA admission. Candidates who misplace his/her scorecard can also apply duplicate TANCET scorecard by paying a fee of INR 300. The fee for duplicate admit card is to be paid in the form of a Demand Draft.
Direct Link to Download TANCET Scorecard: https://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet/rin23mrksht/index.php
TANCET MBA Participating Institutes
More than 300 colleges accept TANCET scores for MBA admission. These institutes are primarily located in Tamil Nadu. Some of the top colleges accepting TANCET scores are as follows:
- College of Engineering Guindy (CEG)
- Anna University
- PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
- Periyar University
- Bharathiar University
- SSN School of Management, Chennai
- Vel Tech High Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College
- Jerusalem College of Engineering (JCE), Chennai
- University of Madras
- Nehru Institute Of Technology - NIT Coimbatore
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TANCET 2023 Answer Key
Anna University has released the TANCET answer key for the exam conducted on March 25. Candidates can access the TANCET answer keys using the login portal available on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. TANCET 2023 answer key helps candidates to calculate the actual score. TANCET actual score further helps Anna University to evaluate the percentile score of each candidate to allot a rank. Email ID and password helps the test takers to check the TANCET MBA answer keys.
TANCET 2023 Answer Keys Released; Download PDF Here
TANCET Eligibility Criteria 2023
As the first step of any examination process, candidates need to check the eligibility criteria. DTE prescribes the TANCET eligibility criteria for candidates to appear for the exam. Check the TANCET 2023 eligibility criteria below:
- Candidates must hold a bachelor’s level degree or equivalent from a recognised institute.
- Candidates must have scored 50 per cent aggregate if they belong to the unreserved category.
- Reserved category candidates should have scored a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate.
- Candidates who have appeared for the final year exams and shall score the minimum aggregate are also eligible for the TANCET 2023 exam.
Also Read: TANCET eligibility criteria
TANCET Exam Pattern 2023
TANCET 2023 exam pattern releases along with the information brochure. The table below specifies the test structure of TANCET exam:
| TANCET Exam Pattern 2023 |
|
|---|---|
| Mode of TANCET exam |
Offline | Pen and Paper Based |
| Exam duration |
2 hours |
| Number of questions |
MBA/MCA: 100 MTech/ME/ MPlan/ MArch: 115 |
| Number of sections |
MBA: 5 MCA: 4 ME/MTech: 3 MArch/ MPlan: 3 |
| Total marks |
100 |
| Medium |
English |
| Number of answer choices |
4 |
| Type of questions |
MCQ |
| Marking scheme |
( ) 1 for every correct response (-) 1/3 for every incorrect response No marking for unattempted questions |
TANCET 2023 Sectional Weightage
Sections in TANCET 2023 will vary based on the courses. MBA course exam has five sections, while the number of sections for MCA course exam are four. ME, MTech, MArch, and MPlan course exam is divided into three parts with two parts remaining common for all four courses, and the third part shall vary based on the chosen discipline. The table below mentions the TANCET sectional weightage based on all courses:
| TANCET Course Exam |
Sections |
Number of Questions |
Marks Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA |
Business Situations |
20 |
20 |
| Reading Comprehension |
20 |
20 |
|
| Quantitative Ability |
20 |
20 |
|
| Data Sufficiency |
20 |
20 |
|
| English Usage |
20 |
20 |
|
| MCA |
Quantitative Ability |
25 |
25 |
| Analytical reasoning |
25 |
25 |
|
| Logical Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
|
| Computer Awareness |
25 |
25 |
|
| ME/MTech/MArch/MPlan |
Part I: Engineering Mathematics |
20 |
20 |
| Part II: Basic Engineering & Sciences |
35 |
20 |
|
| Part III: Discipline specific |
60 |
60 |
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TANCET 2023 Preparation Tips
Candidates need to solve as many as 100 multiple choice questions within 120 minutes; around 72 seconds for every question, along with negative marking can lead to anxiety during the exam. In addition to the time-based limitation, candidates shall face the pressure of high competition for admission across Tamil Nadu. Having a top-notch preparation strategy for the TANCET 2023 exam will help in securing admission. Candidates can refer to the articles below for TANCET 2023 preparation:
| Tips and Tricks for TANCET 2023 |
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| 7 tips to follow if your TANCET performance is below expectations |
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Also Read: MBA Preparation: Tips to prepare for MBA entrance exams
TANCET 2023 Application Process
Anna University shall host the TANCET 2023 application form online at the official website (tancet.annauniv.edu). Candidates need to pay an amount as the application fee while filling the form. Steps to complete the TANCET 2023 registration and submit the online application form are as follows:
- Visit the official website of TANCET 2023, that is tancet.annauniv.edu
- Complete the one time registration by providing the basic details
- Access the TANCET 2023 login portal using the credentials generated during the one time registration
- Fill personal details including gender, nationality, and address
- Provide educational details
- Choose the test city preference from the drop-down menu
- Upload documents in the prescribed format
- Review all details filled in the application form
- Pay TANCET application fee
Refer to the TANCET 2023 registration video to get an overview of the application process
TANCET 2023 Registration Fees
Candidates need to pay the TANCET application fee to complete the application process. Filled in application forms are treated incomplete until the application fee has been paid. The table below mentions the TANCET registration fee for both reserved and unreserved categories:
| Category |
TANCET 2023 Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved |
800 |
| Reserved |
400 |
Also Read: 4 Critical Things to Know Before TANCET Registration
TANCET 2023 Exam Cities
TANCET 2023 will be conducted in cities across Tamil Nadu. Candidates are given an opportunity to choose the preferred exam city while filling the form. TANCET exam centres are allocated at multiple locations across these cities. The list of TANCET 2023 exam cities include:
- Chennai
- Karaikudi
- Tirunelveli
- Coimbatore
- Madurai
- Tiruchirappalli
- Chidambaram
- Nagercoil
- Vellore
- Dindigul
- Salem
- Villupuram
- Erode
- Thanjavur
- Virudhunagar
TANCET 2023 Admit Card
Anna University issues that TANCET hall ticket to all candidates who have submitted the online application form before the deadline. The admit cards are downloadable in an online mode at the official website. No candidate will receive the TANCET hall ticket via post or via an email. Steps to download the TANCET admit card are as follows:
- Visit the official examination website, tancet.annauniv.edu
- Click on the TANCET hall ticket download link
- Enter the login credentials including email ID and password
- Click on the ‘Login’ button and verify the details
TANCET 2023 Counselling
Candidates passing the TANCET 2023 exam qualify for the counselling process for admission. The final admission shall be allotted to the candidates qualifying in the counselling rounds. DTE Chennai conducts a centralised counselling process for admissions based on the TANCET scorecard. Space below mentions the TANCET counselling process in brief:
- TANCET counselling registration
- Certificate verification
- Publication of TANCET rank list
- Choice filling process
- Release of allotment list
DTE used to conduct the TANCET counselling process in an offline mode. However, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the counselling process had been conducted in an online mode. Candidates will be notified about the mode of the counselling process with release of the official details after the result declaration.
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- TANCET Colleges
FAQs on TANCET 2023
Q: What was the last date to fill the TANCET 2023 application form?
Q: When did Anna University release the TANCET 2023 hall ticket?
Q: What was the TANCET exam date for MBA and MCA?
Q: What is the TANCET test structure for MBA exam?
Q: What are the sections included in TANCET MBA exam?
- Business Situations
- Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Ability
- Data Sufficiency
- English Usage
Q: When will Anna University release the TANCET 2023 scorecard?
Q: What is the validity of TANCET 2023 scores?
Q: How many test centres are available for TANCET 2023 exam?
Q: Who conducts the TANCET exam?
Q: Do I need TANCET scorecard for MBA admission?
Q: When are TANCET results declared?
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TANCET application fee may or may not change across exam sessions. The application fee for TANCET was revised in 2023 exam session. Earlier, candidates had to pay INR 400 if they belonged to reserved categories and INR 800 if they belonged to unreserved categories. However in 2023 exam session, t...TANCET application fee may or may not change across exam sessions. The application fee for TANCET was revised in 2023 exam session. Earlier, candidates had to pay INR 400 if they belonged to reserved categories and INR 800 if they belonged to unreserved categories. However in 2023 exam session, the fee for your categories and reserved categories was hiked to INR 1000 and INR 500, respectively. Since the exam fees was revised in the recent session, Anna University is unlikely to change the same for TANCET 2024. However, the application details along with the TANCET 2024 registration fee is to release soon.
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How many candidates apply for TANCET MBA exam?
TANCET exam is conducted for admission to MBA and MCA admission. Earlier, the exam was conducted for admission to Engineering courses offered at PG level. CEETA PG 2023 came into existence with the scrappage of TANCET for Engineering courses. The space below mentions the number of candidates who ...TANCET exam is conducted for admission to MBA and MCA admission. Earlier, the exam was conducted for admission to Engineering courses offered at PG level. CEETA PG 2023 came into existence with the scrappage of TANCET for Engineering courses. The space below mentions the number of candidates who have applied in th east three exam sessions of TANCET:
TANCET 2023:
- MBA: 24468
- MCA 9820
TANCET 2022:
- MBA: 21563
- MCA 8417
TANCET 2021:
- MBA: 21789
- MCA 6917.
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What are the upload specifications for documents to be uploaded during TANCET application process?
Candidates filling the TANCET application form need to upload scanned images of photograph and signature in a pre defined format. While uploading images, candidates must follow the below mentioned specifications:Image Upload Specifications for PhotographHeight - 300pxWidth - 200px File Size: Less...Candidates filling the TANCET application form need to upload scanned images of photograph and signature in a pre defined format. While uploading images, candidates must follow the below mentioned specifications:
Image Upload Specifications for Photograph
Height - 300px
Width - 200px
File Size: Less than 50 KB
Format: JPG
Image Upload Specifications for Signature
Height - 70px
Width - 200px
File Size: Less than 11 KB
Format: JPG
Besides the photograph and signature, candidates who belong to a reserved community must upload the community/category Certificate in a PDF format.
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What is the mode for TANCET registration?
Anna University releases the TANCET application form in an online mode. Candidates who wish to apply for the TANCET exam need to apply for the exam online. No other mode is available for the TANCET registration. Anna University will not entertain any requests for offline submission of the applica...Anna University releases the TANCET application form in an online mode. Candidates who wish to apply for the TANCET exam need to apply for the exam online. No other mode is available for the TANCET registration. Anna University will not entertain any requests for offline submission of the application form. After submitting the online application form, candidates must take a print out of the TANCET filled in form to retain the same for future references. However, this print-out must not be sent to the official authority via fax or post. TANCET form print out is for retainment by the applicant.
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What is the eligibility criteria for admission into TANCET colleges?
Candidates aspiring for MBA Admission based on TANCET exam must have a Bachelor's degree with a 50 per cent aggregate score. In case the candidates belong to reserved category, they have a concession of five per cent in aggregate score requirement, I. e. reserved categories need 45 per cent aggre...Candidates aspiring for MBA Admission based on TANCET exam must have a Bachelor's degree with a 50 per cent aggregate score. In case the candidates belong to reserved category, they have a concession of five per cent in aggregate score requirement, I. e. reserved categories need 45 per cent aggregate in the qualifying exam. On the other hand, TANCET colleges offering MCA admission requires the candidates to hold any of the following Bachelors degree:
- BCA
- B.Sc. Information Technology
- B.Sc. Computer Science Engineering
Candidates who do not have any of the above mentioned degrees must have studied Mathematics as a major subject in Graduation or at 10+2 exam level.
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Do I need to apply for each TANCET MBA college separately after passing TANCET exam?
No. Applying for each college for admissions based on TANCET is not required. The Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, conducts the centralised counselling process for admission into TANCET colleges offering MBA and MCA courses. Candidates need to register for the Tamil Nadu MBA counselli...No. Applying for each college for admissions based on TANCET is not required. The Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, conducts the centralised counselling process for admission into TANCET colleges offering MBA and MCA courses. Candidates need to register for the Tamil Nadu MBA counselling on the online counselling portal as per the schedule. Subsequently, candidates will have to upload the relevant documents to get shortlisted for the TANCET rank allotment. Admission into 200+ TANCET colleges is done based on centralised counselling process. However, several other institutions accept TANCET exam scores but are not included in the centralisted list of colleges.
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Is there any Government Aided Engineering College in Tamil Nadu offering MBA/MCA admission based on TANCET scores?
Based on the previous year's TANCET colleges, there are as many as three Government Aided Engineering Colleges that offer MBA and MCA admission based on TANCET scores. List of these TANCET colleges are as follows:1) PSG College of Technology2) Coimbatore Institute of Technology3) Thiagarajar Coll...Based on the previous year's TANCET colleges, there are as many as three Government Aided Engineering Colleges that offer MBA and MCA admission based on TANCET scores. List of these TANCET colleges are as follows:
1) PSG College of Technology
2) Coimbatore Institute of Technology
3) Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Besides the above mentioned TANCET colleges, DTE may introduce additional Government Aided Engineering colleges for admission in Tamil Nadu.
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Which Universities in Tamil Nadu offer MBA and MCA admission via its departments?
Departments of the following Universities accept TANCET scores for MBA and MCA admission:1) Anna University2) Annamalia University3) University of Madras4) Bharathiar University5) Bharathidasan University6) University College of Engineering7) Mother Teresa Women's UniversityThe list of universiti...Departments of the following Universities accept TANCET scores for MBA and MCA admission:
1) Anna University
2) Annamalia University
3) University of Madras
4) Bharathiar University
5) Bharathidasan University
6) University College of Engineering
7) Mother Teresa Women's University
The list of universities above is based on previous years list of TANCET colleges. With the upcoming admission session, list of university may or may not change. Candidates can find the list of TANCET colleges at Shiksha's TANCET colleges web page (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tancet-exam-colleges).
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How many colleges accept TANCET scores for MBA and MCA admission?
The number of colleges accepting TANCET scores change from year to year based on the recognition of colleges in the state of Tamil Nadu. Based on the previous year's admission details, a total of 230 colleges offer admissions based on TANCET scores. These colleges offer MBA or MCA admission. Seve...The number of colleges accepting TANCET scores change from year to year based on the recognition of colleges in the state of Tamil Nadu. Based on the previous year's admission details, a total of 230 colleges offer admissions based on TANCET scores. These colleges offer MBA or MCA admission. Several colleges offer both MBA and MCA courses. These 230 colleges included
1) Government Engineering Colleges
2) Government Aided Engineering Colleges
3) University Departments
4) Self-Financing Engineering Colleges
5) Stand Alone Institutions.
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I have secured 83.5 percentile in TANCET. Which colleges can I opt for MBA?
You can definitely try for top 20 B-schools under TANCET.
You can use Shiksha College predictor - https://www.shiksha.com/college-predictor
40 Institutes accepting TANCET
- Total Fees: ₹ 20.00 Lakh
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- 2 years
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- Full Time
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- Total Fees: ₹ 5.20 Lakh
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- 2 years
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- Full Time
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- Total Fees: ₹ 4.60 Lakh
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- 2 years
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- Full Time
CMS Institute of Management Studies
Coimbatore
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- 2 years
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- Full Time
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What is TANCET application fee? Do reserved categories have any fee concessions?
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