TANCET 2024 Exam: Counselling (LIVE), Seat Allotment List, Cutoff, Top Colleges, Admission

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2025 ( TANCET )

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TANCET counselling process is underway. MBA seat allotment list will be out soon on the counselling portal. Check TANCET exam details, including the counselling dates, difference between marks and rank, rank list, tie-breaking criteria, top colleges, cutoff, etc.

TANCET 2024 Exam

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TANCET 2024: DTE Tamil Nadu has commenced the TANCET counselling for MBA and MCA admissions. Candidates can get the TANCET counselling details on the TANCET MBA admission portal, tn-mbamca.com. Candidates who got their documents verified during the TN MBA admission process, have found their names in the TANCET rank list. The seat allotment list will be released anytime soon on the official counselling portal.

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TN admissions to MBA and MCA courses is based on the centralised counselling process to be conducted by DTE, Chennai. As per the TANCET eligibility criteria, candidates with a bachelor’s degree can take this state-level exam. Anna University will release the results and scorecard. TANCET exam was conducted across 15 exam cities in Tamil Nadu.

Q:   When is TANCET counselling conducted?

A:

TANCET counselling process commences soon after the scorecard download window is closed. Typically, the counselling process for TANCET MBA admission commences within a month of the scorecard download window close date. In the past exam session, i.e. TANCET 2023 counselling, TANCET scorecard download window was closed on May 20 and the counselling process commenced on June 1. Unlike the exam events, candidates can find the TANCET counselling schedule on the Tamil Nadu MBA web counselling portal. Alternatively, GCT, Coimbatore releases the TANCET counselling press release mentioning the start date and end dates. Candidates can stay tuned to Shiksha's TANCET counselling webpage for current status of the TANCET counselling.

Q:   What is the TANCET counselling process?

A:
Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, conducts the TANCET counselling process online. The TANCET counselling process involves several steps with a physical document verification round. Stepwise process for TANCET counselling is as follows: 1) Counselling registration 2) Checking TANCET rank list 3) Choice filling 4) Publication of tentative allotment 5) Confirming tentative allotment 6) Publication of provisional allotment 7) Supplementary counselling round 8) SCA to SC counselling All candidates will be allowed to participate in the general counselling process only after the certificates are verified.

Q:   What is the mode of TANCET counselling process?

A:
Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, conducts the TANCET counselling online. However, the Certificate verification round is conducted offline. Candidates completing the counselling registration are allotted a centre to appear for the Certificate verification round. During the document verification, officials at the centre will verify the documents, including the TANCET scorecard, and hall ticket. Candidates failing to produce any of the mandatory documents are not considered for the rank allotment. Further, such candidates are not allowed to participate in the choice filling process under TANCET counselling.

Also Read: TANCET Rank List 2024

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TANCET 2024 Exam Highlights

The table below mentions the TANCET 2024 exam overview:

TANCET Features 

Details 

TANCET full form

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test

Conducting body

Anna University

Exam level

State

Courses offered

- MBA

- MCA

TANCET MBA syllabus

- Analysis of Business Situations

- Reading Comprehension

- Reading Comprehension

- Data Sufficiency

- General English

TANCET exam mode

Offline exam from centre

Number of test cities

15 (indicative)

Exam frequency

Annual

TANCET 2024 exam date

March 9, 2024 (for MBA & MCA)

Exam fees

- INR 1000 for UR categories

- INR 500 for reserved categories

Eligibility 

Graduation with an aggregate score of 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ST students)

Number of applicants

- 9820 (for MCA in 2023)

- 24468 (for MBA in 2023)

Number of test takers

- 9279 (for MCA in 2023)

- 22774 (for MBA in 2023)

Exam helpdesk number

044-22358289 / 044-22358314

Exam website

https://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet/index.html 

TANCET 2024 Dates

Anna University notifies the TANCET exam dates and event schedule on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. The table below mentions the key dates for TANCET 2024 exam.

TANCET 2024 Events

TANCET 2024 Dates

TANCET registration begins

10-Jan-2023

Last date of TANCET registration

07-Feb-2024

12-Feb-2024

15-Feb-2024

Issue of TANCET hall ticket

21-Feb-2024

TANCET 2024 exam date

09-Mar-2024 (for MBA and MCA)

Publication of TANCET 2024 answer key

13-Mar-2024

TANCET 2024 answer key objection window

17-Mar-2024

Publication of TANCET final answer key 2024

18-Mar-2024

22-Mar-2024

TANCET 2024 result date

28-Mar-2024

Download of TANCET scorecard

03-Apr-2024 to 03-Mar-2024

TANCET counselling 2024 registration

10-Jun-2024 to 04-Jul-2024

Publication of TANCET rank list

22-Jul-2024

Grievance redressal window for TANCET rank list

23-Jul-2024 to 26-Jul-2024

TANCET 2024 Counselling

The Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, conducts the TANCET counselling for all the eligible candidates. TANCET counselling is a part of the TN MBA admission process. Candidates need to get their documents verified to participate in the TANCET counselling process. TN MBA admission process has the following stages:

Q:   Which marks will be considered for TANCET counselling: normalized marks or actual marks?

A:

The normalization of marks in TANCET is done only for the engineering courses. To call candidates for counseling, the examination authority will use the normalized marks. The result is declared after normalizing the marks of candidates. Read here for more details - https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tancet-exam-results.

Q:   I belong to ST category. Can I avail the benefits under the SCA to SC counselling round of Tamil Nadu MBA Admission process?

A:
No. SCA to SC counselling round is only conducted to fill the SCA category seats by SC candidates, if it remains vacant after the TANCET general counselling. After all the rounds of TANCET counselling, DTE, Chennai, converts the SCA category seats into SC category seats. Only the candidates who belong to SC category are eligible for this counselling round. Additionally, all the SC category candidates who have been allotted a seat priorly are eligible for SCA to SC counselling round. TANCET participating colleges where all the SC category seats have been filled, whereas SCA category seats are vacant can offer an allotment to SC candidates under this counselling round. SCA to SC counselling round is conducted in an offline mode. Thus, candidates need to visit the desired college to seek admission under the SCA to SC counselling round of Tamil Nadu MBA Admission.

Q:   What all documents are required during TANCET counselling?

A:

Candidates need to carry hard copy of the below mentioned documents at the time of Certificate verification:

  • Class 10 mark sheet
  • Class 12 mark sheet / Diploma Certificate
  • Graduation mark sheets for all semesters / Years of qualifying Degree exam
  • Provisional / Degree Certificate
  • Permanent Community Certificate Card (to avail reservation)
  • TANCET Scorecard/ Rank Card
  • TANCET hall ticket
  • District Medical Board Certificate (for Differently able Candidates only)
  • Nativity Certificate in electronic form / digitally signed e-certificate (If applicable)
  • Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Certificate (If applicable).

Q:   What is TANCET supplementary counselling?

A:
Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, conducts TANCET counselling in a single round, known as TANCET general counselling round. Seats that remain vacant after the TANCET general counselling are filled using the supplementary counselling round. DTE conducts the TANCET supplementary counselling in an offline mode. DTE releases the vacant seat report after the TANCET general counselling to fill the seats using supplementary counselling. Candidates who do not have any allotment from the general counselling round are allowed to participate in the TANCET supplementary counselling round. Additionally, candidates who wish for an upgrade in the allotted seat can participate in the supplementary counselling round. Candidates who did not participate in the choice filling process; however, have an eligible TANCET rank can participate in the supplementary counselling round.

Q:   What is the schedule for TANCET Counselling?

A:

TANCET Counselling 2023 has been concluded after the release of all MBA and MCA allotments. TANCET Counselling is held in multiple rounds, including publication of rank list, general counselling for MBA and MCA, supplementary counselling for bith MBA and MCA. Every year Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai invites application from eligible Degree holders for admission to MBA/ MCA courses offered in Government, Government Aided Engineering and Arts and Science Colleges, University Departments of Anna University/ Regional Centres, Annamalai University.

  1. Counselling registration
  2. Certificate verification
  3. Release of TANCET rank list
  4. TANCET general counselling
  5. Payment and choice filling
  6. Publication of tentative allotment
  7. Publication of provisional allotment
  8. Supplementary counselling
  9. SCA to SC counselling

TANCET Rank List 2024

Anna University releases two separate TANCET rank lists, including the rank list for general counselling and rank list for special reservation counselling. The rank list will carry the following information:

  • Candidate’s personal details
  • Category/ Subcategory
  • Nationality
  • TANCET rank
  • Roll number
  • Application number
  • Total marks

TANCET 2024 Participating Institutes

Some of the top colleges accepting TANCET scores with cutoff ranks are tabulated below:

College Name

Course Name

TANCET Cutoff Ranks 2021 (Open Category)

University Departments of Anna University Chennai - CEG Campus

MBA

54

Easwari Engineering College (AUTONOMOUS)

MBA

679

Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering (AUTONOMOUS)

MBA

296

PSG College of Technology (AUTONOMOUS)

MBA (Waste Management and Social Entrepreneurship (SS)

448

Coimbatore Institute of Technology (AUTONOMOUS)

MBA (SS)

871

PSG College of Technology (AUTONOMOUS)

MBA (SS)

68

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology (AUTONOMOUS)

MBA

978

Thiagarajar School of Management (Co-Ed)

MBA

398

Kumaraguru College of Technology (AUTONOMOUS)

MBA

461

University of Madras

MBA

204

D.D Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College (Co-Ed)

MBA

608

M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women

MBA

667

Bharathiar University

MBA

859

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TANCET 2024 Results

Anna University hosts the TANCET results on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates need to enter their registered email ID and password to access the TANCET login portal for results. The result of TANCET 2024 exam will host the actual score, as well as the TANCET percentile score. Actual score is evaluated based on the marking scheme, while the percentile score is calculated after evaluating the number of candidates who took the exam and number of candidates who have scored less than particular mark.

TANCET Scorecard 2024

Soon after the declaration of TANCET results, Anna University releases the TANCET scorecard. The scorecard of the TANCET 2024 exam must be downloaded and retained until the final admission. During the document verification round under TN MBA admission, candidates have to upload the TANCET scorecard among other key documents.

TANCET 2024 Answer Key

Soon after the TANCET exam is conducted, Anna University releases the answer keys. Candidates are allowed to raise objections against the TANCET answer keys. The final answer key will be published soon after the objection window is closed. Anna University evaluates the performance of the candidate based on the TANCET final answer key. The TANCET answer key PDF is published on the login portal.

TANCET 2024 Hall Ticket

Anna University releases the TANCET hall ticket for all applicants. Candidates appearing for the TANCET exam have to download the hall ticket before the exam date. The hard copy of TANCET hall ticket, also known as TANCET admit card, must be carried to the exam centre. Candidates need to use their registered email ID and password to download the admit card of TANCET 2024. The hall ticket of TANCET exam carries important information, including the exam timeline, exam venue, and some key details of the test taker.

Candidates failing to carry the TANCET 2024 hall ticket to the exam centre will face denial in entry to the exam hall.

TANCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria varies across MBA and MCA courses offered by TANCET participating colleges. The space below mentions the category-wise TANCET eligibility criteria:

TANCET MBA Eligibility Criteria

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. Candidates are eligible for TANCET MBA exam if they complete education in any of the following patterns:

  • 10 + 2 + 3-year degree pattern
  • 10 + 2 + 4-year degree pattern
  • 10 + 2 + 5-year degree pattern
  • 10 + 3-year diploma + 3-year degree pattern
  • 10 + 2 + B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. / B.Pharm.
  • 10 + 2 + AMIE
  • 10 + 3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE

TANCET MCA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates aspiring for an MCA degree course based on TANCET exam must hold any of the following degree or equivalent:

  • BCA
  • BSc Information Technology
  • BSc Computer Science Engineering

In case the aspirant does not have any of the above-mentioned degree, they must have completed a bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a major. Candidates who did not study Mathematics at graduation level course; however, have studied the subject at 10+2 level are also eligible.

Candidates who complete their education in the following pattern are eligible for the TANCET MCA exam:

  • 10 + 2 + 3-year degree pattern
  • 10 + 2 + 4-year degree pattern
  • 10 + 2 + 5-year degree pattern
  • 10 + 3-year diploma + 3- year degree pattern
  • 10 + 2 + AMIE
  • 10 + 3-year diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE

The minimum aggregate score requirement based on the reservation criteria is as follows:

  • UR category candidates must secure an aggregate score of 50 per cent.
  • Reserved category candidates must secure an aggregate score of 45 per cent.

Also Read: TANCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

TANCET Registration 2024

Anna University hosts the TANCET registration process online. Candidates can access the TANCET registration link from the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Along with the registration, candidates need to fill some details to complete the application process, followed by uploading documents and payment of application fee. Candidates failing to pay the online application fee will face ineligibility from the TN MBA examination process.

Direct Link to Apply for TANCET 2024: https://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet/mag24/index.php

The category-wise fee to submit the TANCET 2024 application form is as follows:

Category

TANCET 2024 Registration Fee (in INR)

Unreserved

1,000

SC /SCA /ST (Belonging to Tamil Nadu)

500

Also Read: 4 Critical Things to Know Before TANCET Registration 2024

TANCET Registration Statistics

The table below mentions the TANCET registration statistics 2023:

TANCET Courses Total Registered Candidates Total Appeared Candidates
MCA 9,820 9,279
MBA 24,468 22,774
CEETA PG for Engineering courses 4,961 4,350

TANCET Exam Centres 2024

TANCET exam is conducted in several cities situated in Tamil Nadu. Anna University divides the TANCET exam centres in each city based on the number of candidates who will choose a particular city as a preference. As per the previous trends, TANCET 2024 exam will be conducted in the following cities:

  1. Chennai
  2. Karaikudi
  3. Tirunelveli
  4. Coimbatore
  5. Madurai
  6. Tiruchirappalli
  7. Chidambaram
  8. Nagercoil
  9. Vellore
  10. Dindigul
  11. Salem
  12. Villupuram
  13. Erode
  14. Thanjavur
  15. Virudhunagar

TANCET Syllabus 2024

Anna University designs the TANCET exam syllabus. The syllabus for TANCET 2024 hosts the section wise topics for both MBA and MCA course exams. The course-wise sections as per TANCET syllabus for both MBA and MCA are as follows:

TANCET MBA Syllabus

Topics as per the TANCET 2024 MBA syllabus are prescribed for the following sections:

  • Analysis of Business Situations
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Data Sufficiency
  • General English

TANCET MCA Syllabus

Topics as per the TANCET 2024 MCA syllabus are prescribed for the following sections:

  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Computer Awareness

Also Read: TANCET Syllabus 2024

TANCET 2024 Exam Pattern

Anna University releases the TANCET exam pattern along with the issuance of the exam notification. The table below mentions the TANCET test structure:

TANCET 2024 Exam Pattern Elements

TANCET Exam Pattern Details

Exam mode

Offline (OMR based)

Duration of test

120 minutes

Number of sections in MBA exam

Five (5) sections, namely,

- Business Situations

- Quantitative Ability

- Reading Comprehension

- Data Sufficiency

- English Usage

Number of sections in MCA exam

Four (4) sections, namely,

- Quantitative Aptitude

- Analytical Reasoning

- Logical Reasoning

- Computer Awareness

Number of questions

100

Total marks

100

Marks assigned to each section (MBA)

20

Marks assigned to each section (MCA)

25

Marks for each question

(+)1 for each correct response

Negative marking

(-)1/3 marks for each incorrect response

Exam medium

English, and Tamil

TANCET 2024 Preparation Tips

Preparing for the TANCET MBA exam requires candidates to follow a systematic approach with a thorough understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus. Here are some preparation tips for TANCET 2024:

  1. Familiarise with the exam pattern
  2. Gather study materials, including previous year’s TANCET question papers
  3. Analyze TANCET syllabus
  4. Create a study plan based on your strengths and weaknesses
  5. Practice using mock tests
  6. Stay Updated with the current affairs
  7. Work on time management techniques to be followed on the exam day.
  8. Seek help from mentors to clarify doubts, if any

Also Read: TANCET 2024 Preparation Tips

TANCET 2024 Question Papers

Anna University releases the TANCET question papers on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates were able to download the TANCET 2022 question papers along with the details of 2023 exam session. Candidates will be able to download the course wise question paper and practise the same for better preparation. The table below mentions the links for the TANCET question papers:

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The table below shows the various MBA colleges accepting TANCET scores in Coimbatore along with their tuition fees:

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PSGCT CoimbatoreINR 35,000
D.J. Academy for Managerial ExcellenceINR 3 lakh
SKCETINR 41,000
Sri Krishna College of Technology [SKCT]INR 35,000
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Nehru College of Management was established in 1996 and is accredited with B+ Grade by NAAC and ISO certified. The college is a member of the CII and CMA. The college is sponsored by the Nehru College of Educational and Charitable Trust and is affiliated with Bharathiar University. Nehru College Coi

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Aman singh

Contributor-Level 9

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No, you cannot join Nehru College of Management without TANCET for MBA. Graduation score required is 50%.
Nehru College of Management is considered one of the best university for the Post Graduation. In order to pursue MBA from Nehru College of Management, candidate has to appear  for entrance exam.

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Aman singh

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Yes, you can join Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science without TANCET, but you will need CAT/MAT/CMAT or any other valid score to join MBA. MSCAS also accepts these tests for admission to MBA programs. To apply, candidates must have a valid score from any of these tests. The selection procedur

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Subhrajeet Harichandan

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In 2023, the minimum TANCET score required for admission to the MBA programme at PSNA College of Engineering and Technology was 43 across all specializations, including Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, and Marketing. However, TANCET cutoff scores can fluctuate based on fac

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Sanket pradhan

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Each year, the Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS) TANCET's (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) cutoff may change depending on the quantity of applications, exam difficulty, and seat availability. TANCET cutoff 2023 for Master of Business Administration (MBA) closed at 5090 while in 202

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Subhrajeet Harichandan

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With a TANCET score of 66% and being an SC category student, you have a good chance of getting into some decent colleges. Vel Tech and Measi Institute of Management are possibilities, as their cut-offs for SC students were around 50 and 78 respectively last year. Gnanam School of Business and Coimba

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Kapil Lalwani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Securing a seat at PSNA School of Management with just 60 marks in TANCET is unlikely. The cutoff for MBA programs at PSNA is generally higher, especially for popular specializations and general category candidates.

 

However, your chances might improve if you belong to a reserved category or if you'r

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Tanya Tomar

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The TANCET cutoff for PSNA School of Management in 2023 varied based on the specific MBA specialization and category. Generally, the cutoff ranged from around 69 to 88.37. It's important to note that these cutoffs can change every year depending on factors like the number of applicants, difficulty o

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Tanya Tomar

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Indeed, candidates with TANCET exam results can be admitted to VIT's MCA program (Vellore Institute of Technology). For its MCA admissions, VIT takes into account TANCET scores in addition to other factors. For the most recent details, it is advisable to verify the precise admission requirements on

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