TANCET Paper Analysis 2025 (Available): Get Detailed Exam Analysis & Review

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TANCET )

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Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Jan 19, 2026 02:33 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

TANCET Exam Analysis: Anna University conducted the TANCET exam for MBA and MCA courses as per the schedule. TANCET 2025 exam analysis notified multiple aspects of the exam, including the difficulty level, number of good attempts, and topics that had maximum weightage in the exam. Based on the difficulty level as per the TANCET 2025 analysis, exam cutoff is being predicted.

Aspirants aiming to appear for TANCET 2026 can check previous year's exam analysis, including the TANCET 2025 analysis. Scroll down for complete details on the TANCET 2025 exam analysis.

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Table of contents
  • TANCET 2025 Analysis: Highlights
  • TANCET MBA Analysis 2025: Section-wise difficulty level
  • TANCET MCA Exam Analysis 2025: Section Wise Difficulty Level
  • TANCET Exam Analysis 2025: Section-wise Good Attempts
  • TANCET 2024 MBA Exam Analysis
  • TANCET 2023 MBA Exam Analysis
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TANCET 2025 Analysis: Highlights

MCA Analysis: Anna University will administer the MCA exam from 10 AM to 12 Noon across 16 cities. As many as 10287 candidates are eligible to appear for the TANCET MCA exam. The total number of candidates who took the exam will release along with the issuance of the results.

MBA Analysis: Anna University will administer the MBA exam from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM across 16 cities. As many as 22806 candidates are eligible to appear for the TANCET MBA exam. The total number of candidates who took the exam will release along with the issuance of the results.

NOTE: TANCET 2025 analysis will release soon after the exam concludes.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many sections are there in TANCET MCA exam?
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Anna University conducts TANCET exam for MBA and MCA courses seperately. TANCET MCA exam has a total of four sections. Candidates have to answer questions from all sections of TANCET exam within the given timeframe. As many as 100 questiosn appear in the TANCET exam. In the TANCET MCA exam, each section will have 25 questions.

For details on TANCET exam pattern, refer to shiksha's article on test structure https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tancet-exam-pattern

Q:   What are the sections included in the TANCET MCA exam syllabus?
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TANCET MCA exam have questions from four sections. As many as 100 questions appear in the TANCET MCA exam from the below mentioned sections:

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

Candidates can refer to the previous year's question papers to know the type of questions that appear in the TANCET MCA exam.

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TANCET MBA Analysis 2025: Section-wise difficulty level

TANCET question paper comprises 100 objective type questions each carrying 1 mark. Take a look at the section-wise difficulty level of TANCET question paper 2025 in the table below.

Section

 Total Questions

Difficulty Level

Business Situation Analysis

20

to be updated

Reading Comprehension

20

to be updated

Quantitative Aptitude

20

to be updated

Data Sufficiency & Reasoning

20

to be updated

General English

20

to be updated

Total

100

to be updated
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many sections are there in TANCET MBA exam?
A: 

TANCET MBA exam has five sections. Each section of TANCET MBA exam will have 20 questions. Candidates have to answer questions from all five sections of the TANCET exam. Get details on TANCET exam sections on shiksha's TANCET exam pattern article https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tancet-exam-pattern

Q:   What is the perfect time to start TANCET preparation?
A: 

TANCET exam preparation can be different for different aspirants. This is because of the difference in the strengths and weaknesses. Some candidates may find Quantitative Ability easy, whereas some might find English usage on an easier side. Most of the candidates prepare well for the TANCET exam in 2-3 month time duration.

Q:   Is CAT syllabus and TANCET syllabus same?
A: 

Most of the topics in the CAT syllabus and TANCET syllabus are same. Candidates who have already prepared for the TANCET exam will easily prepare for the TANCET exam. However, while preparing for the TANCET exam, candidates must use mock tests, and practice using past papers for a TANCET dedicated approach.

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TANCET MCA Exam Analysis 2025: Section Wise Difficulty Level

Thev table below mentions the TANCET MCA exam analysis 2024 along with the number of good attempts:

TANCET MCA Sections

Total Questions

Good Attempt

Quantitative Ability

25

17-21

Analytical Reasoning

25

14-20

Logical Reasoning

25

19-22

Computer Awareness

25

21-24

Total

100

71-87

TANCET MCA Section Wise Difficulty 

Sections

Difficulty Level

Quantitative Ability

Moderate

Analytical Reasoning

Moderate to tough

Logical Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

Computer Awareness

Easy

Total

Easy to Moderate

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the type of questions that appear in the TANCET exam?
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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.

Q:   Is there any negative marking in TANCET exam?
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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.

Q:   What is the frequency of TANCET exam?
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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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TANCET Exam Analysis 2025: Section-wise Good Attempts

An overall score above 50 can be considered a good score in TANCET 2025. Given below is the table indicating section-wise number of good attempts based on the past sessions' exam analysis.

Section

Good Score

Business Situation Analysis

to be updated

Reading Comprehension

to be updated

Quantitative Aptitude

to be updated

Data Sufficiency & Reasoning

to be updated

General English

to be updated

Total

to be updated 

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Commonly asked questions
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

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

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TANCET 2024 MBA Exam Analysis

TANCET question paper comprises 100 objective type questions each carrying 1 mark. Take a look at the section-wise difficulty level of TANCET 2024 question paper in the table below.

Section

 Total Questions

Difficulty Level

Business Situation Analysis

20

Easy to Moderate

Reading Comprehension

20

Moderate

Quantitative Aptitude

20

Moderate

Data Sufficiency & Reasoning

20

Moderate to Difficult

General English

20

Easy to Moderate

Total

100

Moderate

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the sections included in TANCET MBA exam syllabus?
A: 

TANCET MBA exam has a total of five sections. Candidates have to answer questions from the following sections of the TANCET exam:

  • Business Situations analysis
  • Reading Comprehensions
  • Quantitative Ability
  • Data Sufficiency
  • English Usage

Any changes in the TANCET MBA syllabus will be notified with the release of the information brochure.

Q:   How many questions are there in TANCET exam?
A: 

TANCET exam has a total of 100 questions. Candidates have to answer all the questions within 120 minutes. These 100 questions are divided equally among all sections of TANCET exam.

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TANCET 2023 MBA Exam Analysis

In this year’s TANCET exam, Data Sufficiency and Business Situation Analysis sections were difficult while the General English section was relatively easy. Shared below is the section-wise analysis of the TANCET 2023 exam:

Business Situation Analysis

The Business Situation Analysis section of TANCET 2023 was moderately difficult as compared to last year’s question paper. Problems were based on the business situation in the form of paragraphs. Exam takers had to also answer questions on percentage and equivalence among other topics. There were two caselets, that included XYZ Company manufacturing traditional pickles, and 'Farm foods’ a company engaged in organic food production and sales. Noth the passages had 10 questions each. 

Reading Comprehension

Last year, the Reading Comprehension (RC) section had four passages with a varied number of questions. The topic of passages and the number of questions are given below:

  • Union efforts for public sector worker (five questions)
  • The Effects of Food Intake on the Production and Release of Serotonin (five questions)
  • Japanese automobile workers and their efficiency (five questions)
  • biases of United States history textbooks (five questions)

The passages were of easy to moderate difficulty level.

Quantitative Aptitude

The Quantitative Aptitude section of TANCET 2023 was easier as compared to last year’s question paper. The questions were broadly based on Average, Ratio & Mixtures, Interests, Rates and Set Theory. 

General English

The General English section was relatively easier than last year. It had five questions each from Synonyms, Antonyms, Prepositions and Appropriate Words. 

Data Sufficiency and Reasoning

Data Sufficiency & Reasoning continues to be the most challenging section of the TANCET 2023 exam for the past few years. This year too, the difficulty level of this section was on the higher side. Questions were broadly based on Pie Chart, Syllogism, Blood Relation Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Direction, Sitting Arrangement, Series.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I prepare for TANCET exam in one month?
A: 

TANCET exam preparation within one month is possible if a candidate has knowledge of the topics from the TANCET syllabus beforehand.

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.

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Answered 21 hours ago

Anna University does not prescribe any specific age limit to apply for the TANCET exam. Candidates fulfilling the educational qualification and degree pattern requirements can apply for the exam

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Rupali Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 21 hours ago

Yes, candidates appearing for the final year or semester exams of their bachelor's degree course are eligible to apply. They must fulfill the required academic eligibility conditions during the admission process.

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Shruti Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 21 hours ago

Candidates need a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. Reserved category candidates need 45 percent. MCA applicants must have a BCA/BSc IT/CS degree or have studied Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level.

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Bhumika Sharma

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 21 hours ago

Candidates can find the TANCET application form on the official Anna University exam portal. The direct registration link is activated once the official notification is released.

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Abhishek Dhawan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 21 hours ago

Anna University, Chennai, is entrusted by the Government of Tamil Nadu to conduct the exam and officially releases the TANCET application form on its dedicated exam website, tancet.annauniv.edu.

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Jaya Katariya

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 21 hours ago

The TANCET application process is conducted entirely in online mode. Applicants must use the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu, to register, submit their academic details, upload required documents, and process the application fee payment digitally.

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Akansha Goyal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 21 hours ago

Candidates will need a valid email ID, mobile number, Class 10 and 12 registration details, a passport-size photograph, a scanned signature, and a community certificate in PDF format while filling the TANCET application form.

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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 21 hours ago

Anna University has not yet released the official notification or the application form. Typically, TANCET registration process starts in the month of January. Candidates can expect TANCET registration to start soon.

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Rohini Bisht

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 22 hours ago

Yes, there is no sectional time limit in the TANCET exam. Therefore, candidates have the choice to start the exam with their preferred order of attempting the sections. Candidates can choose to answer any question whenever they wish during the exam.

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Vikram Tyagi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 22 hours ago

With six months, create an agile plan focusing on Quantitative and Verbal sections in parallel. Allocate specific time for practicing mocks and analyzing your strengths and weaknesses. Dedicate the final month entirely to revision and formulas.

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Nikita Saxena

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