TANCET Answer Key 2026: Download OMR Sheet Here

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TANCET )

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Updated on Dec 18, 2025 02:27 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

TANCET 2025 Answer Key: Anna University has released the TANCET final answer key for MBA and MCA exams inside the login dashboard. Earlier, Anna University released the tentative answer key for TANCET 2025 on its official website.

The answer key for TANCET exam is to be released in two phases. Initially, the TANCET tentative answer key is released; candidates can raise objections against the TANCET preliminary answer key. Later the final answer key for TANCET exam will be published online on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates can check their probable score using the TANCET answer sheet 2025.

Since the TANCET exam carries 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), candidates get curious to know about the correct answer option to evaluate their accuracy level and predict score before the TANCET results are released. On the exam day, candidates have to submit the TANCET question paper along with the OMR sheets. TANCET 2025 will be conducted across multiple exam centres in one single shift. Scroll down for more details on TANCET 2025 answer key, including the direct PDF link, login portal and more.

Also Check: Last 10 Year TANCET MBA Question Papers

Compare TANCET percentile score and actual marks here:

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Q:   When is TANCET answer key released?
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TANCET ewxam answer key is released within 5 days of the exam date. Candidates have to check the TANCET answer key using the login dashboard. TANCET answer keys are released in two phases, provisional and final. TANCET provisional key is available for candidates to raise objections whereas no objections can be raised against the TANCET final answer key.

Q:   What is TANCET answer key?
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TANCET answer key is the documents released after the exam for test takers to check what were the answers to the questions that appeared in the exam. Candidates find all the answers for the questions that were available in the TANCET exam.

Q:   Will Anna University release TANCET question papers?
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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:   What is the mode for release of TANCET answer key?
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Anna University releases TANCET answer key in an online mode. Candidates can download TANCET answer key from the official website.

Table of contents
  • Direct Link for TANCET Answer Key 2025
  • TANCET Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
  • How to Download TANCET Answer Keys 2025?
  • TANCET Answer Key 2025: How to Raise Objections?
  • TANCET 2025 Marking Scheme
  • Normalisation of marks for ME/ MTech / MArch/ MPlan
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Direct Link for TANCET Answer Key 2025

Anna University releases the TANCET answer key inside login. Candidates can follow the link below to check TANCET answer key login:

Direct Link for TANCET Answer Key: https://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet/cmshall/status1.php

TANCET Exam Dates & Schedule 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TANCET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

Release of TANCET provisional answer key

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26

Publication of TANCET answer key

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26

Declaration of TANCET results

TENTATIVE
May ' 26

TANCET Scorecard Download Window

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26

TANCET counselling registration & upload of certificates

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

Release of TANCET rank list for MBA & MCA

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

TANCET grievances redressal for rank list

TENTATIVE
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How to Download TANCET Answer Keys 2025?

Check TANCET answer key download process here:

  • Go to tancet.annauniv.edu
  • Click 'Answer Keys' tab from the menu
  • Enter password and email ID
  • Input the security key shown on screen
  • Log in to verify the TANCET 2025 answer keys.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I find previous year's TANCET question papers?
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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

Q:   Will there be a separate question paper for TANCET MBA and MCA exam?
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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.

Q:   How many questions are there in TANCET exam?
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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 Answer Key 2025: How to Raise Objections?

Candidates are allowed to raise objections against the TANCET provisional answer key. The answer key challenges cdan be filed by the candidates using the TANCET login  portal on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates will be able to calculate their score using the TANCET answer key before release of TANCET results.

Here are the steps to raise objections against the TANCET answer key:

  1. Visit the TANCET exam website, tancet.annauniv.edu
  2. Click on the link reading 'Provisional Answer Key' from the main menu
  3. Access the login portal after entering login credentials.

Candidates are allowed to raise objections from the login dashboard.

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Commonly asked questions
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 are the sections included in TANCET MBA exam syllabus?
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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:   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 2025 Marking Scheme

According to marking scheme of TANCET 2025 exam, candidates will get one mark for each correct response and 1/4 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. Anna University calculates the marks as per the marking scheme.

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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 a revaluation facility after TANCET exam result?
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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.

Q:   How are TANCET cutoff scores determined?
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Some factors that influence TANCET cutoff scores include number of seats, difficulty level of exam, previous cutoff trends, number of test takers, performance of test takers, among other factors.

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Normalisation of marks for ME/ MTech / MArch/ MPlan

The question paper for ME/ MTech / MArch/ MPlan will have two parts in common, Part I (Engineering Mathematics) and Part II (Basic Engineering and Sciences), while Part III will be different for each discipline. During the evaluation of answer sheets, the mean marks and standard deviation of raw marks will vary from discipline to discipline in Part III. To bring uniformity in variations, marks of candidates are normalized. The formula for calculating the normalized marks is given below.

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The formula for normalisation of marks: 

N= 40+(10/s) X (R-M)

Where,

N= Normalised marks

S= Standard Deviation

R= Raw marks

M= Mean marks

M = Mean marks

R = raw score

Check TANCET cut offs and predict calls from colleges accepting TANCET score for admission. Check Fees, Placement Reviews, Admission, Shortlist Criteria and Eligibility of all TANCET participating colleges by clicking the link below:

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Answered 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 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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547 Institutes accepting TANCET

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  • 24,000
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Bharathida
  • 80,000
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