TANCET Pattern 2025: Check Section-wise Test Format Here

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2025 ( TANCET )

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Updated on Sep 3, 2024 11:33 IST

TANCET 2025 Exam Pattern: The conducting body of TANCET 2025, Anna University, releases the TANCET exam pattern. TANCET pattern for MBA is different from MCA/ME/MTech/MPlan and MArch; therefore, Anna University conducts the exam for Engineering courses with a new name, CEETA PG. TANCET exam is conducted every year for MBA and MCA courses. The exam pattern of TANCET MBA 2025 is on similar lines to the previous session. Anna University will conduct TANCET 2025 in a pen-pencil based mode, or the offline mode.

As per the TANCET 2025 MBA exam pattern, the question paper will have five sections, namely, Analysis of Business Situations, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency and English Usage. Each section will have 20 questions. Candidates need to answer questions from all the sections within a two-hour duration. Read this article further to get more details on TANCET exam pattern 2025.

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Q:   Is it easy to get high scores in TANCET exam?

A:

Yes, it is easy to get high scores in TANCET exam to meet the cutoff scores. All what needs to be done is hard work. Every exam is easy or tough based on the overall preparation. The TANCET question pattern is simple if compared with other MBA entrance exams including, CAT XAT CMAT etc. TANCET MBA has five sections with 20 marks for each section. Additionally, all the sections have equal number of questions. The sections appearing in TANCET MBA exam include:

  • Section 1 - Business Situations
  • Section 2 - Reading Comprehension
  • Section 3 - Quantitative Ability
  • Section 4 - Data Sufficiency
  • Section 5 English Usage

Candidates preparing as per the TANCET exam pattern and syllabus will not face any issues to meet the TANCET cutoff rank/scores.

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Q:   How many times is TANCET exam conducted in one exam session?

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TANCET exam is conducted once every year. TANCET is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Anna University for MBA and MCA admission across the colleges in Tamil Naud. The TANCET exam is conducted annually in the first quarter of a calendar year. However, candidates must note that the exam schedules and frequency can vary from year to year and is subject to change. Before planning to take the exam, it is advisable that the candidates check the official website of the conducting body for the latest information on exam dates and schedules. Alternatively, candidates can find the event schedule on Shiksha's exam page for the TANCET exam, that is https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tancet-exam.
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TANCET Exam Pattern 2025

The table below mentions the TANCET 2025 exam pattern for MBA and MCA courses offered by the TANCET participating institutes:

TANCET Exam Pattern

Details

Exam mode

Offline

Total questions

100

TANCET MBA sections

5 (Business Situations, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency and English Usage)

TANCET MCA sections

4 (Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness )

Section-wise question weightage (MBA)

20 per section

Section-wise question weightage (MCA)

25 per section

Duration of test

2 hours

Marks per correct response

+1 mark

Negative marks

-1/4 for each incorrect response

Medium

English

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TANCET Exam Pattern 2025: Sectional Insights

The table below mentions the key insights of the TANCET MBA exam sections:

Sections

Details

Business Situations

This section assesses the candidates’ ability to analyse a given set of data critically and apply the data in making business decisions

Reading Comprehension

This section tests the candidates’ based on their ability to answer questions on the given passages in English

Quantitative Ability

This section evaluates the candidates’ skill in solving mathematical problems

Data Sufficiency

This section analyses the candidates’ ability to solve data-based questions and knowledge of mathematics

English Usage

This section aims to test the candidates’ knowledge of English Language and its usage, Grammar and Punctuation.

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The table below mentions the key insights of the TANCET MCA exam sections

Sections

Details

Quantitative Ability

This section evaluates the candidates’ skill in solving mathematical problems
Analytical reasoning

This section evaluates a candidate's ability to study information and draw inferences from the given pattern

Logical Reasoning

This section assesses candidates ability to logically work through concepts and problems

Computer Awareness

This section evaluates the candidate's knowledge of Computer

TANCET 2025 Marking Scheme

Space below mentions the marking scheme to be followed in TANCET 2025 MBA exam: 

  • The TANCET question paper will carry 100 questions.
  • There will be four alternatives, out of which candidates need to choose one correct answer.
  • For every correct answer, candidates will score 1 mark.
  • For each wrong answer, 1/3 marks will be deducted
  • If any candidate selects multiple options as the answer, it will be treated as the wrong answer and 1/3 mark will be deducted for this.
  • No marks will be deducted for the questions left unanswered.

TANCET 2025 Syllabus: Important Topics

Candidates are advised to cover the following topics of the TANCET syllabus as most of the questions asked are based on these.

Sections Topics

Quantitative Ability

Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry & Mensuration, Calculus, Differential Equation, Probability and Statistics

Reading Comprehension

Passages followed by a set of questions

English Usage

Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Corrections, Idioms, Cloze Test, One Word Substitution

Data Sufficiency

Number systems, Data Interpretation (Pie Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph and Tables), questions in the form of Statements

TANCET Exam Preparation 2025

Before starting the TANCET exam preparation, candidates should first familiarise themselves with the TANCET exam pattern and the test structure.  A thorough understanding of section-wise marks distribution and the difficulty level of questions would help aspirants devise a better strategy for the upcoming exam. Since TANCET also has a provision for negative marking, candidates are advised to be observant while answering questions. We have tabulated a few links that could help you in TANCET exam preparation:

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The basic steps for TANCET preparation are as follows:

  • Know the exam pattern and select the important topics that should not be left out
  • Clear the basic concepts by referring to the right books and study materials
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses
  • Take regular mock tests and solve previous years' questions manner in a time-bound manner
  • Devise exam taking strategy

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538 Institutes accepting TANCET

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • 4.1

    Placements

    4.0

    Infrastructure

    4.0

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.0

    Crowd & Campus Life

    4.0

    Value for Money

    4.5

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

    0.0
    (2)
  • |
  • Total Fees: ₹ 35,000
  • |
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Discontinued (AUG 2024)-Master of Business Administr...
  • 4.6

    Placements

    5.0

    Infrastructure

    4.0

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    5.0

    Crowd & Campus Life

    4.0

    Value for Money

    5.0

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

    0.0
    (1)
  • |
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • 4.3

    Placements

    4.0

    Infrastructure

    4.2

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.5

    Crowd & Campus Life

    4.4

    Value for Money

    4.2

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

    0.0
    (31)
  • |
  • Total Fees: ₹ 11.00 Lakh
  • |
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • 4.2

    Placements

    4.3

    Infrastructure

    3.7

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.5

    Crowd & Campus Life

    4.3

    Value for Money

    4.3

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

    0.0
    (37)
  • |
  • Total Fees: ₹ 13.07 Lakh
  • |
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

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