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Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TANCET )

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Updated on Dec 19, 2025 23:27 IST

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TANCET 2025 Question Paper: Anna University will release TANCET 2025 question paper with the details of the 2026 exam session. However, this page host the TANCET 2025 question paper shared by the test takers. Candidates are able to download the TANCET 2025 question paper PDF for all courses, including MBA, and MCA. Candidates who prepare using the previous year's question paper or TANCET sample papers stays aware of the key exam features.

Solving TANCET previous year questions and mocks is crucial for TANCET exam preparation. This will help a candidate get familiar with the TANCET exam pattern, type of questions, marking scheme and question paper difficulty. For better results, candidates should evaluate their performance after every attempt. This will help them identify their strong and weak areas. Read on to know the benefits of solving the TANCET question paper. This article on TANCET 2024 sample papers comprises direct links to download the TANCET model test papers and MBA exam preparation guide.

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Table of contents
  • Previous Year's TANCET Question Papers
  • TANCET Sample Papers 2025
  • Shiksha's Exclusive TANCET Preparation Guides
  • TANCET 2025 Question Paper Analysis
  • Benefits of Solving TANCET Question Paper
  • TANCET Question Paper Pattern 2026
  • TANCET Syllabus 2026
  • TANCET Preparation 2025
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TANCET 2025 Question Paper Analysis

TANCET 2025 exam has been conducted successfully. The TANCET 2025 question paper is likely to be on similar lines as that of previous exam sessions. The overall difficulty level of last year’s question paper was moderate to tough. Check below the section-wise difficulty level of the TANCET 2025 MBA question paper:

Section

Total Questions

Difficulty Level

Business Situation Analysis

20

Moderate

Reading Comprehension

20

Easy

Quantitative Aptitude

20

Easy to moderate

Data Sufficiency & Reasoning

20

Moderate to tough

General English

20

Easy to moderate

Total

100

Moderate

The aspirants must ensure that they solve a considerable number of TANCET sample paper and mock test series. This will help them develop the right strategy for the exam through proper analysis of their performance in each test.

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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:   What are the sections included in the TANCET MCA exam syllabus?
A: 

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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Benefits of Solving TANCET Question Paper

The precision with which a candidate solves TANCET question paper and mocks will decide his fate in the exam. We recommend all the aspirants preparing for the TANCET exam to solve at least 20 to 25 mocks before appearing for the actual exam.

  • It will help the candidate in understanding the TANCET exam pattern and marking scheme of each question
  • Solving TANCET sample papers improves the overall efficiency of a candidate
  • Solving TANCET sample papers teaches a candidate how to strike the right balance between speed and accuracy
  • By practising TANCET sample papers, candidates will be able to discover tricks and shortcuts to solve questions faster with more accuracy
  • It will also prepare the candidate for tackling all types of questions with relative ease
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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. Candidates who have prepared for any other MBA exam will be able to prepare for TANCET exam within one month.

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

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.

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TANCET Question Paper Pattern 2026

Check TANCET exam pattern 2026 below:

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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Commonly asked questions
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.

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.

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TANCET Syllabus 2026

TANCET exam has 100 questions divided equally across 5 sections for MBA and 4 sections for MCA. Anna University does not issue a detailed syllabus for TANCET exam. Sections included in TANCET exam for MBA and MCA are as follows:

TANCET MBA Syllabus

  • Business Situations
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Quantitative Ability
  • Data Sufficiency
  • English Usage

TANCET MCA Syllabus

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

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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 Preparation 2025

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to analyse strengths and weaknesses by solving TANCET question paper while preparation?
A: 

TANCET question papers or mock exam is same as actual exam. Candidates will come across questions and test structure similar to that followed in any of the exam. Candidates must analyse where they lag while practising the past years TANCET question papers. If they find any particular topic difficult they must revisit the same before it gets too late. In case the candidates know the answers to all the questions yet are not able to complete the exam on time, they must work on some strategies to increase the speed. Candidates must keep a check on which questions they consumed the most time and which questions they were not able to answers to know their weaknesses.

Q:   What are the benefits of solving TANCET question papers?
A: 

TANCET sample paper comprises similar types of questions to the ones that are typically asked in the TANCET exam. Preparation based on the TANCET sample papers and mock test helps candidates develop problem-solving and time-management skills. Another thing that helps via TANCET sample paper is that it comprises previous years questions which may throw light into

  • Types of questions asked
  • Marking scheme
  • Difficulty standards
  • Important topics
  • Question weightage

With insights into the TANCET exam, the candidate will be able to adopt a better strategy for TANCET preparation. Additionally, candidates will develop a better exam day strategy. Candidates who solve TANCET sample papers have a better chance in fetching a good TANCET score.

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No. Candidates are not allowed top carry calculators inside the TANCET exam centre. Calculations are to be done manually while taking the TANCET exam.

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In case of errors on TANCET admit card, candidates must report the issue to Anna University admission desk. Errors on the TANCET hall ticket may create hassles on the exam day.

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Vikram Tyagi

Beginner-Level 5

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No. TANCET admit card is released in an online mode onlyu. Candidates have to login on the official exam website to download TANCET hall ticket.

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