Abhishek DhawanSenior Executive – Editorial
TANCET 2023: Anna University has commenced the TANCET 2023 registration on February 1. Candidates aspiring for MBA or MCA admission must apply for TANCET 2023 online on the official website (tancet.annauniv.edu). Anna University has also released the TANCET 2023 exam dates. MBA and MCA exams will be conducted on March 25 in the morning and afternoon shift, respectively. The ME/MTech/MArch/Mplan courses will be conducted on March 26 with a new name as CEETA PG. Earlier, the exam was to be conducted on February 25 and 26. With the new exam dates, change in name and release of the registration process, Anna University has also hiked TANCET application fee. Reserved category candidates have to pay INR 500, whereas UR category candidates have to pay INR 1,000 as the application fee. Candidates holding a bachelor's degree will be allowed to apply for the TANCET MBA exam. Read more about TANCET 2023, including the participating institutes, counselling process, cutoff, etc.
What is TANCET?
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test, abbreviated as TANCET, is an admission test conducted to fill PG seats, across courses, in colleges of Tamil Nadu. Anna University conducts the state-level entrance exam for various PG courses, including MTech/ MArch/ MPlan/ ME, MBA and MCA programmes. More than 200 colleges situated in Tamil Nadu accept TANCET scores for admission. Every year, more than 40,000 MBA aspirants appear for the TANCET to compete for more than 15,000 seats offered by several institutes of Tamil Nadu. TANCET, conducted offline, comprises 100 objective-type questions to be answered within two hours. DTE, Chennai, administers the TANCET counselling for MBA admission of qualified candidates. Read this article further for more information on TANCET, including the eligibility criteria, schedule, selection process, and more.
Latest Updates:
February 1: TANCET 2023 Application Form Released; Apply Now
February 1: TANCET 2023 Registration Live Updates; Check Official Link, Application Fees, Documents Required
January 27: TANCET 2023 Exam Dates Released; Exam on March 25
January 18: TANCET 2022 Question Paper PDF: Download for All Courses
TANCET 2023 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TANCET 2023 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
1 Feb '23 - 22 Feb '23 | TANCET 2023 Registration Dates ONGOING |
11 Mar '23 - 25 Mar '23 | TANCET 2023 Admit Card Download |
25 Mar '23 | TANCET 2023 Exam Date for MBA & MCA |
26 Mar '23 | CEETA 2023 Exam Date for M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. |
Apr '23 | TANCET 2023 Result Declaration Date TENTATIVE |
TANCET 2023 Exam Highlights
The table below mentions the key highlights of the TANCET 2023 exam:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
TANCET |
| TANCET full form |
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting body |
Anna University |
| Exam level |
State-level |
| Exam frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam mode |
Offline |
| Exam duration |
2 hours |
| Exam sections (MBA) |
Business Analysis, Quantitative Aptitude, Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability, Data Sufficiency and General English |
| Number and type of questions |
100 questions in MCQ format |
| Exam medium |
English |
| Exam fees (hiked) |
- INR 1,000 for unreserved categories - INR 500 for reserved categories (belonging to Tamil Nadu) |
| Exam purpose |
Admission into SRMIST, HICAS, PSG Institute and - 200+ MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu |
| Course offered |
MBA and MCA MTech, ME, MArch, and MPlan to be conducted based on CEETA PG |
| TANCET 2023 exam dates |
March 25, 2023 (for MBA and MCA) |
| Number of test cities |
14 |
| Seats available |
MBA: Approx. 18,000 MCA: Approx. 17,000 Engineering: Approx. 20,000 |
| Exam helpdesk number |
044-22358574/75/76 |
| Exam website |
http://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet/ |
TANCET 2023 Application Form
Anna University hosts the TANCET application form online. Candidates can complete the TANCET registration within a stipulated deadline. The space below mentions the brief steps to fill TANCET 2023 application form:
1st Step: Registration
2nd Step: Login
3rd Step: Payment of application fee
4th Step: Filling personal details
5th Step: Filling educational details
6th Step: Choosing exam city preference
7th Step: Upload of documents
Refer to the application video below to know the application process for the TANCET 2023 exam:
TANCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Course-wise eligibility criteria to appear for TANCET 2023 is as follows:
TANCET 2023 MBA Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree with a 50 per cent aggregate (45 per cent for reserved categories) marks a candidate eligible. Candidates are eligible if they have completed education in any of the following patterns:
- 10 + 2 + 3 / 4 /5 years pattern
- 10 + 3 years diploma + 3 years 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 2023 MCA Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree of a minimum of three years duration in BCA or B.Sc (IT/ CSE/ equivalent). Or, the candidate who holds a three-year bachelor's degree other than those discussed here and have studied Mathematics at 10+2 level or Graduation level are also eligible. Candidates must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent in the qualifying exam (45 per cent for reserved category candidates). Candidates are eligible if they have completed their education in any of the following patterns:
- 10 + 2 + 3 / 4 / 5 years pattern
- 10 + 3 years diploma + 3 years Pattern
- 10 + 2 + AMIE
- 10 + 3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE
TANCET 2023 M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch./M.Plan. Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must pass a bachelor's degree or equivalent with 50 per cent (45 per cent for reserved category candidates). Only the candidates who have completed bachelors with any of the following degrees are eligible:
- B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. Degree Programmes
- B.Pharm.
- 10 + 2 + AMIE
- 10 + 3-year diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE
Candidates who have completed a Master’s degree programme in the relevant branch of Science / Arts are also eligible.
Also Read: TANCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
TANCET 2023 Admission Process
The TANCET admission process comprises the stages depicted below:
Also Read: TANCET 2023 Exam Centres
TANCET Syllabus 2023
Candidates need to prepare in sync with the TANCET 2023 syllabus. Anna University prescribes the TANCET MBA syllabus. As per the TANCET 2023 syllabus, there are five sections in the exam. The table below mentions the TANCET MBA syllabus in brief:
TANCET MBA Syllabus
| Section |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, Series and Progressions |
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| Questions from DI are based on Number Systems, Algebra, Arithmetic Topics, Pie Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph, and Tables |
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| Questions based on Reading Comprehension, one-word substitution, Synonyms antonyms, Vocabulary |
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| Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Sentence Corrections, Idioms, Cloze Test, sentence arrangement, spotting errors |
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| Syllogisms and Puzzles, Decision Making, Blood Relations, Binary Logic, Coding-Decoding, Linear and Circular Arrangements, Sequence & Series |
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TANCET Exam Pattern 2023
TANCET MBA question paper comprises 100 MCQs that can fetch a maximum of one mark each if answered correctly. Whereas, 1/3rd mark is deducted for each incorrect response. The TANCET MBA exam pattern is as follows:
| TANCET Test Structure Elements |
Details |
|---|---|
| Duration of test |
2 hours |
| Examination mode |
Offline |
| Number of sections |
Five (5) sections, namely, - Business Situations - Quantitative Ability - Reading Comprehension - Data Sufficiency - English Usage |
| Total marks |
100 |
| Marks assigned to each section |
20 |
| Negative marks |
-1/3 marks for each incorrect response |
| Exam medium |
English, and Tamil |
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TANCET Admit Card 2023
Candidates filling out the TANCET application form are issued the admit card to appear for the exam. Anna University TANCET admit card is a mandatory document to be carried on exam day. The TANCET admit card 2023 will be downloadable from the official exam website, tancet.annauniv.edu. No other mode is available to access the hall ticket. TANCET admit card carries crucial details related to the exam and the test taker along with the TANCET exam day guidelines. Candidates failing to carry a hard copy of the TANCET admit card will face denial in entry to the exam centre. The space below mentions the steps to download the admit card of TANCET 2023 in brief:
- Visit the TANCET exam website
- Click on the tab for TANCET hall ticket download
- Enter email ID and password
- Enter the captcha code
- Click on the 'Login' button
Also Read: Previous Year's TANCET Exam Analysis
TANCET 2023 Preparation Tips
Nearly 40,000 candidates register for TANCET every year for admission into colleges situated in Tamil Nadu. To qualify the exam and get admission into a TANCET participating college, candidates must have a top-notch preparation strategy. The space below mentions some of the tried and tested TANCET preparation tips followed by the toppers in the previous sessions:
- Candidates must start with knowing the exam pattern and the syllabus in detail to avoid wasting time in studying extra topics under a section
- After analysing the syllabus and test structure, prepare a study plan and stick to it
- Go through all the topics that were studied a day or a week before so that nothing gets faded away with the preparation plans going forward
- Make short notes while studying each subject
- Solving sample papers, and preparing using the previous year's question papers and mock tests is a tried a tested technique to score better in the TANCET exam
The table below mentions articles that would help candidates prepare for TANCET 2023 exam:
TANCET 2023 Answer Key
Anna University might release TANCET answer keys 2023; however, as per the previous year's trends, the answer key for the TANCET exam is not released officially. Candidates can find the answer keys for TANCET 2023 unofficially. The unofficial answer keys of TANCET 2023 will be released on several Youtube channels and by some coaching centres. Candidates will be able to analyse their performance in TANCET 2023 using the answer keys.
TANCET Results 2023
Anna University released the TANCET 2023 results in online mode. TANCET 2023 results can be checked by visiting the exam portal available at the official website of TANCET Anna University, i.e. tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates need to use their email ID and password to check the TANCET results. The scorecard of TANCET 2023 shall comprise details including sectional score, overall score, qualifying status and basic details of the test taker. Candidates qualifying as per the TANCET 2023 results are eligible to participate in the TANCET counselling process.
TANCET 2023 Counselling
Candidates who qualify the TANCET can participate in the counselling process. TANCET counselling is a bridge between the qualifiers and the participating colleges. DTE releases a rank list comprising the names of candidates eligible to participate in the TANCET seat allotment round. The rank list is released after verification of the following certifications.
- TANCET scorecard
- TANCET Counselling call letter
- Documents depicting past academic records
- TANCET admit card
- Tamil Nadu domicile certificate
- Other documents specified in the counselling brochure
Top MBA Colleges Accepting TANCET Score
The table below mentions few MBA colleges accepting TANCET score:
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TANCET 2023 FAQs
Q. What is the mode of conducting TANCET 2023?
Q: Who conducts the TANCET exam?
Q: When will Anna University release the TANCET 2023 application form?
Q. Is there any negative marking for TANCET?
Q. What is the number of seats offered based on TANCET scores?
Q. Can a candidate who does not belong to Tamil Nadu get admission based on TANCET 2023?
Q: What is the validity of the TANCET score?
Q: Can I pursue a distance course with admission based on the TANCET score?
Q: What is TANCA?
Q: Is there any age limit to appear for TANCET?
Q: What is the TANCET 2023 application fee?
Q: What is the minimum qualifying criteria to appear for the TANCET MBA exam?
Q: What is the duration of the TANCET exam?
Q: How many colleges participate in TANCET counselling?
Q: What is the TANCET 2023 exam dates?
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Comments
Here are the top 10 MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu based on the TANCET exam:1-PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore, 2-Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai, 3-Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore, 4-Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, 5-Vellore Institute of Technology (VI...Here are the top 10 MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu based on the TANCET exam:
1-PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore,
2-Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai,
3-Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore,
4-Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai,
5-Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore,
6-Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad (IMT-G) Chennai Campus,
7-PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul,
8-Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy,
9-Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore,
10-PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore, This list is based on the reputation of the colleges, placement records, faculty, infrastructure, and other factors. However, the actual ranking may vary depending on various sources. It is advisable to do thorough research and visit the colleges before making a final decision.
Department of Management Studies - Anna University, Chengalpattu. Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kancheepuram. Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Erode. SSN School of Management, Chennai.
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How much should I score on the TANCET to get into the best colleges?
The seat allotment lists comprise the last ranks for admission to all government and non-government colleges in the state accepting TANCET for admission. The cut-off score for top universities/ colleges/ institutes usually ranges between 34 and 64 for the open category.
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What is the syllabus for the TANCET MCA?
TANCET 2022 Exam Pattern for MCA courses consists of four different sections namely Quantitative Aptitude Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and General Computer Awareness. There are only multiple-choice questions that make up the maximum marks of 100.
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Can I get a stipend for clearing TANCET?
Students you qualify TANCET are not eligible for stipend. But based on you TANCET exam marks you are offered scholarships. Students who score above 70 marks are offered fee waivers. Hope this helps you.
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Is it mandatory to appear for TANCET even with a valid GATE score?
Candidates with valid GATE score will also be required to appear for TANCET/CEETA-PG 2023.
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Is degree completion necessary to apply for TANCET exam?
Yes, it is necessary to have a degree. TANCET is for higher studies.
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I have 9276 rank in TANCET. Which colleges can I get?
You will get a nice reputation college and the best demand course in the present market, but I suggest you take only the CSE department no need of going for specializations in my view. And congratulations.
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I got 87.975 percentile score for ME in TANCET exam. Which colleges will I get to study ME?
You should try for IIT Bombay, MIT manipal, VIT Vellore. This are the best college for the education and there placements are also great.
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What are the top 10 MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu via TANCET?
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