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Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TANCET )

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Updated on Feb 5, 2026 16:48 IST

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TANCET 2025 Question Paper: Anna University releases TANCET question papers on its official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates can access TANCET question paper PDF for MBA and MCA with the details of subsequent admission cycle. TANCET 2025 question paper available here is shared by the test takers. Candidates are able to download the TANCET 2025 question paper PDF for MBA, and MCA. Candidates preparing with previous year's question paper or TANCET sample papers tend to familiarise themselves with important exam aspects before exam day.

Solving TANCET previous year questions and mocks helps candidates to take a deep dive into TANCET exam pattern, type of questions, marking scheme and difficulty level. Candidates preparing for TANCET 2026 exam must use resources below for a better preparation strategy. Candidates can get previous year's TANCET question papers and MBA preparation guide here. 

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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 2026
  • FAQs on TANCET Question Papers
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Download previous year TANCET question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download TANCET previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

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TANCET 2025 Question Paper Analysis

TANCET 2025 exam was conducted successfully. The TANCET 2026 question paper is likely to be on similar lines as that of 2025 term. 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 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.

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.

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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.

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:   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:   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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TANCET Syllabus 2026

TANCET MBA exam has 100 questions divided equally across 5 sections. TANCET MCA question paper has 4 sections. 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:   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

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

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TANCET Preparation 2026

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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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FAQs on TANCET Question Papers

Refer to the space below for FAQs on TANCET question paper

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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

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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Answered 4 days ago

Sections in TANCET exam include Analysis of Business Situations, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency, and English Usage/Grammar.

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Rupali Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

No section of TANCET exam is mandatory as there is no sectional cutoff. However, candidates must try solving as many questions as possible to obtain a good score in TANCET exam.

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Abhishek Dhawan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

A good score in TANCET depends on the course for admission. Generally, a score of 60+ marks (out of 100) for MBA and 55+ for MCA is considered good for admission into top-tier colleges via TANCET. 

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Shruti Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

Last date to apply for TANCET exam is notified when the registration starts. Candidates must apply for TANCET exam before the last date notified by Anna University.

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Akansha Goyal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

TANCET exam is considered easy to moderate by most of the test takers. Those who have already prepared for other MBA exams find TANCET on the easier side.

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Rohini Bisht

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

Anna University has not change TANCET eligibility criteria in the past sessions. However, notification release may indicate a change in TANCET eligibility conditions.

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Vikram Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

Yes. Candidates can use mock tests and TANCET previous year question papers to prepare for the exam through self study. Candidates must create a plan to study for the exam in a structured way.

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Jaya Katariya

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

TANCET exam is considered easy if compared with other MBA exams. Candidates generally find TANCET exam the easiest among other state level entrance exams, like TSICET, Karnataka PGCET, etc.

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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

Candidates preparing for TANCET can complete the entire syllabus in less than three months. However, if one has prepared for other MBA exams, he/she may complete the syllabus in less time.

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Nikita Saxena

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

The toughest or the easiest section of TANCET exam is subjective based on preparation. Candidates typically find the Quantitative Ability section to be the toughest.

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Dhanya Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

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  • 21,120
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Alagappa U
  • 24,000
  • 2 years
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  • 80,000
  • 2 years
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