TANCET 2026 Answer Key (OUT), Question Paper Analysis (MBA & MCA), Expected Cutoff LIVE

For the upcoming TN MBA admissions, the expected cutoff marks for the Open category range from 38 to 50. The OBC cutoff is projected at 33.25 to 35.5, while SC and ST cutoffs vary between 19 and 36 marks.

The cutoff range mentioned above provides admission into decent colleges. Please note that TANCET cutoffs vary across different institutes.

Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, is popular among high scorers. In 2024, the open category TANCET MBA cutoff was 95.939 percentile. The BC category cutoff was 94.591, and the SC category cutoff stood at 53.223 percentile.

Thiagarajar School of Management in Madurai requires competitive percentiles. The 2024 TANCET MBA open category cutoff was 96.954 percentile. For the BC category, it was 95.575, and for the SC category, it was 71.364 percentile.

For Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, the 2024 open category TANCET MBA cutoff stood at 98.017 percentile. The BC category cutoff was 97.055, the BCM category was 96.324, and the SC category cutoff was 88.42 percentile.

There are more than 25 colleges accepting candidates scoring between the 80 and 90 percentile. Notable options include Annamalai University, Bharathiar University, Loyola Institute of Technology, Saveetha Engineering College, St. Joseph's College, and Velammal Engineering College.

Loyola Institute of Technology in Chennai is among the top choices for mid-range scorers. The 2024 TANCET MBA open category cutoff was 80.651 percentile. The BC category cutoff was 64.909, and the SC category cutoff was 29.297 percentile.

Bharathiar University in Coimbatore is a prominent institution. The 2024 open category cutoff for the MBA program was 91.391 percentile. The BC category cutoff was 85.308, and the SC category cutoff stood at 48.965 percentile.

Candidates securing between 70 and 80 percentile have decent options. They can target institutes like PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Karpagam College of Engineering, Bharathidasan University, and SRM Valliammai Engineering College for MBA admissions.

For candidates in the 60 to 70 percentile range, several colleges are accessible. Options include S R M Arts and Science College, Gobi Arts and Science College, Bishop Heber College, and Valliammal College for Women.

More than 200 colleges across Tamil Nadu accept TANCET scores for MBA and MCA admissions. These institutions include government engineering colleges, government-aided institutions, university departments, self-financing engineering colleges, and various standalone management institutions.

The University of Madras Chepauk Campus is a top choice. In 2024, the open category cutoff for the MBA program was 98.42 percentile. The BC category cutoff was 97.142, and the SC category cutoff was 93.264 percentile.

Candidates scoring between 90 and 98 percentile have chances at premier institutes. Options include the University of Madras, SSN College of Engineering, Thiagarajar School of Management, Kumaraguru College of Technology, and MOP Vaishnav College for Women.

PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, requires candidates to score above 99 percentile. The 2024 Open Category cutoff for the MBA Self-Supporting course was 99.339 percentile. The BC category cutoff was 98.464, and the SC category cutoff was recorded at 90.267 percentile.

The College of Engineering Guindy at the CEG Campus is highly sought after. In 2024, the TANCET MBA cutoff score for the Open Category was 99.729 percentile. The BC cutoff was 99.282, and the SC cutoff stood at 98.166.

Only two top institutions offer open category admissions exclusively to candidates securing a 99+ percentile. These highly competitive colleges are the University Departments of Anna University at the CEG Campus and the PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.

TANCET cutoffs are determined by multiple factors, including the total number of applicants, exam difficulty, candidate performance, seat availability, and reservation criteria. Participating institutes prepare the cutoff ranks, which are later released by DTE Chennai.

Test takers scoring between 10 and 19 marks will likely fall in the 40 to 60 percentile range. Scores below 9 marks result in a percentile below 40. Admissions depend entirely on individual college cutoffs and availability

An actual score in the range of 20 to 29 marks in the TANCET exam usually yields a percentile between 61 and 80. Candidates scoring in this range generally receive an estimated rank of 2286 or higher.

Candidates who achieve an actual score of 30 to 39 marks can expect their percentile score to fall between 81 and 95. The estimated rank for this score range is projected to be between 390 and 2285.

A raw score between 40 and 49 marks usually awards candidates a percentile score of 96 to 97. This score range places candidates in a competitive rank bracket, roughly estimated between 211 and 400 in the state.

The official TANCET exam score remains valid for strictly one academic year. Candidates appearing for today's exam can use their generated scorecard exclusively for securing MBA or MCA admissions solely during the current annual admission cycle

Securing an actual score ranging from 50 to 59 marks in the TANCET exam will get a percentile score between 98 and 99. Candidates in this bracket can expect an estimated rank between 70 and 210.

Based on past analysis, candidates scoring between 60 and 100 actual marks in the TANCET exam can expect a percentile score of 99 or above. This typically corresponds to a state rank between 1 and 70.

Anna University does not normalise scores for MBA and MCA exams since they are conducted in single shifts with uniform question papers. Normalisation is only applied to engineering exams like CEETA PG due to different stream-specific sections.

TANCET 2026 exam is conducted for MBA and MCA courses. Whereas, CEETA PG is conducted for MTech admissions. Anna University will conduct CEETA PG exam today, May 10.

The TANCET percentile score shows a candidate's relative performance. It is calculated using the formula (Y/N) x 100, where Y is the number of test takers with a lower score, and N is the total number of candidates

The actual marks reflect a candidate's raw score calculated using the marking scheme. It accounts for correct answers and subtracts the negative marking penalties. The maximum possible score is 100, and there are no official minimum passing marks

The TANCET 2026 scorecard will be available for download approximately 10 days after the results are declared. A printed copy of the scorecard is mandatory for document verification during the Tamil Nadu MBA or MCA counselling process

Anna University will announce the TANCET 2026 results online within a month of the exam. The result will display the candidate's actual marks and percentile score. Candidates must visit the official portal and log in to view scores.

Candidates can challenge the TANCET provisional answer key through the official login portal. Anna University will review these objections. The final answer key will be released subsequently, and no further objections will be entertained after its publication

Once released, candidates can download the provisional answer key from the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates must log in using their registered email ID and password to access the document and estimate their probable score before the final results.

Anna University typically releases the TANCET provisional answer key within five to eight days after the exam. Based on the official schedule, candidates can expect the provisional answer keys to be available online anytime in the next week.

Most of the test takers from TANCET MBA exam found the test to be easy today. Since the test is speed-based, candidates who managed their time well found the 100 questions doable.

Test takers reported the TANCET 2026 MCA exam difficulty level as moderate to tough. The paper contained no surprise elements. It was considered time-consuming by most test takers. Candidates had to answer 100 questions within the allotted 120 minutes without sectional time limits.

More than 200 institutions across Tamil Nadu accept TANCET scores for MBA admissions. These prominently include government colleges, aided institutions, university departments, and self-financing standalone colleges offering a wide range of specialised management programs

Velammal Engineering College remains an incredibly popular choice for MBA aspirants. The highly expected TANCET cutoff percentile for this particular institution ranges from eighty-four to ninety-two specifically for open-category candidates looking to secure a guaranteed seat

Beyond standard MBA programs, TANCET scores successfully facilitate admissions into unique specialized courses. Popular premium options include MBA in Tourism Management at Anna University and MBA in Waste Management and Social Entrepreneurship at PSG College

The University of Madras offers highly competitive MBA programs. Open category candidates aiming for confirmed admission here should specifically target an expected TANCET cutoff percentile ranging directly between 97 and 98 based on previous admission trends.

As per the poll, where more than 132 candidates have participated, the TANCET exam was considered easier than expected.

TANCET 2026 Difficulty Level

Candidates scoring between 60 and 100 actual marks in the TANCET exam can expect a percentile score of 99 and above. This top percentile range ensures admission into the most competitive MBA and MCA colleges across Tamil Nadu

Based on past trends, test takers calculating an actual score between 50 and 59 marks will likely fall in the 98 to 99 percentile range. This bracket remains highly favourable for securing seats in premier state institutions.

Candidates achieving actual marks between 30 and 39 in the TANCET exam can expect a percentile score ranging from 81 to 95. Many reputed colleges accept this percentile bracket for their premium MBA and MCA admission rounds.

Anna University releases TANCET answer keys within 5-8 days of the exam date. Therefore, candidates can expect the official TANCET answer keys to release within a week.

Test takers securing an actual score between 20 and 29 marks will generally land in the 61 to 80 percentile bracket. Candidates in this range still have viable options across numerous respected self-financing colleges in the state.

An actual score between 10 and 19 marks translates to an expected percentile range of 40 to 60. While top colleges might be out of reach, candidates can still participate in the centralised choice filling for admissions

Candidates calculating an actual TANCET score between 0 and 9 marks will fall below the 40 percentile mark. Test takers in this category may face challenges during counselling, but can target colleges with lower cutoff requirements

Colleges determine TANCET cutoffs utilising several dynamic variables. These strictly include available seating capacities, overall exam difficulty, candidate performance levels, state reservation policies, and the total volume of applicants targeting specific institutions during the competitive counselling.

Check question and answer from TANCET Data Sufficiency section 2026:

Q: What is the value of x?

Statement I. 3x + 2 = 11

Statement II. x² = 25

Answer Options

1. Statement I alone is sufficient
2. Statement II alone is sufficient
3. Both statements together are sufficient
4. Even both statements together are not sufficient

✅ Correct Option: a. Statement I alone is sufficient

Find the question and answer for one of the problem in TANCET Vocabulary section:

Q: The art exhibit showcased a diverse ______ of sculptures, paintings and installations.

1. assortment
2. assembly
3. collection
4. compilation

✅ Correct Option: c. collection

An actual score between 20 and 29 marks translates to an estimated percentile range of 61 to 80. While not the highest tier, many respected Tamil Nadu institutions happily accept this percentile range for management programs

Some of the questions with answers in TANCET Data Sufficiency section were as follows:

Q: Can Amy reach the airport on time?

Styatement I. Her flight departs at 8:30 AM.

Statement II. The distance from her house to the airport is 25 miles.

Answer Options:

1. Statement I alone is sufficient
2. Statement II alone is sufficient
3. Both statements together are sufficient
4. Even both statements together are not sufficient

✅ Correct Option: d. Even both statements together are not sufficient

Q: What is the value of (x + y)?

Statement I. x = 3

Statement II. y = 5

Answer Options:

1. Statement I alone is sufficient
2. Statement II alone is sufficient
3. Both statements together are sufficient
4. Even both statements together are not sufficient

✅ Correct Option: c. Both statements together are sufficient

If candidates possess identical percentile scores, authorities apply strict tie-breaking rules. The candidate showcasing a higher average percentage in their qualifying degree ranks higher. If ties persist, the older candidate receives ultimate preference during rank allotment

Soem of the questions with answers in TANCET MBA English section are as follows:

Q: The flamboyant peacock with its vibrant plumage ______ the attention of all who visit the aviary.

1. attracts
2. captures
3. seizes
4. snatches

✅ Correct Option: a. attracts

Q: Identify the correct synonym for "ephemeral."

1. transient
2. lasting
3. enduring
4. permanent

✅ Correct Option: a. transient

Anna University does not officially define passing marks for the TANCET exam. All test-takers will receive a percentile score, but ultimate admission entirely depends on meeting specific cutoff scores determined by individual participating colleges during counselling

Question: If a circle has a radius of 6 cm, what is its area?

a. 36π sq. cm
b. 72π sq. cm
c. 144π sq. cm
d. 216π sq. cm

✅ Correct Option: b. 36π sq. cm

A percentile score falling between eighty and ninety provides admission opportunities in reputable institutions like Annamalai University, Bharathiar University, Loyola Institute of Technology, Saveetha Engineering College, and St. Joseph's College for their premium MBA programs

Candidates scoring between the ninety and ninety-eight percentile have genuinely excellent options. Top colleges for this specific bracket include the University of Madras, SSN College of Engineering, Thiagarajar School of Management, and Kumaraguru College of Technology

Among all the questions, here is answers for a few of the questions in TANCET MBA exam:

Question: If a car travels at a speed of 60 km/h, how long will it take to travel a distance of 240 km?

a. 2 hours
b. 3 hours
c. 4 hours
d. 5 hours

✅ Correct Option: c. 4 hours

Question: In a group of friends, 40% like playing soccer, 25% like playing basketball and 15% like playing both sports. What percentage of friends do not like playing either soccer or basketball?

a. 15%
b. 25%
c. 35%
d. 45%

✅ Correct Option: b. 50%

PSG College of Technology in Coimbatore is highly sought after by aspiring MBA candidates. To successfully secure admission here via the open category, candidates must achieve an expected TANCET cutoff percentile ranging strictly above ninety-nine

The Directorate of Technical Education assigns ranks strictly based on percentile scores. Candidates achieving a top percentile can easily expect to secure a premier rank within the top seventy in the official TANCET state merit list

Find some of the questions that appeared in today's TANCET MBA exam with answers:

Question: Which of the following comes after FG in the pattern AB, BC, CD, DE, ...?

1. GH - Correct Option:

2. HI

3. IJ

4. JK

Question: A boat travels upstream a distance of 12 km in 3 hours. If the boat travels downstream the same distance in 2 hours, what is the speed of the stream?

1. 2 km/h

2. 3 km/h

3. 4 km/h

4. 5 km/h

None of the above options in the question was correct. Correct answer for the question is 1 km/hr. 

Question: If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF and the ratio of their sides is 3:5, what is the ratio of their areas?

1. 3:5

2. 5:3

3. 9:25 - Correct Option

4. 25:9

Candidates achieving an actual TANCET raw score between thirty and thirty-nine marks can expect their percentile to range from eighty-one to ninety-five. This score remains entirely sufficient for admission to numerous reputable MBA and MCA colleges

The College of Engineering Guindy remains the most competitive institution. Candidates aiming for the general MBA program here need an expected TANCET cutoff percentile ranging between exactly ninety-nine point four and ninety-nine point eight for open categories

Based on previous exam trends, candidates securing an actual TANCET score between fifty and fifty-nine marks can easily expect a percentile score in the top range. This score range opens doors to top-tier MBA programs statewide

Candidates expecting a top percentile in TANCET must secure an actual score between sixty and one hundred marks. Securing this top percentile guarantees strong admission chances in highly competitive institutions like Anna University and PSG College

Q: Seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology in a school are in the ratio 5 : 7 : 8. There is a proposal to increase these seats by 30%, 40% and 85% respectively. What will be the ratio of approximate increase in seats?

1. 1 : 3 : 4
2. 1 : 2 : 4
3. 2 : 3 : 4 - correct answer
4. 2 : 4 : 6

The TANCET percentile score indicates a candidate's relative performance. It is calculated using the formula multiplying one hundred by the number of test-takers with a lower score, divided by the total number of candidates who appeared

To calculate your TANCET actual score, award yourself one mark for every correct answer. Deduct one-fourth mark for each incorrect response or if you selected multiple options. The final total represents your actual raw exam score

TANCET unofficial answer key for MBA exam will be out soon. Stay tuned to get answers for all questions that appeared in TANCET MBA exam today.

Q: Person A gets on the elevator at the 15th floor of a building and rides up at the rate of 52 floors per minute. At the same time, person B gets on an elevator at the 55th floor of the same building and rides down at the rate of 58 floors per minute. If they continue travelling at these rates, then at which floor will their paths cross?

1. 30th floor
2. 23rd floor
3. 34th floor - correct answer
4. 37th floor

Anna University successfully concluded the TANCET MCA shift today at 12 Noon. Most candidates reported that the question paper had a moderate difficulty level. Unofficial answer keys and detailed section-wise exam analysis will also be released soon

Several coaching institutes will release unofficial memory-based TANCET answer keys today. Candidates can use these immediate resources to estimate their scores before Anna University officially publishes the provisional answer keys later during this upcoming week

Q: Kutti pays income tax at the rate of 10%. If his income increased by 10% and his tax rate increased to 15%, his net income would increase by Rs. 350/-. What is Kutti's income?

1. Rs. 12,000/-
2. Rs. 10,000/- - correct answer
3. Rs. 14,000/-
4. Rs. 8,000/-

Q: Here are some words translated from an artificial language. granamelke means big tree, pinimelke means little tree, melkehoon means tree house. Which word could mean "big house"?

1. granahoon - correct answer
2. pinishur
3. pinihoon
4. melkegrana

Q: A car owner buys petrol at Rs.75, Rs. 80 and Rs. 85 per litre for three successive years. What approximately is the average cost per litre of petrol if he spends Rs. 4000 each year?

1. Rs. 79.8 - correct answer
2. Rs. 80
3. Rs. 85
4. Rs. 90

Based on past trends, test takers calculating an actual score between fifty and fifty-nine marks will likely fall in the ninety-eight to ninety-nine percentile range. This bracket remains highly favourable for securing seats in premier state institutions.

Q: In how many ways can the letters of the word 'ALLEGATION' be arranged so that the vowels always come together?

1. 3150 ways
2. 3200 ways
3. 3600 ways - correct answer
4. 1200 ways

Candidates can raise objections against the provisional TANCET answer key if they find discrepancies. These challenges must be submitted through the official Anna University portal before the final answer key and official results are formally declared.

Q: Complete the series 2, 5, 9, 19, 37.......

1. 76
2. 74
3. 75 - correct answer
4. None of the above

Find the number of shares that can be bought for Rs.8,200 if the market value is Rs.20 each with brokerage being 2.5%.

1. 450
2. 500
3. 400 - correct answer
4. 410

If your calculated actual TANCET score falls between forty and forty-nine, you can anticipate a percentile score ranging from ninety-six to ninety-seven. This segment offers strong admission possibilities in top-tier Tamil Nadu engineering and management colleges.

Anna University is expected to release the provisional TANCET answer key within five to eight days. Once released, candidates can log in to the official portal to download the keys and calculate their expected exam scores

Candidates securing marks above 60 can expect admission to some decent MCA colleges via TANCET.

Q: Two girls move in opposite directions, one from A to B and other from B to A. The girl from A reaches the destination in 16 hrs and girl from B reaches her destination in 25 hrs, after having met. If former's speed is 25 km/hr, what will be the speed of latter?

1. 10 km/hr
2. 12 km/hr
3. 16 km/hr
4. 20 km/hr - correct response

Q: What is the distance between a tower and an observer if the angle of elevation from the observer's eye to the top of the tower (height = 50 m) is 30°? The observer is 1.5 m tall.

1. 84 - correct response
2. 28
3. 30
4. 90

Candidates scoring between the ninety and ninety-eight percentile have genuinely excellent options. Top colleges for this specific bracket include the University of Madras, SSN College of Engineering, Thiagarajar School of Management, and Kumaraguru College of Technology

Q: A man standing at a point P is watching the top of a tower, which makes an angle of elevation of 30° with the man's eye. The man walks some distance towards the tower to watch its top and the angle of the elevation becomes 60°. What is the distance between the base of the tower and the point P?

1. 4√3 units
2. 8 units
3. 12 units
4. Data inadequate - correct response

The TANCET MCA exam received mixed reviews from candidates. Many found the overall paper moderate, while others felt it was slightly tougher and time-consuming. The exam contained 100 questions to be solved within 120 minutes.

TANCET 2026 Exam Difficulty for MCA Exam

Q: If the area of a square is 576 cm² and the length of a rectangle is equal to the side of the square and the breadth of the rectangle is 18 cm and the perimeter of the rectangle is 4 cm less than the circumference of the circle, then what is the area of the circle?

1. 1232 cm²
2. 616 cm² - correct answer
3. 154 cm²
4. 308 cm²

If candidates possess identical percentile scores, authorities apply strict tie-breaking rules. The candidate showcasing a higher average percentage in their qualifying degree ranks higher. If ties persist, the older candidate receives ultimate preference during rank allotment

The initial reactions from test-takers indicate that the TANCET MBA exam was moderately difficult. Since the exam relies heavily on speed, candidates found the questions doable but time-consuming. Complete section-wise analysis will be available here soon

Some of the questions in TANCET MCA exam were as follows:

Q: Rahul invested Rs.x at the rate of 15% simple interest for 8 years and he also invested the same amount at the rate of 12% simple interest for same period. If the difference between the interest he received is Rs.4,800, then find the value of x?

1. 16000
2. 18000
3. 20000 - correct answer
4. 15000

Q: 456, 228, 342, 855, ?

1. 2552.5
2. 3688.5
3. 2992.5 - correct answer
4. 4274.5

TANCET MBA exam analysis will be updated here shortly once the test takers start coming out of the exam centre. Anna University successfully conducted both shifts of TANCET exam today.

Some of the TANCET exam questions with are as follows:

Q: At the time of marriage, ratio of Mr. Mukund and his wife's age was 3:4. After 3 years of marriage a child was born and average age of family becomes 16 years. Find the age of wife after ten years of marriage. 

1. 14 years
2. 38 years
3. 28 years
4. 34 years - correct answer

Q: A shopkeeper normally makes a profit of 20% in a certain transaction; he weighs 900 g instead of 1 kg, due to an issue with the weighing machine. If he charges 10% less than what he normally charges, what is his actual profit or loss percentage?

1. 20%
2. 28%
3. 25% - correct answer
4. 30%

Candidates must stay tuned to this page for real-time updates on TANCET unofficial answer key, and exam analysis.

The TANCET 2026 MBA exam will officially end at 4:30 PM across all test cities in Tamil Nadu. Candidates can expect unofficial answer keys, detailed paper analysis, and expected cutoffs to be available shortly online

Anna University has not notified the TANCET answer key release date. However, based on the past trends, candidates can expect the official answer keys to release within next 5-6 days. 

Anna University releases TANCET 2026 answer keys within 5-8 days of the exam date. The unofficial answer keys for TANCET exam will however release today.

Some candidates found the TANCET MCA exam to be on a tougher side. Whereas, some candidates found the TANCET exam to be moderate.

TANCET 2026 MBA exam has started across all test centres. The test will conclude at 4:30 PM. Candidates will find TANCET unofficial answer keys, and paper analysis soon after the exam is over.