TANCET

The CAT and TANCET syllabi share similar topics in quantitative ability, reading comprehension, and data interpretation. However, TANCET has a unique section on Business Situation Analysis, requiring candidates to study specific concepts not covered in CAT.

TANCET MBA syllabus comprises five sections:

• Analysis of Business Situations
• Reading Comprehension
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Data Sufficiency
• General English

The MCA syllabus includes

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

The TANCET exam duration is two hours. The MBA exam is typically conducted in the afternoon shift from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, while the MCA exam takes place in the morning from 10 AM to 12 Noon.

Candidates can find the official TANCET exam dates on the Anna University exam website, tancet.annauniv.edu. The complete schedule is released through a notification brochure, detailing registration, admit card, and result timelines.

No, the TANCET registrations have not yet been opened for the academic year 2026 for Sathyabama University MBA admissions. 

Generally, the TANCET registrations are opened during the month of February each year. However, the current year TANCET registrations have been delayed for MBA admissions at Sathyabama University.

No, Anna University does not refund the TANCET application fee if candidates fail to appear for the exam. TANCET registration fee is non refundable.

Candidates need to upload photograph and signature while filling TANCET application form. Candidates have to upload the documents in JPG format.

No. Anna University does not facilitate the TANCET application process in an offline mode. Candidates can register themselves for TANCET exam in an online mode only.

Anna University has closed the TANCET registration window. Candidates aspiring for MBA admissions via TANCET will be able to apply in the next term of the exam.

Most of the candidates find TANCET as an easy to moderate exam. Candidates find the exam easy if compared with national-level tests like CAT or XAT. It is a speed-based test with 100 questions to be answer in 120 minutes. Time becomes the primary challenge for the test takers.