Updated on 13th December 2023 | 11:27 am | #TANCETexam
TANCET, or Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test, is a state-level MBA entrance exam conducted annually in Tamil Nadu, India. It is a gateway to admission into MBA programs offered by various universities and colleges in the state. The exam assesses the candidate's aptitude for management studies and their ability to handle the rigors of an MBA program.
TANCET scores play a crucial role in the admission process for MBA programs in Tamil Nadu. Many top MBA colleges in the state consider TANCET scores as a primary criterion for shortlisting candidates for further rounds of selection, such as group discussions and personal interviews.
To be eligible for MBA admission based on the TANCET exam, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate score of 50%. For candidates belonging to reserved categories, the minimum aggregate score requirement is relaxed to 45%.
Eligible candidates must have completed their education in one of the following patterns:
Candidates must be Indian citizens or Persons of Indian Origin (PIO).
There is no upper age limit for appearing in the TANCET exam.
Candidates who have completed their bachelor's degree through distance education are also eligible to apply.
Candidates with BE/BTech degrees obtained through distance/weekend learning programs are not eligible.
The Common Admission Test held annually by the IIMs is the most common entrance exam for MBA admissions to top-notch B-schools. CAT 2024 will allow students to apply for admission to IIMs among other top institutes for the batch of 2025-27.
Students aiming for admission to MBA programs must clear this exam and make the cut-offs before being selected for further rounds conducted by the institutions. Clearing the CAT exam does not guarantee admission to the IIMs as all the institutes follow individual admission processes, including interviews and group discussions.
For CAT 2023, approximately 3.3 lakh registrations were made, observing a drastic increase in the number of applicants.
Given below is the overview of CAT 2024-
Feature |
Description |
Duration |
2 years |
Degree |
MBA |
Exam Level |
State level |
Conducting Body |
Anna University |
Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
Exam Mode |
Offline |
Number and Type of Questions |
100 MCQs |
Specializations |
10 different specializations |
Exam website |
tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet/ |
The TANCET exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into five sections:
Section |
Number of Questions |
Business Analysis |
20 |
Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability |
20 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
20 |
Data Sufficiency |
20 |
General English |
20 |
Here is a detailed breakdown of the TANCET syllabus for each section:
This section assesses the candidate's ability to analyze business situations make informed decisions and evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify critically the data and apply the data to business decisions from given typical business situations. Topics covered in this section include:
This section assesses the candidate's ability to read and comprehend written passages. Topics covered in this section include:
This section assesses the candidate's verbal skills and evaluates the knowledge of written English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, and punctuation. Topics covered in this section include:
This section assesses the candidate's quantitative reasoning skills and evaluates the skill of solving mathematical problems at the graduate level including those learned in plus two or equivalent levels. Topics covered in this section include:
This section assesses the candidate's ability to analyze data to answer certain questions using the given data using the knowledge of mathematics and the use of day-to-day facts. Since the syllabus of this section is not known, expected topics covered in this section include:
Anna University conducts the TANCET online registration process. Aspiring candidates can access the TANCET registration link on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. The online application process involves filling in personal and educational details, uploading relevant documents, and paying the application fee. Failure to pay the application fee will render candidates ineligible for the TANCET exam.
Step |
Action |
Description |
1 |
Visit the official website |
Navigate to the official website of Anna University, Chennai, at https://tancet.annauniv.edu/ |
2 |
Create an account |
Click on the 'New User Registration' link and provide your personal information, including name, email address, and mobile number, to create an account. |
3 |
Fill out the application form |
Click on the 'Fill Application Form' link and provide your educational details, program choices, and other relevant information. |
4 |
Make payment |
Pay the application fee online using the available payment methods. |
5 |
Download application form |
Download a copy of your completed application form for your record. |
The TANCET registration fee varies depending on the candidate's category. For the 2024 TANCET exam (based on the previous year), the registration fee is as follows:
Category |
TANCET 2024 Registration Fee (INR) |
Unreserved |
1,000 |
SC/SCA/ST (Belonging to Tamil Nadu) |
500 |
Key Points:
The TANCET Admit Card is a mandatory document required to enter the examination hall for TANCET. It contains important information such as the candidate's name, registration number, roll number, exam center details, and exam date and time. Candidates can download their TANCET Admit Card from the official TANCET website by entering their registered email ID and password.
Here are the steps on how to download the TANCET Admit Card:
Anna University will release the TANCET 2024 results on its official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates can access their TANCET results by entering their registered email ID and password on the TANCET login portal.
The TANCET 2024 results will include both the actual score and the percentile score. The actual score is calculated based on the exam's marking scheme, while the percentile score is determined by comparing a candidate's score to the scores of all other candidates.
Key Points:
Once the TANCET results are announced, Anna University will release the TANCET scorecard. Candidates must download and save the TANCET 2024 scorecard until the final admission process is complete. During the document verification stage of TN MBA admissions, candidates must submit the TANCET scorecard along with other relevant documents.
These are just a few of the many colleges that accept TANCET scores for MBA admissions. You can find a complete list of participating colleges on the official TANCET website.
No, TANCET and CAT are not the same. TANCET is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Anna University for admission into postgraduate courses in Tamil Nadu, while CAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission into postgraduate MBA programs across India.
The TANCET 2024 exam is conducted offline in a pen-and-paper format.
There are over 200 colleges that accept TANCET scores for admissions.