Updated on 15th January 2024 | 4:30pm | #TANCETSyllabus
Every year, along with the exam notification, Anna University releases the TANCET syllabus. The subjects and subtopics covered in each section of the TANCET 2024 exam syllabus are provided. The TANCET MBA syllabus is usually the same every year. The five sections of the TANCET MBA syllabus are:
The TANCET test is moderately to extremely difficult each year. It is anticipated that the syllabus and difficulty level of the TANCET 2024 exam will not change based on previous patterns.
The TANCET syllabus consists of five sections, each with an equal weightage of 20 questions and 20 marks for each of the five sections.
|
Section |
No. of Questions |
Weightage in Marks |
Focus |
|
Analysis of Business Situations (ABS) |
20 |
20 |
Business acumen, decision-making, problem-solving |
|
Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability (RCVA) |
20 |
20 |
Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, English usage |
|
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
20 |
20 |
Basic math skills, data interpretation, business/finance application |
|
Data Sufficiency (DS) |
20 |
20 |
Identifying sufficient information for problem-solving |
|
General English (GE) |
20 |
20 |
Grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, sentence structure |
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 TANCET syllabus of this section is not known, expected topics covered in this section include:
Choosing the best TANCET MBA prep books that comprehensively cover the TANCET syllabus depends on your learning style and strengths. However, some consistently recommended options include:
|
Book |
Author |
Focus |
|
TANCET MBA |
E.S. Ramaswamy |
Overall |
|
TANCET MBA Solved Papers |
S.Sambasivan DR.Antony |
Overall |
|
The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Examinations |
Dinesh Khattar |
Quantitative Aptitude |
|
Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning |
R.S. Aggarwal |
Quantitative Aptitude |
|
TANCET Data Interpretation Analysis |
Ashok Gupta |
Data Interpretation |
|
English Language Student Book |
Alison Ross |
Verbal Ability |
|
Reasoning Test (Verbal & Non-Verbal) |
Dr. M.B LAL and A.K Singh |
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning |
Generally, TANCET is considered to have a moderate difficulty level. However, thorough preparation, understanding the syllabus, regular practice, effective time management, and staying updated on current affairs increases the likelihood of success.
The TANCET syllabus includes sections like Business Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Sufficiency, and General English, covering topics from Class 9 and 10 levels.
Yes, the TANCET exam is useful for admission to postgraduate programs in Tamil Nadu. It assesses candidates' aptitude in various areas and is widely recognized by universities in the state.
A good score in TANCET depends on the competitiveness of the year and the specific program you are targeting. Generally, scores above the 70-80 percentile range are considered good.
