TANCET actually means Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. This is held as an annual test conducted by the Anna University on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Government each year. The test is conducted to help candidates pursuing MBA, MCA, MTech, MA, MArch and MPlan degree programs in various universities in Tamilnadu.
The objective of TANCET test is to measure the skills of the student in the fields such as quantitative ability, logical reasoning, general awareness and language comprehension that are the cornerstones and prerequisites to pursue an MBA degree in Management Studies, MCA degree in Computer Applications, ME in Engineering and MA/MArch degree in Architecture. The test is held in the physical environment with answer booklet and pen.
TANCET 2024 examination dates is yet to be published by Anna University. Nevertheless, the nature of the TANCET exam is such that it is to be held in the month of May of next year. Registration process generally starts a few weeks before the examination date. The dates of when the TANCET 2024 results will be available has not yet been announced; however, it is likely that they will be available within a month post the exam.
The consequence will include the scores of the candidate in each section and overall percentile mark was obtained by the candidate. Respecting the scores of the students and preferences, they are eligible for admission to different universities and colleges in Tamil Nadu, for the academic batch of 2024-2026, that have the affiliation of TANCET.
TANCET 2024 Highlights
Highlight |
Details |
Exam Name |
TANCET 2024 |
Exam Date |
March 11, 2024 |
Exam Mode |
Online |
Exam Duration |
180 minutes |
Total Questions |
150 |
Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Negative Marking |
Yes |
Language |
English and Tamil |
Eligibility Criteria |
Graduates with minimum 50% marks |
Application Mode |
Online |
Application Fee |
INR 1,500 for General Category |
TANCET 2024 Exam Dates
Event |
Date |
Registration Starts |
First week of January 2024 |
Registration Ends |
Third week of February 2024 |
Admit Card Release |
Last week of February 2024 |
Exam Date (MBA/MCA) |
March 11, 2024 |
Exam Date (M.Tech) |
March 18, 2024 |
Results Announcement |
First week of April 2024 |
TANCET 2024 Cut off
Institute |
Program |
Cut Off |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
MBA |
98+ percentile |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) |
MBA |
97+ percentile |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
MBA |
96+ percentile |
Anna University, Chennai |
MBA |
95+ percentile |
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli |
MBA |
94+ percentile |
TANCET 2024 Participating Colleges
College Name |
Location |
Programs offered |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
Chennai |
MBA, M.Tech |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) |
Kharagpur |
MBA, M.Tech |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
Roorkee |
MBA, M.Tech |
Anna University, Chennai |
Chennai |
MBA, M.Tech |
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli |
Tiruchirappalli |
MBA, M.Tech |
PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research (PSG Tech) |
Coimbatore |
MBA, M.Tech |
VIT University |
Vellore |
MBA, M.Tech |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham |
Coimbatore, Kochi, Mysore |
MBA, M.Tech |
Shriram College of Management (SCM) |
Delhi |
MBA |
Jain University (JU) |
Bangalore, Mysore, Dubai |
MBA, M.Tech |
TANCET 2024 Exam Pattern
Section |
Number of Questions |
Weightage |
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
50 |
35% |
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation (LRD) |
50 |
35% |
Verbal Ability and Communication Skills (VACS) |
50 |
30% |
TANCET 2024 Syllabus
Section |
Topics Covered |
Part I - Engineering |
Mathematics: Calculus, Algebra, Differential |
(For M.E. / M.Tech) |
Equations, Probability & Statistics, Numerical |
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Methods, Transform Theory. |
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Part II - Basic |
Applied Mechanics: Mechanics, Strength of |
Engineering & Sciences |
Materials, Theory of Machines, Thermodynamics, |
(For MCA and M.E. / M.Tech) |
Physics: Sound, Light, Electricity, Magnetism. |
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Part III - Civil |
Structural Engineering, Geo-Technical Engineering, |
Engineering (For M.E. / M.Tech) |
Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, |
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Transportation Engineering, Surveying. |
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Part IV - Mechanical |
Engineering Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat |
Engineering (For M.E. / M.Tech) |
Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design, |
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Production Engineering. |
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Part V - Electrical |
Electrical Circuits & Fields, Electrical |
& Electronics |
Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, |
Engineering (For M.E. / M.Tech) |
Digital Electronics, Communication Engineering. |
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Part VI - MCA |
Quantitative Ability, Analytical Reasoning, |
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Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness. |
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Part VII - MBA |
Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Data |
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Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude. |
TANCET Paper Analysis of Previous Year
Year |
Difficulty Level |
Average Percentile |
2023 |
Moderate |
90+ |
2022 |
Easy |
85+ |
2021 |
Difficult |
80+ |