How is the TANCET score calculated?

The TANCET score is calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers, with negative marking for wrong answers.

What is a good score in TANCET for top MBA/MCA colleges?

A score of 65+ in TANCET MBA is considered excellent for top colleges like Anna University, while 50-60 can secure decent admissions.

When will the official TANCET answer key be released?

The official answer key is usually released within a week after the exam on Anna University’s website.

TANCET Exam Analysis 2025 - Difficulty Level, Important Topics, Marking Scheme

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Anna University is all set to conduct the TANCET exam for MBA 2025 on March 22, 2025. Candidates who have successfully completed the registration process can check here the TANCET exam analysis of previous years to understand the pattern of the MBA examination. The official paper analysis will be available only after the successful conclusion of the exam. Meanwhile, candidates can go through the previous year TANCET paper analysis.

The complete and thorough analysis of the TANCET question paper lays down the difficulty level of the question paper, exam pattern, any changes in the paper, important topics from the TANCET syllabus, and the expected cutoff marks.

As per the TANCET MBA last year paper analysis, the difficulty level of the TANCET 2024 exam ranged between easy and moderate. Read the article below to check the complete breakdown of the TANCET exam for MBA question paper.

TANCET Exam for MBA 2025 - Exam Pattern

Candidates who are yet to appear in the TANCET MBA 2025 exam must check the TANCET exam pattern before appearing in the exam. They must also be thoroughly aware of the TANCET MBA syllabus 2025.

Please refer to the table below to check the expected exam pattern of TANCET 2025 exam:

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	TANCET MBA Exam
Duration	2 Hours
Total Questions	100
Options per Question	4
Marks per Correct Answer	1
Total Marks	100
Negative Marking	-0.25 per wrong answer
Special Instructions	Multiple shading will be considered wrong, and 1/4 mark will be deducted.
Sections Covered	i) Business data analysis and decision-making ii) Reading comprehension iii) Graduate-level mathematics iv) Data sufficiency v) English grammar and writing skills

TANCET MBA Analysis 2024

The paper analysis of the TANCET MBA exam is entirely based on the students’ responses in the exam. It can be considered an overview of the structure of the question paper. The complete analysis of the TANCET question paper will help students prepare a strategy to secure good marks in the examination. The TANCET MBA paper analysis provides information about the number of questions asked in the exam, topics with maximum weightage, the difficulty level of the question paper, etc.

TANCET MBA 2024 exam conducted on March 9, 2024 in offline mode. The pattern of the TANCET 2024 question paper was similar to that of the previous years’ question papers. The number of questions in the TANCET 2024 question paper was 100 and all the questions were of MCQ type. Since there was no change in the TANCET 2024 exam pattern, the marking scheme also remained unchanged. There is negative marking in the exam.

As per the marking scheme of TANCET exam 2025:

Every correct answer will be rewarded with +1 mark.
Every incorrect answer will get 0.25 marks deducted.
Any un-attempted question will not result in any negative marking.

Please refer to the table below to check section wise TANCET MBA exam analysis 2024:

Sections	Total Questions	Number of Good Attempts	Difficulty Level
Quantitative Aptitude	20	12-15	Moderate
Business Situation Analysis	20	15-17	Easy to moderate
Reading Comprehension	20	13-15	Moderate
Data Sufficiency and Reasoning	20	12-14	Moderate to difficult
General English	20	15-16	Easy to moderate
Total	100	67-77	Moderate

Previous Year’s TANCET MBA Paper Analysis

Please refer to the table below to check the previous years TANCET exam analysis of the question papers:

Sections	No. of Questions	Difficulty Level	Number of Good Attempts
Quantitative Aptitude	20	Moderate to Difficult	12-14
Reading Comprehension	20	Moderate	13-15
Business Situation Analysis	20	Easy to Moderate	15-16
General English	20	Easy to Moderate	15-16
Data Sufficiency and Reasoning	20	Moderate	12-14
Overall	100	Moderate	70-75

Section-wise TANCET Paper Analysis - TANCET 2024 Exam

Candidates who will in the TANCET 2025 exam must go through the section wise TANCET MBA analysis. This is the complete and thorough analysis of the TANCET MBA 2024 question paper. It comprises the candidates’ initial reactions and experts feedback of the question paper.

Section-wise Analysis of the MBA Question Paper

There are five sections in the TANCET question paper. The objective of each section is to assess different skills that a student possesses. Please check below the detailed breakdown of each section according to the number of questions asked in the paper, difficulty level of the question paper, and the types of questions in the paper.

Section 1 - Business Analytics

Category	Details
Number of Questions	20
Question Type	Case Study-based decision-making
Difficulty Level	Moderate to High
Skills Tested	Business Acumen, Logical Reasoning, Decision-Making, and Analytical Thinking

Section 2 - Passage Comprehension

Category	Details
Number of Questions	20
Question Type	Reading Comprehension
Difficulty Level	Moderate
Skills Tested	Reading Speed, Comprehension, Critical Thinking, and Inference

Section 3 - Analytical Reasoning

Category	Details
Number of Questions	20
Question Type	Logical and Analytical Reasoning
Difficulty Level	Moderate to High
Skills Tested	Logical Thinking, Pattern Recognition, Blood Relations, Sequences, and Puzzles

Sample Questions in Analytical Reasoning Section

If A + B means A is the mother of B; A - B means A is the brother of B; A % B means A is the father of B and A × B means A is the sister of B, which of the following shows that P is the maternal uncle of Q?
A, P, R, X, S, and Z are sitting in a row. S and Z are in the center. A and P are at the ends. R is sitting to the left of A. Who is to the right of P?
Pointing to a man, a woman said, "His mother is the only daughter of my mother." How is the woman related to the man?
If PUNCTUAL is coded as 47819765, how can LUNA be written in that code?

Section 4 - Data Sufficiency

Category	Details
Number of Questions	20
Question Type	Data Sufficiency-Based Reasoning
Difficulty Level	High
Skills Tested	Logical Deduction, Decision Making, Data Interpretation

Sample Questions in Data Sufficiency Section

Among P, Q, R, S, T, and U, who is the heaviest?
1. I. P is heavier than T and U and is the second heaviest.
2. II. S is heavier than Q but not the heaviest.
Which direction is Raju facing at the moment?
1. I. Raju took 2 consecutive right turns after covering a distance of 6m.
2. II. After walking 4m early in the morning, he is facing the opposite direction of the sun.
What is the length of a running train crossing another 180m long train?
1. I. The relative speed of the two trains was 150 kmph.
2. II. The trains took 9 seconds to cross each other.

Section 5 - Business Communication

Category	Details
Number of Questions	20
Question Type	Error Spotting, Vocabulary, Sentence Completion
Difficulty Level	Moderate
Skills Tested	English Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Formation, and Communication Skills

Sample Questions in Business Communication Section

1. Error Spotting
"The parent company have given a mandate to either turn around the business or face a massive scale down."
a) The parent company have given a mandate
b) To either turn around the business or
c) Face a massive scale down
d) No error

2. Synonyms
Embers
a) Crystal
b) Flakes
c) Frost
d) Coal

3. Sentence Completion
"We are familiar with the __________ ‘A book should not be judged by its cover’."
a) Absurdity
b) Quibble
c) Maxim
d) Paradox

Important Topics Asked in TANCET MBA Exam Analysis

Verbal Ability	Data Interpretation	Quantitative Aptitude	Logical Reasoning
Proverbs	Pie chart	Geometry	Series
One word Substitutions	Line Graph	Arithmetic	Blood Relation Analogy
Phrasal words	Bar graph	Algebra	Punch lines
Synonyms	Histogram	Statistics & Probability	Direction Sitting Arrangement
Idioms and Phrases	Problem Based & Percentage	Permutation and combination	Syllogism
Reading Comprehension	Problem-based on equivalence	Trigonometry	Water and mirror images
Cloze Test	Coding Decoding	-	-
Basic Grammar	-	-	-

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is TANCET exam analysis important?

TANCET paper analysis will help candidates understand the paper structure, identify key topics, predict their scores, and plan their preparation for future attempts or counseling.

How difficult is the Quantitative Ability section in TANCET?

The Quantitative Ability section generally ranges from moderate to difficult, with questions covering algebra, arithmetic, data interpretation, and geometry.

What is the difficulty level of the Verbal Ability section in TANCET MBA exam?

The Verbal Ability section is moderate, focusing on reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and sentence correction.

How is the Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning section in TANCET?

The DI & LR section varies from moderate to tough, featuring puzzles, seating arrangements, series, and numerical reasoning questions.

How does the TANCET difficulty level impact cutoffs?

Higher difficulty levels typically lead to lower cutoffs, while easier exams result in higher cutoffs. Trends from previous years indicate a fluctuation based on paper complexity.