Anna University released TANCET Syllabus on TANCET Exam's official website after the application forms are released along with exam date. TANCET Syllabus 2024 will be different for programs the exam is conducted for i.e. MBA, MCA, M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, and M. Plan. Students appearing in the exam are recommended to familiarize themselves with the syllabus before appearing for the examination.
TANCET Syllabus for MBA consists of Business Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and Data Sufficiency while the syllabus for M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, and M. Plan will consist of specialized subjects depending on the program students choose.
TANCET Syllabus defined the topics and subtopics under each section of the exam. Usually, the syllabus of the exam remains the same for every session of the exam. Thus, we can expect that there will be no significant changes in the syllabus this year. The difficulty level of the exam ranged between moderate and tough. It is expected that TANCET 2024 Exam's Syllabus and its difficulty level will witness no change and remain the same as that of last year.
TANCET 2024 Syllabus Highlights
- The part ‘Analysis of Business Situations' consists of questions that are framed to evaluate candidates' ability to comprehend the data and execute the sane to take business related decisions.
- Parts i.e. Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability are designed to assess a candidate's skill in filtering and analyzing information from a passage given in the section. It also tests students' knowledge of Grammar, Punctuation, and Vocabulary.
- Topics under Quantitative Aptitude are made from 10th and 12th class books and the primary topics include Mathematics, Geometry, Algebra, Higher Mathematics, etc.
- Questions in Data Sufficiency analyze a candidate's mathematical skills along with their knowledge of interpreting a given set of data.
Section-wise Distribution of Questions
Sections |
Total No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Reading Comprehension |
20 |
Moderate |
English Grammar & Usage |
20 |
Moderate |
Analysis of Business Situation |
20 |
Moderate to Difficult |
Quantitative Ability |
20 |
Moderate to Difficult |
Data Sufficiency |
20 |
Moderate to Difficult |
TANCET MBA Syllabus 2024
TANCET 2024 MBA Syllabus will consists of 4 sections. Candidates' will get 1 mark for every question answered correctly and 1/3 of the allotted marks will be deducted in case of every wrong answer. There will be total 100 questions in the section and every section will consist of 20 questions each.
Section |
Important Topics |
Business Analysis |
No specific syllabus. There will be a business situation in the form of a paragraph along with a few questions. |
Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability |
Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Corrections, Idioms, Cloze Test, One Word Substitution, |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Number System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, Series and Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Surds & Indices, Functions, Inequalities, Modulus, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory |
Data Sufficiency |
Number Systems, Arithmetic Topics, and Algebra. Questions on topics of Data Interpretation like Pie Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph, and Tables |
Important Books for TANCET MBA Preparation
Book Name |
Author |
TANCET MBA |
V V K Subburaj |
TANCET Data Interpretation Analysis |
Ashok Gupta |
Reasoning Test (Vernal & Non-Verbal) |
Dr. M. B. Lal & A. K. Singh, |
TANCET- General English |
Dr. B. B. Jain |
TANCET- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams |
R. S. Aggarwal |
New Pattern Tests of Objective English |
Dr. R. N. Singh |
Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
A. K. Gupta |
TANCET- Quantitative Aptitude |
S.N. Jha |
Compendium General English |
Dr. B. B. Jain |
Descriptive General English |
S. P. Bakshi |
TANCET MCA Syllabus 2024
TANCET MCA will again consist of 4 sections namely Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Analytical, Reasoning, and Computer Awareness. TANCET MCA Syllabus is mentioned below in this table:
Section |
Important Topics |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Number System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, Series and Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Surds & Indices, Functions, Inequalities, Modulus, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory. |
Analytical and Logical Reasoning |
Linear and Circular Arrangements, Selections, Coding & Decoding, Direction Sense, Blood Relations, Series, Analogies, Decision Making, Binary Logic, Syllogisms, and Puzzles. |
Computer Awareness |
Computer Hardware, Controls, Basic Terminology, Internet & Protocols, Network Basics, Computer Abbreviations, Security Tools, Shortcuts, History of Computer, Memory, Computer Organization, Input-Output tools, Computer Architecture, Languages, and Algorithms. |
Important Books for TANCET MCA Preparation
Book Name |
Author |
TANCET MCA |
V V K Subburaj |
Non-Verbal Reasoning |
B. S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali/Anjani A Gupta |
Master Guide |
R Gupta/Amit M Agarwal |
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT |
Gajendra Kumar & Abhishek Banerjee |
A complete manual for CAT |
Knowledge System |
TANCET CEETA PG (M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, M. Plan) Syllabus 2024
The syllabus of the four programs M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, and M. Plan share similar structure. The question paper will consist of 3 sections.
- Part 1 of the question will contain 20 questions based on Engineering Mathematics subject. This part would remain same for all the four courses.
- Part 2 of the paper consists of 35 questions based on Basic Engineering and Sciences subject. Just like Part 1, Part 2 would also remain same for all the four courses.
- Part 3 of the question paper will consist of 60 questions. These questions will be based on candidate's choices. There are 23 sections that students can choose from for this section.
Part 1 Syllabus – Engineering Mathematics
Topics |
Sub-Topics |
Calculus and Differential Equations |
Partial Derivatives, Jacobians, Taylor's Expansion, Maxima Minima, Formation of partial differential equations, Solution of a first-order partial differential equation, solution of linear higher order of partial differential equation with constant coefficients, Linear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients, Simultaneous first order linear equations with constant coefficients, |
Transforms |
Fourier Integral Theorem, Fourier Transform Pair, Sine and Cosine Transforms, Inverse Z Transform, Solution to different equations using Z Transform, Inverse Transform, Laplace Transform, Application to solution of Linear Ordinary Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients, |
Functions of Complex Variables and Complex Integration |
Analytic Functions, Conformal Mapping, Bilinear Transformation, Cauchy's Integral Theorem and Integral Formula, Taylor and Laurent Series, Singularities, Residues, Residue Theorem & its Applications |
Applied Probability |
Probability and Random Variables, Standard Discrete & Continuous Distribution, Moments, Moment generating functions and their properties, Two-dimensional random variables, Co-variance, Correlation, and Regression. |
Determinants and Matrices |
Solving system of equations, Rank of Matrix, Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors, Reduction of Quadratic form into Canonical form |
Vector Calculus |
Double and Triple integrations and their applications, Gauss Divergence and Stroke's Theorem |
Numerical Methods |
Solution of linear systems by direct and iterative methods, Interpolation and Approximation, Numerical Differentiation and Integration, Solving Ordinary Differential Equations |
Part 2 – Basic Engineering and Sciences
Topics |
Subtopics |
Physics |
Sound, Lattices, Ultrasonic Flaw Detector, X-ray radiography, Interference Fringes, Planck's Quantum Theory, Laser and Fibre Optics |
Chemistry |
Adsorption, Chromatography, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy, Fuels and Combustion. |
Applied Mechanics |
Law of Mechanics, Lame's Theorem, Forces, Moments & Couples, Displacement Velocity & Acceleration, Friction, Moment of Inertia |
Material Science |
Conductor & Semiconductor materials, Ceramic & Super Conductor Materials, Fracture, Magnetic & Dielectric Materials |
Mechanical Engineering |
Law of Thermodynamics, Open & Closed Systems, Equation of State, Heat and Work |
Civil Engineering |
Fluid Statics & Dynamics, Boundary Layer, Pumps & Turbines, Environmental Pollution |
Electrical Engineering |
Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Law, AC Circuits, DC Machines, Transformers, Synchronous Machines, Instrumentation |
Computers |
Computer Organization, Architecture, Arrays, Pointers, User Defined Functions, C-program |