TANCET 2025 - Anna University will release the TANCET 2025 notification on January 19, 2025. It will be released on the official website. TANCET Exam 2025 is expected to be conducted on March 9, 2025.
The TANCET full form is Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. TANCET Exam is an entrance examination conducted at the state level. The exam is conducted for admission to MCA, MBA, M. Tech, M. E., M. Arch, and M. Plan postgraduate programs offered by almost more than 200 colleges in Tamil Nadu. Every year more than 40,000 students compete for 16000 seats offered by these college for admission to various PG courses. DTE Chennai is the conducting body of TANCET Counselling and the counselling process is conducted through online mode only.
From now onwards, the ME/ M.Tech/ M. Arch/ M. Plan courses will be known by a new name - CEETA PG
The exam will be conducted across 14 cities of Tamil Nadu referred to as TANCET Exam Centres. TANCET Cutoff for the year 2025 is expected to go higher for admission to MBA programs offered by TANCET Accepting Colleges. Candidates who qualify the exam can appear for TANCET Counselling Process.
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test, also known as TANCET is conducted by Anna University, Chennai.
TANCET Exam 2025 - Important Details
| Particular | Detail |
| Exam Name | TANCET (Anna University) |
| TANCET full form | Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) |
| Conducted by | Anna University |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam mode | Offline |
| Exam duration | 2 hours |
| Exam sections (MBA) | Business Analysis, Quantitative Aptitude, Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability, Data Sufficiency and General English |
| Number and type of questions | 100 questions in MCQ format |
| Exam Medium | English |
| Eligibility Criteria | Bachelor's degree securing at least 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for students belonging to the state of Tamil Nadu) |
| Application Fee | INR 1000 for unreserved categories | 1800 + 800 GST (CEETA PG) INR 500 for reserved categories | 900 + 400 GST (CEETA PG) |
| Courses Offered | M. Tech, M. E, MBA, M. Plan, M. Arch, MCA |
| No. of Test Cities | 15 |
| Admission Process | Entrance Examination/Lateral Entry |
| Exam helpdesk number | 044-22358574/75/76 |
| TANCET 2025 Official Website | tancet.annauniv.edu/ |
Anna university also commences the registration date of the exam and has made sure that the application forms will be made available in online mode only. This eligibility notification of the university consists of eligibility qualification required for admission into courses like MBA, ME/ M. Tech, M. Arch, M. Plan, offered through TANCET Exam.
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TANCET Exam Dates 2025
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
| Registration Starts | January 19, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply for TANCET Exam 2025 | February 20, 2025 |
| TANCET 2025 Hall Ticket | March 2, 2025 |
| TANCET MBA Exam Date | March 9, 2025 (2:30 pm to 4:30 pm) |
| TANCET MCA Exam Date | March 9, 2025 (10 am to 12 pm) |
| TANCET CEETA PG Exam Date | March 10, 2025 (10 am to 12 pm) |
| TANCET Result Date 2025 | March 28, 2025 |
TANCET 2025 Registration
Anna University Conducts TANCET Exam every year for admission to postgraduate programs namely MBA, MCA, M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, and M. Plan. TANCET 2025 Application Forms will be available on the official website of TANCET, i.e. tancet.annauniv.edu, and the last date to apply is expected to be February 20, 2025. Candidates must process the payment of INR 1000 (which is INR 500 for reserved categories) as application fee while filling the application form. The reservation criteria do not stand for students coming from other states. Before filling the application form, candidates are required to register themselves by entering their basic details. Below mentioned are the steps to register for the exam: Direct Link to Apply for TANCET 2025 - TANCET 2025 Registration
- Visit the official website of TANCET Exam and click on ‘New User Registration' under TANCET 2025 button.
- Enter your name, valid email address, mobile number, and password and save your duly filled form as it will be required every time you log in.
- After the form is correctly filled, click on ‘Register'.
- Log in with your login credentials and enter the other details such as educational details.
- Choose your exam city as per your preference and upload your documents.
- Process the payment of application fee via any online payment mode.
Key Points:
Besides the release of TANCET Exam Dates, we have seen a few changes in various parameters of TANCET Exam. Below mentioned are some of these changes:
- TANCET 2025 Application Fee has been increased to INR 500 for reserved category candidates. Besides, TANCET Application Fee has been increased to INR 1000 for all other candidates.
- Candidates appearing in TANCET Exam must secure at least 50% marks in aggregate in their graduation.
- It is an offline exam with a total duration of 120 minutes. There will be 1 mark awarded for every correct answer while 1/3rdof the total allotted marks will be deducted in case of incorrect answer.
TANCET Examination Fees Details
| Program | SC/SCA/ST Candidates Belonging to Tamil Nadu | Others |
| MBA/ MCA/ | INR 500 | INR 1000 |
| M.E./ M. Tech/M. Arch/ M. Plan (CEETA PG) | INR 900 + 400 GST | INR 1800 + 800 GST |
How to Apply for TANCET 2025?
Step 1 – Visit the official website i.e. tancet.annauniv.edu and log in to TANCET 2025
Step 2 – Click on Register Now and sign up by entering details such as Name, DoB, Email Id, and Mobile Number.
Step 3 – Log on to your account using the login credentials you generated by registration.
Step 4 – Process the payment of TANCET Application Fee before initiating the form filing process.
Step 5 – After the payment of application fee online, fill the application form and submit it.
Step 6 – Crosscheck the details before submitting the duly filled form.
Step 7 – Save a copy of duly filled form for future reference.
TANCET Exam 2025 Key Points
- Candidates applying for TANCET Exam 2025 must secure at least 50% marks in aggregate in their graduation from a recognized university in the relevant fields.
- The exam dates for TANCET 2025 Exam will vary for MBA, MCA, M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, and M. Planning.
- As per TANCET Exam Pattern, there are total 100 MCQs carrying 1 mark each. The total duration for the exam in 120 minutes i.e. 2 hours.
- TANCET Syllabus differs based on the subject that a candidate is interested in and opts for. For MBA, the syllabus is divided into 4 sections namely Business Analysis, VARC, QA, and Data Sufficiency.
- Candidates seeking admission are required to clear TANCET Exam Cutoff and appear in TANCET Counseling process to ensure a seat in their desired college. Students from other states are also eligible to apply for the exam if they stand eligible as per the eligibility criteria and reservations.
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TANCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking admission via TANCET Exam must ensure that they stand eligible as per the eligibility criteria defined by colleges for admission. The minimum eligibility for admission is to possess a bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized university. Interested candidates must secure at least 50% marks in aggregate. Candidates with a degree from a distance/ weekend programs will not be considered eligible for TANCET 2025.
Below mentioned are the eligibility criteria for each program:
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| M.E/ M. Tech (Civil Engineering) | B.E/ B. Tech in Civil Engineering or Civil & Structural Engineering |
| M.E/ M. Tech (Mechanical Engineering | B.E/ B. Tech in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Aeronautical Engineering |
| M.E/ M. Tech (Electrical Engineering) | B. E/ B. Tech in ECE/Instrumentation and Control |
| M.E/ M. Tech (Information and Communication Engineering) | B. E/ B. Tech in ECE/Biomedical/Software Engineering |
| M. Arch | B. Arch or AIIA (Associates of the Indian Institutes of Architects) |
| M. Plan | B. Plan/ B. Arch/ B.E(Civil Engineering)/AIIA/M.A/M. Sc |
| MCA | BCA/ B. Sc (IT/ CSE/ equivalent) or bachelor's degree in any other discipline with Mathematics as one of the subjects. |
| MBA | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks. |
TANCET Eligibility – Official Notification
In case any student wishes to see if they stand eligible as per their education background, they can click on the link below and check TANCET Exam Eligibility released by the university.
TANCET Eligibility Criteria PDF
- To be eligible to apply for engineering master's programs such as M. Tech or M. E. offered through TANCET Score, candidates must possess a B. E. or B. Tech degree in the relevant field from a recognized university.
- For admission to M. Arch, the eligibility criterion is to possess a B. Arch degree or qualification of Associateship Examination of the Indian Institute of Architects with a valid registration with the CoA (Council of Architecture).
- For admission to M. Plan, master's degree holders in Geography, Economics, Sociology, Social with Community Development specialization, and Rural Development also eligible.
- For admission to MBA, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from a recognized university securing at least 50% marks in aggregate.
TANCET Admit Card
Candidates who have applied for the exam will be issued TANCET Admit Card which is one essential document to be carried on the date of examination. Candidates will be able to download their respective admit cards from the official website by entering their login credentials i.e. login id and password. There is no other mode available to access the hall ticket. The admit card contains crucial details related to the examination. The details mentioned on TANCET Admit Card include:
- Name of the Candidate
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Category
- State of Eligibility
- Roll Number
- Paper
- Application Number
- Exam Centre Name
- Exam Centre Address
- Timing of Exam
- Photograph of Candidate
- Signature of Candidate
In case any candidate is unable to download their admit card or find any discrepancy in their admit card, then it should be directly reported to the concerned authority. Below mentioned are the helpline number students can reach out to:
- Call at +91-44-22358314
- E-mail- directorentrance@gmail.com
Below mentioned are the steps to download TANCET Admit Card 2025:
- Visit the official website of TANCET Exam.
- Click on the tab ‘TANCET Hall Ticket Download'.
- Enter your email id and password.
- Enter the captcha code.
- Click on ‘Login' button and download your admit card.
TANCET 2025 Syllabus
Anna University releases TANCET Exam Syllabus right after the commencement of registration process. Interested candidates must prepare in as per TANCET Syllabus 2025. Candidates can download the entire syllabus of the exam from the official website of the exam. The syllabus varies for every program as per the courses preferred.
There are five sections in the exam and the Quantitative Ability section remains common in the question papers of MBA and MCA. A brief paper wise syllabus is discussed below:
TANCET MBA Syllabus
| Section | Topics |
| Business Situation Analysis | Business Operations, Situations, Dilemmas, and Business Ethics. Marketing Plan and one-year strategy of a Business |
| Reading Comprehension | Precise Writing, Unseen Passages, Synonyms, Antonyms, Vocabulary, and One-word Substitution |
| Quantitative Ability | Profit & Loss, Percentage, Time & Work, Average, Simple & Compound Interest, Binomial Theorem, Quadratic Equation, Mixture & Allegations |
| Data Sufficiency | Number Systems, Algebra, and Some Arithmetic Problems. Data Interpretation Like A Bar Graph, Line Graph, and Pie Chart |
| English Usage | Questions of Grammar and Punctuation, One-word Substitution, Conventional Usage of Words and Phrases, Writings of the Speech Community |
TANCET MCA Syllabus
| Section | Topics |
| Quantitative Ability | Profit & Loss, Percentage, Time & Work, Average, Simple & Compound Interest, Binomial Theorem, Quadratic Equation, Mixture & Allegations |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | Linear and Circular Arrangements, Selections, Coding and Decoding, Directions, Critical Thinking, Intuition, Blood Relations, Decision Making, Inductive Reasoning, Binary Logic, Syllogism, and Puzzles. |
| Computer Awareness | Basic Awareness and Information. In The Field of Computers and IT. Applications In Computers, Hardware, and Software, Artificial Intelligence, Generations of Computers, Data Security, Shortcut Keys, and Computer Accessories, Components Of Computers, other Computing Devices |
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TANCET M. E. and M. Tech Syllabus
| Particular | Topics |
| Engineering Mathematics | Calculus and Differential Equations, Transforms, Functions of Complex and Variables and Complex Integration, Applied Probability, Matrices and Determinants, Vector Calculus, Numerical Methods |
| Basic Engineering and Sciences | Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mechanics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computers. |
TANCET Exam Pattern
The question paper of TANCET Exam consists of 100 questions of multiple-choice questions type with four options for each question. Each question carries one mark if answered correctly and 1/3rd of the allotted marks will be deducted as penalty for every incorrect answer. The exam will be conducted in English and Tamil languages only. Read in Detail - TANCET 2025 Exam Pattern
Below mentioned are the highlights of TANCET 2025 Exam Pattern:
| Particular | Detail |
| Exam | TANCET |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Sections | Business Situations Quantitative Ability Reading Comprehension Data Sufficiency English Usage |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks Assigned to Each Section | 20 |
| Negative Marking | 1/4thmarks deducted for every incorrect answer |
| Exam Medium | English and Tamil |
TANCET Preparation Tips
Around 40,000 candidates register for the exam every year for admission to colleges in Tamil Nadu. In order to qualify the exam and get admission to TANCET Participating Colleges, candidates are required to come up with a top-notch preparation strategy. Below mentioned are some of the tried and tested TANCET Preparation Tips given by toppers of the previous sessions:
- They must start with a proper knowledge of TANCET Exam Pattern and TANCET Exam Syllabus in detail. This will help you avoid wasting time studying least preferred topics.
- After analyzing the syllabus and exam pattern, candidates must prepare a study plan and stick to it.
- Go through all the topics thoroughly that you studied a day or week before so that you have a strong idea of everything you studied.
- Make short notes while studying each subject.
- Solve sample papers, and previous year question papers along with attempting mock tests.
TANCET Results
TANCET Cutoff
Anna University releases TANCET Cutoff on its official website after TANCET Exam Result is declared. Candidates who took the exam must note that a separate cutoff will be released for admission through GATE Score. TANCET Cutoff will be released based on various factors such as:
- Number of candidates who appeared
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Number of seats available
Expected TANCET MBA Cut Off
| Category | Expected TANCET MBA Cut off |
| Open Category | 37.5 |
| Backward Classes | 35.25 |
| Scheduled Caste | 25.5 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 22.5 |
Expected TANCET M.E./M.Tech Cut Off
| Scores Obtained | General (Open Category) | Backward Classes (BC) | Most Backward Classes (MBC) | Scheduled Castes (SC) | Scheduled Tribes (ST) | Expected Ranks |
| Above 70 | A | A | A | A | A | 1-10 |
| 60-70 | A | A | A | A | A | 11-30 |
| 57-51 | B | A | A | A | A | 31-60 |
| 50-47 | C | B | A | A | A | 61-100 |
| 47-45 | D | C | B | A | A | 101-500 |
| 45-43 | E | C/D | B/C | A/B | A | 501-1000 |
| 43-42 | E | D | C | B | A | 1001-1500 |
| 42-41 | F | D | C/D | B/C | B | 1501-2000 |
| 41-40 | F | D | D | C | B | 2001-2500 |
| 40-39 | F | E | D | C | B/C | 2501-3000 |
| 39-38 | F | E | E | E | C | 3001-3500 |
| 38-37 | F | E/F | E | E | C | 3501-4000 |
| 37-36 | F | F | E | D/E | C/D | 4001-4500 |
Expected TANCET 2025 MCA Cut Off
| Scores Obtained | Expected Ranks |
| 73-55 | 1-10 |
| 55-50 | 11-30 |
| 50-47 | 31-60 |
| 47-44 | 61-100 |
| 44-36 | 101-500 |
| 36-32 | 501-1000 |
| 32-30 | 1001-1500 |
| 29-27 | 1501-2000 |
| 27-26 | 2001-2500 |
| 26-25 | 2501-3000 |
TANCET Counselling 2025
TANCET Counselling process takes place as soon as TANCET Result is declared by Anna University. There are four stages of the counseling procedure. Below mentioned are the steps to counseling of TANCET:
- Online Registration – Candidates must register on the official portal for counseling. The counseling fee for general candidates is INR 300 and for SC/ST, it is INR 150.
- Release of Rank List – A rank list is prepared based on TANCET Exam Score obtained by candidates. Candidates will be invited for counseling round based on the rank obtained by them on TANCET Rank List.
- Call Letter – A call letter will be issued only for successfully registered candidates. It will consist of important details of candidates like Name, Counseling City and Center, and Registration Number.
- Final Counseling – Candidates will be required to appear in the final counseling procedure conducted by the desired colleges. They need to confirm their seat by processing the payment of admission of that particular college.
