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(Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test)
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | TANCET 2026 (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Anna University, Chennai (on behalf of DTE, Tamil Nadu) |
Exam Level | State-level |
Courses Offered | MBA, MCA, ME/M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper Based – OMR Sheet) |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Medium of Exam | English |
Duration | 2 hours |
Total Marks | 100 |
Negative Marking | -1/3 for each wrong answer |
Course | Qualification |
|---|---|
MBA | Bachelor’s Degree (min 50% for Gen, 45% for SC/ST) |
MCA | Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics (10+2 or graduation) |
M.E./M.Tech | Bachelor’s in relevant Engineering/Science field + TANCET/GATE |
Section | Key Topics Covered |
|---|---|
Business Analysis | Interpretation of business data, caselets |
Reading Comprehension | Passages with inference & vocabulary-based questions |
Quantitative Aptitude | Arithmetic, Algebra, Time-Speed, Geometry |
Data Sufficiency | Compare quantities, sufficient data assessment |
Logical Reasoning | Series, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Statements & Conclusions |
Section | Key Topics |
|---|---|
Quantitative Aptitude | Numbers, Algebra, Geometry, Averages, Profit & Loss |
Analytical Reasoning | Series, Analogy, Visual Reasoning |
Logical Reasoning | Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Syllogisms |
Computer Awareness | Basics of Computers, OS, Internet, C Language Basics |
Section | Topics |
|---|---|
Engineering Mathematics | Differential Equations, Probability, Calculus |
Basic Engineering & Sciences | Physics, Chemistry, Computing Basics |
Subject-Specific Questions | As per specialization (e.g., ECE, CSE, Civil, etc.) |
📝 Note: ME/M.Tech aspirants can also apply through GATE score.
Component | Details |
|---|---|
Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
Total Marks | 100 |
Duration | 2 hours |
Negative Marking | -1/3 per wrong answer |
Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Engineering Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
Basic Engineering & Science | 20 | 20 |
Subject-specific Questions | 60 | 60 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Event | Expected Date (2026) |
|---|---|
Notification Release | January 2026 |
Online Registration | January–February 2026 |
Admit Card Release | March 2026 |
TANCET 2026 Exam Date | March 2026 (2nd or 3rd week) |
Results Declaration | April 2026 |
Counselling Begins | May–June 2026 |
Anna University (Main and Affiliated)
Government & Govt-Aided Engineering Colleges
Self-financed Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Section | Suggested Book / Author |
|---|---|
Quant & DI | RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude |
Logical Reasoning | A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning – RS Aggarwal |
Verbal Ability | Wren & Martin, Word Power Made Easy |
Computer Awareness | Arihant Computer Awareness |
TANCET MBA/MCA Guide | VVK Subburaj – TANCET Preparation Books |
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