Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) is conducted for admissions into MBA, MCA, and M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan programs in various colleges across Tamil Nadu. The exam is structured to test a candidate’s analytical, logical, and technical abilities based on the course they are applying for.
Exam Format
1. TANCET MBA
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Business Situation Analysis | 20 | 20 |
| Reading Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Data Sufficiency & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| General English | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 Hours
Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -1/3 for incorrect answer
2. TANCET MCA
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability | 25 | 25 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 Hours
Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -1/3 for incorrect answer
3. TANCET M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Engineering & Sciences | 20 | 20 |
| Subject-Specific Section | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 Hours
Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -1/3 for incorrect answer
Unit-Wise Breakdown & Key Topics
1. TANCET MBA Syllabus
Business Situation Analysis
- Case Studies
- Decision Making Skills
- Business Judgment
Reading Comprehension
- Passage-based Questions
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Inference & Contextual Meaning
Quantitative Ability
- Algebra & Arithmetic
- Percentages & Ratios
- Probability & Statistics
Data Sufficiency & Logical Reasoning
- Syllogisms
- Coding-Decoding
- Number & Letter Series
General English
- Grammar & Sentence Correction
- Vocabulary & Idioms
- Synonyms & Antonyms
2. TANCET MCA Syllabus
Quantitative Ability
- Number System
- Time & Work
- Probability & Permutations
Analytical Reasoning
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Puzzles & Arrangements
Logical Reasoning
- Statements & Assumptions
- Cause & Effect
- Syllogisms
Computer Awareness
- Programming Basics
- Database & Networking
- Data Structures & Algorithms
3. TANCET M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics
- Linear Algebra
- Differential Equations
- Complex Numbers
Basic Engineering & Sciences
- Applied Mechanics
- Material Science
- Fluid Mechanics
Subject-Specific Section
- Varies Based on Selected Specialization
Recommended Books & Study Material
| Subject | Recommended Books |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability | “Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams” by R.S. Aggarwal |