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What is TANCET?
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test or TANCET is a common entrance exam conducted by Anna University for admission to MTech/ MArch/ MPlan/ ME, MBA and MCA programmes offered by various colleges in Tamil Nadu. Over 200 colleges in Tamil Nadu accept TANCET scores.
TANCET Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria for appearing in TANCET is given below:
- For MBA programme, candidate must have completed his/her graduation from a recognized university in any discipline.
- For MCA programme, candidate must be a graduate with mathematics as a subject in graduation or at 10+2 level
- For all other courses, candidates should have completed their B.Tech/B.E. from a recognized university in the relevant field
- Those candidates who have completed 10+2+AMIE or 10+3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE are also eligible for TANCET
- Candidate must have secured at least 50 per cent marks (open category) and 45 per cent(reserved category) in the Bachelor’s degree exam
- There is no age restriction in TANCE
TANCET Exam Highlights
Features |
Details |
| Exam Name |
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body |
Anna University |
| Exam Level |
State Level |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam Mode |
Offline |
| Exam Duration |
2 hours |
| Exam Syllabus (MCA/MCA (LE)) |
Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Computer Awareness |
| Exam Pattern |
100 questions in MCQ format |
| Language |
English |
| Exam Fees |
Rs 600 (for unreserved category) and Rs 300 (for reserved category) |
| Exam Purpose |
Admission to colleges located in Tamil Nadu |
| Course Offered |
MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Arch, M.E, M.Plan |
| No. of Test Cities |
15 |
| Exam Helpdesk No. |
044-22358574/75/76 |
| Exam Website |
https://www.annauniv.edu/ |
TANCET 2020 Exam Dates
TANCET 2020 Events |
TANCET 2020 Dates |
Salient Features |
| TANCET registration begins |
January 7, 2020 |
Registrations begin from 10 am onwards |
| Last date of registration |
February 04, 2020 |
Registrations close at 5:00 pm. |
| Issue of TANCET hall ticket |
February 13, 2020 |
Admit Card to be available on Anna University’s website from 5:00 pm onwards. |
| TANCET 2020 exam date |
February 29, 2020 |
For MBA and MCA |
| TANCET 2020 exam date |
March 31, 2020 |
For MTech/ MArch/ MPlan/ ME |
| Declaration of TANCET 2020 result |
March 20, 2020 |
To be available on Anna University’s website |
| Download of TANCET marksheet |
March 23, 2020 |
To be available on Anna University’s website |
Highlights of TANCET Pattern for MCA
- TANCET question paper for MCA will carry 100 questions.
- Total marks of TANCET exam is 100.
- For each correct answer, candidates will be awarded one mark.
- For incorrect answer, 1/3 marks will be deducted.
For selecting multiple options as answer, 1/3 marks will be deducted
TANCET Pattern for MCA
TANCET Exam Pattern |
Details |
| Mode |
Offline |
| Number of sections |
4 (Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness ) |
| Total marks |
100 |
| Negative marks |
1/3 |
| Sectional Weightage |
25 per section |
| Marks |
1 mark per question |
| Duration of test |
2 hours |
| Medium |
English |
TANCET syllabus outlines the topics and sub-topics under each section of the exam. TANCET MCA as prescribed by Anna university is divided into four sections; Quantitative Ability, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Computer Awareness. Section-wise TANCET syllabus has been mentioned below.
Section-wise TANCET MCA Syllabus
Sections | TANCET syllabus |
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, Co-ordinate 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. |
Anna University will release TANCET result 2020 in online mode at its official website.
Step 1: Visit the official website of TANCET – tancet.annauniv.edu
Step 2: Click on the link “TANCET 2020 Result”
Step 3: After clicking on the link, candidates have to provide their User ID & Password
Step 4: After furnishing all the details, candidates will be redirected to their Scorecard.
Step 5: TANCET 2020 Result will be displayed on the screen in the form of mark sheet
Step 6: Candidates are advised to check all the particulars mentioned in the result and take a print out of it.