Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test better known by the name TANCET 2020 exam is a common assessment conducted for admission to post graduate Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Application (MCA) course and also to post graduate programmes of Engineering (M.E), Technology (M.Tech), Architecture (M.Arch) and Planning (M.Plan) in colleges of Tamilnadu. Administered by Anna University on behalf of the Government of Tamilnadu this test is important for candidates wishing to seek admission to post graduate degree programmes in colleges of the state. The exam is also open to non residents of the state of Tamilnadu.
Graduates in any stream are eligible to apply for this test. Students pursuing their final year/ semester exam of graduation are also eligible to apply for this exam.
TANCET 2020 Eligibility:-
MBA -
The question paper will have the following sections -
i) Evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify critically the data and apply the data to business decisions from given typical business situations.
ii) Evaluate the skill of the candidate in answering questions based on the passages in the comprehension.
iii) Evaluate the skill on solving mathematical problems at graduate level including those learnt in plus two or equivalent level.
iv) Test on determining data sufficiency for answering certain questions using the given data and the knowledge of mathematics and use of day-to-day facts.
v) Test the knowledge on written English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation, etc
MCA / MCA (Lateral Entry) -
The question paper will have the following sections:
i) Quantitative ability ii) Analytical reasoning
iii) Logical reasoning iv) Computer awareness
A few questions may also be on verbal activity, basic science, etc.
M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Arch./ M.Plan -
The question paper will have three parts.
Part-I and Part-II are compulsory and under Part-III the candidates have to answer the section which has been chosen at the time of registration. If a candidate appears for different section, Part – III will not be evaluated.
Candidates with Section ‘A’ & ‘B’ certificates (A.M.I.E.) and other similar certificates of professional bodies viz. Aeronautical Society of India, etc., recognised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India and enrolled before 31.5.2013 are considered to be equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. Degree holders, only with 2 years regular full time experience in the relevant field after successful completion of the course including project work. An experience certificate shall be produced by the candidates.
TANCET Registration / Application Form
TANCET 2020 Application Form / Registration:-
Apply online at website - https://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet from 7th January 2020, 10:00 AM to 31st January 2020, 5.00 PM.
Documents and Particulars required for Registration -
Unique email-ID and mobile number of the candidate, which will be used for sending OTP and for further communication.
Tenth (S.S.L.C) Registration Number and Year of Passing.
Plus 2 (Higher Secondary) Registration Number and Year of Passing.
A passport photo of good quality either in jpg or in png format. The photo should be full face, front view, with eyes open. The head should be at the centre. The photograph should be in colour and of the size minimum of 2 inch x 2 inch (51 mm x 51 mm).
Copy of community certificate in pdf format. (for those who come under SC/ST/SCA categories)
Particulars required for online payment.
Examination Fee -
Candidates have to pay Rs 600/- (Rs 300/- for SC /SCA /ST candidates) towards the entrance test fee for any one of the programmes either 1. M.B.A. (or) 2. M.C.A. (or) 3.M.E/M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. degree programme.
Candidate registering for more than one programme has to pay Rs 600/- ( Rs 300/- for SC/SCA/ST candidates belongi
ng to Tamil Nadu) for each additional programme through online only.
TANCET Exam Dates
TANCET 2020 Date:-
MCA - 29th February 2020 (10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon)
MBA - 29th February 2020 (2.30 PM To 4.30 PM)
M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan - 1st March 2020 (10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon)
The entrance test will be held at the following cities:
1. Chennai
2. Coimbatore
3. Chidambaram
4. Dindigul
5. Erode
6. Karaikudi
7. Madurai
8. Nagercoil
9. Salem
10. Thanjavur
11. Tirunelveli
12. Tiruchirappalli
13. Vellore
14. Villupuram
15. Virudhunagar
TANCET Syllabus
TANCET 2020 Syllabus:-
MBA -
The question paper will have the following sections -
i) Evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify critically the data and apply the data to business decisions from given typical business situations.
ii) Evaluate the skill of the candidate in answering questions based on the passages in the comprehension.
iii) Evaluate the skill on solving mathematical problems at graduate level including those learnt in plus two or equivalent level.
iv) Test on determining data sufficiency for answering certain questions using the given data and the knowledge of mathematics and use of day-to-day facts.
v) Test the knowledge on written English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation, etc
MCA / MCA (Lateral Entry) -
The question paper will have the following sections:
i) Quantitative ability ii) Analytical reasoning
iii) Logical reasoning iv) Computer awareness
A few questions may also be on verbal activity, basic science, etc.
M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Arch./ M.Plan -
The question paper will have three parts.
Part-I and Part-II are compulsory and under Part-III the candidates have to answer the section which has been chosen at the time of registration. If a candidate appears for different section, Part – III will not be evaluated.
Candidates with Section ‘A’ & ‘B’ certificates (A.M.I.E.) and other similar certificates of professional bodies viz. Aeronautical Society of India, etc., recognised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India and enrolled before 31.5.2013 are considered to be equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. Degree holders, only with 2 years regular full time experience in the relevant field after successful completion of the course including project work. An experience certificate shall be produced by the candidates.
The syllabi for the entrance test are available in https://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet/syllabus.pdf. The questions will be set at the undergraduate level.
Paper Pattern
TANCET 2020 Paper Pattern:-
MBA -
Duration - 2 Hours
No. of Questions - 100
Mark for every correct answer - 1
Max marks - 100
Negative marks for every wrong answer - 1/3
MCA / MCA (Lateral Entry) -
Duration - 2 Hours
No. of Questions - 100
Mark for every correct answer - 1
Max marks - 100
Negative marks for every wrong answer - 1/3
M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch / M.Plan -
Duration - 2 Hours
Part I
No. of Questions - 20
Mark for every correct answer - 1
Max marks - 20
Negative marks for every wrong answer - 1/3
Other Points - Multiple shading will be considered as wrong answer and 1/3 mark will be reduced.
Part II
No. of Questions - 35
Mark for every correct answer - 1
Max marks - 20
Negative marks for every wrong answer - 1/3
Other Points -
All the correct answers upto 20 will be awarded marks and all the wrong answers shall be taken into consideration for awarding negative marks.
Multiple shading will be considered as wrong answer and 1/3 mark will be reduced.
Part III
No. of Questions - 60
Mark for every correct answer - 1
Max marks - 60
Negative marks for every wrong answer - 1/3
Other Points -
Multiple shading will be considered as wrong answer and 1/3 mark will be reduced.
TANCET Preparation
TANCET preparation is similar to the preparation you once put for your college examination. TANCET exam is a test of your basics ,depth of knowledge and also presence of mind. Prepare a timetable for study . Work on your strengths and even more on your weaknesses. Solve sample papers as this will help you to be accustomised to the exam. Make notes of what you study and most of all devote sufficient time for revision. Do not worry and just stick to the basics.
TANCET Notification
TANCET 2020 Notification:-
Apply online at website - https://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet from 7th January 2020, 10:00 AM to 31st January 2020, 5.00 PM.
Downloading of Hall Tickets from 13th February 2020
TANCET 2020 Date -
MCA - 29th February 2020 (10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon)
MBA - 29th February 2020 (2.30 PM To 4.30 PM)
M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan - 1st March 2020 (10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon)
Announcement of Results - 20th March 2020
Downloading of Mark Sheets - 23rd March 2020.
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