Exam Detail

TANCET MBA 2024Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test

  • Test Level-: State Level
  •     Eligibility-: Graduation
  • Duration-:2 Hours
  • Medium-: English
  • Examination Mode-: Offline
  • Total Questions-: 100

TANCET 2024: Anna University has commenced the TANCET registration for admission to MBA courses offered by colleges in Tamil Nadu. TANCET 2024 exam dates along with the registration date were out on the official website. Anna University will conduct the TANCET 2024 exam on March 9 for MBA  exam. Aspirants will be allowed to fill the online application form for TANCET 2024 exam from on or before February 7, 2024. Candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree course are eligible to fill the application form.

What is TANCET?

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test, abbreviated as TANCET, is an admission test conducted to fill PG seats across courses in Tamil Nadu colleges. Anna University conducts the state-level entrance exam for various PG courses, including MTech /MaRCH MPlan/ ME, MBA and MCA programmes. More than 200 colleges situated in Tamil Nadu accept TANCET scores for admission. Every year, more than 40,000 MBA aspirants appear for the TANCET to compete for more than 15,000 seats offered by several institutes of Tamil Nadu. TANCET, conducted offline, comprises 100 objective-type questions to be answered within two hours. DTE, Chennai, administers the TANCET counselling for MBA admission of qualified candidates.

TANCET 2024 Exam Highlights

The table below mentions the key highlights of the TANCET 2024 exam:

Features

Details

Exam name

TANCET

TANCET full form

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 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

Exam fees (expected)

- INR 1,000 for unreserved categories

- INR 500 for reserved categories (belonging to Tamil Nadu)

Exam purpose

Admission into SRMIST, HICAS, PSG Institute and

-  200+ MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu

-  250 + MCA colleges in Tamil Nadu

-  340+ Mtech colleges in Tamil Nadu

Course offered

MBA and MCA

MTech, ME, MArch, and MPlan to be conducted based on CEETA PG 

TANCET 2024 exam dates (expected)

March 25, 2024 (for MBA and MCA)

Number of test cities

14

Seats available

MBA: Approx. 18,000

MCA: Approx. 17,000

Engineering: Approx. 20,000

Exam helpdesk number

044-22358574/75/76

Exam website

http://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet/

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for TANCET MBA 2024 are required to fulfill the eligibility criteria of TANCET for MBA prescribed by Anna University, the exam-conducting body. Those with any bachelor’s degree and who have scored a minimum of 50% marks and 45% in the reserved category can apply for TANCET MBA 2024. The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in one of the following categories:

  • 10+3 years Diploma +3 years pattern or
  • 10+2+3/4/5 years pattern
  • B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Pharm
  • 10+3-year diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE
    • 10+2 + AMIE

Age Limit

  • Candidates should be at least 18 years of age to appear for the entrance test. There is no upper age limit for TANCET MBA

Who is not eligible to apply?

The following candidates are not eligible for TANCET MBA 2024:

  • Candidates who have obtained their BE/ BTech degree through distance learning.
  • Candidates with a degree obtained without studying class 10th, 12th, or a 3 years degree programme.
  • Candidates with lateral entry admissions in all courses except BTech/ BE and MCA.
  • Candidates who are in the final year of professional courses such as AMIE.

 

 

TANCET 2024 Counselling Dates

Anna University, the conducting body of the state-based entrance examination, will conduct the TANCET counselling 2024 for MBA, MCA and ME. Candidates who successfully submit the online counselling registration form within the stipulated time frame will be able to attend the sessions. They will have to carry their call letters while appearing for the counselling rounds.
The schedule for TANCET 2024 counselling will be announced on the official website. The candidates can check the TANCET 2024 counselling dates in the table below.

TANCET 2024 Counselling Dates

Events

Dates (Tentative)

TANCET Result Date

Apr 2024

TANCET Counselling Date

Jul 2024

TANCET Counselling 2024 Procedure

The stepwise procedure involved in TANCET counselling 2024 process is elaborated below. Candidates should go through the same.

Step 1: Online Registration

  • Candidates need to complete the registration process to appear for TANCET 2024 counselling procedure. A direct link for registration will be available on the official website.
  • Registration is an important step. And if a candidate fails to register, then they cannot appear in any of TANCET Counselling Rounds.
  • In this stage, aspirants will also have to make a registration fee payment to complete the registration process.

Step 2: Choice Filling

  • After successful registration, candidates will have to select their preferred courses and colleges based on their priority.
  • Candidates are required to select their most preferred choices on the top.
  • This choice filling facility will be available only once. Utmost care must be taken while making these choices, as the seat allotment, as per TANCET Counselling 2024, will be based on these choices.

Step 3: Document Verification

  • The document verification round will be the third stage of the TANCET 2024 Selection Procedure.
  • For document verification, candidates are expected to report to the nodal centre as per the TANCET 2024 Counselling Schedule.
  • Candidates need to bring all the required documents for verification.
  • Candidates have to confirm their choices for a centre for the TANCET Counselling Process.

Step 4: Final Seat Allotment

  • The next round of the TANCET Counselling Procedure is the final seat allotment round.
  • In this round, candidates are allotted seats in a particular course in a college, and the final admission in the management courses is done.
  • The seat allotment is done based on those choices made by the applicants on the basis of their rank in the generated merit list and the availability of seats for that rank.
  • If the student is not satisfied with the allotted seat, then they can wait for the next round of TANCET 2024 Counselling.
  • After the seat allotment process, candidates need to download their seat allotment letter from the official website.

Step 5: Reporting to the Allocated College

  • After seats are allocated, the last and final step is to report to the allocated college for admission.
  • Candidates must report to that particular college within the specified time, otherwise, the allotted seat will be cancelled out and some other prospective candidate may fill that seat.
  • After reporting to that college, candidates should pay the required fees, complete all formalities, and join the program.

Modes of TANCET 2024 Exam Counselling

Candidates have two options to choose between and appear for TANCET counselling.

  • Offline Mode.
  • Online Mode.

TANCET Offline Form Procedure

After TANCET 2024 results are declared, Anna University will release counselling application forms of counselling procedure. Candidates can find this form at the various application form issue centres. These forms can be used for applying for TANCET counselling 2024.

  • To get the application form of counselling, the candidates will be asked some information such as Name, Registration Number, etc.
  • Candidates are advised to fill up the form accurately.
  • After filling TANCET Counselling Form, enclose the relevant documents and send it to “The Secretary, Anna University, Chennai - 600 025”.

TANCET Online Form Procedure

Online TANCET Counselling Forms will be made available to the interested candidates on the official website of Anna University.

  • The candidate will be asked to fill in the details such as name, registration number and counselling centre.
  • Candidates are required to fill the form carefully and accurately.
  • Include all the essential documents with Demand Draft (D.D.) and printouts of the filled online counselling forms and send the package to ”The Secretary, Anna University, Chennai - 600 025”.

Points to Remember

  • Anna University will release the counselling call letter to the candidates who have applied for TANCET 2024 counselling, with all the information like the Time and date of counselling. In addition to this, they have to provide details like candidate's name, registration number, counselling centre, and city.
  • Candidates are requested to report to the counselling centre 2 hours before the scheduled time to avoid any last-minute hassle and panic.
  • Only a Single Window counselling will be held for the eligible students. It will be held at various counselling centres in Tamil Nadu, for those candidates who are looking for admission into various institutes in Tamil Nadu.
  • Separate counselling will be held for M.Tech /M.E /M. Arch /M.plan courses. TANCET will announce the dates for this counselling as well.

Documents Required for TANCET 2024 Counselling

Following are documents that a candidate is expected to bring to the counselling centre:

  • 10th Board Exam Mark Sheet.
  • Qualifying Examination Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate.
  • Character Certificate.
  • Category Certificate.
  • Transfer Certificate.
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Passing Certificate of 12th and Bachelor’s Degree.
  • TANCET 2024 Admit Card.
  • TANCET 2024 Result.

TANCET 2024 Application Form

Anna University hosts the TANCET application form online. Candidates will be able to complete the TANCET registration within a stipulated deadline. The space below mentions the brief steps to fill TANCET 2024 application form:

1st Step: Registration

2nd Step: Login

3rd Step: Payment of application fee

4th Step: Filling personal details

5th Step: Filling educational details

6th Step: Choosing exam city preference

7th Step: Upload of documents

TANCET Syllabus 2024

Candidates need to prepare in sync with the TANCET 2024 syllabus. Anna University prescribes the TANCET MBA syllabus. As per the TANCET 2024 syllabus, there are five sections in the exam. The table below mentions the TANCET MBA syllabus in brief:

TANCET MBA Syllabus

Section

Topics

Quantitative Aptitude

Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, Series and Progressions

Data Interpretation

Questions from DI are based on Number Systems,  Algebra, Arithmetic Topics, Pie Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph, and Tables

Reading Comprehension

Questions based on Reading Comprehension, one-word substitution, Synonyms antonyms, Vocabulary

General English

Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Sentence Corrections, Idioms, Cloze Test, sentence arrangement, spotting errors

Business Situations Analysis

Syllogisms and Puzzles, Decision Making, Blood Relations, Binary Logic, Coding-Decoding, Linear and Circular Arrangements, Sequence & Series

TANCET Exam Pattern 2024

TANCET MBA question paper comprises 100 MCQs that can fetch a maximum of one mark each if answered correctly. Whereas, 1/3rd mark is deducted for each incorrect response. The TANCET MBA exam pattern is as follows:

TANCET Test Structure Elements

Details

Duration of test

2 hours

Examination mode

Offline

Number of sections

Five (5) sections, namely,

- Business Situations

- Quantitative Ability

- Reading Comprehension

- Data Sufficiency

- English Usage

Total marks

100

Marks assigned to each section

20

Negative marks

-1/3 marks for each incorrect response

Exam medium

English, and Tamil

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TANCET MBA Exam Preparation Books

Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency, Business Situation Analysis, Reading Comprehension, and English Usage are the five parts of the TANCET MBA syllabus. The finest books to prepare for the TANCET exam 2024 are listed below per section.

Best Books for TANCET MBA Preparation for Quantitative Ability

This portion will assess the candidate's math abilities. Algebra, Number Systems, Linear equations, Speed, Distance, Time and Work, Mensuration, and Probability are among the topics that aspirants must cover. For TANCET preparation, candidates should read the following books.

TANCET 2024 MBA Books

Book Name

Author

The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Examinations

Dinesh Khattar

Quantitative Aptitude

RS Aggarwal

Class IX and X books

NCERT

Magical Book on Quicker Maths

M Tyra

TANCET MBA

ES Ramasamy

Best Books for TANCET MBA Preparation for Data Sufficiency

Bar graphs, line charts, tabular forms, case forms, and missing data are among the subjects covered in this section. In the table below, you'll find the top books for Data Interpretation preparation.

TANCET 2024 MBA Books

Book Title

Author

Data Interpretation for CAT

Arun Sharma

Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

Ananta Ashisha

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

Gautam Puri

Data Interpretation Simplified

Jagan Saneja

Best Books for TANCET MBA Preparation for Business Situation Analysis

This portion assesses the candidates' analytical and decision-making abilities. In the table below, applicants will find the top books for Business Situation Analysis preparation.

TANCET 2024 MBA Books

Book Title

Author

Analytical Reasoning

MK Pandey

Multi-Dimensional Reasoning

Mishra & Kumar Dr Lal

Reasoning Book for Competitive Examinations

Pearson

Best Books for TANCET MBA Preparation for RC & English Usage

This section assesses candidates' English language proficiency. Antonyms, Articles, Editing, Omitting, Prepositions, Analogy, and other topics are covered in this section. The table below lists the greatest novels for reading comprehension and English usage.

TANCET 2024 MBA Books

Book Title

Author

High School Grammar

Wren & Martin

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

Business English and Communication

John O E Clark

30 Days to a more powerful Vocabulary

Norman Lewis

The Students’ Companion

Wilfred D Best

TANCET 2024 Preparation Tips

All the candidates appearing for TANCET 2024 are advised to prepare well for the state-level entrance exam. To do so, they must go through the exam pattern and syllabus of their selected fields. They must make a timetable and spend equal time on all the subjects. Do not leave anything until the last minute, as it will only increase your stress level. While preparing, keep the following points in mind:

  • Solve sample papers: Solving sample papers will give you an overall idea about the paper pattern and types of questions asked in the exam. 
  • Take mock tests: The mock test will help you increase your speed and finish the TANCET exam on time. Start solving the mock tests at each stage of preparation. Do not leave that for the last minute. 
  • Revision: Spare the last few months before the exam for revision. Go through all the sections and sub-sections and work on your basics. Do not go for any complicated topics.
  • Take breaks and sleep properly: Do not forget to take breaks and sleep for at least 7 to 8 hours. This will help you understand things better and give your mind time to settle down all the information.

What is the cut off mark for TANCET 2024?

TANCET Cut off 2024 is the minimum TANCET score required by the candidates to be eligible for admission to top TANCET score accepting colleges. Based on previous year’s cut offs, TANCET Cut off 2024 (MBA) for top colleges like LIT Chennai and VEC Chennai is expected to be above 85 marks while for University Departments of Anna University, it is likely to be above 98 marks. 

 

TANCET MBA/ MCA Cut off closing ranks are released by the authority after the counselling.  You can check the college-wise previous year TANCET MBA/ MCA Cut off and more in this article.

  • Candidates with names mentioned in the rank list are eligible to participate in TANCET 2024 counselling process conducted by DTE Chennai.
  • Based on the scores obtained in TANCET 2024 exam, candidates can use college predictor to predict their chances of admission to top colleges accepting TANCET 2024 scores.

TANCET MBA Cut off Marks 2024 

Institute

Cutoff Open category (Tentative)

University Departments of Anna University

98+

Velammal Engineering College, Chennai

85+

Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai

60+

Measi Institute of Management, Chennai

60+

Gnanam School of Business, Sengipatti

20+

PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore

60+

Thiagarajar School of Management, Thirupparankundram

75+

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology, Coimbatore

20+

PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul

55-60

JJ College of Engineering and Technology, Tiruchirappalli

20+

Sona School of Management, Salem

40+

TANCET Cut off 2024 will be based on various factors like the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, difficulty level of the paper, and the number of seats available.

TANCET Cut off 2024 will be based on various factors like the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, difficulty level of the paper, and the number of seats available.

TANCET MBA Cut off Ranks 2024

The expected TANCET cut off ranks for MBA and the equivalent score range is tabulated below for your reference:

Score Obtained

Expected TANCET Rank List

95-80

1-10

79-55

11-30

54-47

31-60

46-43

61-100

42-34

101-500

33-30

501-1000

30-27

1001-1500

27-25

1501-2000

25-23

2001-2500

23-22

2501-3000

TANCET MBA Cut off Marks 2023 (Round 1)

Velammal Engineering College TANCET Cut off 2023

Courses

BC

BCM

MBC

OC

SC

MBA Banking

80

38

78

90

48

MBA Finance

80

38

78

90

48

MBA Human Resource Management

80

38

78

90

48

MBA Information Technology

80

38

78

90

48

MBA Marketing

80

38

78

90

48

Vel Tech High Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College TANCET Cut off 2023

Category

Cutoff By Marks

BC

75

BCM

75

OC

83

SC

50

MBC

60

Measi Institute of Management TANCET Cut off 2023

Courses

BC

BCM

MBC

OC

SC

MBA Finance

23

78

16

80

78

MBA Hospital Management

23

78

16

80

78

MBA Logistics Management

23

78

16

80

78

MBA Marketing

23

78

16

80

78

MBA System Management

23

78

16

80

78

MBA Human Resource

23

78

16

80

78

Gnanam School of Business TANCET Cut off 2023

Courses

MBC

OC

SC

MBA Finance

5

28

9

MBA Human Resource Management

5

28

9

MBA Marketing

5

28

9

MBA Operations Management

5

28

9

MBA Systems Management

5

28

9

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology TANCET Cut off 2023

Category

Cutoff By Marks

BC

13

OC

31

JJ College of Engineering and Technology TANCET Cut off 2023

Courses

BC

MBC

OC

SC

MBA Finance

18

23

34

23

MBA Human Resource Management

18

23

34

23

MBA Marketing

18

23

34

23

MBA Operations Management

18

23

34

23

MBA Management Systems

18

23

34

23

TANCET MBA Cut off Marks 2022 for Top Colleges

College Name

General

OBC

SC

University Departments of Anna University

99.75

99.403

97.436

Velammal Engineering College, Chennai

91.516

84.516

54.558

Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai

81.59

75.987

66.045

Measi Institute of Management, Chennai

82.4

37.055

38.483

Gnanam School of Business, Sengipatti

0.031

-

-

PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore

99.271

98.639

91.807

Thiagarajar School of Management, Thirupparankundram

97.436

95.61

85.515

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology, Coimbatore

47.532

3.467

40.339

PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul

63.735

23.733

-

JJ College of Engineering and Technology, Tiruchirappalli

5.093

-

-

Sona School of Management, Salem

48.343

10.707

19.241

 

TANCET Seat Allotment

Candidates will be allowed to choose the institution and the branch from the list of colleges and institutions under TANCET Counselling Process. Depending upon the merit list and seat availability, the candidates will be allotted seats in the institutions.

Candidates possessing higher ranks will be prioritized first. The seat allotment will be based on the ranks of the candidates. Unsatisfied candidates will be allowed to attend TANCET Counselling Process again, for opting other institutions. The final seat allocation in the last round will be final and further changes cannot be made.

Colleges and Institutions Accepting TANCET Scores

The list of colleges and institutions under TANCET Counselling Process is given below regarding the courses offered, i.e. MCA, MBA, ME.

Top Colleges Under TANCET Counseling for MBA Admissions

The list of top colleges and institutions for the MBA admissions, under TANCET Counselling process, are:

Top Colleges Under TANCET Counseling for MBA Admissions

ITM Business School Chennai

St. Joseph’s Institute of Management (JIM) Tiruchirappalli

PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore

Crescent School of Business, Chennai

Rajalakshmi School of Business, Chennai

GRG School of Management Studies (GRGSMS) Coimbatore

Hallmark Business School, Tiruchirappalli

SRM University, Chennai

KCT Business School, Coimbatore

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore

University of Madras, Chepauk

Department of Management Studies, Anna University, Chennai

SSN School of Management Chennai

Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai

TANCET 2024 Admit Card

The hall ticket of TANCET 2024 will be issued one week before the exam. It is expected that the TANCET exam admit card will be issued in the last week of February 2024. Candidates can download the TANCET exam hall ticket from the official website of Anna University. To download the TANCET 2024 hall ticket/ admit card, candidates have to enter their registered email ID and password that will be generated during the registration process.

The hall ticket for TANCET 2024 will have details such as the candidate's personal details, exam centre name, TANCET exam timing, and important instructions. Without a TANCET exam 2024 admit card, candidates will not be allowed to sit in the exam.

Also, they have to carry an original valid ID card, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, or Passport along with the admit card. The hall ticket for TANCET contains details about the candidate’s name, gender, category, date of birth, registration number, the timing of the exam, and the address of the exam centre.

Candidates are advised to check all the details on the TANCET MBA 2024 admit card before taking its printout. In case of any mistakes, candidates can contact the exam authorities. If the TANCET 2024 hall ticket/ admit card is lost, then candidates have to pay Rs 100 to get a duplicate hall ticket. The payment has to be done via demand draft with a written request to:

Demand Draft Details: The Secretary, TANCET, Anna University, Chennai, 600 025, indicating the name, application number, and the course opted for.

How to download TANCET Hall Ticket 2024:

The following are the steps to be followed by the candidates to download the admit card/ hall ticket for TANCET 2024.

  • Go to the official website at annauniv.edu
  • Click on the hall ticket link on the page
  • Enter the User ID / E-mail and password.
  • Click on the “Login” button.
  • The hall ticket will appear on the screen.
  • Candidates should check the details specified for any discrepancies.
  • Download the TANCET hall ticket/admit card as a PDF file and take a print out.