TANCET Exam 2025: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Syllabus, Result, Counselling

TANCET Latest Updates

• The TANCET rank list is expected to be released for MBA and MCA on 14th July.

Overview

TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) is a common entrance test that is conducted by Anna University for admissions into the MBA and MCA courses in Tamil Nadu. More than 30,000 students appear per year for the TANCET exam.  

The level of difficulty of the TANCET exam is between moderate and tough. Approximately 200+ colleges accept TANCET scores, such as Anna University, PSG, and SSN. The test is based on  OMR and is conducted offline. The questions are mostly based on aptitude, reasoning and verbal abilities. Candidates who qualify in GATE are not required to take TANCET. Negative marking is applicable in examinations. The application fee is ₹ 1000 for general and ₹800 for SC/ST.

TANCET 2025: Quick Highlights

The table below contains important information on TANCET 2025.

What is TANCET 2025?

TANCET 2025 is a state-level entrance test conducted by Anna University. This test is a gateway for candidates to get admissions to M.Tech,/ MBA / MCA courses.

TANCET 2025 Admit Card

Every year, the TANCET 2025 admit card is released 7-10 days before the exam.  The aspirants have to print and download the admit card. It has information such as the exam centre, time, and date. The admit cards are required on the day of the exam and while counselling.
 

How to Download the TANCET 2025 Admit Card?

• Open the Anna University official TANCET portal.
• Click on the link to download the Admit Card.
• Fill in the official email ID and password.
• Press the login button and open the dashboard.
•  Download the admit card and print it.

Different courses have different syllabi. In the case of the MBA, the topics are Business Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Sufficiency, and General English. The MCA syllabus includes such modules as Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Computer Awareness, and Quantitative Skills. In case of M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch/M. Plan, candidates are evaluated based on engineering mathematics, basic engineering, and sciences, plus the topics related to the program are studied. The table below contains the TANCET 2025 syllabus.

TANCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

In case of MCA,  the candidates must have studied Mathematics at 10+2 or at the undergraduate level.  Indian citizens are only qualified to apply. Candidates in the engineering field who have qualified GATE are exempt from qualifying TANCET for  M.Tech admissions. Read the table below for TANCET 2025 eligibility criteria.

TANCET 2025 Application/Registration

The application process of TANCET 2025 is conducted online. Candidates must register and pay application fees. Read below to know about the application process of the TANCET examinations.

• Visit the official website.
• Sign up with your name, email address and phone.
• Check login details.
• Enter education and personal information.
• Select exam centre.
• Upload a photo and a signature.
• Make a payment online.
• Submit the form.
• Download a copy of the confirmation.

TANCET 2025 Application Fees

TANCET Application fees are around  ₹1,000 for general candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST candidates. Only the online mode is accepted, namely credit card, debit card or net banking.

TANCET 2025  Exam Pattern

TANCET is conducted offline. MBA and MCA papers consist of 100 MCQs of 100 marks. Each of the correct answers gives 1 mark. Incorrect answers carry ⅓ of negative answers M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M. The plan paper consists of 115 questions with a total of three sections. The time for all papers is 2 hours. The table below contains the TANCET 2025 exam pattern.

TANCET 2024 Question Papers

Previous year question papers of TANCET can be used to gain an idea of the type of questions that can be asked, the difficulty level and how the topics are divided. These papers help to solve problems faster and accurately. The table below contains the TANCET previous year questions 2024.

TANCET 2025 Preparation Tips

Preparing for TANCET involves the clarity of the syllabus, a good grasp of time management and practising frequently. The aspirants of MBA and MCA courses are required to concentrate on aptitude and reasoning. The engineering candidates must revisit core subjects regularly. Mock tests are also necessary to test the accuracy and speed. Focus on weak topics and try to solve harder problems. Read below to know about TANCET 2025 preparation tips.

• Plan a topic-wise study schedule.
• Give greater attention to the high-weighting topics.
• Follow standard books.
• Attempt mock tests for efficient time management 
• Review all fundamentals of engineering for M.Tech students.
• Analyse the previous year's question papers.

TANCET 2025  Examination Day Guidelines & Dress Code 

Candidates must follow the TANCET examination day guidelines. Read below to know about the TANCET 2025 Guidelines & Dress Code of Exam Day.

Guidelines for Exam Day

• Arrive at the exam centre one hour before the exam starts
• Always carry the  printed admit card and government Identity proof
• Only a black ballpoint pen should be used to answer
• Do not bring calculators, mobiles or smart watches
• Follow the   invigilator's directions
• Avoid malpractices

Dress Code

• Wear light  clothes
• Do not wear metals or jewellery
• Caps/hoods or sunglasses are not allowed

Things Not to Do During the TANCET Exam

Here is a list of things not to do during the TANCET Exam.

• Do not carry calculators or mobile phones.
• Do not arrive late at the exam centre.
• Avoid communication with other candidates during the exam.
• Write with the white ink on the OMR sheet or using highlighters.

TANCET 2024 Answer Key

Anna University releases the TANCET answer key within a week after the exam has been conducted. It aids the candidates in evaluating their performance prior to the results. Candidates can raise objections in case of discrepancies. The table below contains information on the TANCET 2024 answer key.

TANCET 2025 Results

TANCET 2025 result contains the total marks and percentile score.  In MBA/MCA, no rank list is published. In the engineering courses, GATE candidates are given first preference. Read below to download the TANCET 2025 results.

Steps to Download TANCET 2025 Results

• Go through the authentic site of TANCET.
• Go to the link of the TANCET result.
• Type in your email ID and password.
• See and print your scorecard.

TANCET 2025  Counselling

Individual TANCET counselling process is conducted for MBA/MCA and M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan courses where candidates have to enrol in by visiting the official counselling portal and submitting the necessary documents. Candidates with a valid TANCET scorecard are the eligible ones to participate. GATE qualifiers go through a separate process of counselling.

TANCET Counselling 2025 Official Website

Colleges that Accept TANCET 2025 Score

Generally, numerous government and non-government colleges accept the TANCET scores in Tamil Nadu. Here is a list of colleges that accept TANCET scores.

• Anna University & Affiliated Colleges
• Anna University (CEG, MIT, ACT, SAP Campuses)  
• Government College of Technology (GCT), Coimbatore  
• PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore  
• Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE), Madurai 
• Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT)  
• Government College of Engineering, Salem  
• Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai  
• SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai  
• VIT Vellore (for select programs)  
• SSN College of Engineering, Chennai 
• Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore  
• Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai  
• Velammal Engineering College, Chennai  
• Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai  
• RMK Engineering College, Chennai  
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai  
• St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai

The MCA rank list is expected to be released on 14th July 2025. The table below contains details on the TANCET 2025 exam dates and schedules.

TANCET cutoff varies as per the category. In 2025, the general category cutoff was 38-50. For SC candidates, the cutoff was 20.5-35.5. The table below contains important information on the TANCET 2025 cutoff.