TANCET - Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test

TANCET 2022 exam has been conducted on May 14 and May 15. Test takers will be able to check the TANCET 2022 results at the official examination website hosted by Anna University. Candidates will be allowed to check the TANCET results using the login credentials on or before June 10. The scorecard and admit card shall be required at the time of admission in the TANCET participating institutes. Candidates who have misplaced the admit card or need corrections in the same can obtain the same by paying INR 100.

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test, abbreviated as TANCET, is an admission test conducted to fill PG seats, across courses, in colleges of Tamil Nadu. 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 in an offline mode, comprises 100 objective type questions to be answered within two hours. DTE, Tamil Nadu administers the TANCET counselling for MBA admission of qualified candidates. Read this article further for more information on TANCET including the eligibility criteria, schedule, selection process, and more.

Latest Updates:

• May 24: Get TANCET 2022 Duplicate Hall Ticket; Check Detailed Process Here
• May 24: TANCET 2022 Login to Check Result

The table below mentions the key highlights of the TANCET 2022 exam:

Candidates can check the table below for TANCET 2022 exam dates:

Also Read: TANCET 2022 Important Dates

Anna University hosts the TANCET application form in an online mode. Candidates can complete the TANCET registration within a stipulated deadline. Space below mentions the brief steps to fill TANCET 2022 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

Refer to the video below for the detailed application process for TANCET 2022:

Course wise eligibility criteria to appear for TANCET 2022 is as follows:

TANCET 2022 MBA Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree with a 50 per cent aggregate (45 per cent for reserved categories) marks a candidate eligible. Candidates are eligible if they have completed education in any of the following patterns:

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

TANCET 2022 MCA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree of a minimum of three years duration in BCA or B.Sc (IT/ CSE/ equivalent). Or, the candidate who holds a three-year bachelor's degree other than those discussed here and have studied Mathematics at 10+2 level or Graduation level are also eligible. Candidates must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent in the qualifying exam (45 per cent for reserved category candidates). Candidates are eligible if they have completed their education in any of the following patterns:

• 10 + 2 + 3 / 4 / 5 years pattern
• 10 + 3 years diploma + 3 years Pattern
• 10 + 2 + AMIE
• 10 + 3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE

TANCET 2022 M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch./M.Plan. Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must pass a bachelor's degree or equivalent with 50 per cent (45 per cent for reserved category candidates). Only the candidates who have completed bachelors with any of the following degrees are eligible:

• B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. Degree Programmes
• B.Pharm.
• 10 + 2 + AMIE
• 10 + 3-year diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE

Candidates who have completed a Master’s degree programme in the relevant branch of Science / Arts are also eligible.

Also Read: TANCET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

The TANCET admission process comprises the stages depicted below:

Also Read: TANCET 2022 Exam Centres

Candidates need to prepare in sync with the TANCET 2022 syllabus. Anna University prescribes the TANCET MBA syllabus. As per the TANCET 2022 syllabus, there are five sections in the exam. The table below mentions the TANCET MBA syllabus in brief:

TANCET MBA Syllabus

Also Read:

• TANCET MTech/ME Syllabus
• TANCET MCA/ MCA (LE) Syllabus
• TANCET M.Arch/ M.Plan Syllabus

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:

Also Read:

• TANCET MTech/ME Exam Pattern
• TANCET MCA/ MCA (LE) Exam Pattern
• TANCET M.Arch/ M.Plan Exam Pattern

Nearly 40,000 candidates register for TANCET every year for admission into colleges situated in Tamil Nadu. To qualify the exam and get admission into a TANCET participating college, candidates must have a top-notch preparation strategy. The space below mentions some of the tried and tested TANCET preparation tips followed by the toppers in the previous sessions:

1. Candidates must start with knowing the exam pattern and the syllabus in detail to avoid wasting time in studying extra topics under a section
2. After analysing the syllabus and test structure, prepare a study plan and stick to it
3. Go through all the topics that were studied a day or a week before so that nothing gets faded away with the preparation plans going forward
4. Make short notes while studying each subject
5. Solving sample papers, and preparing using the previous year's question papers and mock tests is a tried a tested technique to score better in the TANCET exam

The table below mentions articles that would help candidates prepare for TANCET 2022 exam:

Candidates filling out the TANCET application form are issued the admit card to appear for the exam. The admit card of TANCET 2022 is a mandatory document to be carried on the exam day. The TANCET admit card 2022 is downloadable from the official exam website. No other mode is available to access the hall ticket. TANCET admit card carries crucial details related to the exam and the test taker along with the TANCET exam day guidelines. Candidates failing to carry a hard copy of the TANCET admit card will face denial in entry to the exam centre. Space below mentions the steps to download the admit card of TANCET 2022 in brief:

1. Visit the TANCET exam website
2. Click on the tab for TANCET hall ticket download
3. Enter email ID and password
4. Enter the captcha code
5. Click on the 'Login' button

Also Read: Previous Year's TANCET Exam Analysis

Anna University might release TANCET answer keys 2022; however, as per the previous year's trends, the answer key for the TANCET exam is not released officially. Candidates can find the answer keys for TANCET 2022 unofficially. The unofficial answer keys of TANCET 2022 shall release on several Youtube channels and by some coaching centres as well. Candidates will be able to analyse their performance in TANCET 2022 using the answer keys.

Anna University releases the TANCET 2022 result in an online mode. TANCET 2022 results can be checked by visiting the exam portal of TANCET 2022 available at the official website of Anna University, i.e. annauniv.edu. Candidates need to use the email ID and password to check the TANCET results. The scorecard of TANCET 2022 shall comprise details including sectional score, overall score, qualifying status and basic details of the test taker. Candidates qualifying as per the TANCET 2022 results are eligible to participate in the TANCET counselling process.

Candidates who qualify the TANCET can participate in the counselling process. TANCET counselling is a bridge between the TANCET qualifiers and the participating colleges. DTE releases a rank list comprising the names of the candidates who are eligible to participate in the TANCET seat allotment round. The rank list is released after verification of the following certifications.

1. TANCET scorecard
2. TANCET Counselling call letter
3. Documents depicting past academic records
4. TANCET admit card
5. Tamil Nadu domicile certificate
6. Other documents specified in the counselling brochure

The table below mentions few MBA colleges accepting TANCET score: 

Check TANCET Cutoffs and predict calls from colleges accepting TANCET scores for admission. Check Fees, Placement Reviews, Admission, Shortlist Criteria and Eligibility of all TANCET participating colleges by clicking the link below:

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Q. What is the mode of conducting TANCET 2022?

Q: Who conducts the TANCET exam?

Q: When will Anna University release the TANCET 2022 application form?

Q. Is there any negative marking for TANCET?

Q. What is the number of seats offered based on TANCET scores?

Q. Can a candidate who does not belong to Tamil Nadu get admission based on TANCET 2022?

Q: What is the validity of the TANCET score?

Q: Can I pursue a distance course with admission based on the TANCET score?

Q: What is TANCA?

Q: Is there any age limit to appear for TANCET?

Q: What is the TANCET 2022 application fee?

Q: What is the minimum qualifying criteria to appear for the TANCET MBA exam?

Q: What is the duration of the TANCET exam?

Q: How many colleges participate in TANCET counselling?

Centre for Entrance ExaminationAnna University,Chennai 600025

Phone Number: +91-44-22358314 (10.00 AM to 6.00 PM)

Email ID: tancetaugmail.com

TANCET 2022 exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 14 and May 15. Anna University has released the TANCET admit card for all the applicants. The hall ticket download process is being facilitated until May 13. Candidates were allowed to apply for the exam until April 23 as per the extended deadline. Anna University, on behalf of DTE, initiated the TANCET application process in an online mode on March 30. Each test taker will be able to check the TANCET score and download the scorecard within a specified schedule. The official exam website of TANCET 2022 will host the important dates for all the events. Alternatively, candidates can find the TANCET important dates 2022 here. Read this article further for more information on the TANCET exam dates and event schedule.

Latest Updates:

May 2: Anna University has released TANCET admit card; candidates can download the same on or before May 13.

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The table below mentions the TANCET 2022 exam dates along with the event wise TANCET schedule:

TANCET 2022 Important Events

Anna University conducts TANCET every year for admission into PG professional courses. TANCET 2022 examination process comprises multiple events including registration, admit card download, the release of the result, downloading scorecard, counselling, etc. The space below mentions the details of events included in the TANCET examination process along with the event-specific dates.

Candidates can fill out the TANCET 2022 application form online at the official exam website. As per the TANCET 2022 schedule, the application process is to start on March 30. Typically, the last date to apply for the TANCET exam is set approximately a month from the start date. However, this year, the registration window is closing in 20 days. Candidates are able to apply for the exam until April 23 as per the extended deadline. Earlier the application window was to close on April 18 which was later extended to April 21. In case a candidate fails to apply until the last date, he/she shall miss the chance to participate in the admission process conducted based on TANCET 2022. Each candidate filling the form needs to pay an amount against the application fee to be eligible for the exam.

The table below mentions the TANCET registration dates from previous exam sessions along with the timeline of the registration window:

Check TANCET Cut offs and predict calls from colleges accepting TANCET score for admission. Check Fees, Placement Reviews, Admission, Shortlist Criteria and Eligibility of all TANCET participating colleges by clicking the link below:

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Anna University releases the TANCET admit card online. Applicants need to visit the official exam website to download the hall ticket. The admit card is typically released around 15 days before the TANCET exam date. Anna University has released the TANCET hall ticket on May 2, 2022. Candidates need to carry a hard copy of the TANCET admit card on the exam day. Failing this, candidates are denied to enter the exam hall. The last date to download the TANCET hall ticket in May 13, 2022.

Anna University conducts the TANCET exam in an offline mode. The exam dates for TANCET 2022 have been released. Candidates who wish to take the TANCET MCA exam have to appear for the exam on May 14 in the morning shift (10 AM to 12 Noon). TANCET MBA exam is scheduled on the same day (May 14, 2022), whereas the exam slot has been changed with the course (2.30 PM To 4.30 PM). For admission to ME/MTech/MArch/MPlan, the TANCET exam is being conducted on May 15 in the morning shift.

Candidates have to answer as many as 100 multiple choice questions within a time frame of two hours. These questions are designed from five sections. TANCET 2022 exam date varies for different courses. Candidates can also find the course-specific TANCET exam date on the admit card.

Also Check: TANCET Exam Pattern

The TANCET 2022 result is to release on or before June 10. The result will be available on the official exam website. Candidates need to log in using the email ID and password to check the TANCET 2022 result. Anna University also releases a scorecard that can be downloaded within a specified period. The TANCET 2022 scorecard will be available for download within a 10-15 day window.

The TANCET 2022 counselling process is conducted in an offline mode. However, for the past two years, DTE Tamil Nadu is conducting the counselling process online owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The online counselling process involves candidates completing the counselling registration, rank list publication, and seat allotment as per candidates’ merit or rank.

TANCET 2022 Dates FAQs

Q: When will Anna University announce the details for TANCET 2022 exam?

Q: When will Anna University conduct TANCET 2022 exam?

Q: What is the mode of the TANCET exam?

Q: When will Anna University start TANCET 2022 registration?

Q: Is there any chance of delay in the exam due to the coronavirus pandemic?

Q: What is the ideal time to start TANCET preparation for MBA programmes?

Q: When will the TANCET 2022 result be declared?

Q: Is there any specified timeline to download TANCET scorecard?

Q: When will DTE conduct the TANCET 2022 counselling?

Q: Will Anna University conduct GD/PI round for the final selection of candidates?

Q: When will the TANCET counselling call letter be released?

Q: When will the new academic session begin?