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CEETA PG 2025 Exam Pattern: Anna University will release the CEETA PG exam pattern 2025 on its official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates wishing to apply can check the details regarding the exam pattern here. The CEETA PG 2025 examination pattern comprises information regarding the exam mode, duration of the CEETA PG question paper, marking scheme, difficulty level, etc. The entrance test takes place offline for two hours. The question paper is divided into three parts, carrying 100 questions to attempt. Candidates can find details regarding the Anna University CEETA PG 2025 exam pattern here.
Anna University conducts the CEETA PG exam to offer admission to M.Tech/M.Plan/M.E/M.Arch at the following universities:
- Anna University Regional Campuses and University Colleges of Engineering
- Annamalai University
- Government Engineering Colleges through centralised single-window online counselling.
CEETA PG 2025 Exam Pattern: Highlights
Candidates preparing for CEETA PG must know the exam pattern and CEETA PG syllabus well. Knowing the exam pattern will help candidates understand the structure and pattern of the examination, enabling them to perform well and achieve good scores.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
CEETA PG |
| Exam conducting body |
Anna University (on behalf of Tamil Nadu State Government) |
| Examination mode |
Offline mode (pen-paper based) |
| Duration of the exam |
2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Total number of questions |
115 |
| Sections |
Engineering mathematics, Basic Engineering and Sciences, and Selected subject/course |
| Medium of the exam |
English |
| Question format |
Objective |
| Marking scheme |
One mark for each correct answer and a negative marking of 1/4th for each incorrect answer |
CEETA PG 2025 Marking Scheme
The CEETA PG 2025 Question Paper for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.E/M.Plan is divided into three sections: Part I, II, and III. Candidates must appear in all three sections in two hours (10:00 am to 12:00 pm). Parts I and II are compulsory, while Part III will carry subject-related questions. Candidates can check the detailed marking scheme of the CEETA PG 2024 exam pattern.
| Sections |
Total Number of Questions |
Marks Awarded for every correct answer |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section - I |
20 |
1 |
20 |
| Section - II |
20 |
1 |
20 |
| Section - III |
60 |
1 |
60 |
One mark is awarded for each correct answer. However, a negative mark of 1/4 is deducted for every incorrect answer. CEETA PG is an offline-based exam in which candidates are provided with OMR sheets to answer the questions. Candidates are advised to follow the instructions and mark the answers carefully. There is no negative marking for the questions left unanswered.
CEETA PG 2025 Exam Syllabus
Anna University will release the CEETA PG exam syllabus on the information brochure on the official website. Candidates are advised to read and understand the syllabus to prepare for the exam.
CEETA PG syllabus comprises questions from engineering mathematics and basic engineering sciences (common for all candidates) with subject-based questions. Candidates must note that the questions will be asked at the undergraduate level.
| Part I (Engineering Mathematics) |
|
|---|---|
| Determinants and Matrices |
Calculus and Differential Equations |
| Vector Calculus |
Functions of Complex Variables and Complex Integration |
| Transforms |
Numerical Methods |
| Applied Probability |
|
| Part II (Basic Engineering Sciences) |
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
Material Science |
| Computers |
Chemistry |
| Part III (Group A) |
|
|---|---|
| Stream |
Topics |
| Civil Engineering |
Structural Engineering, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology and groundwater, Environmental Engineering, Noise pollution and control, and Surveying |
| Computer Science and Engineering/Information Technology |
Applied probability and operations research, discrete mathematical structures, distributed systems, programming and data structures, operating systems and system software, algorithm analysis and design techniques, microprocessors and microcontrollers, digital signal processing, computer networks, database management systems, software engineering methodologies, artificial intelligence, mobile computing, and security in computing |
| Electrical and Electronics Computing |
Electrical circuits and fields, electrical machines, power systems, control systems, power electronics and drives, microprocessors and microcontrollers, digital signal processing, high voltage engineering, electric energy - conservation and utilisation |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Circuit analysis, electronic devices, electronic circuits, electromagnetic fields, communication theory and systems, optical communication, signals and systems |
| Mechanical Engineering |
Mechanics, kinetics, and dynamics, strength of materials and design; CAD/CAM/CIM/FEA; Material Science and Metallurgy, Production technology, metrology and measurements; thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics |
| Part III (Group B) |
|
|---|---|
| Automobile engineering |
Mechanics, strength of materials and design, thermodynamics, production technology, automotive chassis, automotive transmission, vehicle body engineering, automotive electrical and electronics, pollution and control, and alternate fuels |
| Aeronautical and aerospace engineering |
Fluid flow equations and basics of flight mechanics |
| Architecture |
Building materials, construction, and technology, history of architecture, theory and principles of architecture, building services and science, housing: urban design and town planning |
| Agricultural and irrigation engineering |
Machine design, farm machinery, sources of power, farm power, tractors and power tillers, fluid mechanics, soil mechanics, hydrology, surveying and levelling, erosion control, soil-water-plant relationship, irrigation engineering, agricultural drainage, management of water resources, IT in agricultural systems, systems analysis, storage analysis, groundwater hydrology, preservation of food, wells and pumps, and drying |
| Biotechnology |
Bioprocess engineering, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry and microbiology, genetic engineering, and bioinformatics |
| Biomedical Engineering |
Physiology, circuit analysis, electronic devices and circuits, digital electronics, linear integrated circuits, microprocessor and applications, signals and systems, digital signal processing, control systems, communication theory, biomedical instrumentation, biomedical equipment, biomechanics, and medical imaging systems |
| Chemical Engineering |
fluids mechanics and particle technology, chemical technology and process calculations, thermodynamics and kinetics, heat and mass transfer, process control and computer applications in chemical engineering, organic and surface chemistry, environmental pollution and control |
| Food Technology |
Food chemistry and nutrition, food microbiology, food analysis, safety and quality management, food product processing and preservation technology, fluid mechanics and process calculations, food engineering, process control, and food packaging |
| Geo Informatics Engineering |
Surveying, remote sensing, digital image processing, photogrammetry, cartography, geographical information systems, RS and GIS applications |
| Instrumentation, Electronics and Control Engineering |
Electrical circuits, signals and systems, analog electronics, digital electronics, measurements, sensors and industrial instrumentation, analytical instrumentation, communication and optical instrumentation, control system and computer control processes. |
| Leather Technology |
Pre-tanning operations, tanning operations, post-tanning and finishing operations, leather and leather products |
| Material Science and Ceramic Technology |
Atomic structure and chemical bonding, metals and alloys, mechanical properties, ceramic raw materials, conventional ceramics, special ceramics |
| Pharmaceutical Technology |
Biochemistry and microbiology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical technology, instrumental method of analysis, medicinal chemistry |
| Printing Technology |
Prepress, press, post-press, printing and packaging materials, print management |
| Production and Industrial Engineering |
Basic mechanisms, and elements of design, casting metal forming, and metal joining processes, tool engineering, machine tool operation, metrology, and inspection, engineering materials, product and process design, design of jigs and fixtures, and press tools, CAD/CAM or CIM, operations research, operations management, quality, reliability, and maintain nice |
| Textile technology |
Fibre science and technology, yarn engineering, fabric engineering, chemical processing, quality evaluation |
Evaluation of CEETA PG 2025 Marks
The CEETA 2025 question paper for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.E/M.Plan will have two common parts: (Part I)Engineering Mathematics and (Part II) Basic Engineering and Sciences, and Part III will comprise questions from respective disciplines. On evaluation, the average marks may vary from discipline to discipline under Part-III. Hence, the marking for Part-III section is calculated using the following formula -
Computed Marks of Part-III = (X+r)m
Where
- "X" denotes adjustment factor
- "r" is the raw mark scored by the candidates and
- "m" is the multiplication factor used to level the averages of all subjects.
Candidates who have appeared for the CEETA PG entrance test will be notified of their actual marks and percentile scores when the results are published. The final scorecard of CEETA PG will only carry the percentile score.
Q: What is the section-wise distribution of questions for CEETA PG 2025 examination?
The CEETA PG 2025 exam question paper is divided into three parts: I, II, and III comprising questions from Engineering Mathematics, Basic Engineering and Sciences, and respective discipline-based. The section-wise distribution of questions is as follows -
- Section I (Engineering Mathematics) carries a total of 20 questions
- Section II (Basic Engineering and Sciences) carries a total of 20 questions, and
- Section III (Subject-related questions) carries a total of 60 questions.
Each question carries one mark, with a negative marking of 1/4 for every incorrect response.
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Q: What is the CEETA PG Engineering Mathematics syllabus?
The Engineering Mathematics section in the CEETA PG comprises of 20 marks. Candidates appearing for the exam must be aware of the syllabus, which are as follows -
- Determinants and Matrices
- Calculus and Differential Equations
- Vector Calculus
- Functions of Complex Variables and Complex Integration
- Numerical Methods
- Transforms
- and Applied Probability
Upvote Q: Who is the conducting body of CEETA PG 2025 examination?
CEETA PG is a state-level entrance examination conducted by Anna University on the behalf of Tamil Nadu State Government to offer admission to postgraduate courses, such as M.E, M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan, at the following universities -
- Anna University Regional Campuses and University Colleges of Engineering
- Annamalai University
- Government Engineering Colleges through centralised single window online counselling.
Upvote Q: What is the CEETA PG marking scheme?
The CEETA PG question paper comprises of a total of 115 objective-based questions, divided into three sections. Part I and Part II are common for all papers, whereas, Part-III section will carry subject-related questions. For each correct answer, one mark will be awarded. On the other hand, for an incorrect answer, a negative marking of 1/4 is deducted. However, there is no negative marking for the answers not attempted. Candidates will be provided OMR sheets to record their responses to the questions.
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Candidates with a B.Tech/B.E degree obtained through distance/weekend mode programs are not eligible for CEETA PG admission.
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Candidates can check the CEETA PG 2025 eligibility criteria on the official website of Anna University- tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates can also check the eligibility conditions from the information brochure, which will be released once the CEETA PG admission notification is out.
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To be eligible for CEETA PG (M.Arch) programs, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in architecture (B.Arch) with a minimum qualifying mark from a recognised university or institute. Candidates qualified as AIIA (Associateship Examination of the Indian Institute of Architects) with valid registr
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Candidates who have completed their bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (for the general category) and 45% (for the reserved category) from a recognised university or institute are eligible for CEETA PG 2025 admissions.
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CEETA PG stands for Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions for Postgraduate courses (CEETA PG), a two-hour state-level entrance examination conducted once a year. Read more about the CEETA PG exam pattern here- https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/ceeta-exam-pattern
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The marking scheme for the CEETA PG entrance test is as follows -
Marks will not be deducted for the questions answered.
Part I: Multiple shading will be considered as wrong answer and 1/3 mark will be reduced.
Part II: All the correct answers up to 20 will be awarded marks and all the wrong answ
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The CEETA PG examination is conducted once a year. The mode of the entrance examination is online. Candidates registered for the examination can appear for the CEETA PG entrance test.
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For any admission-related queries, candidates can contact at the address below -
The Secretary
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET/CEETA-PG)
Centre for Entrance Examinations
Anna University
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The TANCET examination is conducted to offer admission to postgraduate business programs, such as MBA and computer application programs, such as MCA. Qualifying candidates can apply at participating institutions in Tamil Nadu. On the other hand, CEETA PG is a postgraduate entrance examination conduc
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The mode of the CEETA PG application form is online. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the details and submit the form before the deadline. The application process of CEETA PG consists of the registration process, followed by the uploading of documents and payment of applicat
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