How to Prepare for TANCET MCA Computer Awareness 2025?

How to Prepare for TANCET MCA Computer Awareness 2025?

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Abhishek Dhawan
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Updated on Jan 3, 2025 12:09 IST

TANCET 2025 will be conducted in March as a pen and paper based test across multiple cities in Tamil Nadu. Candidates targeting TANCET MCA can refer to this article for Computer Awareness preparation.

TANCET MCA Preparation 2025

TANCET MCA Preparation for Computer Awareness

TANCET MCA Preparation for Computer Awareness: Anna University will conduct the TANCET 2025 exam in March across 15 test cities in Tamil Nadu. TANCET 2025 exam is approaching with each passing day, the candidates must start focused exam preparation to crack the exam. Candidates appearing for the TANCET MCA exam can gain a quick score in the Computer Awareness section, given they go for it in a planned way.

As compared to other sections, Computer Awareness consumes less time and could help clear the overall TANCET cut off. Traditionally, the difficulty level of questions in this section of the TANCET exam has been easy to moderate. This article will focus on preparation tips for the Computer Awareness section of the TANCET MCA exam.

Q:   What is considered a good attempt in the TANCET exam?

A:

If a candidate has attempted around 80 out of the 100 questions with 80 to 85  accuracy, that is considered a  good attempt. However, the percentile score may vary depending upon the number of test takers and performance of all the candidates in the TANCET exam. Candidates must try to attempt all the questions where they know the answers and incorrect responses will also lead to deduction of marks, which in turn decreases the percentile score.

Q:   Can I get direct admission in SSN College of Engineering for BTech?

A:

The Engineering college reserve 35% of the seats under the management quota. Aspirants shall check the eligibility requirements before applying for admission under this quota. The admission details can be occupied from the SSNCE official website or the aspirants can also visit the official website. 

Q:   How much should I score on the TANCET to get into the best colleges?

A:
According to the previous year's trends, you need to score above the 90 percentile to get into top colleges. According to the seat allotment rank and scores, here is the list of colleges with their required scores: 1. PSG College of Technology: 94.95 2. University of Madras, Chennai: 95.76 3. Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai: 95.76 4. Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering: 96.87 5. University Departments of Anna University: 99.41 You can check the score required to get into your dream college at this page: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tancet-exam-cutoff.

TANCET Exam Pattern Highlights

The Computer Awareness section is only a part of the TANCET MCA syllabus. This section will have 25 questions carrying one mark each. TANCET exam pattern for Computer Awareness has been shared in the table below:

TANCET Exam

Details

Programme

MCA

Mode of TANCET Exam

Offline

Name of section

Computer Awareness

Weightage

25

Type of Question

MCQs

Total Marks

100

Best Books for TANCET 2025: Computer Awareness

Candidates can refer to the books listed below for preparation for the Computer Awareness section of TANCET 2025.

Books

Author/Publication

Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exam

Soumya Ranjan/BK Publications

Objective Computer Awareness

R.Pillai/Arihant Experts

Lucent’s Computer

Rani Ahilya

TANCET Syllabus for Computer Awareness

Candidates should thoroughly cover every topic mentioned in the TANCET MCA syllabus of Computer Awareness. We have listed all the key topics of Computer Awareness in the table below:

Computer Awareness

Computer Hardware, Controls, Basic Terminology, Computer Generations, Internet & Protocols, Computer Fundamentals, Network Basics, Computer Abbreviations, Security Tools, Shortcuts, History of Computer, Memory, File Extension, Computer Viruses, Computer Organization, Input-Output tools, Computer Architecture, Languages and Algorithms, Data Processing Cycle, Database Management Systems,

Also Read: TANCET 2025 Registration

How to prepare Computer Awareness for TANCET 2025: Quick Tips

Have an organised approach:  Candidates should devote at least an hour to Computer Awareness preparation every day. They can divide the syllabus in parts and set achievable targets within the prescribed time limit. To achieve the maximum in the minimum possible time, candidates should ensure that every study session remains productive. Also, candidates should spare extra time for topics requiring more clarity. They can refer to TANCET study material or take the guidance of a  teacher to solve conceptual problems.

Q:   Is admission open in Madras University?

A:

Madras University admissions are usually conducted between the month of February to July. Admissions for the academic year 2024-25 has been completed for all courses. However, admissions 2025 are likely to begin around the same time of year. Candidates who are interested to pursue UG or PG degree from Madras University can apply for admissions at university's official website as soon as the admission window get open.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of TANCET exam?

A:

TANCET exam is considered moderate in terms of difficulty. For MBA exams, the difficulty standards is typically compared with the CAT exam. In comparison with the CAT difficulty level, TANCET is considered easy to crack. This is because the total number of test takers is less if compared to CAT exam, additionally, the difficulty level of the questions asked is easier than the CAT exam.

Q:   Is it easy to get high scores in TANCET exam?

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Yes, it is easy to get high scores in TANCET exam to meet the cutoff scores. All what needs to be done is hard work. Every exam is easy or tough based on the overall preparation. The TANCET question pattern is simple if compared with other MBA entrance exams including, CAT XAT CMAT etc. TANCET MBA has five sections with 20 marks for each section. Additionally, all the sections have equal number of questions. The sections appearing in TANCET MBA exam include:

  • Section 1 - Business Situations
  • Section 2 - Reading Comprehension
  • Section 3 - Quantitative Ability
  • Section 4 - Data Sufficiency
  • Section 5 English Usage

Candidates preparing as per the TANCET exam pattern and syllabus will not face any issues to meet the TANCET cutoff rank/scores.

Q:   How can I get admission in Madras University for MBA?

A:

Madras University MBA admissions are entirely entrance-based. To secure a seat to MBA course at Madras University, candidates must qualify for TANCET exam with a valid score. Candidates who passed graduation in the relevant stream are eligible to apply for the course. With a valid TANCET scores, candidates can fill an online application form on the university's official. Further, the selected candidates will be notified through merit list released on the official website. 

Q:   How can I get admission in Madras University?

A:

Madras University admissions are both merit and entrance-based. For admission to courses such as MBA, MCA, BArch, etc., the university accepts scores of entrance exams such as TANCET and NATA. Further, admission to courses such as MA, MSc, MCom, etc., admissions are offered based on scores of last qualifying exam. To secure a seat at UG & PG courses at Madras University, candidates have to go through the following selection process:

  1. Application Process
  2. Selection Rounds (Direct/ entrance-based)
  3. Counselling process/ Merit list release

Understand how it works: Rather than mugging up the key points and topics in the TANCET MCA syllabus for Computer Awareness, candidates should first try to understand its functionalities. Suppose, we are learning about nodes in a computer network. Our focus should be on understanding how it works. Once we know about its functioning, it will be easier for us to identify its components and overall utility.

Stick to the syllabus: It is important for aspirants to stick to the TANCET syllabus for Computer Awareness preparation and try to cover it within a defined time limit. Going for advanced-level preparation books in the last few days to TANCET may complicate things and be counter-productive, especially during the preparation period.

Prepare a list of terminologies and abbreviations: Candidates should make a list of all the important terminologies and abbreviations that they come across during Computer Awareness preparation. They should make a habit of going through the entire list every alternate day, until the TANCET exam day.

Focus on accuracy: Candidates should focus on answering questions with maximum accuracy. Since the TANCET question paper also has a provision for negative marking, candidates ought to be doubly sure before attempting any question. It can only be achieved by constant practice and self-improvement.

Practice Mocks: Practising mocks and previous year's TANCET question papers can hugely improve the performance of candidates in the upcoming examination. Listed below are the benefits of practising mocks:

  • Candidates who have practised mocks can smoothly navigate through this section scoring high marks
  • Some questions in the Computer Awareness section are repeated every few years. Candidates who have practised mocks will have an advantage here
  • Candidates can efficiently manage the time factor if they have practised a good number of mocks.

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