How to Prepare for TANCET 2025 in 6 Months?

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.

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.

The TANCET exam has five sections, namely,

1. Business Situations 
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Quantitative Ability
4. Data Sufficiency
5. English Usage

As per the TANCET exam pattern, a total of 100 questions are asked collectively from all sections of the TANCET exam. All five section of TANCET MBA exam have equal weightage. Therefore, candidates have to answer a total of 20 questions, irrespective of the section. Since all sections of the TANCET exam have equal weightage, candidates must take all sections seriously. Each section of TANCET exam holds identical importance.

Hi, TANCET sections include Questions from Business situations, Comprehension Passage, Graduate level Mathematics, Determining Data Sufficiency, English Language. The important topics to focus while preparing for TANCET are same as CMAT. Here are few tips which you should consider while preparing for TANCET. 

1) Try preparing all the topics listed in the official syllabus. Leaving any topic will risk your chances of obtaining a high score. However, at the last minute, avoid picking up a new topic.

2) Candidates should choose or select the appropriate study material so that they can easily understand it and it will help them to understand the structure of the exam. Negative marking is applicable in the test.

3) Therefore, another TANCET MBA preparation tip is to avoid guesswork. Mark the answers which you are sure of else leave them unanswered. The candidates must concentrate on enhancing their vocabulary as they will have to answer different questions in this section of the exam. Read the newspaper on a daily basis, it will help you prepare for the further rounds of admission. Hope it helps.

For TANCET preparation, a focused study period of  2-3 months should be sufficient, especially if you've had placement training before.

Here is a breakdown of the TANCET preparation strategy:

• Arithmetic Aptitude: Brush up on basic arithmetic concepts. Some areas for focus under the section includes problem-solving, and working on speed and accuracy.
• Reading Comprehension: One must improve the reading skills by practicing variety of comprehension passages. Focus on understanding the theme of the passage.
• Reasoning: One must solve puzzles to enhance logical reasoning abilities. Additionally, candidates must practise different types of reasoning questions, and familiarise themselves with topics that have been repeating in the past sessions.
• Business Analysis: This section is unique to the TANCET exam. Candidates will have to interpret business scenarios and propose solutions. One must practice by analysing case studies and business problems to develop their analytical skills.

Tips and tricks to clear TANCET exam include

1. Clearing your concepts and basics
2. Taking mock tests
3. Practicing previous year's question papers/sample papers
4. Focus on improving speed and accuracy
5. Time Management using techniques such as the Pomodoro technique
6. Revision using short notes
7. Avoid starting any new topics in the last phase of TANCET preparation
8. Prepare a clear and defined exam day strategy
9. Know your strength and weaknesses

Coming to the second part of the question, some of the recommended books to prepare for TANCET exam include:

• TANCET MBA Superior Guide by S. SAMBASIVAN and Dr. D. ANTONY XAVIER
• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R. S. Aggarwal
• Quantitative Aptitude by S. N. Jha
• Reasoning Test (Verbal & Non-Verbal) by Dr. M. B. Lal & A. K. Singh.