TANCET 2024 exam preparation can be completed in less than 60 days. With TANCET 2024 to be conducted on March 25, read on to know the detailed exam strategy to ace the upcoming exam in two months of preparation.
TANCET 2024 Two Months Preparation Strategy
Anna University is set to conduct TANCET 2024 in 15+ cities of Tamil Nadu. TANCET is a gateway for admissions to MBA and MCA courses offered by the government, semi-government and self-financed colleges in the state. As per the TANCET exam dates, Anna University will conduct the TANCET 2024 exam in the month of March. After the TANCET 2024 registration begins, the exam is conducted in less than 60 days. With less than two months for the exam, aspirants must devise their TANCET preparation strategy accordingly. By now, most of the aspirants must have completed the TANCET syllabus and the basic preparation. Here we bring to our readers the preparation techniques for TANCET to be done within two months. We will first have a quick look at the key topics related to TANCET 2024.
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The following table brings key topics from TANCET MBA syllabus and TANCET MCA syllabus in the table below. For ME/MTECH and MARCH/MPLAN programmes, aspirants should cover all the key topics that are likely to be asked in three parts of the question paper. Here is a list of all the important topics in TANCET MBA/MCA/ME/MTech/MArch/MPlan syllabus.
Q: What is considered a good attempt in the TANCET exam?
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: How much should I score on the TANCET to get into the best colleges?
Q: What is the difficulty level of TANCET exam?
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.
| TANCET Exams |
Key topics |
|---|---|
| MBA |
Quantitative Aptitude: Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms Data Sufficiency: Questions based on Number Systems, Arithmetic Topics, Data Interpretation General English: Questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation, etc. Grammar, Vocabulary Candidates will be required to analyse business situations in the form of a paragraph and then answer questions |
| MCA |
Analytical and Logical Reasoning: Direction Sense, Blood Relations, Series, Analogies, Decision Making, Binary Logic Computer Awareness: Basic Terminology, Internet & Protocols, Network Basics, Computer Abbreviations, Security Tools Quantitative Ability: Mensuration, Trigonometry, Co-ordinate Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory |
| Engineering Mathematics (Part I) |
Determinants and Matrices, Transforms, Calculus and Differential Equations, Vector Calculus |
| Basic Engineering & Sciences (Part II) |
Applied Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computers and Chemistry. |
| Stream-wise Engineering Part (III) |
Topics will be subject-specific |
Note: For a detailed understanding of the topics, candidates should read ME/MTech/MArch/MPlan programmes syllabus here.
How to Prepare for TANCET 2024 in Two Months
Here is a quick guide on how to prepare for TANCET 2024 in less than two months:
Set specific targets: With fewer days left for the exam, it will be difficult for an aspirant to cover the entire TANCET Syllabus if he has not done it yet. It is advisable that instead of haphazardly covering the entire syllabus, candidates should list down all the key topics of TANCET and set targets to cover them within a specific time-limit. Aspirants must ensure that they unfailingly achieve these targets within the stipulated time.
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Productive study sessions: TANCET 2024 aspirants must ensure they make the best of the remaining time. Even if one devotes three to four hours a day for TANCET preparation, s/he should spend another 30 minutes evaluating the learnings from each study session. Supposedly, if an aspirant covers three important topics in a particular study session and need more clarity on one of them, s/he should address that topic during the doubt-clearing session.
Set apart a different time to clear doubts: Apart from the regular study routine, candidates should set apart at least two hours for doubt clearance. They should not ignore topics that they are not comfortable in. They can take the help of TANCET study material, online tutorials or a mentor who specialises in TANCET exam.
Q: Is it easy to get high scores in TANCET 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.
Q: Is the syllabus for CAT and TANCET same? Can I prepare for TANCET exam using CAT study material such as mock tests and question papers?
CAT is a national level exam for MBA admission, while TANCET is a state level exam for MBA admission. Syllabus for both CAT and TANCET are on a similar lies with slight changes in the sections. TANCET exam includes an additional section for Business Situation analysis. Candidates who have prepared for CAT exams section, including DILR, VARC, and QA, need a minimal study plan to prepare for TANCET. Candidates who took the CAT exam must drive deeper into the section for analysis of business situations. Study material, including books, question type remains similar for CAT and TANCET exam.
Practising mock tests for CAT and TANCET must be done individual as the difficult standards, exam duration, number of questions and other elements of test pattern will vary. Mock test will provide a better understanding of taking TANCET and CAT exam.
Q: Which section of the TANCET exam has the highest weightage?
The TANCET exam has five sections, namely,
- Business Situations
- Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Ability
- Data Sufficiency
- 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.
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Q: How can I perform well in English section of TANCET exam?
TANCET exam's English Proficiency section is further divided into two sub-sections. These sub-sections include Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability followed by General English which evaluates the grammatical skills of the candidate. Candidates should develop a habit of reading newspapers, magazines and books to have a better understanding of English Knowledge. They can also refer to High School Grammar by Wren and Martin for developing a strong foundation. Basic Grammar forms the base of this examination and a candidate should be good in basic grammar such as Articles, Parts of Speech, Tense, etc. A candidate needs to read the basic grammar books and can also learn the rules of grammar online by practicing more. Following areas require candidate's attention to score well in the TANCET English section:
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- One word Substitutions
- Idioms and Phrases
- Spotting Errors
Practice mocks: Generally, students start practising mock tests and solving previous year TANCET question papers after covering the entire syllabus. However, it should not be a rule of thumb for every aspirant. When there is less time in hand, the best way forward is to cover key topics and practice mocks simultaneously. It will help aspirants find their weak areas that need immediate attention. Then it will also help them learn time management and most importantly, gauge their ability to handle the pressure of the actual TANCET exam.
Revision: Aspirants can make a list of topics that requires revision regularly. Covering a certain topic is just the first step of TANCET preparation process, to ensure that the candidate confidently solves the questions in the examination hall, he or she needs to revise them regularly. It is important that the students work hard to make the best of their time and work qualitatively to get maximum out of each study session.
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