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Anna University conducts TANCET exam and releases the percentile score for the same. While the TANCET rank is released after document verification by DTE during TN MBA admission process.

TANCET Percentile Score vs Rank Analysis

TANCET Percentile Score vs Rank Comparison

TANCET Percentile Score vs Rank 2025: Anna University releases the TANCET percentile scores soon after the result is declared. While the TANCET ranks are issued by DTE for MBA/MCA admission in Tamil Nadu. TN MBA admission requires the candidates to participate in the TANCET counselling process and get their certificates verified. Rank for TANCET 2025 exam is allotted by DTE to those who get their documents verified. TANCET rank list comprises the rank-wise names of the candidates who got the documents verified in order of their scores.

TANCET participating colleges offer admissions based on the ranks of each candidate. TANCET test takers can predict their ranks based on their percentile score released along with the scorecard. This article provides the rank range one can expect based on their scores mentioned in the TANCET results. The rank range depicted here is based on the previous year’s percentile score and rank analysis. Therefore, candidates may find a different rank while checking TANCET rank lists. The analysis below is for reference purposes only.

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Scroll down to know more details on TANCET score vs rank 2025, expected cutoff ranks, rank allotment process, and tie-breaking criteria.

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TANCET Percentile Score vs Ranks 2025

The table below mentions the TANCET ranks one can expect based on the percentile score:

Q:   Who releases TANCET cutoff scores?

A:
TANCET participating colleges define the TANCET cutoff scores or the last ranks for admission. However, participating institutes do not release a cutoff list for candidates to check during the admission process. In fact the cutoff scores are not released by any authority during the admission session. Candidates can find the TANCET cutoff scores and TANCET last ranks, from the previous admission session, published on the official admission website, I. e. Tamil Nadu-mbamca. Com. All queries related to the centralised admission, counselling, cutoffs, vacancy details, among other information is published on the counselling website, aka the admission website. Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, has the authority to publish the previous year TANCET cutoff on the official admission website.

Q:   What are the factors affecting TANCET cutoff scores?

A:
Admission authorities at TANCET participating colleges prepare the cutoff list for MBA Admission. TANCET cutoff is determined considering several factors. However, the cutoff scores are not released before the admission process. TANCET cutoff ranks and cutoff scores are released with the counselling details of the subsequent admission session. The factors determining the TANCET cutoff marks include - Difficulty level of exam - Previous cutoff trends - Number of test takers - Reservation criteria - Number of seat available for admission.

Q:   What are some of the TANCET colleges for admission to 99+ percentile holders?

A:
Tamil Nadu has more than 300 MBA colleges that accept TANCET scores for MBA Admission. Candidates with a 99+ percentile can easily convert the admission call from the top colleges accepting TANCET. CEG and PSGCT are the only colleges that offer admission only to 99+ percentile from the Open category. Candidates securing 99 percentile in TANCET exam must choose the college and course preference during the choice-filling process with caution. Candidates who have a score of 99 percentile can easily expect the admission in PSGCT or CEG, Anna University.

TANCET Ranks

TANCET Percentile Score

0-70

99

70-210

97-99

211-400

95-97

390-600

94-95

610-1230

90-95

1231-2285

80-90

2286-3151

70-80

*The table above mentions the TANCET rank range in comparison with the percentile scores based on the previous years TANCET rank and score analysis.

What is Percentile Score in TANCET 2025?

TANCET percentile score is an indicator to measure the comparative performance of how well a test taker performed compared to other test-takers. Anna University releases the TANCET percentile score along with the results and scorecard. DTE takes into account the TANCET percentile scores to rank candidates after successful document verification.

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Calculation of TANCET Percentile Score

A frequent query among the TANCET test takers is ‘how is percentile score calculated’. The process to calculate the TANCET percentile score requires the candidates to solve the basic mathematical equation of calculating percentage. The formula to calculate the percentile score in TANCET is mentioned below:

The formula for TANCET Percentile Score

TANCET Percentile Mark = Y/N × 100

In the table above, N denotes the number of test takers in a particular course. While Y is the number of candidates with an actual score lower than a particular candidate’s score.

For example, Mohit has an actual score of 67 in the TANCET MBA exam, to calculate his percentile score, he should know the total number of candidates who took the MBA exam. Additionally, Mohit must have the knowledge of the total number of test takers with an actual score lower than 67 marks.

Q:   Does TANCET colleges publish last ranks statement or cutoff scores?

A:
TANCET participating colleges do not release a cutoff score or a cutoff rank. Participating colleges prepare a cutoff score list or last rank list to select candidates for admission. However, this list is not released before the admission process is closed. Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, releases the TANCET cutoff rank as well as the TANCET cutoff marks for all participating colleges in a consolidated list. The cutoff report for admission based on TANCET is released with the counselling details of the upcoming session. That is DTE will release a consolidated list of college-wise TANCET 2022 cutoff along with the Tamil Nadu MBA 2023 counselling details.

Q:   What is the lowest TANCET cutoff to join PSG College of Technology for MBA course?

A:

PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, is among the top MBA colleges accepting TANCET scores for admission. As per the TANCET cutoff from 2021 and 2020 session, candidates who had secured more than 99 percentile were admitted to the college for MBA Admission. The cutoff score for each year varies and the reservation quota also has an impact on PSGCT admission. Generally if a candidate is ranked within top 130 test takers, he she has a higher chance of getting into PSG College of Technology. Candidates can get the TANCET rank list and TANCET cutoff scores/ranks from the previous session available on the Tamil Nadu MBA Admission website.

Q:   TANCET percentile is 93.6. what is the relativity between percentile and score?

A:
Anna University compiles the TANCET result by evaluating actual score and percentile score. Actual score is calculated using the TANCET marking scheme. While the percentile score is calculated by evaluating the number of test takers using a specified formula. TANCET marks directly indicate the individual performance of the test takers in the exam, while the TANCET percentile score indicate the relative performance of the test taker in comparison to other test takers. Anna University will evaluate the number of test takers and the number of test takers with a less actual score to evaluate percentile score. A candidate with a 97 percentile score indicates he/she has a better actual score than 97 per cent of the test takers. Similarly, a candidate with a 78 percentile score indicates he/she has a better actual score than 78 per cent of the test takers.

Q:   What are the factors affecting TANCET cut off for SRM Easwari Engineering College?

A:

The factors affecting TANCET cut off for SRM Easwari Engineering College are:
Number of applicants: The number of applicants applying for a particular course can affect the cutoff. If the number of applicants is high, the cutoff may increase.
Number of seats: The number of seats available for a particular course can also affect the cutoff. If the number of seats is limited, the cutoff may increase.
Difficulty level of the qualifying exam: The difficulty level of the TANCET exam can also affect the cutoff. If the exam is difficult, the cutoff may decrease.
Previous year cutoff trends: The cutoff trends of the previous years can also affect the current year's cutoff. If the cutoff has been increasing over the years, it may continue to increase in the current year as well.

Q:   As I completed the TANCET exam and I scored 73.5 percentile in tancet MBA, can I get a place in Krishnamal college for women for MBA?

A:
Hello Karpagalakshmi Padmarajan, this college for women had reported cutoffs around 60 in previous years. Considering this, i am sure that you will get admission since you have a score of 73. If course cutoff varies for different categories of students. To help you I am attaching a link that will give you all the required information. https://www.shiksha.com/college/psgr-krishnammal-college-for-women-coimbatore-22882/cutoff Best wishes to you.

In case 22849 candidates took the TANCET MBA exam, and 12200 candidates have an actual score of less than 67 marks, the calculation of Mohit’s percentile score in the TANCET MBA exam will be done as mentioned below:

  • Y = 12200
  • N = 22849

Mohits Percentile Score in TANCET MBA = 12200/22849 × 100

Based on the equation above, Mohit’s TANCET percentile score, who secured 67 actual marks, will be 53.39 per cent.

What is TANCET Rank 2025?

TANCET rank helps during the allotment process. All candidates with the percentile score are allotted a rank when they get their documents verified. DTE Tamil Nadu will allot the college based on the candidate’s rank position in the TANCET rank list 2025. All candidates with the TANCET rank are qualified for the TN MBA admissions. TANCET colleges will accept the TANCET cutoff ranks to facilitate the admission process. Along with the release of the rank lists, TANCET toppers list is revealed via the PDF.

How is TANCET Rank Allotted?

DTE Tamil Nadu allots the TANCET rank based on the scores of each candidate with the verified documents. While allotting a rank, DTE considers the following factors:

  • Percentile score of the candidate
  • Category of the candidate
  • Tie-breaking criteria

In case there is a tie between two or more candidates while allotting rank, DTE follows a set methodology for allotment of the TANCET merit rank.

TANCET 2025 Tie Breaking Criteria

There can be cases when two or more test takers have an equal percentile score in the TANCET exam. In cases of a tie, DTE follows a tie breaking criteria while allotting the TANCET rank. The allotment of seats during the TANCET seat allocation process will be done based on the rank of a candidate. TANCET tie breaking criteria for rank allotment is as follows:

  • Candidates with a higher average percentage from first semester to N-1 semesters in the qualifying degree exam are considered. Here N refers to the total number of semesters in the qualifying degree exam.
  • In case the tie still persists, a candidate who is older as per the date of birth mentioned in SSLC certificate will get the preference in rank allotment.

Past TANCET Statistics for Rank Allotment

The table below mentions the statistics for TANCET test takers who have been allotted a rank in the past session of the state level MBA exam:

TANCET 2023 Statistics

TANCET 2023 Score vs Rank

Total Test Takers for TANCET MBA

22753

Total TANCET MBA Rank Holders

7091

The table above indicates that out of 22753 candidates who received a score, only 7091 candidates were allotted a rank by DTE.

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