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 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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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?
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| 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: Which TANCET score would be used for admissions into TANCET MBA colleges? I have an actual score of 29.33 and a percentile score of 87.678.
Q: Does TANCET colleges publish last ranks statement or cutoff scores?
Q: What is the lowest TANCET cutoff to join PSG College of Technology for MBA course?
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: 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?
Q: TANCET percentile is 93.6. what is the relativity between percentile and score?
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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