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TANCET colleges or the TANCET participating institutes refer to the colleges situated in Tamil Nadu that accept the TANCET exam score for admission. The admission based on TANCET 2024 is done in the professional postgraduate programmes. TANCET is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Anna University, on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The exam acts as a gateway for admission to professional PG courses, including MBA and MCA Admission to Engineering courses, including ME/ MTech/ MPlan/ MArch, is based on CEETA PG. Candidates appearing for the exam can expect the release of the TANCET result in the month of April.
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The admissions into the TANCET participating institutes are based on the TANCET counselling process. There are more than 200 colleges accepting TANCET scores for admission. This article has a few of the TANCET 2024 colleges along with the selection process.
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TANCET 2024 Colleges
Here is the list of top TANCET colleges that offer admission to candidates based on their TANCET scores:
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TANCET Selection Process
The admission process into PG professional courses in Tamil Nadu is based on TANCET scores. As a part of the TANCET selection process, candidates need to appear for the exam followed by checking results and downloading scorecards. Further, a counselling process is conducted for the admission of qualified candidates. There is a centralised counselling process for MBA and MCA courses. Space below mentions the TANCET selection process:
TANCET exam: Candidates who would successfully register for the exam will have to appear for the entrance exam on the scheduled date. TANCET MBA question paper will be divided into five parts —Business Situations, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency and English Usage. TANCET MCA question paper comprises four sections — Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness. The question paper for ME/ MTech / MArch/ MPlan will have two parts in common, Part I (Engineering Mathematics) and Part II (Basic Engineering and Sciences), while Part III will be different for each discipline.
TANCET result: TANCET Result will be declared in the second week of March. Candidates can check their results and download their scorecards from the official website by logging in with their email ID and password. TANCET 2024 scorecard displays the name of the candidate, application number, nationality, category, and overall score. The normalisation of marks is done for ME/ MTech/ MArch / MPlan programmes only. The rank list will be prepared based on the normalised marks of the candidate.
TANCET counselling: Qualified candidates will be called for the counselling rounds based on their score and rank. To participate in the TANCET Counselling, candidates will be required to register on Anna University’s website. Admission will be offered depending upon the seats available based on the merit of the candidates who attend counselling as per the reservation norms of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
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FAQs on TANCET Colleges
Refer to the section below for frequently asked questions on TANCET colleges:
Q: Â What are the top 10 MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu via TANCET?
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Q: Â Which universities in Tamil Nadu offer MBA and MCA admission via its departments?
Upvote Q: Â 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.
Upvote Q: Â How many colleges accept TANCET scores for MBA and MCA admission?
Upvote Q: Â Do I need to apply for each TANCET MBA college separately after passing TANCET exam?
Upvote Q: Â What are some of the TANCET colleges for admission to 99+ percentile holders?
Upvote Q: Â 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.
Upvote Q: Â Is there any Government Aided Engineering College in Tamil Nadu offering MBA/MCA admission based on TANCET scores?
Upvote Q: Â Does TANCET colleges publish last ranks statement or cutoff scores?
Upvote Q: Â Does PSGIM accept TANCET score for pursuing MBA there? Is it sufficient or other exams like MAT and CAT also are considered? Please clarify.
Upvote Q: Â What is the eligibility criteria for admission into TANCET colleges?
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Yes, TANCET is necessary for MBA entrance at SNS College of Engineering. A valid score with a graduation degree with minimum 50% marks is essential. The score of TANCET is required for the college to select a candidate. Thus, it becomes important to have a good performance in the examination.
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Yes, TANCET is required for MBA admission at SNS B-SPINE. The seats are alloted to students based on their TANCET rank. SNS B-SPINE also reviews the applications of the candidates to confirm their eligibility. Once selected, candidates need to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the school.
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Yes, SRM Ramapuram accepts TANCET scores for admission to its M.Tech courses. The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test, abbreviated as TANCET, is an admission test conducted by Anna University to fill PG seats. As per sources across the web, the exam for the 2025 session is expected to be held in the se
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SRM Ramapuram accepts various national-level entrance tests, including TANCET 2025. This test is conducted by Anna University. However, the schedule for 2025 has not been released yet. However, based on the previous exam session, Anna University is expected to conduct the TANCET 2025 exam in the las
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Yes, you can get admission to the MBA/PGDM course at Jaya College of Arts & Science in Tamil Nadu without the TANCET exam, but it depends on the specific admission process set by the college. Some institutions, including Jaya College, may offer admission through other entrance exams like MAT, CAT, o
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If you're looking for previous CUET question papers with solutions, it can be an excellent way to prepare for your B.Tech admission. These papers help you understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and types of questions asked. While I can't directly provide those papers here, here's how you can
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Yes, CMS Institute of Management Studies (CMSIMS) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu accepts TANCET scores for admission to its MBA programme. To be eligible for admission to CMSIMS, you must pass a graduation degree for undergraduate courses and a master's degree for PhD programmes. For MBA admissions, cand
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The Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore TANCET cutoff for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme for 2024 was 3347 for the General AI quota. Here are some other expected TANCET cut-off marks for 2024:Â
- General: 38 - 40
- OBC: 33.25 - 35.5
- SC: 20.5 - 35.5
- ST: 19 - 36
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