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TANCET 2024 Counselling: The Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, released TANCET provisional seat allotment list for MBA admissions as per the schedule. To fill the vacant seats, GCT conducts TANCET supplementary counselling round and the SCA to SC counselling round. Both supplementary counselling and SCA to SC counselling is held offline.
Candidates who got their names included in the TANCET 2024 rank list are eligible for the TN MBA admissions. The official counselling portal, tn-mbamca.com, hosts the details of the TANCET counselling process. A direct link to the TANCET 2024 counselling portal is also available here.
GCT, on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu, conducts the TANCET counselling online. TN MBA admissions include counselling registration, certificate verification, rank list preparation, option entry, followed by seat allocation. DTE conducts a centralised counselling process for TN MBA/MCA admissions while counselling for other courses under CEETA PG is conducted separately by TANCA/CEETA PG counselling.
TANCET counselling aids the admission process for government, government-aided, self-financing, and stand-alone institutions in Tamil Nadu. Candidates who qualify in the TANCET 2024 exam are eligible to participate in the TN MBA counselling process. Candidates who complete the counselling registration and get their certificates verified get their names included in TANCET rank list. Soon after the rank list is published, DTE commences the general counselling process. Read this article on TANCET counselling for details, including the counselling schedule, counselling process and documents required.
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Q: Â What is the validity of TANCET scores?
TANCET scores are valid for a period of one year. Candidates aspiring for admission in 2024-25 exam session can only use the TANCET 2024 scores for admission. Candidates who wish for an MBA Admission in any of the TANCET participating colleges in 2025-26 batch must appear for TANCET 2025. Irrespective of the 2024 score, DTE Tamil Nadu will not consider the TANCET 2024 scores for 2025 admission. Similarly, candidates planning to apply for MBA Admission in 2025-26 batch, must apply for the TANCET 2025 exam.
Q: Â Which marks will be considered for TANCET counselling: normalized marks or actual marks?
The normalization of marks in TANCET is done only for the engineering courses. To call candidates for counseling, the examination authority will use the normalized marks. The result is declared after normalizing the marks of candidates. Read here for more details - https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tancet-exam-results.
Q: Â What is the mode of TANCET counselling process?
Q: Â When is TANCET counselling conducted?
TANCET counselling process commences soon after the scorecard download window is closed. Typically, the counselling process for TANCET MBA admission commences within a month of the scorecard download window close date. In the past exam session, i.e. TANCET 2023 counselling, TANCET scorecard download window was closed on May 20 and the counselling process commenced on June 1. Unlike the exam events, candidates can find the TANCET counselling schedule on the Tamil Nadu MBA web counselling portal. Alternatively, GCT, Coimbatore releases the TANCET counselling press release mentioning the start date and end dates. Candidates can stay tuned to Shiksha's TANCET counselling webpage for current status of the TANCET counselling.
- TANCET 2024 Counselling Highlights
- TANCET Exam Dates & Schedule 2025
- TANCET Counselling 2024: Rank List Publication
- TANCET 2024 Cutoffs
- TANCET 2024 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
- TANCET Counselling Process 2024
- TANCET Counselling 2024: Online Registration
- TANCET Choice Filling 2024
- TANCET Counselling 2024: Seat Allotment
- TANCET Supplementary Counselling Round 2024
- TANCET SCA to SC Counselling
- TANCET 2024 Reservation Criteria
- TANCET Participating Institutes
TANCET 2024 Counselling Highlights
The table below mentions the TANCET counselling highlights:
Particulars |
Details |
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Mode of counselling registration |
Online |
Conducting body |
DTE Tamil Nadu |
TANCET counselling fee (indicative) |
INR 600 for unreserved category candidates INR 300 for SC /SCA /ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu |
Mode of payment |
Online |
Eligibility for counselling |
- Candidates qualified in TANCET - Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree with at least 50 per cent aggregate |
Official website |
https://www.tn-mbamca.com/ |
Also Read: TANCET 2024 Dates
Q: Â I have lost my TANCET scorecard. Do I need it during the admission process?
Q: Â I have lost my TANCET admit card after the exam. Do I need hall ticket for admission?
TANCET Exam Dates & Schedule 2025
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TANCET 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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Mar '25 | Publication of TANCET Final Answer Key TENTATIVE |
Mar '25 | Publication of Provisional TANCET Answer Key TENTATIVE |
Mar '25 | TANCET Answer Key Objection Window TENTATIVE |
Mar '25 | TANCET Result Declaration Date TENTATIVE |
Apr '25 - May '25 | TANCET Scorecard Download Window TENTATIVE |
Jun '25 | TANCET Counselling Registration TENTATIVE |
Jul '25 | TANCET Grievances Redressal for Rank List TENTATIVE |
TANCET Counselling 2024: Rank List Publication
Candidates completing the counselling registration are considered for the TANCET rank list preparation. DTE releases the rank list based on the TANCET exam result. Candidates can participate in the TANCET counselling rounds based on their position as per the TANCET rank list.
Download TANCET 2024 Rank Lists
TANCET Rank List 2024 | Download Link* |
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TN MBA Rank List 2024 | Download PDF |
TN MBA Differently Abled Rank List 2024 | Download PDF |
TN MCA Rank List 2024 | Download PDF |
TN MCA Differently Abled Rank List 2024 | Download PDF |
Previous Year's TANCET Rank Lists
The table below mentions the direct links to download the previous year's TANCET rank lists
Download TANCET 2023 Rank List PDF
TANCET Rank List 2023 | Download Link |
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TN MBA Rank List 2023 | Download PDF |
TN MBA Differently Abled Rank List 2023 | Download PDF |
TN MCA Rank List 2023 | Download PDF |
TN MCA Differently Abled Rank List 2023 | Download PDF |
Download TANCET 2022 Rank List PDF
TANCET Rank List 2022 | Download Link |
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TN MBA Rank List 2022 | Download PDF |
TN MBA Differently Abled Rank List 2022 | Download PDF |
TN MCA Rank List 2022 | Download PDF |
TN MCA Differently Abled Rank List 2022 | Download PDF |
Download TANCET 2021 Rank List PDF
TANCET Rank List 2021 | Download Link |
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TN MBA Rank List | Download PDF |
TN MBA Differently Abled Rank List | Download PDF |
TN MCA Rank List | Download PDF |
TN MCA Differently Abled Rank List | Download PDF |
Also Read: Understanding TANCET Normalisation Process
Tie Breaking Policy for TANCET Rank List Preparation
In case two or more candidates have an identical score in TANCET 2024, the rank will be decided using the following chronology
- Candidates with a higher average percentage of marks from first semester/year to N-1 semesters/years in the qualifying degree examination where N is the total number of semesters/years in the qualifying examination.
- The older candidate as per the date of birth mentioned in the SSLC certificate will be given the preference.
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.
Q: Â How is TANCET rank allotted in case of a tie?
TANCET 2024 Cutoffs
DTE does not formally release the cutoff score; however, the last rank for admission is available via the TANCET seat allotment list. The table below mentions the last ranks for some of the colleges accepting TANCET scores.
TANCET MBA Last Ranks 2021 (General Category)
Name of College | TANCET Last Rank 2021 |
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M.A.M B-School | 5473 |
PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore |
448 |
396 | |
Vel Tech High Tech Dr Rangarajan Dr Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai |
404 |
2211 | |
University Departments of Anna University - CEG, Chennai |
54 |
398 | |
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kancheepuram |
296 |
Kumaraguru College of Technology, Chinnavedampatti Post, Coimbatore |
461 |
5307 |
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TANCET 2024 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to abide by the following eligibility conditions to participate in the TANCET counselling process
- Nativity: Only the candidates who belong to Tamil Nadu are eligible for the TANCET counselling. Candidates need to attach Tamil Nadu Nativity Certificate while counselling registration.
- Qualifying Examination: Candidates must have a qualified bachelor's degree programme of a minimum of three years duration with 50 per cent aggregate (unreserved category) and 45 per cent aggregate (reserved categories).
- Entrance Exam: Candidates must have appeared for TANCET (MBA) 2024 conducted by Anna University.
- Age Limit: DTE prescribes no upper or lower age limit.
TANCET Counselling Process 2024
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Q: Â What is the TANCET counselling process?
TANCET Counselling 2024: Online Registration
DTE, Tamil Nadu releases an online application form for TANCET MBA counselling. The stepwise procedure to complete the TANCET counselling registration is as follows.
1st Step: Candidates need to visit the official website for TANCET MBA/MCA counselling
2nd Step: Click on the tab reading ‘Register Online Application’
3rd Step: Fill in all the details marked with an asterisk (*) symbol
4th Step: Enter email ID and mobile number similar to that used while filling the TANCET application form
NOTE: DTE will send the credentials to the registered email ID and mobile number
5th Step: Enter TANCET hall ticket number and normalised score as per the TANCET scorecard
6th Step: Enter the details including demand draft number, category, religion, educational qualification, etc.
7th Step: Hit the ‘Submit’ button after entering all the details in the counselling form
8th Step: Take a printout of the application form and address label.
TANCET 2024 Counselling Fees
Candidates are required to produce a demand draft for the counselling registration fee drawn in the favour of ‘The Secretary, TN MBA/MCA Admissions – 2024, Government College of Technology.’ The demand draft shall be payable at Coimbatore. The registration fee for TANCET counselling is as follows.
Category | TANCET Counselling Fee (in INR) |
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Unreserved Category | 600 |
SC/SCA/ST Category | 300 |
Documents Required for TANCET 2024 Counselling
After submission of the counselling form, candidates need to upload certificates and documents for verification. Candidates must send the printout of the application form, along with the demand draft and copies of the following documents:
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 12 mark sheet / Diploma Certificate
- Graduation mark sheets for all semesters / Years of qualifying Degree Examinations
- Provisional / Degree Certificate
- Permanent Community Certificate Card (to avail reservation)
- TANCET 2024 Scorecard/ Rank Card
- TANCET 2024 hall ticket
- District Medical Board Certificate (for Differently abled Candidates only)
- Nativity Certificate in electronic form / digitally signed e-certificate (If applicable)
- Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee certificate (If applicable)
NOTE: Candidates need to upload the documents mentioned above while TANCET MBA counselling registration.
Q: Â How is TANCET rank allotted in case of a tie?
Q: Â What all documents are required during TANCET counselling?
Candidates need to carry hard copy of the below mentioned documents at the time of Certificate verification:
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 12 mark sheet / Diploma Certificate
- Graduation mark sheets for all semesters / Years of qualifying Degree exam
- Provisional / Degree Certificate
- Permanent Community Certificate Card (to avail reservation)
- TANCET Scorecard/ Rank Card
- TANCET hall ticket
- District Medical Board Certificate (for Differently able Candidates only)
- Nativity Certificate in electronic form / digitally signed e-certificate (If applicable)
- Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Certificate (If applicable).
TANCET Choice Filling 2024
Soon after the TANCET rank list is published, DTE commences the choice filling process. Along with the TANCET choice filling process, candidates have to complete the payment of initial deposit. The initial deposit will be adjusted against the course fee to be paid after the TANCET seat allotment round. During the TANCET 2024 choice filling process, candidates need to choose the course and college preferences. DTE will allot a seat based on the preferences and TANCET ranks.
TANCET Counselling 2024: Seat Allotment
After the release of the TANCET rank list, candidates are able to participate in the seat allotment process as per the schedule on the call letter. During the seat allotment process, candidates can exercise the choice filling process. Candidates will be allotted seats in the TANCET participating colleges based on the ranks and choices exercised.
Direct Link to Check TANCET Tentative Allotment Details: https://www.tn-mbamca.com/user/login
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TANCET Supplementary Counselling Round 2024
DTE, Chennai, conducts TANCET counselling in one round. After which, DTE initiates the supplementary counselling round. TANCET supplementary counselling round is conducted to fill up the vacant seats left after the general counselling concludes. The supplementary counselling round to fill the TN MBA and MCA seats is conducted in an offline mode. Eligible candidates who did not complete the choice filling process are also eligible for supplementary counselling.
Q: Â What is TANCET supplementary counselling?
TANCET SCA to SC Counselling
After all the rounds of TANCET counselling, DTE converts the SCA category seats into SC category. Candidates who belong to SC category are eligible for this counselling round. SC category candidates with prior allotment are eligible for SCA to SC counselling round. Colleges, where the SC category seats are filled while the SCA category seats remain vacant, can offer an allotment to SC candidates under this round. Similar to supplementary counselling round, SCA to SC counselling is also conducted in an offline mode.
TANCET 2024 Reservation Criteria
Selection for admission based on TANCET scores shall be made under seven different social categories. DTE, Tamil Nadu has prescribed the following reservation criteria for admission in Tamil Nadu.
TANCET Reservation Criteria
Category |
Seats Reserved (In Percentage) |
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Open Competition |
31 |
Backward Classes |
26.5 |
Most Backward Class and Denotified Communities |
20 |
SC (Arunthathiyar) |
3 |
Scheduled Caste |
15 |
Scheduled Tribes |
1 |
Backward Class Muslims |
3.5 |
TANCET Reservation Highlights:
- Besides the above reservation, five per cent is reserved for the candidates with disabilities
- Candidates who have not selected any category while filling the TANCET application form are considered under the Open Competition category
TANCET Counselling 2024: Key Intakes
- The rank list during the TANCET 2024 counselling process will be published based on the scores of the candidates in the exam.
- Candidates will be able to check the status of vacant seats of each participating institute after every round of TANCET counselling.
- Candidates will be allowed to attend the subsequent rounds of the TANCET 2024 counselling if they are not satisfied with the allotted college.
- Admission during the counselling is based on several factors including rank, choice filling, and reservation criteria.
- Candidates who are unable to attend the first round of counselling for admissions based on TANCET 2024 are marked ineligible for subsequent phases of counselling
- Colleges allotted in the last round of counselling will be considered as final.
Q: Â I belong to ST category. Can I avail the benefits under the SCA to SC counselling round of Tamil Nadu MBA Admission process?
Q: Â What is the reservation criteria for Tamil Nadu MBA admission?
Candidates are allotted a seat during TANCET counselling based on the following reservation criteria:
- Open Competition (OC): 31%
- Backward Classes (BC): 26.5%
- Most Backward Class and Identified Communities: 20%
- SC (Arunthathiyar): 3%
- Scheduled Caste: 15%
- Scheduled Tribes: 1%
- Backward Class Muslims: 3.5%
The reservation criteria mentioned above was followed during the Tamil Nadu MBA Admission 2023. DTE, Chennai, will release the updated reservation criteria along with the TANCET counselling brochure 2024.
Stay tuned to shiksha for real-time updates on TANCET counselling and TN MBA admission.
TANCET Participating Institutes
More than 200 colleges across India accept TANCET scores for MBA admission. Here is a list of top colleges accepting TANCET scores for admission.
- PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
- College of Engineering, Guindy
- SSN School of Management, Chennai
- PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore
- PU-Periyar University
- Hallmark Business School, Tiruchirappalli
- KV Institute of Management and Information Studies (KVIMIS)
- Department of Management Studies, Anna University
- Loyola College, Chennai
- Nehru Institute Of Technology, Coimbatore
Also Read: MBA Colleges Accepting TANCET Scores
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Student Forum
Answered 23 hours ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
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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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 3 days ago
The TANCET 2024 results were announced on 28th March 2024, and scorecards would be available from 3rd April 2024. These results are required for postgraduate admissions of courses such as MBA and MCA offered at G R Damodaran Academy of Management (GRDAM). Hence, students must check the results and s
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
In reality, the cutoff for admission is provided through TANCET, to G.R. Damodaran Academy of Management for every year and depends mainly upon the number of applicants versus how well they performed. To give a general idea for the MBA program, students take between 25 to 35 marks, but once again, i
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, you may get admission to the MBA/PGDM courses of G R Damodaran Academy of Management (GRDAM) without TANCET. Though TANCET is one of the accepted entrance exams for candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu, the GRDAM also accepts scores from other national-level exams such as CAT, XAT, MAT, and CMAT.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
Important Dates for TANCET Registration and Examination to get admitted to the MBA/PGDM programme in Sourashtra College:
Registration is going to be scheduled tentatively from January 10, 2025, to February 15, 2025.
Downloading of Admit card is going to be available on February 21, 2025. TANCET Exa
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Yes, TANCET is required for admission to M.E. at Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology. TANCET is Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test conducted by Anna University. Candidates seeking admission to M.E. are required to apply and appear for TANCET to be eligible for admission.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a week ago
Yes, Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology considers TANCET score for admission to MBA programme. In Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology TANCET Cutoff 2024, the closing rank for MBA was 4082, for the General category students in the AI quota. During 2023, the closing cutoff for the same course was 218
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, TANCET exam is required for admission to MBA at Kongu Engineering College. Candidates looking for admission to MBA are required to apply and appear for TANCET to be eligible for admission. Further, candidates are required to fill out the basic eligiblity i.e. pass graduation degree in relevant
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a week ago
For admission to Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology MBA course, candidates are required to secure a valid cutoff in the TANCE exam.Â
Admission authorities at TANCET participating colleges prepare the cutoff list for MBA Admission. TANCET cutoff is determined considering several factors.
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Contributor-Level 10
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Does CMS Institute of Management Studies accept TANCET score?