TANCET Preparation 2025: Last Minute Prep Tips, Strategy & Guide

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2025 ( TANCET )

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Updated on Dec 3, 2024 14:49 IST

TANCET Preparation Tips 2025: Anna University conducts TANCET exam for admission to MBA courses every year. One requires at least five months to prepare for TANCET exam. Candidates planning to take TANCET 2025 must have started preparing for the exam already. Nearly 35,000 candidates fight for 15,000+ MBA seats offered by TANCET participating colleges. With a high level of competition, candidates aspiring for admissions based on the TANCET exam must have a top-notch preparation strategy. Some of the key elements of a well-structured TANCET 2025 preparation plan include knowing the test structure and syllabus. Additionally, one must get the best study resources, including the recommended books, TANCET previous year's question papers, sample papers, etc.

Candidates must start the TANCET preparation as soon as possible as the exam date is already out. Read this article further for more information on TANCET preparation tips 2025 and tricks, along with the recommended preparatory material.

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Q:   Is it easy to get high scores in TANCET exam?

A:

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.

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Q:   How can I prepare for TANCET MBA by self-study? What are the materials I have to use?

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Tips and tricks to clear TANCET exam include

  1. Clearing your concepts and basics
  2. Taking mock tests
  3. Practicing previous year's question papers/sample papers
  4. Focus on improving speed and accuracy
  5. Time Management using techniques such as the Pomodoro technique
  6. Revision using short notes
  7. Avoid starting any new topics in the last phase of TANCET preparation
  8. Prepare a clear and defined exam day strategy
  9. Know your strength and weaknesses

Coming to the second part of the question, some of the recommended books to prepare for TANCET exam include:

  • TANCET MBA Superior Guide by S. SAMBASIVAN and Dr. D. ANTONY XAVIER
  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R. S. Aggarwal
  • Quantitative Aptitude by S. N. Jha
  • Reasoning Test (Verbal & Non-Verbal) by Dr. M. B. Lal & A. K. Singh.
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Q:   Can you suggest some preparation strategies for TANCET MBA? How much do I need to score to join Madras University?

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Some tips one should consider: Prepare all the topics listed in the syllabus. In case a topic gets left out, candidates will risk their chances of obtaining a high score. Avoid picking a new topic. Candidates must also select appropriate study material as it will help them understand the structure of entrance test. Avoid any kind of guesswork. Negative marking is applicable in the exam and it is better to leave those questions whose answers candidates are unable to determine with conviction. Take as many mock tests as possible before the actual day of the test. Mock tests help candidates identify their strong and weak areas. Mocks give them the chance to strengthen those weak areas. Prepare a schedule which must be followed religiously. By the time the exam day arrives, candidates will become skilled at allotting equal time to each section of the test. Vocabulary is an integral part of any entrance test these days and candidates are advised to strengthen it as much as they can. It is advised that they read as many newspapers as they can daily and mark down words they have unknown so far and then check for their meaning.
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TANCET Preparation 2025: Sectional Overview

To start preparing for TANCET 2025, candidates must know the sectional distribution for each course. The space below depicts the course wise sectional distribution in the TANCET exam:

  • TANCET exam for MBA admission comprises questions from five sections with 20 questions each. TANCET MBA sections are as follows:
    • Business Situations
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Quantitative Ability
    • Data Sufficiency
    • English Usage
  • TANCET MCA exam comprises four sections with 25 questions in each. The sections included in the TANCET MCA exam are as follows:
    • Analytical Ability
    • Quantitative Ability
    • Logical Reasoning
    • Computer Awareness
  • TANCET exam for all other courses has three sections with separate weightage for each section. List of TANCET exam sections for ME/M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan is as follows:
    • Engineering Mathematics
    • Basic Engineering and Sciences
    • Discipline-specific section

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TANCET Preparation Tips 2025

With a high competition rate, the TANCET exam is difficult to crack without preparation. The right attitude towards studies accompanied by a TANCET preparation plan is all it takes to ace the exam. Aspirants are provided here detailed TANCET preparation plan and guide for effective studies:

Understanding TANCET Exam Pattern

Before beginning with TANCET preparation, candidates must gain familiarity with the TANCET exam pattern. Here we have shared the exam pattern of all the courses for which TANCET is conducted.

TANCET 2025 Exam Pattern for MBA

TANCET Exam Pattern

Details

Duration of test

2 hours

Mode

Offline

TANCET MBA sections

Five (5), namely

- Business Situations

- Reading Comprehension

- Quantitative Ability

- Data Sufficiency

- English Usage

Total marks

100

Sectional weightage

20

Negative marks

-1/4

Exam medium

English, Tamil

TANCET 2025 Exam Pattern for MCA

TANCET MCA Exam Pattern

Details

Duration of test

2 hours

Mode

Offline

TANCET MCA sections

Four (4), namely

- Analytical Ability

- Quantitative Ability

- Logical Reasoning

- Computer Awareness

Total marks

100

Sectional weightage

25

Negative marks

- 1/4

Exam medium

English

Knowledge of TANCET Syllabus

This is the most important aspect of TANCET preparation. The syllabus for the TANCET exam varies based on the course as the sections also differ across courses. Candidates must check all the section-wise topics in the TANCET syllabus. Candidates might find the important topics that require more focus. Thus, candidates must start with such topics as early as possible.

Brush up the Fundamentals

Given the amount of time left for TANCET 2025, candidates must understand the basic concepts, formulas and shortcut methods to solve/answer typical questions that appear in the question paper. It is important for an aspirant to make a list of all the important formulae and shortcuts. This, additionally, helps during the revision process as well.

Focus on Quality, not Quantity

While studying for TANCET, candidates must not focus on the quantity of the topics they cover. The primary focus of the candidate should be on qualitative studies. Students preparing based on the quantity are likely to forget some of the topics they covered in the past. The best way forward is learning something from each study session. A candidate needs to envisage a proper study plan with a primary focus on areas where he/she needs to improve.

Make a Study Routine

Candidates should prepare a study routine for TANCET preparation and stick to it. Set a daily timetable and strike a balance between study and recreation. The plan should be such that it includes time for revision, solving TANCET sample papers/question papers, mock tests, etc. Although candidates do not require any coaching for TANCET preparation, solving mock tests of different MBA entrance exams will also solve the purpose of section-wise preparation analysis.

Buy Best Study Resources

While purchasing the best books for TANCET preparation, candidates should remember that it should cover all the topics prescribed in the syllabus. Besides, the language of the book should be simple.

Keep Yourself Healthy

TANCET aspirants should not underplay the importance of keeping themselves fit during preparation. They should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, consume nutritious food. To relieve stress, candidates can also practise yoga and meditation. Candidates should be mindful of the fact that the breaks they take after each study session should be invested on reenergizing themselves. Also, they should minimize the use of social media during the preparation period.

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TANCET 2025: Last Minute Preparation Tips

Last-minute preparation tips refer to the strategies candidates must devise in the last few days before the exam and fine-tune the learnings obtained. No new topic should be started at this stage and thorough revision should be done for the sections and topics prepared so far. This time period should also be utilised to thoroughly understand the instructions of taking the TANCET 2025 examination and plan the exam taking strategy accordingly. Here are a few last-minute preparation tips that will help you overcome the exam jitters and score well in the upcoming examination:

Revise

This is the most important aspect of TANCET preparation. Candidates should revise all the key points, concepts, formulas and shortcut tricks to solve mathematical problems in the exam. By reviewing the topics that have already been covered, candidates can tackle questions more confidently.

Be prepared with plan B

It is important that a candidate enters the examination hall with the right frame of mind. There are times when the difficulty level of questions would be high or there would be surprise elements in the paper, but keeping calm and approaching every question with a fresh approach can help a candidate perform well in the exam.

Managing time

Time is a key factor in competitive exams. Candidates are advised to make a thorough plan for cracking TANCET 2025. While attempting questions during the exam, they should set a time limit for each question. Candidates are advised to ignore tough and time-consuming questions to avoid negative marking.

Keep Admit Card handy

Candidates should take a printout of the TANCET 2025 hall ticket and safely keep it along with valid identity proof. This is crucial as the last-minute rush for this will only keep your focus away from the exam.

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TANCET 2025 Preparation: Recommended Books

TANCET syllabus for MBA exam comprises five sections, namely, Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency, Business Situation Analysis, Reading Comprehension, and English Usage. The recommended books for all the sections are tabulated below:

Book Title

Author

The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Examinations

Dinesh Khattar

Quantitative Aptitude

RS Aggarwal

Data Interpretation for CAT

Arun Sharma

Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

Ananta Ashisha

Analytical Reasoning

MK Pandey

Multi-Dimensional Reasoning

Mishra & Kumar Dr. Lal

High School Grammar

Wren & Martin

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

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