TANCET Syllabus 2025 PDF: Download Section-wise Syllabus with Weightage

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2025 ( TANCET )

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TANCET Syllabus 2025: Anna University releases the TANCET syllabus along with the exam notification. The syllabus of TANCET 2025 exam comprises the topics and sub-topics for each section of the exam. No change has been encountered in TANCET syllabus this year. The TANCET MBA syllabus comprises five sections, namely Business Analysis, Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Sufficiency, and General English. TANCET syllabus PDF comprises topics primarily from the Class 9 and Class 10 level course curriculum. Candidates preparing for the TANCET 2025 must strategise based on the topics included in the TANCET syllabus for MBA 2025.

The difficulty level of the TANCET exam remains moderate to tough every year. It is expected that the TANCET syllabus 2025 and difficulty level will remain unchanged based on the past trends. Scroll down for more details on the TANCET 2025 syllabus, including section-wise breakdown, recommended books, and preparation strategy.

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Overview of TANCET Syllabus 2025

Find an overview of TANCET syllabus 2025 for MBA below:

  • Questions in the ‘Analysis of Business Situations’ part of TANCET are framed to evaluate a candidate’s ability to comprehend the data and apply the same to take business decisions
  • The Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability assess a candidate’s skill in filtering and assessing information from a given passage, as well as knowledge of grammar, punctuation, vocabulary,  etc.
  • Quantitative Aptitude topics are Class 10 and Class 12 level and the broad topics include Mathematics, Geometry, Algebra, Higher Maths, etc. 
  • Data Sufficiency questions test a candidate's mathematical skills as well as their knowledge of interpreting a given set of data

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Section-wise TANCET MBA Syllabus 2025

Sections TANCET Syllabus 

Analysis of Business Situations

Candidates will be given to analye business situations in the form of a paragraph. This will be followed by some questions  

Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Corrections, Idioms, Cloze Test, One Word Substitution

Quantitative Aptitude

Number System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, Series and Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Surds & Indices, Functions, Inequalities, Modulus, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Co-ordinate Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory

Data Sufficiency

Questions will be based on Number Systems, Arithmetic Topics, Algebra, Data Interpretation (Pie Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph, and Tables). Candidates will also get questions in the form of statements labelled as I and II. They have to determine whether the statements either I or II or both I and II are sufficient to solve the problem

General English

This section tests the candidate's knowledge of General English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation, etc.

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Section Wise TANCET MCA Syllabus 2025

The table below mentions the TANCET syllabus for MCA courses in detail:

Sections

TANCET syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude

Number System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, Series and Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Surds & Indices, Functions, Inequalities, Modulus, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Co-ordinate Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory

Analytical Reasoning

Number Sequence (series), Input-Output, Coded-inequality, Blood Relations, Conditional Statements, Odd one out, Inequalities, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Sitting Arrangement – Linear, Circular; Directions & Ranking, Sets based on games

Logical Reasoning

Alphanumeric series, Artificial Language, Blood Relations, Reasoning Analogies, Calendars, Cause and Effect, Coding-Decoding, Critical path, Clocks, Cubes and cuboids, Deductive Reasoning/Statement Analysis, Data Sufficiency, Decision Making, Dices, Directions, Embedded Images, Mirror and Water Images, Picture Series and sequences, Paper Folding, Puzzles, Order & Ranking, Seating Arrangements, Pattern Series and Sequences, Shape Construction, Statement and Conclusions, Statement and Assumptions, among other topics.

Computer Awareness

Computer Hardware, Controls, Basic Terminology, Internet & Protocols, Network Basics, Computer Abbreviations, Security Tools, Shortcuts, History of Computer, Memory, Computer Organization, Input-Output tools, Computer Architecture, Languages and Algorithms.

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TANCET Syllabus 2025: Sectional Overview

Candidates can find the question weightage along with the difficulty level as per the TANCET syllabus for MBA and TANCET exam pattern: 

TANCET Sections Total Questions Difficulty Level

Reading Comprehension

20

Moderate

English Grammar & Usage

20

Moderate

Analysis of Business Situation

20

Moderate to difficult

Quantitative Ability

20

Moderate to difficult

Data Sufficiency

20

Moderate to difficult

The space below mentions the section-wise question weightage in TANCET MCA exam:

Sections Total Questions Difficulty Level

Quantitative Ability

25

Moderate to difficult

Logical  Reasoning

25

Moderate to difficult

Analytical Reasoning

25

Moderate to difficult

Computer Awareness

25

Moderate to difficult

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Books recommended for TANCET Preparation 2025

  • 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
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning by A. K. Gupta
  • Compendium General English by Dr BB Jain
  • New Pattern Tests of Objective English by Dr R.N. Singh

TANCET Exam Preparation 2025

TANCET exam preparation usually takes around three to four months. Candidates need to chalk out a preparation plan, to begin with. They should simultaneously cover the key topics in the TANCET syllabus and practice mocks. It is important that these sessions should be result-driven. Candidates should set aside separate time for solving conceptual problems. MBA aspirants preparing for other MBA entrance exams, with a similar syllabus as that of TANCET, will not find it difficult to prepare for TANCET. The following articles may be useful for TANCET exam preparation:

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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    4.0

    Infrastructure

    4.2

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

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    4.4

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  • Total Fees: ₹ 11.00 Lakh
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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    4.3

    Infrastructure

    3.7

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.5

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