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TANCET 2025 Exam Pattern: The conducting body of TANCET 2025, Anna University, releases the TANCET exam pattern. TANCET pattern for MBA is different from MCA/ME/MTech/MPlan and MArch; therefore, Anna University conducts the exam for Engineering courses with a new name, CEETA PG. TANCET exam is conducted every year for MBA and MCA courses. The exam pattern of TANCET MBA 2025 is on similar lines to the previous session. Anna University will conduct TANCET 2025 in a pen-pencil based mode, or the offline mode.
As per the TANCET 2025 MBA exam pattern, the question paper will have five sections, namely, Analysis of Business Situations, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency and English Usage. Each section will have 20 questions. Candidates need to answer questions from all the sections within a two-hour duration. Read this article further to get more details on TANCET exam pattern 2025.
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Q: Â Is it easy to get high scores in TANCET exam?
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.
Q: Â How many times is TANCET exam conducted in one exam session?
TANCET Exam Pattern 2025
The table below mentions the TANCET 2025 exam pattern for MBA and MCA courses offered by the TANCET participating institutes:
TANCET Exam Pattern |
Details |
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Exam mode |
Offline |
Total questions |
100 |
TANCET MBA sections |
5 (Business Situations, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency and English Usage) |
TANCET MCA sections |
4 (Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness ) |
Section-wise question weightage (MBA) |
20 per section |
Section-wise question weightage (MCA) |
25 per section |
Duration of test |
2 hours |
Marks per correct response |
+1 mark |
Negative marks |
-1/4 for each incorrect response |
Medium |
English |
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Q: Â What is the mode of TANCET exam?
Anna University conducts TANCET exam in an offline mode. The offline centre based exam has objective type questions to be answered on an OMR sheet. OMR or Optical Mark Recognition sheet acknowledges human-created marks on a specially printed paper. OMR sheets are commonly used in surveys, exams, etc.
Anna University evaluates the responses by all the candidates using the OMR device which scans the sheet after reflecting a light. The OMR device looks at the contrasting reflectivity of the light at certain positions on the form. Shaded areas on the form will reflect less light. Therefore, the shaded blocks are detected as the response from the test-taker.
Q: Â What is the duration of TANCET exam?
Duration of the TANCET exam is two hours. Candidates need to answers as many as 100 questions within 120 minutes. Therefore, for each question, candidates have more than one minute to land at an answers. TANCET exam duration is not divided into sections. Candidates can proceed to answers questions from any section from the TANCET exam. Candidates must aim to answers each question in TANCET exam within one minute. If the test take is able to answers questions within one minute, he/she will have 20 minutes spare. With spare time after answering all questions, candidates can go through their answers for the last time to know if they made any error.
Since the exam will have negative marking, candidates must avoid guessing answers of the questions in TANCET exam. Leaving a question will be a smarter move than tempting questions in haste.
Q: Â Will TANCET exam have descriptive type questions?
TANCET exam does not have any descriptive type questions. All the questions in the TANCET question paper are objective type questions, also known as Multiple Choice Questions. Anna University design the TANCET test paper to ask questions with four answers options. Out of these four options, one answers is correct, while other three answers are incorrect. Candidates have to choose the right answers to fetch 1 mark. For every incorrect response, candidates will get a education of 1/3 marks. All 100 questions in the TANCET exam are objective type.
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TANCET Exam Pattern 2025: Sectional Insights
The table below mentions the key insights of the TANCET MBA exam sections:
Sections |
Details |
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Business Situations |
This section assesses the candidates’ ability to analyse a given set of data critically and apply the data in making business decisions |
Reading Comprehension |
This section tests the candidates’ based on their ability to answer questions on the given passages in English |
Quantitative Ability |
This section evaluates the candidates’ skill in solving mathematical problems |
Data Sufficiency |
This section analyses the candidates’ ability to solve data-based questions and knowledge of mathematics |
English Usage |
This section aims to test the candidates’ knowledge of English Language and its usage, Grammar and Punctuation. |
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The table below mentions the key insights of the TANCET MCA exam sections
Sections |
Details |
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Quantitative Ability |
This section evaluates the candidates’ skill in solving mathematical problems |
Analytical reasoning | This section evaluates a candidate's ability to study information and draw inferences from the given pattern |
Logical Reasoning |
This section assesses candidates ability to logically work through concepts and problems |
Computer Awareness |
This section evaluates the candidate's knowledge of Computer |
Q: Â Which section of the TANCET exam has the highest weightage?
The TANCET exam has five sections, namely,
- Business Situations
- Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Ability
- Data Sufficiency
- English Usage
As per the TANCET exam pattern, a total of 100 questions are asked collectively from all sections of the TANCET exam. All five section of TANCET MBA exam have equal weightage. Therefore, candidates have to answer a total of 20 questions, irrespective of the section. Since all sections of the TANCET exam have equal weightage, candidates must take all sections seriously. Each section of TANCET exam holds identical importance.
Q: Â What is the section wise weightage in TANCET exam?
TANCET exam for MBA admission have five sections. Each section of the TANCET exam have an equal weightage. Anna University provides 20 per cent weightage to all five sections of the exam. Eacg section has 20 questions, collectively taking the question count to 100. The sections in the TANCET MBA exam include:
- Business Situations
- Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Ability
- Data Sufficiency
- English Usage
Since all the sections of the TANCET exam have equal weightage, candidates provide equal importance to all five sections. Any of the section may lead to act as an advantage in pulling the overall score of the candidate.
Q: Â Is there any sectional time limit in TANCET MBA exam?
As per the TANCET exam pattern, the exam has five sections compiling 100 questions. The total duration to answers all these 100 MCQs is 120 minutes. It is up to the test take to decide how much time he/she should allocate to each section. Since there is no pre-define sectional time limit, candidates can over across questions as well as sections. Although there is no sectional time limit, candidates must not forget that the weightage of questions and marks in each section is similar. Therefore, all five sections hold equal significance. It is crucial to allocate time to each section based on the candidates individual comfort and preparation. Candidates must keep the total time duration of the exam in mind and the time they need to answers questions from the next section of TANCET exam.
TANCET 2025 Marking Scheme
Space below mentions the marking scheme to be followed in TANCET 2025 MBA exam:Â
- The TANCET question paper will carry 100 questions.
- There will be four alternatives, out of which candidates need to choose one correct answer.
- For every correct answer, candidates will score 1 mark.
- For each wrong answer, 1/3 marks will be deducted
- If any candidate selects multiple options as the answer, it will be treated as the wrong answer and 1/3 mark will be deducted for this.
- No marks will be deducted for the questions left unanswered.
Q: Â What is the marking scheme of TANCET for MBA exam?
Anna University prescribes the marking scheme of TANCET MBA and MCA exam. Candidates preparing for the exam day strategy must know the TANCET marking scheme to plan the best strategy. The TANCET exam marking scheme is as follows:
- Each correct response will fetch 1 mark
- Any incorrect response in the TANCET exam will lead to deduction of 1/3 mark
- No negative marking prevails for the unattempted questions
Since the TANCET exam have a negative marking for incorrect response, candidates must only mark the answers in the OMR sheet if they are sure of the same. Negative marking may decrease the overall score extensive.
Q: Â How many options are there in each MCQ in TANCET question paper?
TANCET exam has a total of 100 questions across sections. Each question of the TANCET exam comprises four options. Out of all the available options, one is correct. Candidates choosing the correct answers option will fetch one mark. On the contrary, candidates choosing an incorrect answers response will lead to a negative marking of 1/3 mark. Therefore, candidates are advise to choose an answers only when they are sure about an answers option. Guess work in TANCET exam may lead to drop in the overall score. Additional, candidates must note that only one option is correct out of four. Marking more than one option will also lead to a negative marking.
TANCET 2025 Syllabus: Important Topics
Candidates are advised to cover the following topics of the TANCET syllabus as most of the questions asked are based on these.
Sections | Topics |
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Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry & Mensuration, Calculus, Differential Equation, Probability and Statistics |
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Passages followed by a set of questions |
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Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Corrections, Idioms, Cloze Test, One Word Substitution |
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Number systems, Data Interpretation (Pie Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph and Tables), questions in the form of Statements |
Q: Â What is the syllabus & exam pattern of TANCET?
TANCET exam is conducted for MBA and MCA admission. More than 25,000 candidates take the TANCET exam for MBA admission. The sections vary for MBA and MCA exams. The space below mention the TANCET MBA exam pattern:
- Mode of TANCET exam: Offline, OMR based
- Type of questions: Objective type
- Number of questions: 100
- Number of sections: 5
- Exam duration: 120 minutes
- Maximum marks: 100
- Marks for correct response: 1 mark
- Mark down for incorrect response: 1/4 mark
- Exam medium: English
The TANCET MBA syllabus is based on five sections. The sections for TANCET MBA exam include:
- Business Situations
- Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Ability
- Data Sufficiency
- English Usage
All sections in the TANCET exam have equal weightage.
Q: Â Is the syllabus for CAT and TANCET same? Can I prepare for TANCET exam using CAT study material such as mock tests and question papers?
CAT is a national level exam for MBA admission, while TANCET is a state level exam for MBA admission. Syllabus for both CAT and TANCET are on a similar lies with slight changes in the sections. TANCET exam includes an additional section for Business Situation analysis. Candidates who have prepared for CAT exams section, including DILR, VARC, and QA, need a minimal study plan to prepare for TANCET. Candidates who took the CAT exam must drive deeper into the section for analysis of business situations. Study material, including books, question type remains similar for CAT and TANCET exam.
Practising mock tests for CAT and TANCET must be done individual as the difficult standards, exam duration, number of questions and other elements of test pattern will vary. Mock test will provide a better understanding of taking TANCET and CAT exam.
TANCET Exam Preparation 2025
Before starting the TANCET exam preparation, candidates should first familiarise themselves with the TANCET exam pattern and the test structure. Â A thorough understanding of section-wise marks distribution and the difficulty level of questions would help aspirants devise a better strategy for the upcoming exam. Since TANCET also has a provision for negative marking, candidates are advised to be observant while answering questions. We have tabulated a few links that could help you in TANCET exam preparation:
The basic steps for TANCET preparation are as follows:
- Know the exam pattern and select the important topics that should not be left out
- Clear the basic concepts by referring to the right books and study materials
- Identify strengths and weaknesses
- Take regular mock tests and solve previous years' questions manner in a time-bound manner
- Devise exam taking strategy
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