TANCET 2025 Deadline, Eligibility, TEST Pattern

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2025 Admission Notice

Conducted by Anna University, Chennai

Applications are invited for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2025 for admission to the following postgraduate programs:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

TANCET 2025 Participating Institutions

TANCET is conducted for admissions to programs offered by:

University Departments of Anna University, Chennai, and Regional Campuses.
University Colleges of Engineering.
Annamalai University.
Government and Government-Aided Engineering and Arts & Science Colleges.
Self-financing Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science, including standalone institutions) under:
- Government quota.
- Voluntarily surrendered seats by self-financing colleges.

Other universities in Tamil Nadu may also accept TANCET scores for admissions.

TANCET 2025 Eligibility

Master of Business Administration (MBA):
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline.
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for BC/BCM/MBC/SC/SCA/ST candidates of Tamil Nadu).
- Accepted academic patterns:
  - 10+2+3/4/5 years
  - 10+3 years diploma + 3 years degree
  - AMIE or equivalent qualifications with 2 years of experience (for diploma holders).
Master of Computer Applications (MCA):
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) in BCA/BSc (IT/Computer Science) or other disciplines with Mathematics at the 10+2 or graduation level.
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for BC/BCM/MBC/SC/SCA/ST candidates of Tamil Nadu).
- Accepted academic patterns:
  - 10+2+3/4/5 years
  - 10+3 years diploma + 3 years degree
  - AMIE or equivalent qualifications with 2 years of experience (for diploma holders).

Note: Candidates in the final year of their qualifying degree may also apply.

TANCET 2025 Schedule

Program	Date	Time
MCA	22nd March 2025	10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
MBA	22nd March 2025	2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Application Process and Fee Details

Mode of Application: Online registration through the TANCET official website.
Fees:
- SC/SCA/ST (Tamil Nadu): ₹500 per program.
- Others: ₹1000 per program.

Note: Candidates applying for both MBA and MCA programs must pay the applicable fee for each.

Test Centers

The TANCET 2025 entrance exam will be conducted in the following cities:

Chennai
Coimbatore
Madurai
Tiruchirappalli
Salem
Vellore
Thanjavur
Nagercoil
Tirunelveli
Dindigul
Villupuram
Karaikudi
Erode
Bargur
Chidambaram

Efforts will be made to allot the preferred center, but it may change due to logistical reasons.

Test Pattern

MBA Exam Structure:

Section	Objective
Data analysis and application to business decisions	Evaluate candidates’ ability to analyze data for business scenarios.
Comprehension	Test reading and comprehension skills.
Mathematical problems	Solve problems up to graduate-level mathematics.
Data sufficiency and day-to-day facts	Test knowledge of mathematics and logical reasoning.
English usage	Check grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary skills.

MCA Exam Structure:

Section	Objective
Quantitative Ability	Test aptitude in mathematics and numerical ability.
Analytical Ability	Assess reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Logical Reasoning	Evaluate logical thinking and structured reasoning.
Computer Awareness	Test knowledge of basic computer science concepts.

Marking Scheme:

Correct Answer: +1 mark.
Wrong Answer: -0.25 marks (negative marking).
Questions with multiple shadings will be treated as wrong answers.