Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET)

Anna University has conducted the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) on March 1 for the admission to post-graduation programmes like M.Tech, MBA, MCA and M.Arch in various colleges/institutes of Tamil Nadu. All the interested candidates must check their eligibility before applying online for TANCET 2020. The application form was available from January 7 to February 4. Candidates belonging to other states could also apply for TANCET 2020 but the eligibility criteria for that will be decided by the exam conducting authorities. Also, the eligibility criteria vary for each programme. To get admission through TANCET 2020, candidates have to appear for the TANCET written test conducted in offline mode at various centres across Tamil Nadu. The result for TANCET 2020 has been released on March 11 whose marksheet is also available from March 23.

TANCET M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

TANCET  M.Tech Eligibility Criteria 

The eligibility criteria for TANCET M.Tech is decided by Anna University. Candidates applying for TANCET M.Tech 2020 must have any of the following degrees to appear in the exam, 

a) Master’s Degree in the relevant branch of Science as prescribed or

b) B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch or

Also, candidates with 10+3 years of Diploma and Associate Member of Institution of Engineers (AMIE), (Awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) can apply for TANCET M.Tech M.Arch or 10+2 and AMIE degree. 

Candidates who have qualified GATE are also eligible to apply for TANCET and they do not need to write the entrance exam. However, GATE Engineer Science (XE) and Life Science (XL) qualified candidates have to appear for TANCET 2020 exams. 

TANCET M.B.A Eligibility Criteria

TANCET MBA Eligibility Criteria 2020

Candidates who wish to apply for TANCET MBA 2020, must fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed by Anna University, the exam conducting body. All the candidates with any Bachelor’s degree and have scored a minimum of 50% marks and 45% in case of the reserved category can apply for TANCET MBA 2020. These are the Bachelor’s degree prescribed by Anna University, 

• 10+3 years Diploma +3 years pattern or
• 10+2+3/4 years pattern
• B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Pharm 
• 10+3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE.

TANCET M.C.A. Eligibility Criteria

TANCET MCA Eligibility Criteria 2019

Candidates appearing for TANCET MCA must check the eligibility criteria in order to fill the application form.  

• Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree as well as Mathematics in class 12th or graduation level with a minimum of 50% and 45% if the candidates belong to the reserved category can apply for TANCET MCA 2019. 
• Also, candidates who have 10+3 years diploma, awarded by the State Board of Technical Education and a certificate from Associate Member of Institution of Engineers (AMIE).
• Candidates who are applying for TANCET M.C.A lateral entry must have a Bachelor’s degree in B.Sc. (Information Technology/Computer Science) or B.C.A and mathematics at class 12th level or graduate level and must have secured a minimum of 50% in the exam.  

TANCET M.Arch Eligibility Criteria

TANCET M.Arch Eligibility Criteria 

The eligibility criteria for TANCET M.Arch is decided by Anna University. Candidates applying for TANCET M.Arch 2019 must have any of the following degrees to appear in the exam, 

a) Master’s Degree in the relevant branch of Science as prescribed by the exam conducting body

or 

b) B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch or

c) Candidates with 10+3 years of Diploma and Associate Member of Institution of Engineers (AMIE), (Awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) can apply for TANCET M.Arch

d) 10+2+AMIE

Mode of Application : Online

TANCET Application Form 2020

Candidates had to fill the TANCET application form 2020 in online mode. The application process included the following steps – registration, filling of all the required details, the name of the course applied for, uploading of photograph and payment of fees. The application form was available from January 7 to February 4. Before applying, candidates had to check their eligibility criteria to avoid any rejection at the later stage. Candidates were advised to preview the form before submission as after final submission they could not make any changes. 

Step-1: Online registration- Candidates had to complete the initial registration process by using their basic information includes as the name, gender, date of birth, e-mail id and password. 

Step-2: Fill online application form- In this step, candidates had to provide the details such as entrance test, personal information, address for communication and academic.

Step-3: Upload Photograph- Applicants had to upload the scanned photograph (20 kb to 30 kb).

Step-4: Fee payment- The application fee to be paid through online only through net banking or debit/credit card.

• For General/OBC- Rs.600
• SC/ST/SCA- Rs.300

Step-5: Submit online application form-  Candidates had to verify the information filled on the TANCET 2020 application form. Finally, submit it and take at least two printouts of the same for future use.

NOTE: In case, a candidate is applying for more than one course he/she has to pay Rs. 600 per programme in online mode only. 

Application Fees

Preparation tips for TANCET 

All the candidates appearing for TANCET 2020 are advised to prepare well for the state-level entrance exam. To do so, they must go through the exam pattern and syllabus of their selected fields. They must make a timetable and spend equal time on all the subjects. Do not leave anything for the last minute as it will only increase your stress level. While preparation, keep the following points in mind,

• Solve sample papers – Solving sample papers will give you an overall idea about the paper pattern and types of questions asked in the exam. 
• Take mock tests – The Mock test will help you to increase the speed and finish the exam on time. Start solving mock test at each stage of preparation. Do not leave that for last minute. 
• Revision – Spare the last few months before the exam for revision. Go through all the sections and sub-sections and work on your basics. Do not go for any complicated topics. 
• Take breaks and sleep properly – Do not forget to take breaks and sleep for at least 7 to 8 hours. This will help you to understand things better and give your mind time to settle down all the information. 

TANCET M.Tech Exam Pattern

TANCET M.Tech Exam Pattern 2020 

Anna University decides the TANCET M.Tech 2020 exam pattern which is divided into three parts, part – I and Part – II (compulsory) and Part – III (questions from their chosen courses). The exam will be conducted in offline mode for 2 hours and consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Each correct answer will be awarded 1 mark and for wrong answers or multiple shading, 1/3 marks will be deducted.                                                                                                                 

TANCET M.B.A Exam Pattern

TANCET MBA Exam Pattern 2020

TANCET MBA exam pattern 2020 is decided by Anna University and the exam is conducted in offline mode for 2 hours. The total number of question is 100 and each correct answer will be given 1 mark. However, there will be negative marking and 1/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates must also keep in mind that in case they have shaded multiple boxes, 1/3 marks will be deducted for that too.                                                                                                

TANCET M.C.A. Exam Pattern

TANCET MCA Exam Pattern 2019 

The exam pattern of TANCET MCA 2019 is prescribed by Anna University and the exam is conducted in offline mode. Candidates are advised to use black ball point pen only. The question paper will consist of 5 sections with a total of 100 questions. Time allotted to finish the exam is 2 hours and there will be negative marking as well 1/3 marks will be deducted for shading multiple boxes.                                                                                                                            

TANCET M.Arch Exam Pattern

TANCET M. Arch Exam Pattern 2019 

Anna University decides the TANCET M.Tech and M.Arch 2019 exam pattern which is divided into three parts, part – I and Part – II (compulsory) and Part – III (questions from their chosen courses). The exam will be conducted in offline mode for 2 hours and consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Each correct answer will be awarded 1 mark and for wrong answers or multiple shading, 1/3 marks will be deducted.    

TANCET Admit Card 2020

The hall ticket/admit card of TANCET 2020 was released in online mode and it could be downloaded from the official website of Anna University. To download the admit card/hall ticket, candidates had to enter their user ID and password that was generated during the registration process. Without TANCET admit card 2020, candidates were not allowed to sit in the exam. Also, they had to carry one valid ID card such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Passport along with the admit card of TANCET. The hall ticket of TANCET 2020 contain details about candidate’s name, gender, category, date of birth registration number, the timing of the exam and address of the exam centre. Candidates were advised to check all the details on the admit card before taking its printout. In case of any mistakes, candidates could contact the authorities. If the hall ticket/admit card is lost then candidates had to pay Rs. 100 to get a duplicate hall ticket. The payment had to be done via demand draft with a written request to:

The Secretary, TANCET, Anna University, Chennai – 600 025, indicating the name, application number and the course opted for. 

TANCET Result 2020

The result of TANCET 2020 was released on March 11 in online mode. The marksheet has also been released on March 23 after the declaration of result. Candidates are able to download the result and marksheet by entering their login credentials and they can check their marks as well as rank secured in TANCET 2020. All the selected candidates have to show this marksheet at the time of admission. In case, the marksheet is lost, candidates can get a duplicate copy by paying Rs.100 in form of a Demand Draft, with a written request to the Secretary, TANCET, Anna University, Chennai - 600025.