TANCET Exam 2024: Result (OUT), Scorecard, Counselling, Cutoff, Question Papers, Admission

Anna University will release the TANCET 2024 counselling schedule soon in online mode. Candidates who meet the TANCET MBA cutoff are eligible to register for counselling at tn-mbamca.com. Participating institutes of TANCET MBA are releasing their required TANCET cutoffs on their respective websites, which a candidate needs to meet, and then they will have to participate in the TANCET counselling process.

The authority released the TANCET 2024 scorecard in online mode on April 3. Candidates can download their TANCET scorecard by entering the required credentials till May 3, 2024. Earlier, authorities announced TANCET 2024 result in online mode March 28 on its official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Anna University released the official TANCET MBA 2024 answer key on March 22. The provisional TANCET answer key was released on March 13. TANCET exam 2024 was held on March 9 in offline mode in 15 cities across Tamil Nadu. Students who qualify for the TANCET exam 2024 get admission to more than 200 MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu.

What is TANCET?

The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) is held for admission to post-graduation courses like MCA and MBA in various colleges and institutes in Tamil Nadu. All interested candidates must check their eligibility before applying for the TANCET entrance test. The eligibility criteria for the TANCET exam vary for each course. The procedure for the TANCET 2024 admission through counselling seeking admission to MBA and MCA degree programmes for the academic year 2024–26 consists of two steps:

• Appearing for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) exam 2024
• Applying for admission to the admitting authorities concerned after the declaration of the result of the TANCET MBA exam .

TANCET 2024 Contact Details

Address: The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET),
Centre for Entrance Examinations,
Anna University, Chennai, 600 025.

Phone: 044 2235 8289 (10.00 AM to 6.00 PM on working days)
E-Mail: directorentrance@gmail.com

TANCET M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for TANCET M.Tech has been released by Anna University at the official website - tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates applying for the exam must have any of the following degrees,

• ( A) Bachelor's degree in the relevant branch with a minimum of 50% (45% for reserved categories) as prescribed or
  • B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch or
  • B.Pharm. Degree or
  • Master’s Degree in the relevant branch of Science / Arts,  which are prescribed.
• (B) 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 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 exam.

Candidates Category - ME/M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan:

GATE Category

• Candidates who have a valid GATE 2020, 2021 & 2022 score with qualifying marks for assistantship in the appropriate discipline of Engineering /Technology
• Candidates who have a valid GATE 2020, 2021 & 2022 score with qualifying marks for assistantship in Engineering Science (XE) and Life Science (XL) papers should appear for TANCET also.

TANCET Category - Candidates willing to be considered under the TANCET category should appear for the entrance test.

TANCET M.B.A Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for TANCET MBA 2024 were required to fulfill the eligibility criteria of TANCET for MBA prescribed by Anna University, the exam-conducting body. Those with any bachelor’s degree and who have scored a minimum of 50% marks and 45% in the reserved category can apply for TANCET MBA 2024. The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in one of the following categories:

• 10+3 years Diploma +3 years pattern or
• 10+2+3/4/5 years pattern
• B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Pharm
• 10+3-year diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE
  • 10+2 + AMIE

Age Limit

• Candidates should be at least 18 years of age to appear for the entrance test. There is no upper age limit for TANCET MBA

Who is not eligible to apply?

The following candidates are not eligible for TANCET MBA 2024:

• Candidates who have obtained their BE/ BTech degree through distance learning.
• Candidates with a degree obtained without studying class 10th, 12th, or a 3 years degree programme.
• Candidates with lateral entry admissions in all courses except BTech/ BE and MCA.
• Candidates who are in the final year of professional courses such as AMIE.

TANCET M.C.A. Eligibility Criteria

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

• Candidates must have a 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 the exam.
• Also, candidates who have a 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 2023

The eligibility criteria for TANCET M.Arch is decided by Anna University. Candidates applying for the exam 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.E./B.Tech./B.Arch or
  • B.Pharm Degree
• B) 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 M.Arch or
• 10+2+AMIE

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Other

Anna University started the TANCET exam 2024 registration process on January 10, 2024. Interested and eligible candidates could fill out the TANCET 2024 exam application form by February 15, 2024. The application process includes the following steps: registration, filling out all the required details, the name of the course applied for, uploading a photograph, and payment of fees.

Before applying, candidates had to check their TANCET exam eligibility criteria to avoid any rejection at a later stage. Candidates were advised to preview the form before submission, as after final submission they cannot make any changes.

TANCET Exam 2024 Registration: Documents required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the application form for TANCET 2024.

• Valid email-ID and mobile number
• Class 12 Registration/Roll Number and Year of Passing.
• Diploma Registration/Roll Number and Year of Passing (if applicable)
• A passport photo of good quality in jpg format.
• Image of your signature in jpg format.
• Copy of community certificate in pdf format (for SC, ST, and SCA categories)
• Details needed for online payment: Credit/ Debit Card and Net Banking.

How to fill TANCET 2024 Application Form:

Step 1: Online registration: Candidates have to complete the initial registration process by using their basic information, which includes their name, gender, date of birth, email id, and password.

Step 2: Fill online application form: In this step, candidates have to log in to the website by using their email ID and password. They have to provide details such as the TANCET entrance test, personal information, address for communication, and academic.

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

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

• For General/OBC- Rs. 1000
• SC/ST/SCA- Rs. 500

NOTE: Candidates who wish to avail of fee concessions under the SC, ST, and SCA categories in Tamil Nadu must upload their community certificate.

Step 5: Submit online application form: Candidates have to verify the information filled on the TANCET 2024 application form. Finally, submit it and take at least two printouts of the same for future use.

Application Fees

All the candidates appearing for TANCET 2024 were 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 until the last minute, as it will only increase your stress level. While preparing, 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 increase your speed and finish the TANCET exam on time. Start solving the mock tests at each stage of preparation. Do not leave that for the 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 understand things better and give your mind time to settle down all the information.

TANCET M.Tech Exam Pattern

Anna University decides the TANCET M.Tech 2023 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

The TANCET MBA question pattern has been specified by Anna University and the exam is conducted in offline mode for a duration of two hours. As per the TANCET exam pattern for MBA, the total number of questions is 100 and each correct answer carries 1 mark. However, there will be negative marking and 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates must also keep in mind that in case they have marked wrong answers, 1/3 marks will be deducted for that too.

TANCET MBA Pattern 2024

TANCET M.Arch Exam Pattern

Anna University decides the TANCET M.Tech and M.Arch 2023 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. Arch Exam Pattern 2023

The hall ticket of TANCET 2024 was issued on February 21, 2024. Candidates could download the TANCET exam hall ticket from the official website of Anna University. To download the TANCET 2024 hall ticket/ admit card, candidates had to enter their registered email ID and password that was generated during the registration process.

The hall ticket for TANCET 2024 had details such as the candidate's personal details, exam centre name, TANCET exam timing, and important instructions. Without a TANCET exam 2024 admit card, candidates will not be allowed to sit in the exam.

How to download TANCET Hall Ticket 2024:

The following are the steps to be followed by the candidates to download the admit card/ hall ticket for TANCET 2024.

• Go to the official website at annauniv.edu
• Click on the hall ticket link on the page
• Enter the User ID / E-mail and password.
• Click on the “Login” button.
• The hall ticket will appear on the screen.
• Candidates should check the details specified for any discrepancies.
• Download the TANCET hall ticket/admit card as a PDF file and take a print out.

Candidates had to carry an original valid ID card, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, or Passport along with the admit card. The hall ticket for TANCET contains details about the candidate’s name, gender, category, date of birth, registration number, the timing of the exam, and the address of the exam centre.

Candidates were advised to check all the details on the TANCET MBA 2024 admit card before taking its printout. In case of any mistakes, candidates can contact the exam authorities. If the TANCET 2024 hall ticket/ admit card is lost, then candidates have to pay Rs 100 to get a duplicate hall ticket. The payment has to be done via demand draft with a written request to:

Demand Draft Details: The Secretary, TANCET, Anna University, Chennai, 600 025, indicating the name, application number, and the course opted for.

Anna University released the TANCET MBA 2024 final answer key in online mode on March 22, 2024. Candidates could download the TANCET 2024 final answer key at tancet.annauniv.edu. In order to download the TANCET MBA 2024 answer key, students had to enter their valid login credentials.

How to download TANCET 2024 answer key

• Go to the official website of TANCET.
• Click on the notification "TANCET 2024 answer key pdf download."
• Now enter the required TANCET login credentials, such as the email ID and password.
• Students can match their marked responses with the answers provided on the sheet.
• Download the final answer key for TANCET MBA 2024.

TANCET M.B.A Answer Key

Anna University will release TANCET final answer key on March 28. Earlier, authorities has released the TANCET MBA 2024 answer key in online mode on March 13. The answer key has been released by the authorities so that candidates can match their responses and check if any of them are incorrect. In case there is any discrepancy, candidates can also challenge the TANCET MBA 2024 answer key within the time period allotted for doing the same. After considering the suggestions, the board will release the final TANCET MBA answer key on their official website.

How to download TANCET MBA Answer Key 2024?

Candidates can follow the given steps to download the TANCET MBA 2024 answer key:

Step 1 - Visit the official website of TANCET (https://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet/)
Step 2 - Click on the notification download the “TANCET 2024 Answer Key”
Step 3 - As you click on the link, a PDF will open in the new page displaying the answer key.
Step 4 - Candidates can match their marked responses with the answers provided in the sheet.
Step 5 - Download the answer key of TANCET MBA 2024 and save the file.