TANCET 2025 Registration, Eligibility, Exam Dates

TANCET 2025 Application Form: The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2025 Notification was released on January 19, 2025. Anna University, Chennai starts accepting online registrations for TANCET 2025 online from January 24, 2025 at tancet.annauniv.edu. The Last date to Fill the Applications is February 21, 2025.

TANCET is a state-level exam conducted for admission of candidates in Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Computer Applications (MCA) courses in colleges of Tamil Nadu.

PROGRAMMES OF STUDY

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)
Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A)

TANCET 2025 Notification

Applications for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2025 conducted by Anna University, Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu from candidates who seek admission to M.B.A., M.C.A. Degree Programmes for the academic year 2025-26 are offered at University Departments, University Colleges of Engineering, Regional Campuses of Anna University, Annamalai University, Government and Government Aided Colleges (Engineering, Arts and Science Colleges), and Self-financing Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges including stand-alone Institutions) in Tamil Nadu can be registered only through Online. Some Universities and Self-Financing Engineering Colleges may also opt to admit the candidates based on scores obtained in TANCET 2025. Other State candidates can appear for the entrance test, but the admitting authority / University will stipulate the eligibility conditions.

TANCET 2025: Exam Overview

Examination	TANCET 2025 Entrance exam
Article Category	Admissions
Exam type	State level exam
State	Tamil Nadu
Conducting Authority	Anna University, Chennai (Anna University)
Academic session	2025-2026
Course offered	M.B.A., M.C.A. Degree Programmes
Last Date of Applications	21 February 2025
Date of Examination	22 March 2025
Mode of examination	Online (Computer Based Test)
Official website	tancet.annauniv.edu

TANCET 2025: Important Dates

Event	Dates
Commencement of Registration of Application	24 January 2025
Last date for Registration of Application	21 February 2025
Downloading of Hall Tickets	February 2025
TANCET 2025 Exam Date	22 March 2025
Announcement of Results	Available Soon
Downloading of Mark Sheets	Available Soon

TANCET 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Course	Eligibility
for MBA	Candidates should have passed a bachelor’s degree course, with a minimum of 50% marks. The same for reserved category candidates is 45% marks.
for MCA	Should have obtained a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% (45% in the case of candidates belonging to reserved category). Candidates must have studied mathematics at 10 + 2 level or Graduate level. Those who have passed qualifying degree exam with 10 + 2 + 3 / 4 /5 years pattern or 10 + 3 years Diploma +3 years pattern or 10 + 2 + AMIE or 10 + 3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE are also eligible to apply.
for MCA Lateral Entry	Candidates should have passed a bachelor’s degree exam in BCA / BSc (CS or IT) and should have studied mathematics at 10 + 2 or Graduation level. Should have secured at least 50% marks in the qualifying degree exam, whereas, 45% in case of reserved category candidates

TANCET 2025: Application FEE

Program	SC/SCA/ST of Tamil Nadu	Others
TANCET – M.C.A.	Rs.500/-	Rs.1000/-
TANCET – M.B.A.	Rs.500/-	Rs.1000/-
CEETA-PG M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./ M.Plan. (* inclusive of Counselling Charges for admission)	Rs.900/-* + GST on Counselling fee of Rs.400/-	Rs.1800/-* + GST on Counselling fee of Rs.800/-

How to Apply for TANCET 2025

Step 1: Click on tancet.annauniv.edu
Step 2: Click on TANCET 2025 link on the homepage
Step 3: Enter your details
Step 4: Upload the scanned documents
Step 5: Pay the application fee
Step 6: Submit the application form for TANCET 2025
Step 7: Take a printout and keep it for future use

TANCET 2025 – Important Points

Providing wrong information in the application may disqualify the candidate from TANCET 2025.
Please read the information carefully before filling up the online application form.
TANCET 2025 Question Booklet can be obtained from the Centre for Entrance Examinations at the cost of Rs.25/- (by DD or cash) per booklet.

Documents and Particulars Required for Registration

The unique email-ID and mobile number of the candidate, will be used for sending OTP and for further communication.
Tenth (S.S.L.C) Registration Number and Year of Passing.
Plus 2 (Higher Secondary) Registration Number and Year of Passing.
A passport photo of good quality either in jpg or in png format. The photo should be full face, front view, with eyes open. The head should be at the center. The photograph should be in color and of a size minimum of 2 inch x 2 inch (51 mm x 51 mm).
Copy of community certificate in pdf format. (for those who come under SC/ST/SCA categories)
Particulars are required for online payment.

TANCET 2025 – Exam Pattern

Courses	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
For MBA	100	100
For MCA	100	100
For M.E./M. Tech/M. Plan/M. Arch
Section -I	20	20
Section -II	35	20
Section -III	60	60

TANCET 2025 Syllabus & Evaluation Scheme

Sl. No.	Course	Duration of the Test	Syllabi
1	M.B.A.	2 Hours	The question paper will have the following sections i) Evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify critically the data and apply the data to business decisions from given typical business situations. ii) Evaluate the skill of the candidate in answering questions based on the passages in the comprehension. iii) Evaluate the skill on solving mathematical problems at graduate level including those learnt in plus two or equivalent level. iv) Test on determining data sufficiency for answering certain questions using the given data and the knowledge of mathematics and use of day-to-day facts. v) Test the knowledge on written English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation, etc.,
2	M.C.A.	2 Hours	The question paper will have the following sections: i) Quantitative ability ii) Analytical reasoning iii) Logical reasoning iv) Computer awareness A few questions may also be on verbal activity, basic science, etc.
3	M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Arch./ M.Plan.	2 Hours	The question paper will have three parts. Part-I and Part-II are compulsory and under Part-III the candidates have to answer the section which has been chosen at the time of registration. If a candidate appears for different section, Part – III will not be evaluated. The syllabi for the entrance test are available in https://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet/syllabus.pdf. The questions will be set at the undergraduate level.

TANCET 2025 Syllabus PDF

TANCET Syllabus for MCA	Click Here
TANCET Syllabus for MBA	Click Here
TANCET Syllabus for M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Arch./ M.Plan.	Click Here

Steps to be followed for Registration

Click the ‘Registration’ link in the menu bar.
Click the ‘Register’ link
Provide the required information and press ‘Next’ button.
Now you receive a TANCET secret key on your mobile, which you have to retain till you complete the application process.
Now login using the credentials, and provide other required details.
At the end, you will asked to confirm the details. Kindly verify the details and confirm.
Now it takes you to the payment page. Do the payment online. However, those who claim fee concession under SC/ST/SCA categories should upload the community certificate before moving to the payment page.
On successful completion of payment, click the ‘Status Check’ link in the menu bar.
Application status can be viewed there.
Now, click the ‘Print Application’ button, which generates a copy of the application in pdf format.
Take a printout of the generated application for your reference only, and do not submit this copy to the Centre.
Now the process of registration is completed.