TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) Exam Pattern 2018
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March 06 2018
TANCET 2018 Exam Format will be decided by Anna University. The exam is organizeed for admission into Master of Business Administration, Master of Computer Application, Master of Technology and other post-graduate courses provideed by Anna University and other colleges in Tamil Nadu.
- The maximum time allowed to attempt the question paper is 2 hours.
- TANCET 2018 is a pen paper based offline examination.
- Separate question papers are made for separate courses and they follow various exam format.
- TANCET 2018 Syllabus analyses the aspirant’s verbal and analytical skills.
- Only multiple-choice questions are asked in TANCET. Total 100 questions are asked in the paper.
- Maximum marks that can be obtained by an aspirant are 100. 1 mark is honoured for an accurate answer.
- There are three kinds of papers- one for MBA course, one for MCA and one for M.Tech/M.E/M.Arch courses.
- It comprises questions from Mathematics, Data sufficiency and General English language. It is a general aptitude test for participants.
- There is negative marking of 1/3 marks for an inaccurate answer
TANCET is scheduled to be organizeed in the month June. Interested aspirants can fill TANCET 2018 Application Form. Some Universities and Self-Financing Engineering Colleges may also choose to admit students on the basis of marks obtained in the exam.
Exam Format Highlights for TANCET 2018
Quick Glance at TANCET 2018 Exam Format form this table given below:
| Exam Format Highlights |
|---|
| Name of the Exam | Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) |
| Method of the Exam | Pen and Paper Based (offline) only |
| Number of Papers | 3 (according to various courses provideed) |
| Number of Sections | 4 |
| Number of Questions Asked | 100 |
| Period of the Exam | 2 Hours |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (objective type) |
| TANCET 2018 Total marks | 100 |
| Language of the examination | English and Tamil |
Exam Format in Detail for TANCET 2018
As TANCET is common for all aspirants want admission in either MBA programs, MCA or engineering stream post-graduation degrees, there are three question papers for each stream. Let’s look into TANCET 2018 Exam Format in detail.
For MBA Courses
- Only Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are there.
- Other sections evaluate student’s passage comprehension ability, mathematics and Basic English knowledge.
- The first section aims to check the aspirant’s ability to identify data and apply the data to business judgements from given typical business situations.
- TANCET 2018 for MBA courses is divided into four sections.
- There is a general aptitude test organizeed by Anna University for MBA courses provideed by Tamil Nadu Colleges.
- Negative marks are deducted for wrong answers in TANCET 2018 exam.
The table below shows the question paper details of TANCET 2018 for MBA:
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|
| Verbal ability | 25 |
| Data Interpretation | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| English Language | 25 |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 |
For Master of Computer Awareness Course
TANCET 2018 is also the entrance test for getting into postgraduate MCA courses in state colleges of Tamil Nadu.
- There can be some questions from English and Basic Sciences, though it is less probable.
- There are only multiple choice questions that make up the maximum marks of 100.
- The paper consists of four various questions namely Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and General Computer Awareness.
- There is negative marking in TANCET 2018 exam for MCA courses.
- The exam examines the candidate’s capability regarding admission into MCA course.
TANCET 2018 for MCA
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|
| Quantitative Ability | 25 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 25 |
| Logical Reasoning | 25 |
| Computer Awareness | 25 |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 |
For M.tech/M.E/M.Arch Courses
Aspirants ready to continue higher studies in engineering stream in academic session 2018-19 also required to face TANCET 2018.
- Part I and Part II are compulsory for the participants while they have to choose the Part III’s subject at the time of registration.
- Part III should be chosen according to the course the aspirant seekings to pursue.
- The exam itself includes three parts.
- Negative marking is valid for inaccurate responses.
- Maximum time allowed for the examination is two hours.
- All the questions will be of undergraduate level.
- There are only 100 multiple choice questions.
- TANCET 2018 exam for M.Tech or M.Arch and other technical courses decided whether the aspirant is applicable for admission into the state colleges of Tamil Nadu.
TANCET 2018 for Engineering Stream
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|
| Engineering Mathematics | 20 |
| Basic Engineering and Sciences | 20 |
| Part III (various for various courses) | 60 |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 |
Marking Scheme for TANCET 2018
There are various papers for various courses in TANCET 2018 but the similar marking scheme is followed in all tests. Let’s have a look at the marking scheme of this exam:
- TANCET 2018 question paper will be of 100 marks containing 100 multiple choice questions.
- Questions left unresponded are ignored while checking the OMR. No marks are given for such questions.
- Each question carries 1 mark and that is honoured for each accurate response.
- Aspirants lose 1/3 marks for every inaccurate answer.
- If a student marks more than one option in a single question in TANCET 2018, it is counted as wrong and negative marking is done.
Syllabus for TANCET 2018
Anna University prescribes the syllabus for TANCET every year. The detailed syllabus can be downloaded from the university’s official website.
- Extensive questions test the aspirant’s skill to response questions based on their reading of the given unseen passage.
- Mathematical problems are from undergraduate and CLASS XII (10+2) level only.
- Test of knowledge on written English with questions on mistakes in usage, grammar, punctuation, spelling and other topics is taken.
- Questions determining the ability of data sufficiency for responding certain problems using the given data and the knowledge of mathematics are asked.
TANCET 2018 Syllabus for MBA
Here are the important topics from TANCET 2018 syllabus:
| Synonyms | Word Substitution | Reading Comprehension |
| Phrases | Antonyms | Proverbs |
| Bar Graph | Pie Charts | Histograms |
| Percentage | Equivalence | Arithmetic |
| Algebra | Geometry | Trigonometry |
| Permutations and Combinations | Statistics | Probability |
| Cloze Test | Basic Grammar | General English |
TANCET 2018 Syllabus for MCA
| Number Systems | LCM and HCF | Profit and Loss |
| Interest (Simple and Compound) | Time and Work | Ratio and Proportion |
| Linear Equations | Complex Numbers | Logarithm |
| Number and Letter Series | Calendar Problems | Clock Problems |
| Binary Logic | Logical Sequence | Logical Matching |
| Syllogism | Blood Relations | Cubes |
| Alphabet Series | Test of Direction | Coding-Decoding |
| Number Ranking | Analogy | Judgement Making |
| Identical Grouping | Mirror Images | Relations |
Computer Awareness Syllabus
| Computer Hardware and Parts | Computer Terminology | Basic Internet Protocols |
| History of Computers | Networks | Security Tools |
| Viruses | Hacking | Software Names and Usage |
TANCET 2018 Syllabus for M.Tech/M.E
For Part I (Common to all students);
| Determinants | Matrices | Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors |
| Calculus | Differential Equations | Vector Calculus |
| Integration | Complex Variable Functions | Complex Integration |
| Laplace Transform | Fourier Transform Pair | Probability |
| Correlation | Regression | Moments and Random Variables |
For Part II (Common to all aspirants):
| Applied Mechanics | Friction | Thermodynamics |
| Sound Radiography | Magnetism | Material Science |
| Fluid Statics and Dynamics | Kirchhoff’s Law | AC Circuits |
| Instrumentation | Computer Basics | C Language |
| Chromatography | Chemical Kinetics | Electrochemistry |
For Part III (chosen subject):
There are different specializations to choose from:
| Civil Engineering | Transportation Engineering | Earth Sciences |
| Mechanical Engineering | Automobile Engineering | Aeronautical Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Instrumentation Engineering |
| Production and Industrial Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering | Information Technology |
| Chemical Engineering | Ceramic Engineering | Biotechnology |
| Textile Technology | Leather Technology | Geo-Informatics |
Depending upon the stream chosen from the above list, Part III of the question paper is designed. There is a various set of questions for every discipline of engineering.
Advisable Books for TANCET 2018
The advisable books for the entrance exam according to the course are mentioned below.
For MBA:
Author: E.S. Ramasamy
- TANCET MBA (Anna University)
Author: V V K Subburaj
- An Extensive Study of Data Interpretation Analysis and Sufficiency
Author: Ashok Gupta
Author: B. S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali
For MCA:
- A Clear Package for MCA Entrance Guide
Author: Amit M Agarwal
- Famous Master Guide MCA Entrance examination
Author: R Gupta
Author: V.V.K. Subburaj
For M.Tech/M.Arch/M.E:
- TANCET M.E/M.Tech Exam Book
Author: C.S.Hariram Kumar, Janani, P.Vigneshwari
Author: M. Preshnave
Important Instructions for TANCET Exam Pattern 2018
The following instructions are to be followed by aspirants on the exam day:
- Writing or marking on the sheet is not allowed.
- Do not roll or damage the OMR sheet.
- Use of HB pencil is strictly debarred.
- Students should make sure that they darken the circles properly.
- Causing any kind of disturbance during the exam cancels the candidature.
- Do not forget to put your signature in the given space.
- Aspirants should use only black/blue ball point pen for filling the OMR sheet.
- Hand over the OMR to the examiner after the exam is over. You can take the question booklet with you.
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