TANCET Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus 2018
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) is a state-level exam, conducted by Anna University. The exam is organizeed for programmes such as M.E., M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Arch. Almost 37,000 aspirants appeared for TANCET last year. and M.Plan.
- There will be 100 questions of 1 mark each. TANCET Exam Format for all courses is the same, while the syllabus will vary.
- Aspirants from General Category must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks to register. Check TANCET Eligibility
- Anna University will declare TANCET Result 2018 in April.
- TANCET is scheduled in March 2018 in the offline method. It will be held across 15 centres in Tamil Nadu.
- Qualifying aspirants obligatory to further register for TANCET Counseling, that will begin in July.
- TANCET 2018 Application Form is expected to announce in January. You can apply online at TANCET Official Website.
- TANCET Cut off will be announced separately for all the courses. It can be checked at the official website.
Highlights of Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test
| Highlights of TANCET 2018 |
|---|
| Exam Name | Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) |
| TANCET 2018 Exam Date | March 2018 |
| Organizing Body | Anna University |
| Method of Application | Online |
| Method of Exam | Pen and Paper Based |
| Period of Exam | 2 hours |
| Type and Number of Questions | 120 MCQ type Questions |
| Courses Provideed | M.E., M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Arch and M.Plan |
| Number of Colleges | 400+ |
| TANCET Help Desk | 2220 0303 |
Exam Dates of TANCET 2018
All exam concerned events and dates are mentioned below. Make sure you do not miss upon any of these.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TANCET 2018 Online Registration begins from | Last week of January 2018 |
| Last Date to fill TANCET 2018 Application Form | Last week of February 2018 |
| Announce of TANCET 2018 Hall Ticket | March 2018 |
| TANCET Exam Date 2018 | Last week of March 2018 |
| Declaration of TANCET 2018 Result | April 2018 |
| Commencement of TANCET 2018 Counselling | July 2018 |
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Eligibility Criteria of TANCET 2018
Anna University has ruled out certain eligibility conditions for aspirants registering for TANCET. These must be fulfilled by the aspirant in order to sit for the exam.
Academic Criteria
- Aspirants who have finished/ are in their final year of Graduation can apply.
- Aspirants who have passed 10+2 or possess a 10+3 years diploma certificate from the State Board of Technical Education are applicable.
- Aspirants with a valid GATE Score with qualifying marks in relevant branch of Engineering /Technology, obligatory not appear for TANCET.
- Masters in any branch of science is also accepted.
- Aspirants who have a valid GATE score with qualifying marks in Engineering Science (XE) and Life Science (XL), have to appear for TANCET 2018.
Percentage Need
The pass percentage is determined on the basis of the category the aspirant. Read it below:
| Name of the category | Pass Percentage |
|---|
| General/OBC | 50% |
| SC/ST | 45% |
Domicile Criteria
- Aspirants from the other states excluding Tamil Nadu can also apply for the entrance. However, the eligibility will be determined by the respective authorities.
Read clear TANCET Eligibility Criteria
Application Form of TANCET 2018
- TANCET 2018 Registration can only be done in an online method. The forms will not be available through any offline method.
- TANCET 2018 Application Form will announce in the last week of January 2018.
- Aspirants can register themselves at TANCET Official Website before the registration window closes.
How to Apply for TANCET 2018?
- Visit the website of Anna University i.e. annauniv.edu/
- Click on ‘TANCET 2018 Registration’
- Enter your Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Password
- On completion of the above-mentioned registration procedure, a user ID will be sent to your registered email ID
- Log-in with the user id and password in order to fill TANCET 2018 Application Form
- Upload a recent coloured passport size photograph
- Once the form is submitted, the details in the application form cannot be modified or changed
- Post submission of the form, an application number will be auto-generated by the system
- Save this number and print your filled form
TANCET 2018 Application Fee
Aspirants can apply for more than one course but in such cases, they have to pay for each added course. The payment can be made in a single demand draft for more than one program. The fee structure is summed up in the table below:
| Name of the Category | Fee |
|---|
| UR | INR 500 |
| SC/SCA/ST (aspirants who belong to Tamil Nadu) | INR 250 |
| Fees Charged for more than one program |
|---|
| UR | INR 500 |
| SC/SCA/ST (aspirants who belong to Tamil Nadu) | INR 250 |
Hall Ticket of TANCET 2018
- Aspirants can download TANCET Hall Ticket from the official website of Anna University.
- No hall tickets will be sent through email or post.
- The admit card for TANCET 2018 is expected to announce in March.
How to Download TANCET Hall Ticket?
- Visit the official website i.e.annauniv.edu
- Click the link ‘Download TANCET 2018 Hall Ticket’
- Enter User ID and Password
- TANCET 2018 Hall Ticket will appear on the computer screen
- Take printout for further reference
Discrepancy in TANCET Hall Ticket
In case of any change in the information mentioned on TANCET Hall Ticket, you may contact the officials at
The Secretary,
TANCET,
Anna University,
Chennai-600025
Number- 2220 0303
TANCET 2018 Exam Center
- Candidates can choose one exam center at the time of filling TANCET 2018 Application Form.
- Aspirants may be issued another exam center other than the one chosen, in case there is no vacancy in the preferred one.
- TANCET 2018 will be held at 15 venues in Tamil Nadu. The list of TANCET exam centres is displayed below:
- Details such as the address and the location of the center will be mentioned in the hall ticket.
| Exam Centers |
|---|
| Chennai | Coimbatore |
| Chidambaram | Dindigul |
| Erode | Karaikudi |
| Madurai | Nagercoil |
| Salem | Thanjavur |
| Tirunelveli | Tiruchirapalli |
| Vellore | Villupuram |
| Virudhunagar | - |
Exam Format for TANCET 2018
- The medium of the paper in English.
- It consists of 100 MCQ questions.
- TANCET 2018 is scheduled in March 2018 in offline method (pen and paper-based).
- The period of the exam is 2 hours.
- Against every accurate response, +1 mark is issued and for every inaccurate response, -1/5 mark is subtracted. No marks are issued for un-attempted questions. Candidates can score a maximum of 100 marks.
- Question paper for programs like M.Tech/ME/M.Arch and M.Plan are segregated into 3 sections.
Read TANCET 2018 Exam Format
TANCET 2018 Syllabus
TANCET 2018 Syllabus is various of all the 3 papers. The details are elaborated underneath: Arithmetic questions will be based on 10+2 syllabus. Aspirants must be via with basic verbal and logical reasoning questions.
| Name of the Program | Syllabus |
|---|
| MBA | Data Analysis, Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, General English |
| MCA | Quantitative Ability, Analytical Ability, Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, Verbal Ability, Basic Sciences |
| M.Tech/M.E/M.Arch/M.Plan | Part 1: Engineering Mathematics
Part 2: Basic Engineering and Sciences
Part 3: The subject as selected by candidate in the application form |
Read clear TANCET 2018 Syllabus
TANCET Preparation Books
Candidates are suggested to follow the below-mentioned books besides reference books and online study material for boosting up their preparation for TANCET 2018:
| Name of the Program | Name of the Book | Author/Publisher | ISBN |
|---|
| Engineering and Science Stream | TANCET (M.Tech/M.E/M.Arch/M.Plan) | V.V.K.Subburaj | 978-8172543693 |
| MCA | TANCET MCA Superior Guide | Sakthi Publishing House | 978-9385078231 |
| TANCET MCA (Anna University) | V.V.K.Subburaj | 978-8172542399 |
| MBA | TANCET MBA (Anna University) | S.Chand (G/L) & Company Limited | 978-8172543020 |
| TANCET MBA Superior Guide | Sakthi Publishing House | 978-9385078224 |
TANCET 2018 Result
- TANCET 2018 Result is scheduled to come out in April.
- The result should be downloaded within ten days post declaration of the result.
- TANCET Score Card is announced on the official website.
- Anna University announces 3 separate TANCET Rank List viz. GATE Category Rank List, TANCET Category and Sponsored Category.
How to Check TANCET Result?
Candidates should go via the steps given below to download the result:
- Visit the website annauniv.edu
- Click on ‘TANCET 2018 Result’
- Login option will automatically appear on your computer screen
- Enter the e-mail ID and password
- Click on the log in tab
Read TANCET 2018 Result ​
In case the result is lost or damaged, duplicate one can be allotted with a payment of INR 100 through Demand Draft with a written appeal to:
The Secretary, TANCET,
Anna University, Chennai- 600 025
TANCET 2018 Cut Off
- The cut off marks will decide if a candidate is applicable for admission or not.
- The result or rank list will be prepared on the cut off marks declared by the university.
- The cut off is given as per the category and program selected.
- TANCET Cutoff is published on the university website post exam result.
A number of factors determine the cut off which are:
- Earlier year cut off
- Difficulty level of exam
- Number of candidates appeared for the exam
- Categories and reservation
- Marking format
Counseling of Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2018
- Aspirants who are GATE qualified can participate straight in TANCET 2018 Counseling.
- The counseling forms are available both online and offline.
- The online form will be available on Anna University’s website and the process will be exactly same as that of the application form filling during the entrance.
- The counseliing rounds are expected to begin in July 2018.
- Aspirants have to undergo separate application process for TANCET Counseling.
- Aspirants must have earned the at least applicable marks category-wise to be a part of the counseling process:
- Offline forms will have to be filled and sent through post to “The Secretary, TANCET, Anna University, Chennai”.
| Category | At Least Applicable Marks |
|---|
| General | 50% |
| BC/BCM/MBC&DNC/SC/SCA/ST aspirants of Tamil Nadu | 45% |
TANCET FAQs
Ques. What is TANCET?
Ans. TANCET stands for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. It is organizeed by Anna University for admission to M.E., M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Arch and M.Plan courses. The score of TANCET is accepted by more than 400 government and non-government colleges of Tamil Nadu.
Ques. Can I apply for more than one programme in TANCET?
Ans. Yes, you are allowed to do so. However, you must pay INR 500 (INR 250 for reserved category aspirants) for each programme.
Ques. What is the exam format for M.Tech./ M.Arch./M.E./M.Plan?
Ans. The first and second part is mandatory whereas the aspirants are allowed to choose one section in the third part. The period of the test is 120 minutes. The paper consists of three parts. The third part comprises 14 sections of which the aspirants have to choose one based on his/her specialization. The format for engineering paper is various from the other two.
Ques. Which are the coordinating centres for TANCET 2018?
Ans. Following is the list of coordinating centres for TANCET 2018:
| TANCET Coordinating Centers |
|---|
| Chennai Examination Centre, Anna University, Chennai | Chidambaram Annamalai University |
| Coimbatore Government College of Technology | Dindigul University College of Engineering, Dindigul |
| Erode Institute of Road and Transport Technology | Karaikudi Alagappa College of Engineering & Technology |
| Madurai Anna University Regional Centre – Madurai | Nagercoil University College of Engineering, Nagercoil |
| Salem Government College of Engineering | Thanjavur Kunthavai Naacchiyaar Govt. Arts College for Women |
| Tirunelveli Government College of Engineering | Tiruchirappalli Anna University Regional Centre – Tiruchirappalli |
| Villupuram University College of Engineering, Villupuram | Vellore Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology |
Ques. Do I obligatory to appear for TANCET as well? I have a valid GATE Score.
Ans. No, GATE qualifiers are exempted from appearing in TANCET. They just obligatory to ply with the other eligibility conditions.
Ques. What is TANCA?
Ans. The counseling rounds for MTech courses is done via TANCE or Tamil Nadu Common Admissions. It is done through two channels, one for GATE qualifiers and the other of TANCET qualifiers.
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