TANCET 2021 – Applications for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2021 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., and M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. Degree Programmes for the academic year 2021-2022
The Courses offered at University Departments, University Colleges of Engineering, Regional Campuses of Anna University, Annamalai University, Government and Government Aided Colleges (Engineering, Arts & 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 on the basis of score obtained in TANCET 2021.
Also see : TANCET 2021 Registration date extended till February 16
TANCET 2021 Important Dates |
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Commencement of Registration of Application |
19th January 2021 |
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Last date for Registration of Application |
12th February 2021 extended till February16, 2021 |
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Checking Final Status of Application |
17th February 2021 |
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Downloading of Hall Tickets |
05th March 2021 |
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Date of TANCET 2021 Exam for MCA Program |
20th March 2021, 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon |
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Date of TANCET 2021 Exam for MCA & MBA Program |
20th March 2021, 02.30 p.m. to 04.30 p.m. |
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Date of TANCET 2021 Exam for M.E./M.Tech./ M.Arch./M.Plan. |
21st March 2021, 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon |
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Announcement of Results |
On or Before April 16, 2021 |
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Downloading of Mark Sheets |
On or Before April 20, 2021 |
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Programmes Offered |
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Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) |
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Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A) |
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Master of Engineering (M.E.) / Master of Technology (M.Tech.) |
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Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) / Master of Planning (M.Plan.) |
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Name of the Institution offering the Courses |
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Courses – MBA Degree Program & MCA Degree Program |
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Offered at |
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University Departments of Anna University, Chennai – 25, Anna University Regional Campuses and University Colleges of Engineering. |
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Annamalai University |
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Government & Government Aided Engineering Colleges and Arts & Science Colleges. |
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Self-financing Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges including stand-alone Institutions) under Government Quota and seats voluntarily surrendered by the Self-financing Colleges in Tamil Nadu for admission through Single-Window System. |
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Courses – M.E./M.TECH/M.ARCH./M.PLAN. Degree Programmes |
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University Departments of Anna University, Chennai – 25, Anna University Regional Campuses and University Colleges of Engineering |
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Annamalai University |
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Government & Government Aided Engineering Colleges |
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Self-financing Engineering Colleges for the seats voluntarily surrendered for admission through single window counselling. |
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Eligibility Criteria for TANCET 2021 |
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Courses |
Minimum Qualifications |
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For MBA |
A pass in a recognised Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years duration and obtained at least 50% (45% in the case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying degree examination. (or) (or) * (or) (ii) |
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(a) 10 + 2 + 3 / 4 /5 years pattern |
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(b) 10 + 3 years Diploma +3 years pattern (or) (c) B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. / B.Pharm. |
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(d) (i) 10 + 2 + AMIE & (ii) 10 + 3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE |
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For M.C.A. |
Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years duration with mathematics at 10 + 2 level or at the Graduate level and obtained at least 50% (45% in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) in the qualifying degree exam. |
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(a) 10 + 2 + 3 / 4 / 5 years Pattern |
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(b) 10 + 3 years Diploma + 3 years Pattern |
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(c) 10 + 2 + AMIE & 10 + 3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE |
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For M.E. / M.Tech. /M.Arch./M.Plan. |
A pass in a recognised Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the relevant field and obtained at least 50% (45% in the case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying degree examination. |
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B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. Degree Programmes |
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B.Pharm. Degree Programmes |
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Master’s Degree in the relevant branch of Science / Arts, which are prescribed. |
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10 + 2 + AMIE & 10 + 3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE |
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Note |
Candidates admitted through Lateral Entry in degree courses are not eligible except, B.E./B.Tech. and M.C.A degree courses. |
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Candidates with B.E./B.Tech. Degree obtained through Distance / Weekend mode Programmes are not eligible. |
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Candidates with Degree obtained without studying 10th Std., 12th Std. or 3 years Diploma and 3/4/5 years degree programme are not eligible |
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TANCET 2021 Application ProcessAlso see : TANCET 2021 Application Process begins
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Steps to be followed for Registration : |
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Step 1 |
Click the TANCET Registration link. |
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Step 2 |
Click the Register Button |
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Step 3 |
Provide the required information and press the Submit button. |
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Step 4 |
Now, it directs to the payment page. Make a payment online. Follow the instructions. Those who wish to avail fee concession under SC/ST/SCA categories from TAMIL NADU must upload your community certificate, which are subject to scrutiny; and if found wrong, the application will be rejected. Those who do not have the required certificate can opt for skip option while uploading the community certificate, and in that case the candidate has to make full payment. |
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On successful payment, it directs to pages related to other relevant details required for the examination. Follow the instructions and enter the details. |
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Step 6 |
At the end, it asks for the confirmation of the details provided. Now, verify the details and confirm. |
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Step 7 |
On confirming the details, it directs to a page where you can take printouts of your application. Take printout of the application for your reference. |
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Step 8 |
The registration is successfully completed only if you are able to take the printout of your application. Otherwise, check the status of your application and proceed as instructed. |
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Entrance Test Fee |
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Entrance Test Fee for all Programmes |
For General candidates -Rs. 600/- |
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For SC /SCA /ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu – Rs. 300/- |
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For each additional programme |
For General candidates -Rs. 600/- |
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For SC /SCA /ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu – Rs. 300/- |
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Mode of Payment |
Online through Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card), Net Banking |
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Hall Ticket and Score Card |
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TANCET 2021 – Exam Pattern |
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Mode of the Exam |
Offline mode (Pen-paper based test) |
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Duration of the exam |
2 hours |
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Types of Questions |
Multiple Choice Question |
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No. of questions |
100 question for MBA & MCA programmes |
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115 question for M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch / M.Plan |
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Total Marks |
100 Marks for all programs |
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Marking Scheme |
For a correct answer, +1 marks are awarded and there is a negative marking of 1/3 marks for an incorrect answer |
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TANCET 2021 – Syllabus |
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For MBA |
The question paper shall be based on the Business Analysis, Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Sufficiency and General English, etc. |
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For MCA |
The question paper shall be based on the i) Quantitative ability, ii) Analytical reasoning, iii) Logical reasoning iv) Computer awareness. A few questions may also be on verbal activity, basic science, etc. |
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For M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Arch./ M.Plan. |
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 a different section, Part – III will not be evaluated. |
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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, |
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TANCET 2021 Exam Centres |
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The entrance test will be held at the following cities: |
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Chidambaram |
Coimbatore |
Chennai |
Dindigul |
Erode |
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Karaikudi |
Madurai |
Nagercoil |
Salem |
Thanjavur |
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Tirunelveli |
Tiruchirappalli |
Vellore |
Villupuram |
Virudhunagar |
For more details and to apply online, please visit theofficial website
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