TANCET 2020 – Anna University has released the mark sheets for TANCET 2020 at tancet.annauniv.edu. It can be checked by providing e-mail id and password. Recently, result for TANCET 2020 was declared. Anna University conducted Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) on February 29 and March 01, 2020. It is a state level examination, held for admission in MBA, MCA, M.E, M.Tech, M.Plan, M.Arch courses, in colleges of Tamil Nadu. The exam is held in pen and paper mode. Check TANCET 2020 date, syllabus, exam pattern, and more details from this page.
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TANCET 2020
There is no such domicile required to apply for TANCET 2020, candidates form other states can also apply and appear for the entrance exam. Candidates can check the complete schedule for TANCET 2020 from the table below.
| TANCET 2020 | Important dates |
| Commencement of TANCET 2020 registration | 07 Jan 2020 |
| Last date to submit TANCET 2020 application form | |
| Release of TANCET 2020 Hall ticket | 13 Feb 2020 |
| TANCET 2020 exam date for MCA and MBA | 29 Feb 2020 |
| TANCET 2020 exam date for M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan | 01 Mar 2020 |
| Declaration of TANCET result 2020 | |
| Downloading of Mark Sheets starts from | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Last date to download mark sheet |
TANCET 2020 Result
Candidates can check their TANCET result 2020 online at tancet.annauniv.edu. To check the result, email id and password is required. Within 10 days from the date of declaration of result, candidates can then download their marksheet. At the time of admission, you are required to show TANCET marksheet, hence, keep it safe till the end of the admission process.
The result is calculated by implying the normalization process for M.E / M.Tech / M.Arch / M.Plan courses. Hence, in TANCET result, actual marks and percentile score obtained by a candidate is known.
Steps to check TANCET result 2020
You may follow the instructions as provided below to check the result:
Step 1: Click on the direct link on this page to open the result page.
Step 2: Next, click on the direct link for TANCET result login page.
Step 3: Next, you need to enter the registered email id and password.
Step 4: Submit the login details after which your result will appear on the screen.
Step 5: Lastly, download and take a print out of the result for future reference.
What is Percentile Score in TANCET result?
The percentile score of a candidate is obtained by applying the process of normalization by which the relative ranking of the candidates in any discipline can be obtained. The percentile score is calculated by using the formula as mentioned below –
Percentile Score = (Y/N)* 100
Where Y is the number of students who have scored less than the candidate and N is the total number of students who appeared for the exam.
Types of category candidates for M.E / M.Tech / M.Arch / M.Plan
There are three (03) type of categories of candidates for M.E / M.Tech / M.Arch / M.Plan:
Category 1: GATE caetgory – Those with a valid GATE score in the year 2018, 2019, 2020 with qualifying marks for assistantship in the appropriate discipline of Engineering / Technology. Those who are seeking assistantship in Engineering Science (XE) and Life Science (XL) papers had to appear for TANCET 2020 also.
Category 2: TANCET category – Those who are willing to be considered under TANCET categort appear for the entrance exam.
Category 3: Sponsored category – Such candidates are offered admission only in University Departments of Anna University, Chennai i.e. CEG, ACT, SAP and MIT Campuses.
TANCET 2020 Counselling
Qualifiers in TANCET 2020 are then eligible to participate in TANCET 2020 counselling that is conducted by Anna University and goes by the name TANCA. The students have to register for TANCA with their TANCET scores and as per the scores, a rank list is made. The candidates have to then follow the schedule of TANCA and complete the admission process to take admission to M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. / MBA / MCA courses. Read more…
TANCET 2020 Exam Schedule
Candidates need to report at the allotted test center as per the reporting timing mentioned on their admit card. Check TANCET 2020 exam schedule from the table below.
| Name of the programme | Timings of the exam |
| MBA | 10:00 AM to 12: noon |
| MCA | 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM |
| M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch / M.Plan | 10:00 AM to 12: noon |
TANCET 2020 Hall Ticket
The admit card of TANCET 2020 can only be downloaded online. To download the admit card, the candidates need to enter email id and password. After downloading the admit card, candidates should check all the details in it. It consist of personal details of the candidate as well as exam details like reporting timings, address of the test center, etc. It is mandatory for the candidates to carry a hard copy of the admit card and a black / blue ball point pen.
How to Obtain a Duplicate TANCET Hall Ticket?
The hall ticket of TANCET is also needed after the examination. Candidates have to show it while admission. However, if a candidate has lost it then they can get duplicate admit card. The duplicate admit card can be obtained by paying an amount of Rs. 100 through Demand draft to The Secretary (TANCET), Anna University, Chennai – 600 025 indicating the registration / application number and the name of the examination centre. The demand draft should be drawn in favour of “The Secretary (TANCET), Anna University” payable at Chennai.
TANCET 2020 Exam Pattern
The first step in the preparation of the entrance exam is to know the in and out of the exam. Here, you can check the complete exam pattern for TANCET exam like duration of the exam, mode of exam, marking scheme, distribution of questions, etc.
- Mode of the exam: It is a pen-paper based test.
- Duration of the exam: The exam is of 02 hours.
- Type of questions: The question paper consists of multiple-choice objective type questions.
- Marking scheme: For a correct answer, +1 marks are awarded and there is a negative marking of 1/3 marks for an incorrect answer.
Candidates can check the distribution of questions for MBA and MCA from the table below.
| Name of the subject | Number of questions | Total marks |
| MBA | 100 | 100 |
| MCA / MCA lateral entry | 100 | 100 |
Check the distribution of question in M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch / M.Plan courses from below:
| Parts | Number of questions | Number of marks |
| Part-I | 20 | 20 |
| Part-II | 35 | 20 |
| Part-III | 60 | 60 |
Marking scheme for Multiple shading: TANCET is pen-paper based test. The shaded information is scanned and the same are transferred to computer for evaluation. Hence, even a small stray of Pen mark on the sheet is captured by the scanner which may result in wronf evaluation. Furthermore, multiple shading is considered as wrong answer even if one of the option happens to be correct and for such questions, 1/3 marks are deducted.
TANCET 2020 Syllabus
The next step in the preparation is to go through the syllabus for TANCET entrance exam. Candidates can check the syllabus for all the subjects from below.
TANCET 2020 Syllabus for MBA – The question paper consist of the following section –
- Identify critically the data and apply the data to business decisions from given typical business situations.
- Reading comprehension.
- Mathematical problems at graduate level including those learnt in plus two or equivalent level.
- Determining data sufficiency for answering certain questions using the given data and the knowledge of mathematics and use of day-to-day facts.
- Knowledge of written English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation, etc.
TANCET 2020 Syllabus for MCA
- Quantitative ability.
- Analytical reasoning.
- Logical reasoning.
- Computer awareness.
- Verbal activity.
- Basic science, etc.
TANCET 2020 Syllabus for M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch / M.Plan – The question paper is divided into three parts. Part I and II are common and compulsory to be attended and Part III is to be answered based on the section selected by them at the time of TANCET registration 2020. Syllabus for M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch / M.Plan is as per graduation level. Candidates can check the complete syllabus below.
Part I – Engineering Mathematics
- Determinants and Matrices.
- Calculus and Differential Equations.
- Vector Calculus.
- Functions of Complex Variables and Complex Integration.
- Transforms.
- Numerical Methods.
- Applied Probability.
Part II – Basic engineering and sciences
- Applied Mechanics.
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Physics.
- Material Science.
- Civil Engineering.
- Electrical Engineering.
- Computers.
- Chemistry.
Part III – Group A
- Civil Engineering.
- Computer Science and Information Technology.
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Electronics and Communication Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering.
Part III – Group B
- Automobile Engineering.
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering.
- Architecture.
- Agricultural and Irrigation Engineering.
- Bio – technology.
- Bio – Medical Engineering.
- Chemical Engineering.
- Earth Sciences.
- Geo – Informatics.
- Instrumentation, Electronics and Control Engineering.
- Leather Technology.
- Mathematics.
- Material Science and Ceramic Technology.
TANCET 2020 Syllabus pdf: Click here to download the complete syllabus.
TANCET 2020 Books
There are many resources available in the market for the entrance exam preparation. Candidates can check the list of books for TANCET exam preparation below.
TANCET Preparation Books for MBA
| Name of the book | Directly buy here |
| TANCET MBA Exam Book by E.S. Ramasamy | Buy Here |
| A Comprehensive Study of Data Interpretation Analysis and Sufficiency by Ashok Gupta | Buy Here |
| TANCET MBA Superior Guide by S. Sambasivan | Buy Here |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning by B. S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali | Buy Here |
TANCET Preparation Books for MCA
| Name of the book | Directly buy here |
| TANCET MCA Exam Book by V.V.K. Subburaj | Buy Here |
| A Complete Package for MCA Entrance Guide by Amit M Agarwal | Buy Here |
TANCET Preparation Books for MCA
| Name of the book | Directly buy here |
| TANCET M.E Entrance by M. Preshnave | Buy Here |
| TANCET (M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan) [Paperback] by V.V.K. Subburaj/ Sura Books | Buy Here |
| TANCET M.E. Computer Science and Engineering and Information Technologies – I[Paperback] by Amit Gupta | Buy Here |
TANCET 2020 Application Form
The application form for TANCET 2020 is released at tancet.annauniv.edu. To apply, candidates firstly had to register by providing the necessary information. On successfully registration, a TANCET secret key is sent which is needed to login and fill details in the application form. After this, candidates provide other necessary details in the TANCET online application and finally pay the required amount of the application fee.
Application fee: Candidates had to pay the following given amount of application fee for TANCET 2020 by online mode only.
| Applying for | General | SC / SCA / ST |
| For 01 programme | Rs. 600 | Rs. 300 |
| For 02 programmes | Rs. 1200 | Rs. 600 |
| For 03 programmes | Rs. 1800 | Rs. 1200 |
The mode to pay the application fee can be net banking, debit card, and credit card.
How to Apply for admission in M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch./ M.Plan?
Candidates can apply for admission in these courses through any of the following modes:
(1) GATE category – Candidates who have a valid GATE 2018, GATE 2019, GATE 2020 score in the appropriate discipline of Engineering / Technology. Whereas, those have passed GATE 2018 / 19 / 20 in Engineering Science (XE) and Life Science (XL) papers have to appear for TANCET 2020.
(2) TANCET category – Candidates who wish to apply under TANCET category need to appear to TANCT 2020 exam.
(3) Sponsored category – Such candidates are offered admission only in University Departments of Anna University, Chennai i.e. CEG, ACT, SAP and MIT campuses. Candidates who intend to apply under Sponsored category must appear for TANCET 2020.
TANCET 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Interested candidates who wish to appear for TANCET 2020 must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria for the entrance test. Candidates can check TANCET 2020 eligibility from below:
TANCET Eligibility for MBA: Candidates should have passed bachelor’s degree course, with minimum of 50% marks. The same for reserved category candidates is 45% marks.
The qualifying degree exam can be:
- 10 + 2 + 3 / 4 /5 years pattern OR
- 10 + 3 years Diploma +3 years pattern OR
- B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. / B.Pharm. OR
- 10 + 2 + AMIE / 10 + 3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE.*
TANCET Eligibility 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.
TANCET Eligibility 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 Eligibility for M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch./M.Plan
- Candidates should have passed a bachelor’s degree exam in the relevant field by obtaining at least 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category candidates).
- Those who have a B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. Degree or B.Pharm. Degree or Master’s Degree in the relevant branch of Science / Arts or 10 + 2 + AMIE or 10 + 3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE can also apply.
Who Are Not Eligible to Apply for TANCET 2020?
The conducting body has specified that those candidates who fall under this category are not eligible for TANCET 2020.
- Those who have been admitted through Lateral Entry in degree courses are not eligible to apply except for B.E. / B.Tech and MCA degree courses.
- Obtained B.E. / B.Tech degree from distance / weekend mode programme is not eligible.
- Degree obtained without studying Class 10th, 12th or 3 years Diploma and 3/4/5 years degree programme are not eligible to apply for TANCET.
TANCET 2020 Exam Centre
In the application form, candidates need to select the test center to appear for TANCET exam 2020. The entrance exam is being conducted at 15 test cities in the state of Tamil Nadu. Check the list of TANCET 2020 test centers from the table below.
- Chennai.
- Coimbatore.
- Chidambaram.
- Dindigul.
- Erode.
- Karaikud.
- Madurai.
- Nagercoil.
- Salem.
- Thanjavur.
- Tirunelveli.
- Tiruchirappalli.
- Vellore.
- Villupuram.
- Virudhunagar.
TANCET 2020 Courses Offered
Through the TANCET 2020 score, candidates are offered admission in the following courses and colleges:
Admission in MBA course is offered at:
- University Departments of Anna University
- Annamalai University
- Self-financing Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges including stand-alone Institutions) under Government Quota.
Admission in MCA course is offered at:
- University Departments of Anna University
- Annamalai University.
- Government & Government Aided Engineering Colleges.
- Self-financing Engineering Colleges
Note: Other institutes also accepts TANCET score for admission in the relevant courses.
TANCET 2020 Admission Advertisement
About Anna University
Anna University is a state university which was estalished on September 04, 1978. It is located in Tamil Nadu and was named after Late Dr.C.N.Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. There aere 13 Constituent Colleges, 3 Regional Campuses at Tirunelveli, Madurai and Coimbatore and 593 Affiliated Colleges (Government, Government Aided and Self-Financing Colleges) under Anna University. As many as 16007 students are pursuing their degree programme from Anna University, 7,21,276 are pursuing their degree programme in the Affiliated institutions and 14023 are studying PhD.
TANCET 2020 Exam Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : The process to apply through GATE score is applicable for only those candidates who want to take admission in M.E./M.Tech/ M.Arch. / M.Plan programme. However, it is not mandatory to have GATE score. You can also apply through TANCET.
Ans : The exam for TANCET 2020 is conducted only once a year.
Ans : TANCET is not a mandatory requirement, however, many management colleges in Tamil Nadu also accepts its score for admission in MBA programme, hence, you cam apply for it.
Ans : Yes, for an incorrect answer, 1/3 marks are deducted.
Ans : There is a difference between the Actual marks and normalized marks. Raw score or actual marks are the marks which are allotted for each section according to marking scheme, i.e number of correct and incorrect answer. Whereas, Normalized marks/ scaled are the marks which are calculated using the actual score.
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