Updated on: Friday, April 29, 2016
Anna University, Chennai has announced the exam dates for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2016.
The entrance examination is conducted for the candidates who seek admission to MBA, MCA, ME/M.Tech/M. Arch/M.Plan degree programmes.
Eligibility criteria for Anna University (TANCET) 2016:
Educational qualifications for Anna University (TANCET) 2016:
For MBA programme: Interested candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with minimum 50 percent marks (45 percent for candidates belonging to reserved category), from a recognised university.
For MCA programme: Those interested in pursuing this program should have a Bachelor's degree with minimum 50 percent marks (45 percent for candidates belonging to reserved category), from a recognised university. They must also have studied mathematics at 10+2 level or during graduation.
For M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan programmes: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with minimum 50 percent marks (45 percent for candidates belonging to reserved category), from a recognised university.
Paper pattern:
For MBA Program: The question paper will have various sections to evaluate different skills of the candidates such as:
Evaluate the candidate's ability to identify critically the data and apply the data to business decisions from given typical business situations
Evaluate the skill of the candidate in answering questions based on the passages in the comprehension
Evaluate the skill on solving mathematical problems at graduate level including those learned in plus two or equivalent level
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
Test the candidates' knowledge of written English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation and the like
For MCA Programs: The question paper will have the following sections:
Quantitative ability
Analytical reasoning
Logical reasoning
Computer awareness. A few questions may also be on verbal activity, basic science, etc
For M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan Programs: The question paper will have three parts.
Part-1 and Part-2 are compulsory and under Part-3, 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-3 will not be evaluated. The questions will be set at undergraduate level
The candidates will get two hours for each paper.
How to apply for Anna University (TANCET) 2016:
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online from May 2, 2016.
Application fee:
The general category candidates need to make a payment of Rs 500/- towards registration fee, while those belonging to SC/ST/SCA category have to pay Rs 250/-
Important dates for Anna University (TANCET) 2016:
Commencement of application registration online: May 2, 2016
Last date for registration of applications: May 17, 2016
Entrance tests for Anna University (TANCET) 2016:
MCA: June 11, 2016
MBA: June 11, 2016
M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan: June 12, 2016