Sethu Institute of Technology: 019 (2018-2019) TAmil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2019

Career Guidance Cell informs that

Anna University will conduct TANCET 2019 on June 22 and 23, 2019. Candidates seeking admission in MBA, MCA and M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Planning programs offered by colleges in Tamil Nadu can apply online at annauniv.edu from May 8 – 31, 2019

 TANCET is a 120 minutes long test having 100 multiple choice questions The test will be conducted in offline – pen and paper mode.

 The syllabus of the entrance test varies with the subject candidates applies for.

 Nearly 40,000 candidates register for the state-level exam and compete against 18,000 seats

TANCET 2019 Highlights

TANCET Full Name	Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test
Conducting Body	Anna University
Mode of Application	Online
Expected Registrations for TANCET 2019	40,000
Mode of Exam	Pen and Paper Based
Duration of Exam	2 hours
Courses Offered	MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech, M.Arch and M.Plan
Number of Colleges	466+
TANCET Help Desk	011 2220 0303

TANCET 2019 Exam Dates

All exam related events and dates are mentioned below. Make sure you do not miss upon any of these:

Event	Dates
TANCET 2019 Online Registration	May 8, 2019
Last day to Apply Online	May 31, 2019
Release of TANCET 2019 Admit Card	First week of June 2019
TANCET Exam Date 2019 (Released)	MCA – June 22, 2019 (10:00 AM – 12:00 AM) MBA – June 22, 2019 (2:30 PM – 4:30 PM) M.E. /M.Tech. /M.Arch. / M.Plan. – June 23, 2019 (10:00 AM – 12:00 AM)
Declaration of TANCET 2019 Result	July 5, 2019 (tentative)
Commencement of TANCET 2019 Counseling	July 8, 2019 (tentative)

TANCET 2019 Eligibility Criteria

Anna University has ruled out certain eligibility conditions for candidates registering for TANCET 2019. These must be fulfilled by the candidate in order to sit for the exam.

Academic Criteria

Candidates who have completed or are in their final year of Graduation can apply.
Masters in any discipline of science is also accepted.
Candidates who have passed 10+2 or possess a 10+3 years diploma certificate from the State Board of Technical Education are eligible.
Candidates with a valid GATE Score with qualifying marks in relevant discipline of Engineering /Technology, need not appear for TANCET.
Candidates who have a valid GATE score with qualifying marks in Engineering Science (XE) and Life Science (XL), have to appear for TANCET 2019.

Percentage Required

The pass percentage is determined on the basis of candidate’s category. Read it below:

Name of the category	Pass Percentage
General/OBC	50%
SC/ST	45%

Domicile Criteria

Candidates from the other states excluding Tamil Nadu can also apply for the entrance. However, the eligibility will be determined by the respective authorities.

The application fee is INR 500 for General Category. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks is essential to register.

Candidates can register themselves at TANCET Official Website before the registration window closes. TANCET 2019 Registration can only be done in online mode by following the below steps:

Visit the website of Anna University i.e. annauniv.edu/
Click on ‘TANCET 2019 Registration’
Enter your Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Password to generate id and password
Re-login to fill TANCET Application Form 2019
Upload a recent colored passport size photograph check photo size.

Pay application fee as per category
Post submission of the form, an application number will be auto-generated by the system

TANCET 2019: Application Fee

Candidates 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 (candidates who belong to Tamil Nadu)	INR 250
Fees Charged for more than one program
UR	INR 500
SC/SCA/ST (candidates who belong to Tamil Nadu)	INR 250

TANCET 2019 Admit Card

Release of TANCET 2019 Admit Card – June, 2019

Candidates can download TANCET 2019 Hall Ticket from the official website of Anna University. No admit cards are sent via email or post.

How to Download TANCET Admit Card?

Visit the official website i.e.annauniv.edu
Click the link ‘Download TANCET 2019 Hall Ticket’
Enter User ID and Password
Download TANCET Admit Card for further reference

Discrepancy in TANCET 2019 Hall Ticket

In case of any misinformation mentioned on TANCET 2019 Admit Card, you may contact the officials at

The Secretary,
TANCET,
Anna University,
Chennai-600025

Number- 2220 0303

List of TANCET 2019 Exam Center

TANCET 2019 will be held across 15 cities in Tamil Nadu.
Aspirants can choose one exam center at the time of TANCET 2019 Registration.
Candidates may be allotted another exam center other than the one chosen, in case there is no seats available in the preferred one.

The list of TANCET 2019 exam centers is displayed below:

Chennai	Coimbatore
Chidambaram	Dindigul
Erode	Karaikudi
Madurai	Nagercoil
Salem	Thanjavur
Tirunelveli	Tiruchirapalli
Vellore	Villupuram
Virudhunagar	-

TANCET 2019 Exam Pattern

Date of TANCET Exam- June 22 – 23, 2019

While the paper pattern for all courses is similar, the syllabus for MBA, ME, MCA is different. A brief about the same is listed below:

TANCET 2019 will be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper-based).
It consists of 100 MCQ questions.
The medium of the paper is English.
The duration of the exam is 2 hours.
Question paper for programs like M.Tech/ME/M.Arch and M.Plan are segregated into 3 sections.
Against every correct answer, +1 mark is allotted and for every incorrect answer, -1/3 mark is subtracted. No marks are allotted for un-attempted questions. Aspirants can score a maximum of 100 marks. TANCET Syllabus 2019

TANCET 2019 Syllabus is different for all the 3 papers. Candidates must be through with basic verbal and logical reasoning questions. Arithmetic questions will be based on 10+2 syllabus. The details are elaborated underneath:

TANCET Syllabus for MBA 2019

Verbal Ability	Quantitative Aptitude	Data Interpretation	Logical Reasoning
Synonyms & Antonyms	Algebra	Bar Graph	Syllogisms and Puzzles
Idioms & Proverbs	Arithmetic	Line Graph	Blood Relations
Grammar	Geometry	Pie Charts	Coding Decoding
Fill in the blanks	Trigonometry	Histogram	Sequence & Series
Phrasal verb	Mensuration	Percentage based questions	Decision Making
Sentence corrections	Number System	Equivalence based questions	Binary Logic
Reading Comprehension	Probability & Statistics	Ratio based questions	Linear and Circular Arrangements
Vocabulary questions	Modern Mathematics	Analogies	Computer based questions

TANCET Syllabus for MCA 2019

Computer Awareness	Quantitative Aptitude	Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Computer Hardware	Algebra	Linear and Circular Arrangements
Controls & Memory	Arithmetic	Binary Logic
History of Computer & Basic Terminology	Geometry	Coding Decoding
Internet & Protocols	Trigonometry	Sequence & Series
Network Basics & Shortcuts	Mensuration	Syllogisms and Puzzles
Computer Abbreviations & Computer Architecture	Number System	Blood Relations
Security Tools	Probability & Statistics	Direction Sense
Computer Organization & Input Output tools	Modern Mathematics	Decision Making
Languages and Algorithms	TSD & TW	Analogies

TANCET Syllabus for M.Tech/M.E/M.Arch/M.Plan 2019

Part 1: Engineering Mathematics		Part 2: Basic Engineering and Sciences		Part 3: Subject Related
Calculus		Physics		Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
Transforms		Chemistry		Agriculture & Irrigation Engineering
Functions of Complex Variables and Complex Integration		Applied Mechanics		Architecture
Applied Probability		Material Science		Automobile Engineering
Determinants and Matrices		Mechanical Engineering		Bio-Medical Engineering
Vector Calculus		Civil Engineering		Biotechnology
Numerical Methods		Electrical Engineering		Chemical Engineering
Differential Equations		Computers		Civil Engineering
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 2019 Result

Date of TANCET 2019 Result- July 5, 2019

TANCET 2019 Result will be declared at the official website.
TANCET 2019 Scorecard should be downloaded within ten days post declaration of the result.
Anna University releases 3 separate TANCET Rank List viz. GATE Category Rank List, TANCET Category and Sponsored Category.

How to Check TANCET Result 2019?

Aspirants should go through the steps given below to download the result:

Visit the website annauniv.edu
Click on ‘TANCET 2019 Result’
Login option will automatically appear on your computer screen
Enter the e-mail ID and password
Click on the log in tab

In case the result is lost or damaged, duplicate one can be issued with a payment of INR 100 via Demand Draft with a written appeal to:
The Secretary, TANCET,
Anna University, Chennai- 600 025

Expected TANCET Cut Off 2019

The category and program wise TANCET 2019 Cut off is published on the university website post exam result. The cut off marks will decide if an aspirant is eligible for admission or not. The result or rank list will be prepared on the cut off marks declared by the university.

Check the expected TANCET 2019 cut off marks below:

Category	Expected TANCET Cut Off 2019
Open Category	37.5
Backward Classes	35.25
Scheduled Caste	25.5
Scheduled Tribe	22.5

TANCET 2019 Counselling through TANCA

Date of TANCET 2019 Counselling- July 2019

Candidates who are GATE qualified can participate directly in TANCET 2019 Counselling. Others have to undergo a separate application procedure for TANCET Counselling. The counselling forms are available both online and offline.

Offline forms will have to be filled and sent via post to “The Secretary, TANCET, Anna University, Chennai”.
The online form will be available on Anna University’s website and the procedure will be exactly same as that of the application form filling during the entrance.

Candidates must have acquired the minimum eligible marks category-wise to be a part of the counselling procedure:

Category	Minimum Eligible Marks
General	50%
BC/BCM/MBC&DNC/SC/SCA/ST candidates of Tamil Nadu	45%

TANCET FAQs

Ques. What is TANCET?

Answer. TANCET stands for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. It is conducted 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?

Answer. Yes, you are allowed to do so. However, you must pay INR 500 (INR 250 for reserved category candidates) for each programme.

Ques. Which are the coordinating centers for TANCET 2019?

Answer. Following is the list of coordinating centers for TANCET 2019:

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. I have a valid GATE Score. Do I need to appear for TANCET as well?

Answer. No, GATE qualifiers are exempted from appearing in TANCET. They just need to ply with the other eligibility conditions.

Ques. What is TANCA?

Answer. The counselling rounds for MTech courses is done through TANCE or Tamil Nadu Common Admissions. It is done via two channels, one for GATE qualifiers and teh other of TANCET qualifiers.

CATEGORY EXPECTED TANCET CUT OFF Open Category 37.5 Backward Classes 35.25 Scheduled Caste 25.5 Scheduled Tribe 22.5

Ques. What are the contact details of Anna University?

Answer. Read the details below:

The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET)

Centre for Entrance Examinations

Anna University, Chennai – 600 025.

Website- www.annauniv.edu

Ques. What are the various courses to which I can get admission through the TANCET exam?

Answer: You can get admission to the Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) and Master of Planning (M.Plan.) courses at various institutions of Tamil Nadu post qualifying the TANCET exam.

TANCET 2019 (M.B.A, M.C.A, M.E. /M.Tech. /M.Arch./M.Plan.) (Last Date to apply- 31.05.2019)

TANCET MBA Syllabus 2019

The sectional division of TANCET Question Paper tests a candidates’ ability to: -

Critically evaluate the data and problems given, and apply solutions to such problems (Section – Business Analysis)
Answer questions based on reading comprehension (Section – Reading Comprehension)
Solve mathematical problems (Section – Quantitative Aptitude)
Testing data sufficiency and answer questions based on given data (Section – Data Sufficiency)
Identify grammatical, punctuation-related and spelling errors in the English Language (Section – Verbal Ability/English Language)

Take a look at the following table to know the syllabus for TANCET MBA exam: -

Section	Important Topics
Business Analysis	This section does not have any predefined syllabus. You will be given business situations in paragraph form, which will be followed by some questions.
Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability	Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Corrections, Idioms, Cloze Test, One Word Substitution,
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, Series and Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Surds & Indices, Functions, Inequalities, Modulus, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Co-ordinate Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory
Data Sufficiency	Data Sufficiency section also does not have set syllabus. The questions will mainly be based on Number Systems, Arithmetic Topics and Algebra. Questions on topics of Data Interpretation like Pie Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph, and Tables can also be expected.

TANCET MCA Syllabus 2019

TANCET MCA has 4 sections, namely, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning and Computer Awareness. The syllabus for this exam is mentioned below: -

Section	Important Topics
Quantitative Aptitude	The syllabus for this section is the same as TANCET MBA exam. Therefore, the topics to be studied are - Number System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, Series and Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Surds & Indices, Functions, Inequalities, Modulus, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Co-ordinate Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory.
Analytical and Logical Reasoning	Linear and Circular Arrangements, Selections, Coding & Decoding, Direction Sense, Blood Relations, Series, Analogies, Decision Making, Binary Logic, Syllogisms and Puzzles.
Computer Awareness	Computer Hardware, Controls, Basic Terminology, Internet & Protocols, Network Basics, Computer Abbreviations, Security Tools, Shortcuts, History of Computer, Memory, Computer Organization, Input Output tools, Computer Architecture, Languages and Algorithms.

TANCET M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch. / M.Plan. Syllabus 2019

The question paper for the courses M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch. and M.Plan. has a similar structure. The question paper comprises of 3 parts, the details of which are given below: -

Part I of the question paper has 20 questions, based on the subject Engineering Mathematics. This part of the paper is same for all 4 courses.
Part II of the paper consists of 35 questions, based on subject Basic Engineering and Sciences. Similar to Part I, this part is also same across question papers of all 4 courses.
The final part or Part III of the question paper has 60 questions. The questions in this part will be based on the subject chosen by the candidate. There are 23 subjects available for this section, from which a candidate can choose anyone.
All the questions are multiple choice questions carrying 1 mark each, with negative marking of 1/3 marks for an incorrect answer. The time given is 2 hours.

The syllabus for the exam is mentioned below: -

Part I – Engineering Mathematics

The syllabus for Part I of the question paper will have following topics: -

Topics	Sub-Topics
Calculus and Differential Equations	Partial Derivatives, Jacobians, Taylor’s Expansion, Maxima Minima, Formation of partial differential equations, Solution of first order partial differential equation, solution of linear higher order of partial differential equation with constant coefficients, Linear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients, Simultaneous first order linear equations with constant coefficients,
Transforms	Fourier Integral Theorem, Fourier Transform Pair, Sine and Cosine Transforms, Inverse Z Transform, Solution to different equations using Z Transform, Inverse Transform, Laplace Transform, Application to solution of Linear Ordinary Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients,
Functions of Complex Variables and Complex Integration	Analytic Functions, Conformal Mapping, Bilinear Transformation, Cauchy’s Integral Theorem and Integral Formula, Taylor and Laurent Series, Singularities, Residues, Residue Theorem & its Applications
Applied Probability	Probability and Random Variables, Standard Discrete & Continuous Distribution, Moments, Moment generating functions and their properties, Two-dimensional random variables, Co-variance, Correlation and Regression.
Determinants and Matrices	Solving system of equations, Rank of Matrix, Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors, Reduction of Quadratic form into Canonical form
Vector Calculus	Double and Triple integrations and their applications, Gauss Divergence and Stroke’s Theorem
Numerical Methods	Solution of linear systems by direct and iterative methods, Interpolation and Approximation, Numerical Differentiation and Integration, Solving Ordinary Differential Equations

Part II – Basic Engineering and Sciences

This part of the paper comprises of topics mentioned below: -

Topic	Sub-Topics
Physics	Sound, Lattices, Ultrasonic Flaw Detector, X-ray radiography, Interference Fringes, Planck’s Quantum Theory, Laser and Fibre Optics
Chemistry	Adsorption, Chromatography, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy, Fuels and Combustion.
Applied Mechanics	Law of Mechanics, Lame’s Theorem, Forces, Moments & Couples, Displacement Velocity & Acceleration, Friction, Moment of Inertia
Material Science	Conductor & Semi-Conductor materials, Ceramic & Super Conductor Materials, Fracture, Magnetic & Dielectric Materials
Mechanical Engineering	Law of Thermodynamics, Open & Closed Systems, Equation of State, Heat and Work
Civil Engineering	Fluid Statics & Dynamics, Boundary Layer, Pumps & Turbines, Environmental Pollution
Electrical Engineering	Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Law, AC Circuits, DC Machines, Transformers, Synchronous Machines, Instrumentation
Computers	Computer Organization, Architecture, Arrays, Pointers, User Defined Functions, C-program

Part III – Specialized Subject

As mentioned earlier, the syllabus of this subject depends on the subject that a candidate has chosen. Refer to the following table to have a look at the syllabus for all the subjects: -

TANCET Exam Pattern 2019

It is necessary for candidates to know the exam pattern of TANCET 2019 to prepare in a better and organised way for the entrance exam. As per the TANCET 2019 exam pattern, the entrance exam will be conducted in offline mode for a time period of 2 hours.
TANCET 2019 will be divided into 3 sections out of which Part I and II will be mandatory for all candidates. While Part 3 of TANCET 2019 will be according to the choices filled by candidates when applying for the exam.
There will be total of 115 questions divided into 3 parts.
In part 2, all correct answers upto maximum number of 20 will be given credit whereas all incorrect answers will be taken into consideration.
TANCET 2019 will be of 100 marks in total.

Exam Pattern of TANCET Engineering 2019

Parts	No of questions	Subjects
Part 1	20	Engineering Mathematics
Part 2	35 (Maximum 20 marks against 20 questions will be awarded)	Basic Engineering & Sciences
Part 3	60	As per the paper selected by candidates