--- title: "TANCET Coaching" description: "TANCET is Tamil Nadu's state-level entrance test for MBA, MCA, and M.E. / M.Tech / M.Plan admissions at Anna University + 460+ affiliated institutes in TN. Conducted annually by Anna University. Specifically relevant for students targeting TN-state engineering and business postgraduate programs at lower cost than central / private alternatives." url: "https://timecbe.com/exams/tancet" archetype: "course" locale: "en-IN" --- # TANCET Coaching > **Quick answer.** T.I.M.E. Coimbatore TANCET coaching prepares aspirants for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test - entry to MBA, MCA, and M.E./M.Tech programs at Anna University, 200+ Tamil Nadu engineering colleges, and select non-Tamil-Nadu institutions. Prep for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test - state-level entrance for MBA, MCA, and M.E. / M.Tech / M.Plan admissions at Anna University and 460+ affiliated institutions in Tamil Nadu. ## At a glance - **Full form:** Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test - **Category:** State - **Conducting body:** Anna University, Chennai (on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Government Directorate of Technical Education) ## Format - **Duration:** 2 hours per paper (separate sittings if writing multiple papers) - **Scoring:** +1 per correct; -1/3 negative marking. Total 100 marks per paper. - **Sections:** - MBA paper (2 hours) - 100 questions - Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability + Reading Comprehension, Data Sufficiency, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge / Business Awareness. - MCA paper (2 hours) - 100 questions - Quantitative Ability, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, English. - M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch / M.Plan paper (2 hours) - 100 questions - engineering mathematics + 50 questions on the candidate's chosen engineering specialisation. ## Key dates - **Registration window:** January - February (annual) - **Admit card release:** Late February - **Exam dates:** Early March (MBA + MCA + M.E. on consecutive days) - **Results:** Late March / early April - **Centralised counselling:** May - July (Anna University-administered) ## Score interpretation - **Top 5 percentile** - Strong call for Anna University main campus (CEG / MIT / ACT) MBA / MCA / M.E. - the most competitive TANCET-accepting programs. - **Top 20 percentile** - Good options across reputed TN state engineering colleges (PSG, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Thiagarajar College, etc.) for M.E. and MBA programs. - **Top 50 percentile** - Calls from many TN-affiliated institutes; the centralised counselling allocates seats based on TANCET score + government / management quota distribution. ## What we offer - **Mock series:** TANCET mock series (paper-specific) timed to the February-March exam window - **Batch types:** Classroom, Weekend track, Online live, Test-series only - **Duration:** 4-6 months for focused TANCET prep; concurrent with CAT for MBA candidates - TANCET MBA shares ~60% syllabus overlap with CAT. T.I.M.E. CAT-track students often take TANCET in parallel as a TN-specific backup. TANCET MCA and M.E. papers are more specialised and benefit from dedicated paper-specific prep. Fee structure: please enquire below. ## Who should target TANCET specifically? Tamil Nadu residents (or students with TN-domicile family) wanting affordable state-university postgraduate programs. TN state programs at Anna University and its affiliated colleges have meaningfully lower fees (Rs 25,000-75,000/year for state-quota seats) than private alternatives. Also useful for working professionals in Tamil Nadu who need a TN-based program for proximity reasons. ## TANCET vs CAT for MBA? Different target colleges. CAT gates IIMs + top national B-schools (typically Rs 12-25 lakh tuition for the program). TANCET gates Anna University + TN state college MBAs (Rs 1-3 lakh tuition total for the 2-year program). If your target is a Tier-1 national B-school: CAT. If you want a credible MBA at significantly lower cost while staying in TN: TANCET. ## How does the centralised counselling work? Anna University conducts post-result centralised counselling. Candidates fill choice lists (specific colleges + programs); seat allocation runs through multiple rounds based on TANCET rank + reservation policy + your choice priorities. State-quota seats are reserved for TN students at lower fees; management-quota seats are open to all-India candidates at higher fees. ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I have to be a TN resident to take TANCET? No - anyone can take the exam. However, the state-quota seat reservation favours TN-domicile candidates. Non-TN candidates qualify only for the smaller all-India quota and management-quota seats, which fill at higher fees. ### Can I take all three TANCET papers (MBA + MCA + M.E.)? Yes if you meet the eligibility for each (BBA / BCom / BSc / BA for MBA; BCA / BSc / BCom for MCA; B.E. / B.Tech for M.E.). The three papers are conducted on consecutive days; you can register for multiple. ### Does T.I.M.E. help with the centralised counselling? Yes - post-result counselling on choice-list strategy (which colleges in which order to maximise seat allocation per your rank). Critical decision since the choice list locks once submitted. ### Is TANCET considered alongside MAT / XAT scores by TN colleges? Most TN state colleges using TANCET don't accept other exam scores as substitutes - TANCET is the primary entrance for that admission pool. Some private TN colleges accept CAT / MAT / XAT in addition to TANCET; verify per college. ### What's the typical career outcome from Anna University MBA? Anna University CEG MBA placements average Rs 6-12 LPA with strong representation in TN-based corporates (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, regional banking, manufacturing). Fee-to-outcome ROI is excellent given the low program cost; absolute placement averages are lower than IIM / top private B-schools.