Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test - TANCET2014 - Notification
Before Registering read the Instructions given below
* Before registering please ensure that you have DD on your hand.
Fee Details :
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* Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of "The Secretary, TANCET, Anna University" Payable at Chennai. ** The Tamil Nadu ST/SC/SCA candidates desirous of availing the Examination fee concession should produce a photocopy of the SC/ST Community Certificate (Card Format Only) obtained from the competent authority of Government of Tamil Nadu. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
* Candidates who have completed their UG/PG Degree or in the Final Semester/Year are eligible to apply for TANCET 2014.
* Read the TANCET 2014 Instructions and Informations to Candidates for Rules and Regulations of the Entrance Test.
* To Apply in INTERNET click " I Agree" Button to open the Internet Application Form.
* All the fields must be entered. No field should be left blank.
* After Entry of your details in all the fields click "Submit" button.
* Note down your Application Number for future reference....... then Click "Print" button.
* After taking print out paste your passport size photo, sign in the appropriate place,enclose a valid Demand Draft for the required fee amount and send it to " The Secretary, TANCET, Examination Centre, Anna University,Chennai-600 025" on or before 20-02-2014, 5.30 p.m.
* Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of "The Secretary, TANCET, Anna University" payable at Chennai.
* ST/SC/SCA Candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu only,must attach a photocopy of their Permanent Community Certificate with the application.
* ST/SC/SCA Candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu only,must attach a photocopy of their Permanent Community Certificate with the application.
The Government of Tamilnadu have authorised Anna University for conducting the Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) for admission to
- M.B.A, M.C.A, M.C.A (Lateral Entry)
- M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Arch./ M.Plan Degree Programmes offered in colleges in Tamilnadu.
- Online Registration will be Commence from 01.02.2014 - 9.00 AM Onwards...
Important Dates :
- 01/02/2014 : Commencement of Registration in person / Registration through Internet
- 18/02/2014 : Last date for Registration in person at Co-ordinating Centres and Registration through Internet
- 20/02/2014 : Last date for Registration in person at Chennai Centre and receipt of completed application (Registered through Internet)
Eligibility :
Entrance Exam Date
| Programme | Date | Time |
| M.C.A | 22.03.2014 - Satureday | 10.00 am to 12.00 noon |
| M.B.A | 22.03.2014 - Satureday | 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm |
| M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan | 23.03.2014 - Sunday | 10.00 am to 12.00 noon |
M.B.A : A pass in a recognised Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration and obtained atleast 50 % (45 % in the case of candidates
belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying degree examination.
(a) 10+2+3 years pattern (or)
(b) 10+3 years Diploma +3 years pattern (or)
(c) B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Pharm. (or)
(d) (i) 10+2+AMIE* (or) (ii) 10+3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE.*
M.C.A : A pass in a recognised Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years
duration with mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduate level and
obtained atleast 50 % (45 % in the case of candidates belonging to
reserved category) in the qualifying degree examinations.
(a) 10+2+3/4 years Pattern (or)
(b) 10+3 years diploma + 3 years Pattern
(c) (i) 10+2+AMIE* (or) (ii) 10+3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE*
M.C.A.- Lateral Entry
: A Pass in a recognised Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years
duration in BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science / Information Technology) with mathematics as a course at 10+2 level or at Graduate level and
obtained atleast 50 % (45 % in the case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying degree examinations.
(a) 10+2+3 years Pattern
1) M.B.A., 2) M.C.A. & 3) M.E./M.TECH./M.ARCH./M.PLAN.
(Aided & Self-Supporting) DEGREE PROGRAMMES 2014-2015
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
a) Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)
b) Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A)
c) Master of Engineering (M.E) / Master of Technology (M.Tech). / Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) / Master of Planning (M.Plan.)
The Government of Tamilnadu have authorised Anna University for conducting the Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) for admission
to 1) M.B.A 2) M.C.A & 3) M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Arch./ M.Plan. Degree Programmes offered in colleges in Tamilnadu. [G.O. (Rt) No. 166,
Higher Education (J2) Department Dated: 27.11.2012]
Applications are invited for Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test for admission to
a) M.B.A. Degree Programme
b) M.C.A. Degree Programme
Offered at
i. University Departments of Anna University, Chennai – 25 and Anna University Regional Centres
ii. Government & Government Aided Engineering Colleges and Arts & Science Colleges.
and
iii. Self-financing Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges / including stand-alone Institutions)
Under Government Quota and seats voluntarily surrendered by the Self-financing Colleges in
Tamilnadu for admission through Single-Window System.
Other Universities functioning under the state Act in Tamilnadu and self-financing colleges (Engineering Colleges, Arts & Science Colleges / including stand-alone Institutions) may also opt to admit the candidates on the basis of the Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test 2014
C) M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch./M.Plan. Degree Programmes
Offered at
i. University Departments of Anna University, Chennai – 25, Anna University Regional Centres and University Colleges of Engineering.
ii. Government & Government Aided Engineering Colleges. and
iii. Self-financing Engineering Colleges for the seats voluntarily surrendered for admission through single window counselling. Other Universities and self financing engineering colleges may also opt to admit candidates on the basis of the Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test 2014.
Course Eligibility
1. M.B.A.
A pass in a recognised Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration and obtained atleast 50 % (45 % in the case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying degree examination.
(a) 10+2+3 years pattern (or)
(b) 10+3 years Diploma +3 years pattern (or)
(c) B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Pharm. (or)
(d) (i) 10+2+AMIE* (or)
(ii) 10+3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE.*
2. M.C.A.
A pass in a recognised Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration with mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduate level and obtained atleast 50 % (45 % in the case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying degree examinations.
(a) 10+2+3/4 years Pattern (or)
(b) 10+3 years diploma + 3 years Pattern
(c) (i) 10+2+AMIE* (or)
(ii)10+3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE*
2 A) M.C.A.- Lateral Entry
A Pass in a recognised Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration in BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science / Information Technology) with mathematics as a course at 10+2 level or at Graduate level and obtained atleast 50 % (45 % in the case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying degree examinations.
(a) 10+2+3 years Pattern
3 M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch./M.Plan.
a. A pass in a recognised Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant field and obtained atleast 50 % (45 % in the case of
candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying degree examination.
(i) B.E / B.Tech. / B.Arch. degree programme. (or)
(ii) B.Pharm. / B.Sc (Agri. / Forestry / Horticulture / Fishery) degree programme. (or)
(iii) Master’s Degree in the relevant branch of Science / Arts, which are prescribed. (or)
(iv) M.Sc. (5 years) Integrated Degree Programme. (or)
(v) B.Sc. 3 years (Computer Science / Information Technology) and M.Sc. 2 years (Computer Science / Information Technology
(vi) MCA (3 years) after 10+2+3 years bachelor’s degree.
(vii) MCA Lateral Entry (2 years) after 10+2+3 years degree in BCA or B.Sc. (Computer Science / Information Technology)
b. (i) 10+2+AMIE* (or)
(ii) 10+3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE*.
*Candidates with section ‘A’ & ‘B’ certificates and other similar certificate of professional bodies or societies (e.g. A.M.I.E.) recognised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India are considered to be equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. Degree
holders only with 2 years regular full time Teaching / Industrial experience in the relevant field after successful completion of the course including project work. An experience certificate is to be produced by the candidates.
Note :
1. Candidates admitted through Lateral Entry in degree courses are not eligible except, B.E. /B.Tech. and MCA degree courses.
2. Candidates with B.E./B.Tech. degree obtained through Distance / Weekend mode are not eligible.
3. Candidates with degree obtained without studying 10th, 12th Std. or 3 years degree programme are not eligible.
Candidates appearing for the final semester / year of examination of the said qualifying degree course except AMIE during April/May 2014 may also apply for TANCET 2014.
Acceptance of a person as a candidate for writing the entrance test does not confer on the person, the right of equivalent eligibility for admission to any of the above courses. The decision on the eligibility for admission to a course entirely rests with the admitting authority offering the courses.
Other State Candidates can also appear for the entrance test, but the eligibility conditions will be stipulated by the admitting
authority / University.
3. REGISTRATION FOR ENTRANCE TEST
The candidates can register for the entrance test in any one of the modes given below.
a. Registration in Person Candidates can appear in person at the Co-ordinating Centres shown under item 5 with the following documents:
i) Copy of X Std. or equivalent mark sheet
ii) Copy of XII Std. mark sheet or 3 years Diploma certificate
iii) Entrance Test Fee in the form of cash (or) Demand Draft
iv) SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamilnadu have to produce a copy of the permanent community certificate (card format) for availing fee concession.
b. Internet Registration
Candidates can register through internet by filling-up the application form, downloading it and send it to the address shown under
item 10 with the following documents:
i) Copy of X Std. or equivalent mark sheet
ii) Copy of XII Std. mark sheet or 3 years Diploma certificate
iii) Entrance Test Fee in the form of Demand Draft
iv) An attested copy of the permanent community certificate (card format) issued by the competent authority of Government of Tamilnadu (for SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamilnadu).
4. ENTRANCE TEST FEE
For candidates who register in person, cash or a demand draft for Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250/- for SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to
Tamilnadu) drawn in favour of “The Secretary,TANCET, Anna University,Chennai” payable at Chennai, obtained from any Nationalised Bank
drawn on or after 01.02.2014, should be submitted along with the filled-in application, towards the entrance test fee for any
one of the programmes M.B.A. (or) M.C.A. (or) M.E/M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan.
The application form is common for all the three entrance tests. Candidates have to submit only one application form.
A candidate applying for more than one programme has to pay Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250/- for SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamilnadu) for each additional programme. A single demand draft is sufficient for one or more programmes.
5. HALL TICKET AND MARK SHEET
The Registration Number assigned in the Hall Ticket should be entered at the appropriate place in the admission application form to be filed with the respective admitting authority later.
Hall ticket for the entrance test will be despatched (for Internet registration only) to all the eligible candidates who have applied.
If any eligible candidate does not receive the Hall Ticket, he/she can get a duplicate hall ticket from the enquiry office at the following Centres:
Date & Time : (10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m)
1. Chennai - Centre for Entrance Examinations, Anna University, Chennai. - 20.03.2014 & 21.03.2014
2. Chidambaram - Annamalai University, 21.03.2014
3 Coimbatore - Government College of Technology, 21.03.2014
4 Dindigul - University College of Engineering, Dindigul, 21.03.2014
5 Erode - Institute of Road and Transport Technology, 21.03.2014
6 Karaikudi - Alagappa College of Engineering & Technology, 21.03.2014
7 Madurai - Anna University Regional Centre – Madurai, 21.03.2014
8 Nagercoil - University College of Engineering, Nagercoil, 21.03.2014
9 Salem - Government College of Engineering, 21.03.2014
10 Thanjavur - Kunthavai Nacchiyaar Govt. Arts College for women, 21.03.2014
11 Tirunelveli - Government College of Engineering, 21.03.2014
12 Tiruchirappalli - Anna University Regional Centre – Tiruchirappalli, 21.03.2014
13 Vellore - Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology, 21.03.2014
14 Villupuram - University College of Engineering, 21.03.2014
For obtaining a duplicate hall ticket before the entrance test, the candidate has to produce an attested copy of a recent passport
size photograph and any evidence for having applied for the entrance test like application number / acknowledgement card, etc. The
candidate, if eligible for TANCET 2014 after verification will be issued a duplicate hall ticket.
Hall Ticket should be produced at the time of Entrance Test and also at the time of Admission. If the hall ticket is lost after the
test, a duplicate hall ticket can be obtained on payment of Rs. 100/- in the form of a Demand Draft, with a written request to "The
Secretary, TANCET, Anna University, Chennai - 600025", indicating the Registration No. / Application No. and the name of the
Examination Centre.
Mark sheets will be despatched to the candidates within 10 days from the date of publication of results of the entrance test to the
address given in the application. The mark sheet should be produced at the time of admission. If the mark sheet is lost, a duplicate
mark sheet can be obtained on payment of Rs.100/- in the form of a Demand Draft, with a written request to "The Secretary, TANCET,
Anna University, Chennai - 600025".
5.3 Payment for duplicate Hall Ticket/Mark Sheet should be made in the form of a Demand Draft obtained from any Nationalised Bank
drawn in favour of "The Secretary, TANCET, Anna University, Chennai", payable at Chennai.
6. GUIDELINES AND SYLLABI FOR THE ENTRANCE TEST
6.1 SYLLABI AND EVALUATION SCHEME
1. M.B.A
Duration of Exam : 2 hours
The question paper will have sections to
(i) evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify critically the data and apply the data to business decisions from given typical
business situations.
(ii) evaluate the skill of the candidate in answering questions based on the passages in the comprehension.
(iii) evaluate the skill on solving mathematical problems at graduate level including those learnt in plus two or equivalent level.
(iv) 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.
(v) test the knowledge on written English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation and the like.
2. M.C.A
Duration of Exam : 2 hours
The question paper will have the following sections:
i) Quantitative ability
ii) Analytical reasoning
iii) Logical reasoning
iv) Computer awareness
A few questions may also be on verbal activity, basic Science, etc.
3. M.E./ M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan.
Duration of Exam : 2 hours
The question paper will have three parts.
Part-5 and Part-II are compulsory and under Part-III the candidates have to choose any one section out of 14 based on his/her
sepecialisation.
The syllabi for the entrance test are furnished starting from Page No. 10. The questions will be set at undergraduate level.
Questions and Evaluation Scheme
*All the correct answers upto 40 will be awarded marks and all the wrong answers shall be taken into consideration for
awarding negative marks.
Multiple shading will be considered as wrong answer and 1/4 mark will be reduced.
Note: Marks will not be deducted for the questions left unanswered.
6.2 NORMALISATION OF MARKS for M.E./ M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan.
The entrance test question paper for M.E./ M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. will have two common parts namely, Part – I Engineering Mathematics and Part – II Basic Engg. & Sciences and Part – III meant for different disciplines. On evaluation, the mean (m) mark and the standard deviation (s) of raw marks (r) may vary from discipline to discipline under Part – III. Marks will be normalised using the formula
Normalised marks = 40 + (10/s) (r – m)
This gives the relative ranking of the candidates in any discipline.
6.3 ANSWER SHEET HANDLING
The candidate has to choose the correct answer and shade the corresponding small open box provided for that question in the answer sheet with either a HB pencil or a ball point pen (blue or black). If more than one open box is shaded for any question, then it will be treated as wrong answer. A ball point pen should be used only wherever writing is involved.
The shaded information is scanned and the details are transferred to computer for evaluation. Even a small stray of Pen/Pencil mark on the sheet will be captured by the scanner which may result in wrong evaluation. When changes are to be made in the answer sheet, the initial pencil shading must be erased completely before shading the new open box. The open box should be fully shaded so that the number printed inside completely disappears. Improper shading and light shading are likely to be missed by the scanner, which may also result in wrong evaluation.
7. DATES AND TIME OF ENTRANCE TEST
Programme Date Time
M.C.A - 22.03.2014 - 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon
M.B.A - 22.03.2014 - 02.30 p.m. to 04.30 p.m
M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. - 23.03.2014 -10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon
Candidates have to appear for the entrance test at the allotted centres at their own cost and risk.
8. ENTRANCE TEST CENTRES
The entrance test will be held at the following cities:
Every effort will be taken to comply with the candidate’s choice for the entrance test centre. However, any other centre may be allotted to few candidates due to reasons like nonavailability of space. n any case, a centre once allotted cannot be changed for any reasons.
1. Chennai
2. Coimbatore
3. Chidambaram
4. Dindigul
5. Erode
6. Karaikudi
7. Madurai
8. Nagercoil
9. Salem
10. Thanjavur
11. Tirunelveli
12. Tiruchirappalli
13. Vellore
14. Villupuram
15. Virudhunagar
9. CATEGORIES OF CANDIDATES FOR M.E./M.Tech./ M.Arch. / M.Plan.
The candidates who apply for admission to full time M.E./M.Tech./ M.Arch. / M.Plan. degree programmes in Engineering, Technology, Architecture and Planning will be grouped as given below.
A. GATE CATEGORY
(i) Candidates who have a valid GATE 2014 score with qualifying marks for assistantship in the appropriate discipline of Engineering / Technology
(ii) Candidates who have a valid GATE 2014 score with qualifying marks for assistantship in Engineering Science (XE) and Life Science (XL) papers should appear for TANCET 2014 also.
B. NON-GATE CATEGORY
Candidates willing to be considered under Non-GATE category should appear for TANCET 2014.
C. SPONSORED CATEGORY
A limited number of seats is made available for the candidates employed and sponsored by the Government organisations, Government aided educational institutions and registered professional architects with a minimum of 5 years professional experience, under sponsored category. All such candidates who intend to apply under sponsored category have to appear for TANCET 2014.
10. Mailing Address
All correspondence should be addressed to
The Secretary, TANCET
Centre for Entrance Examinations
Anna University
Chennai – 600 025.
11.IMPORTANT NOTE
The Question Book in each subject may have different versions. Each question book will have a unique serial number. The candidate must write and shade the question book serial number on the Answer sheet in the appropriate boxes and open box respectively. This is very important, as the evaluation will be based on what the candidates specified on the answer sheet. Any mistake committed in this regard may result in the answer sheet being evaluated against a different set of questions and the authorities will not be responsible.
