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Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2014 Anna University Chennai |
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test
(For M.B.A., M.C.A. & M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan Degree Programmes)
The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test is an eligibility examination for studying post graduate courses like M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch., M.Plan., M.B.A. and M.C.A. in colleges of Tamil Nadu, India. This examination is conducted by Anna University, Chennai.
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2014 is scheduled on 22.03.2014 and 23.03.2014. The Registration in Person and issue of Hall Tickets at the Co-ordinating Centres viz. Coimbatore, Chidambaram, Dindigul, Erode, Karaikudi, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Tirunelveli, Tiruchirappalli, Vellore, Villupuram, Virudhunagar is extended till 22.02.2014 and in Chennai upto 24.02.2014 including 23.02.2014 (Sunday).
IMPORTANT NOTE
The procedure for seeking admission to MBA, MCA and M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. Degree Programmes for the academic year 2014-2015 consists of the following two steps :- Appearing for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2014 in March 2014.
- Applying for admission to the admitting authorities concerned.
Sl. No. | Name of the Degree | Name of the Institution offering the courses | Name and address of admitting authority |
1. | MBA / MCA / MCA (Lateral Entry) |
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Common notification issued by the Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai - 25 and Directorate of Collegiate Education, Chennai - 6. |
2. | M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. GATE / Non Gate (Aided and Self Supporting Full Time / Part Time) categories under Single Window Counselling |
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Secretary, Tamil Nadu Common Admissions (TANCA), Anna University, Chennai - 25. |
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
- Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)
- Master of Engineering (M.E.) / Master of Technology (M.Tech.) / Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) / Master of Planning (M.Plan.)
Applications are invited for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test for admission to -
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MBA and MCA Degree Programme offered at
- University Departments of Anna University, Chennai - 25 and Anna University Regional Centres.
- Government, Government Aided Engineering Colleges and Arts & Science Colleges. and
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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 Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2014.
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M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. Degree Programmes offered at
- University Departments of Anna University, Chennai - 25 and Anna University Regional Centres and University Colleges of Engineering
- Government, Government Aided Engineering Colleges. and
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Self-Financing Engineering Colleges for the seats voluntarily surrendered for admission through Single Window Counselling.
Other Universities and Self-Financing Colleges may also opt to admit the candidates on the basis of the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2014.
Sl. No. | 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.
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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.
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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.
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3. | M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. |
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*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 :
- Candidates sdmitted through Lateral Entry in degree courses are not eligible except, B.E. / B.Tech. and MCA degree courses.
- Candidates with B.E. / B.Tech. degree obtained through Distance / Weekend mode are not eligible.
- 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.
- For more information click here.
The candidates can register for the entrance test in any one of the modes given below.
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Registration in Person
Candidates can appear in person at the Co-ordinating Centres shown under item 5 with the following documents :- Copy of X Std. or equivalent mark sheet
- Copy of XII Std. mark sheet or 3 years Diploma certificate
- Entrance Test Fee in the form of cash (or) Demand Draft
- SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamilnadu have to produce a copy of the permanent community certificate (card format) for availing fee concession.
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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 :- Copy of X Std. or equivalent mark sheet
- Copy of XII Std. mark sheet or 3 years Diploma certificate
- Entrance Test Fee in the form of Demand Draft
- 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).
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.
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 :
Sl. No. | City | Centre for the Enquiry Office | 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 | |
4. | Dindigul | University College of Engineering, Dindigul | |
5. | Erode | Institute of Road and Transport Technology | |
6. | Karaikudi | Alagappa College of Engineering & Technology | |
7. | Madurai | Anna University Regional Centre – Madurai | |
8. | Nagercoil | University College of Engineering, Nagercoil | |
9. | Salem | Government College of Engineering | |
10. | Thanjavur | Kunthavai Nacchiyaar Govt. Arts College for women | |
11. | Tirunelveli | Government College of Engineering | |
12. | Tiruchirappalli | Anna University Regional Centre – Tiruchirappalli | |
13. | Vellore | Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology | |
14. | Villupuram | University College of Engineering | |
15. | Virudhunagar | Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology |
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 100/- in the form of a Demand Draft, with a written request to The Secretary, TANCET, Anna University, Chennai - 600 025, 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 - 600 025.
- 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.
Sl. No. | Course | Duration of the Test | Syllabi |
1. | M.B.A | 2 hours | The question paper will have sections to
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2. | M.C.A | 2 hours |
The question paper will have the following sections :
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3. | M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. | 2 hours | The question paper will have three parts. Part-I 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
Sl. No. | Course | No. of questions | No. of alternative answers | Mark for every correct answer | Max. marks | Negative marks for every wrong answer | Other Points |
1. | M.B.A | 100 | 5 | 1 | 100 | 1/5 | Multiple shading will be considered as wrong answer and 1/5 mark will be reduced |
2. | M.C.A | 100 | 4 | 1 | 100 | 1/4 | Multiple shading will be considered as wrong answer and 1/4 mark will be reduced |
3. | M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch / M.Plan. | ||||||
Part - I | 30 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 1/4 | Multiple shading will be considered as wrong answer and 1/4 mark will be reduced | |
45* | 4 | 1 | 30 | 1/4 |
*All the correct answers upto 30 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. |
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40/45* | 4 | 1 | 40 | 1/4 | *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. |
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 |
i) | Commencement of Registration in Person / Registration through Internet. | 01.02.2014 |
ii) | Last date for Registration in Person at Co-ordinating Centres and Registration through Internet. | 18.02.2014 |
III) | Last date for Registration in Person at Chennai Centre and Receipt of Applications Registered through Internet. | 20.02.2014 |
Note : Registration can be made at all the Centres on all days, between 9:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. except on Sundays and Public Holidays.
For further details, visit Anna University website www.annauniv.edu/tancet2014.
The entrance test will be held at the following cities :
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 |
Mailing Address :
The Secretary, TANCET
Centre for Entrance Examinations
Anna University,
Chennai – 600 025.
Telephone Numbers for enquiry at the Co-ordinating Centres :
Chennai | 044 22358314 | Karaikudi | 04565 224970 |
Tirunelveli | 0462 2551485 | Coimbatore | 0422 2432422 |
Madurai | 0452 2568940 | Tiruchirappalli | 0431 2407101 |
Chidambaram | 04144 237275 | Nagercoli | 04652 260511 |
Vellore | 0416 2265555 | Dindigul | 0451 2554066 |
Salem | 0427 2346157 | Villupuram | 04146 224500 |
Erode | 0424 2533379 | Thanjavur | 04362 277924 |
Virudhunagar | 04549 278174 |
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Source : www.annauniv.edu