TANCET MBA 2025 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Abhinav Chamoli

Updated On: April 07, 2025 03:21 PM | TANCET

TANCET 2025 MBA exam pattern has been released on the official website. As per the exam pattern, the TANCET 2025 question paper will have five sections, namely, Analysis of Business Situations, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency and English Usage.

TANCET 2025 MBA Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Anna University sets the TANCET 2025 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme every year and releases the same along with the TANCET 2025 information brochure released to the candidates on the exam's official website (tancet.annauniv.edu) . Anna University, Chennai, conducted the TANCET 2025 exam on behalf of the Tamil Nadu government on March 22, 2025, for admission to MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu . The exam was administered in an offline mode (pen-and-paper-based). The TANCET MBA Question Paper comprises 5 sections, which are Business Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Sufficiency and Verbal Ability. Check the article given below for details.

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TANCET 2025 MBA Exam Dates

Given below are the important dates of some main events of the TANCET 2025 MBA.

Event

Date

Last Date of TANCET 2025 MBA Registration

January 24, 2025, to February 28, 2025

TANCET 2025 MBA Admit Card Release

March 7, 2025

TANCET 2025 MBA Exam Date

March 22, 2025

TANCET 2025 MBA Result Declaration

April 24, 2025

TANCET 2025 MBA Exam Pattern Highlights

Given below are the important highlights of the TANCET 2025 MBA Exam Pattern.

Event

Details

Mode

Pen and Paper-Based (Offline)

Medium

English

Exam Duration

2 hours

Sectional Duration

None

Number of Sections

5

Total No. of Questions

100

No. of Questions Per Section

20

No. of Options Per Question

4

Marks Per Question

1

Total Marks

100

Negative Marking

Yes, -1/3 marks per incorrect answer

TANCET 2025 MBA Exam Pattern

The following table contains section-wise details about the exam pattern of the TANCET 2025 MBA.

Section

Name*

No. of Questions

Duration

Total Marks

i

Business Aptitude

20

2 hours

20

ii

Reading Comprehension

20

20

iii

Quantitative Aptitude

20

20

iv

Data Sufficiency

20

20

v

Verbal Ability

20

20

TOTAL

100 2 hours 100

*NOTE: It is important to note that Anna University has not prescribed any names for each of these sections. The names given in the table above are the author's interpretation based on the information provided in the brochure.

Also Read: MBA Admissions in Tamil Nadu 2025

TANCET 2025 MBA Section-Wise Syllabus

Here are the details of what each section of the TANCET 2025 MBA will contain.

Section

Name*

Details

i

Business Aptitude

Contains questions to analyse a candidate's skill in identifying critical data and using it for decision-making in given business situations.

ii

Reading Comprehension

The section tests the ability of a candidate to comprehend passages in English through questions asked on the same.

iii

Quantitative Aptitude

The section contains questions to test the mathematical skills of a candidate at the graduation and Class 12th level or equivalent.

iv

Data Sufficiency

Using mathematical knowledge and day-to-day facts, candidates must identify if the given data is sufficient for answering a question.

v

Verbal Ability

Contains questions that evaluate a candidate's knowledge in different parts of written English such as grammar, punctuation, contextual usage etc.

TANCET 2025 MBA Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of TANCET 2025 MBA defines how the score of a candidate is calculated in the exam. It is very important to understand the marking scheme of the exam to make a good preparation plan. Candidates can refer to the information given below.

For Correct Answers

+1 Mark for each correct answer

For Incorrect Answers

-1/3 Marks for each incorrect answer

For Unanswered Questions

No negative marking for unanswered questions

For Incorrectly Marked Answers

-1/3 Marks for each incorrectly marked answer

As per the TANCET 2025 MBA Marking Scheme, each question in the exam carries 1 mark to be awarded to the candidates who give the correct answer. There is a provision of negative marking in TANCET 2025 MBA as well, and 1/3 (one-third) of a mark is deducted for every incorrectly answered question. Filling the answer in the wrong way on the OMR sheet is also considered an incorrect answer. However, candidates are free to leave any number of questions unanswered in the exam, and it attracts no penalty.

Marking Answers on TANCET 2025 MBA Answer Sheet

Since candidates are required to mark their answers on an OMR sheet, it is important to understand how to mark their answers on the OMR sheet. Candidates should be careful while marking their answers and doing this in the wrong way can result in an easily-avoidable penalty and would be just a careless mistake to make. Check the details below.

  • The answer sheet will contain small open boxes corresponding to every answer option for every question in the exam.
  • Candidates must shade these boxes using a black ballpoint pen only to mark their answers. If a pencil is used to mark an answer, it will not be evaluated.
  • Candidates must shade the box and ensure that the number given inside the box completely disappears when marking answers.
  • Improper or light shading may be missed while scanning the answer sheet, resulting in the wrong evaluation of the answer.
  • Only one answer option must be shaded or filled in by the candidate per question. Multiple shading will be considered as a wrong answer and 1/3 marks will be deducted for the same.
  • Candidates must take special care while handling the answer sheet, as even a small stray mark from the pen can result in the wrong evaluation of their answer.

Be very careful when marking your answers and make sure your pen does not leave any stray marks anywhere on the answer sheet. Not being careful may result in your losing out on a mark or two or worse, in attracting a negative marking.

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FAQs

Who prescribes the TANCET MBA exam pattern?

The TANCET MBA exam pattern is prescribed by Anna University, the conducting body of TANCET.

Is there any negative marking in the TANCET MBA exam?

Yes, for every incorrect answer marked by a candidate, 1/3 marks will be deducted from his score.

What is the total number of questions in TANCET MBA?

The total number of questions in TANCET MBA exam is 100.

Do I use black or blue pen to mark answers in TANCET MBA answer sheet?

You must use black ball point pen only to mark your answers in the TANCET MBA Answer Sheet. Answers marked with anything else such as a pencil will not be evaluated.

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