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TANCET exam pattern 2026 is decided by the examination authority, and any changes made to the exam pattern will be informed beforehand on the official website. The TANCET 2026 exam will consist of 100 questions in the case of MBA/MCA and 100 questions in the case of M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan/M.E. Candidates appearing for the exam must have a thorough understanding of the TANCET exam pattern and marking scheme.
Additionally, the applicants are advised to follow the TANCET Syllabus 2026 hand-in-hand to understand the vastness of the chapters included. The exam patterns for MTech, MPlan, and MArch are similar, but the MBA and MCA patterns are different.
The TANCET MTech, MPlan, and MArch papers will have 115 questions for a total of 100 marks. The exam duration is 2 hours. Whereas for TANCET MBA and MCA, there will be 100 questions for 100 marks to be solved in 2 hours. All the papers will have a negative marking of 1/4 marks. In addition, the TANCET question paper will have three sections, where the first two sections will be the same for all and the third will be subject-specific, as selected by the candidate. Further details are listed below.
TANCET Test Pattern Details
TANCET question paper pattern for every course will differ from the other in some ways. The detailed TANCET question paper patterns for several courses are given below. The details contain elements like the number of questions asked, weightage, marking scheme, etc. The general TANCET exam pattern 2026 details and highlights are listed below for the reference of the candidates.
- Exam Duration: Candidates will be given 2 hours i.e. 120 minutes to attempt and solve the question paper.
- Total Questions: As per the exam pattern, the question paper will have five sections, namely, Analysis of Business Situations, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency and English Usage. Each section will have 20 questions.
- Marks Distribution: For each right answer, 1 mark will be awarded to the candidates. For each wrong answer, a 1/3 mark will be deducted.
TANCET exam pattern 2026 attributes are given below in the form of a table, for the candidates to go through.
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode | Pen and paper (Offline) |
| Number of Papers |
M.tech/M.E/M.Arch MBA MCA |
| Number of Sections | 5 (Business Situations, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency and English Usage) |
| Number of Questions |
Section I - 20 Questions Section II - 20 Questions (Maximum 20 marks against 20 questions will be awarded) Section III - 60 Questions |
| TANCET Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple choices (objective type) |
| TANCET Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| TANCET Marking Scheme | 1 mark will be allotted for each correct answer. For Section II, all correct answers to up to 20 questions will be considered for calculation while wrong answers will be used for the calculation of negative marks. |
| TANCET Negative Marking | 1/3 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. |
| Language | English and Tamil |
The table below mentions the key insights of the TANCET MBA 2026 exam sections:
| TANCET MBA Paper Sections | Details |
|---|---|
| Business Situations | This section assesses the candidates’ ability to analyse a given set of data critically and apply the data in making business decisions |
| Reading Comprehension | This section tests the candidates based on their ability to answer questions on the given passages in English |
| Quantitative Ability | This section evaluates the candidates’ skills in solving mathematical problems |
| Data Sufficiency | This section analyses the candidates’ ability to solve data-based questions and knowledge of mathematics |
| English Usage | This section aims to test the candidates’ knowledge of the English Language and its usage, |
TANCET Exam Pattern for Different Courses
Based on each course, the TANCET exam pattern 2026 varies. The number of questions and other details regarding the exam pattern are discussed elaborately.
TANCET Exam Pattern for MBA
The detailed TANCET exam pattern 2026 for MBA is given in this section. As per TANCET exam pattern 2026 for MBA, the question paper shall have 100 multiple choice questions with 4 answers to choose from.
TANCET Marking Scheme for MBA: One mark will be awarded for the right answer, and a 1/3 mark will be reduced for every wrong answer.
The subject wise exam pattern of TANCET 2026 MBA is given below. There will be 5 sections comprising 20 questions each.
| Sections | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
| Reading Comprehension | 20 |
| General English | 20 |
| Data Sufficiency | 20 |
| Business Analysis | 20 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
TANCET Exam Pattern for MCA
TANCET 2026 exam pattern for MCA has 100 questions and one mark will be awarded for the right answer and 1/3 mark will be reduced for every wrong answer. This paper has different sections similar to the MBA exam. Those sections are tabulated below.
| Subject | Number of Questions |
| Quantitative Ability | 25 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 25 |
| Logical Reasoning | 25 |
| Computer Awareness | 25 |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 |
TANCET Exam Pattern for ME/ M.Tech/ M.Arch/ M.Plan
These specifications related to TANCET Question Paper for various courses are given in this section. It has three sections consisting of 20, 20 and 60 questions respectively, for a total of 100 marks.
| Subject | No. of Questions |
| Engineering Mathematics | 20 |
| Basic Engineering and Science | 20 |
| Part III (different for different courses) | 60 |
| Total No. of Questions | 100 |
The question paper will contain 100 multiple-choice questions with four options. The candidates must note that every question only has one correct answer, hence they should not choose more than one option.
TANCET Marking Scheme
The question paper will have a total of 100 questions, divided into three sections. TANCET marking scheme for the above-mentioned subjects are as follows.
- Each correct answer will fetch 1 mark.
- A 1/3 mark will be deducted from the total score for every incorrect answer.
- A candidate is advised not to shade bubbles multiple times. It will be considered as a wrong answer and marks will be deducted accordingly.
The marking scheme for the TANCET exam is tabulated below for the reference of the candidates. The table below shows the marking scheme of MBA and MCA courses.
| Particulars | MBA | MCA |
| No. of Questions | 100 | 100 |
| Marks (Each Right Answer) | 1 | 1 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 | 100 |
| Marks (Each Wrong Answer) | -1/3 | -1/3 |
The table shared below shows the marking scheme for M.E/ M.Tech/ M.Arch/ M.Plan courses.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks (Each Right Answer) | Maximum Marks | Marks (Each Wrong Answer) |
| Part 1 | 20 | 1 | 20 | -1/3 |
| Part 2 | 20 | 1 | 20 | -1/3 |
| Part 3 | 60 | 1 | 60 | -1/3 |
FAQs on TANCET Exam Pattern
Q: Is there any change in the TANCET exam pattern 2026?
The TANCET exam pattern has remained the same over the past several years hence there is no change in it. In case any change is registered, the same will be delivered to the candidates through the official website.
Q: What is the time duration and mode as per the TANCET 2026 exam pattern?
As per the exam pattern, the time duration of the exam is 120 minutes and the mode of conduction is offline.
Q: How many sections are there in the exam as per the TANCET test pattern 2026 and what is the sectional weightage?
There are a total of 5 sections in the exam, with each carrying 20 marks. The five sections are- Business Situations, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Sufficiency and English Usage.
Q: Is there any negative marking in the TANCET exam 2026?
Yes, 0.33 marks are deducted for every wrong attempt made by the candidate. Thus the candidates are advised to be very careful while attempting the exam.
Q: How many options are provided for each question in the TANCET 2025 Exam?
As per the TANCET exam pattern 2026, there are four options for every question, out of which a candidate has to select one correct answer in the exam.
