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TANCET 2022 Syllabus

Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test

Examination End Date
10th Mar 2024

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Anna University released TANCET Syllabus on TANCET Exam’s official website after the application forms are released along with exam date. TANCET Syllabus 2022 will be different for programs the exam is conducted for i.e. MBA, MCA, M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, and M. Plan. Students appearing in the exam are recommended to familiarize themselves with the syllabus before appearing for the examination.

TANCET Syllabus for MBA consists of Business Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and Data Sufficiency while the syllabus for M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, and M. Plan will consist of specialized subjects depending on the program students choose.

TANCET Syllabus defined the topics and subtopics under each section of the exam. Usually, the syllabus of the exam remains the same for every session of the exam. Thus, we can expect that there will be no significant changes in the syllabus this year. The difficulty level of the exam ranged between moderate and tough. It is expected that TANCET 2022 Exam’s Syllabus and its difficulty level will witness no change and remain the same as that of last year.

TANCET 2022 Syllabus Highlights

  • The part ‘Analysis of Business Situations’ consists of questions that are framed to evaluate candidates’ ability to comprehend the data and execute the sane to take business related decisions.
  • Parts i.e. Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability are designed to assess a candidate’s skill in filtering and analyzing information from a passage given in the section. It also tests students’ knowledge of Grammar, Punctuation, and Vocabulary.
  • Topics under Quantitative Aptitude are made from 10th and 12th class books and the primary topics include Mathematics, Geometry, Algebra, Higher Mathematics, etc.
  • Questions in Data Sufficiency analyze a candidate’s mathematical skills along with their knowledge of interpreting a given set of data.

Section-wise Distribution of Questions

Sections

Total No. of Questions

Difficulty Level

Reading Comprehension

20

Moderate

English Grammar & Usage

20

Moderate

Analysis of Business Situation

20

Moderate to Difficult

Quantitative Ability

20

Moderate to Difficult

Data Sufficiency

20

Moderate to Difficult

TANCET MBA Syllabus 2022

TANCET 2022 MBA Syllabus will consists of 4 sections. Candidates’ will get 1 mark for every question answered correctly and 1/3 of the allotted marks will be deducted in case of every wrong answer. There will be total 100 questions in the section and every section will consist of 20 questions each.

Section

Important Topics

Business Analysis

No specific syllabus. There will be a business situation in the form of a paragraph along with a few questions.

Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability

Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Corrections, Idioms, Cloze Test, One Word Substitution,

Quantitative Aptitude

Number System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, Series and Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Surds & Indices, Functions, Inequalities, Modulus, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory

Data Sufficiency

Number Systems, Arithmetic Topics, and Algebra. Questions on topics of Data Interpretation like Pie Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph, and Tables

Important Books for TANCET MBA Preparation

Book Name

Author

TANCET MBA

V V K Subburaj

TANCET Data Interpretation Analysis

Ashok Gupta

Reasoning Test (Vernal & Non-Verbal)

Dr. M. B. Lal & A. K. Singh,

TANCET- General English

Dr. B. B. Jain

TANCET- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams

R. S. Aggarwal

New Pattern Tests of Objective English

Dr. R. N. Singh

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

A. K. Gupta

TANCET- Quantitative Aptitude

S.N. Jha

Compendium General English

Dr. B. B. Jain

Descriptive General English

S. P. Bakshi

TANCET MCA Syllabus 2022

TANCET MCA will again consist of 4 sections namely Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Analytical, Reasoning, and Computer Awareness. TANCET MCA Syllabus is mentioned below in this table:

Section

Important Topics

Quantitative Aptitude

Number System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithms, Series and Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Surds & Indices, Functions, Inequalities, Modulus, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory.

Analytical and Logical Reasoning

Linear and Circular Arrangements, Selections, Coding & Decoding, Direction Sense, Blood Relations, Series, Analogies, Decision Making, Binary Logic, Syllogisms, and Puzzles.

Computer Awareness

Computer Hardware, Controls, Basic Terminology, Internet & Protocols, Network Basics, Computer Abbreviations, Security Tools, Shortcuts, History of Computer, Memory, Computer Organization, Input-Output tools, Computer Architecture, Languages, and Algorithms.

Important Books for TANCET MCA Preparation

Book Name

Author

TANCET MCA

V V K Subburaj

Non-Verbal Reasoning

B. S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali/Anjani A Gupta

Master Guide

R Gupta/Amit M Agarwal

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT

Gajendra Kumar & Abhishek Banerjee

A complete manual for CAT

Knowledge System

TANCET M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, M. Plan Syllabus 2022

The syllabus of the four programs M. E., M. Tech, M. Arch, and M. Plan share similar structure. The question paper will consist of 3 sections.

  • Part 1 of the question will contain 20 questions based on Engineering Mathematics subject. This part would remain same for all the four courses.  
  • Part 2 of the paper consists of 35 questions based on Basic Engineering and Sciences subject. Just like Part 1, Part 2 would also remain same for all the four courses.
  • Part 3 of the question paper will consist of 60 questions. These questions will be based on candidate’s choices. There are 23 sections that students can choose from for this section.

Part 1 Syllabus – Engineering Mathematics

Topics

Sub-Topics

Calculus and Differential Equations

Partial Derivatives, Jacobians, Taylor’s Expansion, Maxima Minima, Formation of partial differential equations, Solution of a first-order partial differential equation, solution of linear higher order of partial differential equation with constant coefficients, Linear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients, Simultaneous first order linear equations with constant coefficients,

Transforms

Fourier Integral Theorem, Fourier Transform Pair, Sine and Cosine Transforms, Inverse Z Transform, Solution to different equations using Z Transform, Inverse Transform, Laplace Transform, Application to solution of Linear Ordinary Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients,

Functions of Complex Variables and Complex Integration

Analytic Functions, Conformal Mapping, Bilinear Transformation, Cauchy’s Integral Theorem and Integral Formula, Taylor and Laurent Series, Singularities, Residues, Residue Theorem & its Applications

Applied Probability

Probability and Random Variables, Standard Discrete & Continuous Distribution, Moments, Moment generating functions and their properties, Two-dimensional random variables, Co-variance, Correlation, and Regression.

Determinants and Matrices

Solving system of equations, Rank of Matrix, Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors, Reduction of Quadratic form into Canonical form

Vector Calculus

Double and Triple integrations and their applications, Gauss Divergence and Stroke’s Theorem

Numerical Methods

Solution of linear systems by direct and iterative methods, Interpolation and Approximation, Numerical Differentiation and Integration, Solving Ordinary Differential Equations

Part 2 – Basic Engineering and Sciences

Topics

Subtopics

Physics

Sound, Lattices, Ultrasonic Flaw Detector, X-ray radiography, Interference Fringes, Planck’s Quantum Theory, Laser and Fibre Optics

Chemistry

Adsorption, Chromatography, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy, Fuels and Combustion.

Applied Mechanics

Law of Mechanics, Lame’s Theorem, Forces, Moments & Couples, Displacement Velocity & Acceleration, Friction, Moment of Inertia

Material Science

Conductor & Semiconductor materials, Ceramic & Super Conductor Materials, Fracture, Magnetic & Dielectric Materials

Mechanical Engineering

Law of Thermodynamics, Open & Closed Systems, Equation of State, Heat and Work

Civil Engineering

Fluid Statics & Dynamics, Boundary Layer, Pumps & Turbines, Environmental Pollution

Electrical Engineering

Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Law, AC Circuits, DC Machines, Transformers, Synchronous Machines, Instrumentation

Computers

Computer Organization, Architecture, Arrays, Pointers, User Defined Functions, C-program

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the TANCET Syllabus for MCA and MBA same for TANCET 2022 Exam??

There will be different syllabus of TANCET for MBA and MCA in TANCET 2022 Exam. However, the syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude will remain the same as it is a common section in both the exams.

What is the syllabus for Business Analytics section of TANCET Exam??

The syllabus for TANCET Exam Business Analytics section will consist of a passage based on several business situations. This is to test students’ decision skills and they are to answer accordingly.

What is the marking scheme of TANCET 2022??

TANCET Question Paper 2022 will consist of 100 questions of multiple choice type. As per the marking scheme, 1 mark will be awarded to candidates for every correct answer and 1/3 of the allotted marks will be deducted as a penalty for every incorrect answer.

How should one prepare for mathematical problems of the exam??

In order to be able to solve mathematical problems of the exam, candidates must prepare from 11th class, 12th class, and graduation course curriculum of Mathematics.

Is there any negative marking for unanswered questions??

No. There is no negative marking or penalty for questions left unanswered.

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