TANCET Syllabus 2019 for MBA, MCA & M.E/M.Arch/M.Plan/M.Tech

TANCET Syllabus will be available for all the programs on the official website (annauniv.edu). The syllabus for MBA, MCA, and M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch. / M.Plan. will help aspirants to plan their preparation journey. Anna University, regulating body of the exam prescribes the entire syllabus and exam pattern each year.

• The question paper for each of these programs will be made out of the topic mentioned on the official syllabus (in pdf format).
• The exam is scheduled for May 19 & 20 (tentatively). Check TANCET 2019 Exam Dates
• The pen-paper based exam will have 100 MCQs to be attempted within 120 minutes. 
• Against every correct answer, +1 mark is allotted and for every incorrect answer, -1/5 mark is subtracted.

TANCET MBA Syllabus 2019

The sectional division of TANCET Question Paper tests a candidates’ ability to: -

• Critically evaluate the data and problems given, and apply solutions to such problems (Section – Business Analysis)
• Answer questions based on reading comprehension (Section – Reading Comprehension)
• Solve mathematical problems (Section – Quantitative Aptitude)
• Testing data sufficiency and answer questions based on given data (Section – Data Sufficiency)
• Identify grammatical, punctuation-related and spelling errors in the English Language (Section – Verbal Ability/English Language)

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Take a look at the following table to know the syllabus for TANCET MBA exam: -

Section	Important Topics
Business Analysis	This section does not have any predefined syllabus. You will be given business situations in paragraph form, which will be followed by some 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, Co-ordinate Geometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory
Data Sufficiency	Data Sufficiency section also does not have set syllabus. The questions will mainly be based on Number Systems, Arithmetic Topics and Algebra. Questions on topics of Data Interpretation like Pie Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph, and Tables can also be expected.

Check Here TANCET Preparation Tips for Quantitative Aptitude

Recommended Books for TANCET MBA Preparation

Books details:	Authors
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

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TANCET MCA Syllabus 2019

TANCET MCA has 4 sections, namely, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning and Computer Awareness. The syllabus for this exam is mentioned below: -

Section	Important Topics
Quantitative Aptitude	The syllabus for this section is the same as TANCET MBA exam. Therefore, the topics to be studied are - 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, Co-ordinate 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.

Check TANCET Preparation Tips 2019 for Computer Awareness

Recommended Books for TANCET MCA Preparation

Book Name	Authors
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 2019

The question paper for the courses M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch. and M.Plan. has a similar structure. The question paper comprises of 3 parts, the details of which are given below: -

• Part I of the question paper has 20 questions, based on the subject Engineering Mathematics. This part of the paper is same for all 4 courses.
• Part II of the paper consists of 35 questions, based on subject Basic Engineering and Sciences. Similar to Part I, this part is also same across question papers of all 4 courses.
• The final part or Part III of the question paper has 60 questions. The questions in this part will be based on the subject chosen by the candidate. There are 23 subjects available for this section, from which a candidate can choose anyone.
• All the questions are multiple choice questions carrying 1 mark each, with negative marking of 1/3 marks for an incorrect answer. The time given is 2 hours.

Check TANCET 2019 M.Arch. Exam- Important Tips for Aspiring Architects

The syllabus for the exam is mentioned below: -

Part I – Engineering Mathematics

The syllabus for Part I of the question paper will have following topics: -

Topics	Sub-Topics
Calculus and Differential Equations	Partial Derivatives, Jacobians, Taylor’s Expansion, Maxima Minima, Formation of partial differential equations, Solution of 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

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Part II – Basic Engineering and Sciences

This part of the paper comprises of topics mentioned below: -

Topic	Sub-Topics
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 & Semi-Conductor 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

Part III – Specialized Subject

As mentioned earlier, the syllabus of this subject depends on the subject that a candidate has chosen. Refer to the following table to have a look at the syllabus for all the subjects: -

Subject	Download TANCET Syllabus PDF
Group A
Civil Engineering	Click here
Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology	Click here
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Click here
Electronics and Communication Engineering	Click here
Mechanical Engineering	Click here
Group B
Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering	Click here
Agriculture & Irrigation Engineering	Click here
Architecture	Click here
Automobile Engineering	Click here
Bio-Medical Engineering	Click here
Biotechnology	Click here
Chemical Engineering	Click here
Earth Sciences	Click here
Geo-Informatics	Click here
Leather Technology	Click here
Mathematics	Click here
Physics	Click here
Printing Technology	Click here
Production and Industrial Engineering	Click here
Social Sciences	Click here
Textile Engineering	Click here

Recommended Books for TANCET M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch. / M.Plan. Preparation

Books details:	Authors
TANCET(M.E.)/(M. ARCH)/(M.PLAN) (M.TECH)	V.V.K SUBBURAJ
TANCET M.E/M.Tech Exam Book	C.S.Hariram Kumar, Janani, P.Vigneshwari
TANCET M.E (COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES)	AMIT GUPTA
TANCET M.E Entrance	M. Preshnave
TANCET ME, M.Arch, M.Tech, M.Plan-Anna University	Suda's

We hope you now have the complete syllabus of TANCET 2019. The exam is scheduled in May 2019. We wish you all the luck!