Anna University MBA admission 2024 will be done through the TANCET examination. TANCET 2024 result is out now. Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination can download their score card through the official website @tancet.annauniv.edu. The last date to download the TANCET 2024 score card is May 03, 2024. Check Anna University Admission 2024

Anna University MBA is full-time program at the PG level. It is offered in 6 specialisations, namely, General, Technology, Financial Services, Retail, Health, and Human Resources Management. Admission to the MBA program is offered on the basis of TANCET scores followed by counselling. In order to be eligible for MBA admission at Anna University, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category- BC/BCM/MBC/SCA/SC/ST) from a recognised university.

Anna University MBA Admissions Highlight 2024

The University offers a PG level program in Master of Business Administration for the 2-year duration; here we are providing the details for same;

Name of Course Master of Business Administration
Duration 2 Years
Mode of Application Online
Specializations 6
Minimum Eligibility Bachelor’s degree in any field from any statutory University approved by UGC
Selection Criteria Merit in the qualifying examination -TANCET/CAT/MAT/CMAT score

Anna University MBA Eligibility Criteria

MBA aspirants seeking admission at Anna University must qualify the following eligibility criteria-

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration with at least 50 % (45 % in case of candidates belonging to reserved category- BC/BCM/MBC/SCA/SC/ST) from a recognised university.
  • Candidates must have passed 10+2+3 or 4 or 5 year’s pattern or 10+3 years Diploma +3 years pattern or B.E. / B. Tech. / B.Arch. / B. Pharm.
  • AMIE with 2-years of regular full-time Teaching experience / Industrial experience in the relevant field after completing the course including project work.
  • Candidates appearing for their final semester examinations of the qualifying degree may also apply for TANCET.

Anna University MBA Admission Process

  • Candidates should be selected on the basis of the score obtained in TANCET.
  • Candidates who had qualified CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, GMAT, GATE, GRE, CMAT exams will be exempted from the entrance exam.
  • After the exam, qualified candidates can apply for the MBA program.
  • The candidate’s selection list will be displayed on the official website of the University.
  • Selected candidates can take admission on the required date.

About TANCET MBA Exam

TANCET MBA is a state level examination, conducted for admission to MBA programs of Institutes accepting TANCET MBA score in the state of Tamil Nadu. TANCET MBA 2024 exam will be held on March 09, 2024. Read this complete article to know in detail about the exam pattern of TANCET MBA, syllabus, and marking scheme.

TANCET is a pen-paper test and the duration of the exam is 120 minutes. Each question has a weightage of 1 mark. For every incorrect answer, 1/3 marks are deducted. The question paper for all the courses will follow a different structure and syllabus. The exam will be conducted in two languages- English and Tamil (except the General English section).

TANCET Exam Pattern:

The question paper of TANCET MBA 2024 will be divided into five sections to assess students on the following:

SECTION NUMBER OF QUESTION MARKS PER QUESTION TOTAL MARKS
Quantitative Ability 20 1 20
Analysis of Business Situations 20 1 20
Reading Comprehension 20 1 20
Data Sufficiency 20 1 20
English Grammar and Usage 20 1 20
Total 100 Questions 100 Marks -

In the TANCET application form, there is an option to choose the exam center on the basis of factors like distance and traveling time to the respective TANCET exam center. Candidates are requested to select only one exam center along-with the correct code while filling the application form. The final allotted exam center is mentioned on the TANCET Admit Card.

Following Exam centers are options for each candidate:

Erode Villupuram  Coimbatore Madurai Karaikudi
Thanjavur  Salem  Trichy  Chidambaram  Tirunelveli
Virudhunagar  Dindigul  Vellore  Nagercoil  Villupuram 

How to Apply for Anna University Chennai?

A candidate seeking admission, have to register themselves on the official website of TANCET, here is the detail following steps for same:

Registration:

  1. Visit the official website of TANCET.
  2. On the left side of the window, click on the “TANCET” link. TANCET Registration is depicted in the picture below, for clear understanding.
  3. Click on “New User Registration” link.
  4. Enter your Name, Mobile Number, Email Address, and Password.
  5. Now, click on “I Agree” button in the declaration box. It is compulsory as, without the declaration, the form will not be submitted.
  6. Click on the “Submit” button at the end of the form.

How to fill the Application Form?

  1. Candidates should first login to fill TANCET application form.
  2. Carefully fill all the details such as personal details and academic details.
  3. Select the exam center and course for which you want to apply.
  4. Upload your recent passport size photograph in JPEG/JPG format.
  5. Pay the Application Fee
  6. Verify all the details filled by them before submitting the application form.
  7. Note down the application number that will be generated after the successful submission of the TANCET Application Form.
  8. Candidates are advised to take a print out of the application form for future use.

Anna University MBA Cutoff

The table below shows the TANCET MBA expected cutoff for the year 2024.

Category Expected Cut Off
Open Category 37.5
Backward Classes 35.25
Scheduled Caste 25.5
Scheduled Tribe 22.5

Anna University Reservation

Following reservation are applied at Anna University:

  • There is a 5% marks relaxation in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category.
  • Also, there is relaxation for backward classes, Scheduled Caste, and Scheduled Tribe in TANCET Cut off.
  • For the reserved category, the application fees for TANCET will be half of the General category.
  • Seats shall be allocated based on the following rules of reservation:
Open Competition 31% 
Backward Class Muslims 3.05%
Backward class  26.50%
Most Backward Class 20.00%
SC (Arunthathiyar) 3.00%
Scheduled Caste 15.00%
Scheduled Tribe 1.00%

Anna University MBA FAQs

Ques. Am I eligible if I am currently doing the final year of my degree course.?

Ans. You are eligible only if you complete your degree by April-May 2024 and you are in a position to submit your provisional/degree certificate by July 2024.

Ques. What is the fees structure for MBA in Anna University?

Ans. The fee for the MBA program at Anna University is INR 41,000/- per annum, and the total program fees are INR 82,000/-.

Ques. What is the process of selection in the MBA program at Anna University?

Ans. The selection of candidates to the MBA Program is made on the basis of one’s performance in the TANCET exam conducted by the university. While the university also accepts scores of National level management aptitude tests.

Ques. Am I eligible for MBA if I have completed 10th standard and then done a 2 year Diploma Program?

Ans. No, you should have completed a 10+2+3 year undergraduate degree program or 10+diploma+an undergraduate degree program to enable you to be eligible for the MBA course.

Ques. Is TANCET held in online mode?

Ans. No, TANCET is only conducted through offline mode. The candidate will be allotted the exam center based on their preferences and they have to go that center in order to give their exam.

Ques. Is there any negative marking for TANCET?

Ans. Yes, there is negative marking for every wrong answer. The total score shall be deducted by ? marks for every incorrect answer.

Ques. Is there any age limit to appear for TANCET?

Ans. As per Anna University’s guidelines there is no such age limit for appearing in the TANCET examination.

Ques. Who conducts TANCET?

Ans. Anna University conducts TANCET on behalf of Tamil Nadu Government and it is conducted across 15 cities of Tamil Nadu.

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility criteria to appear for TANCET MBA?

Ans. The candidate should have acquired atleast 50 percent marks (for open category) and 45 per cent marks (for reserved categories) in recognised Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years.