TANCET Exam pattern and syllabus 2023 for M.Tech/M.E. Exam will consist of core subjects related to the chosen specialization of the candidates only. TANCET exam 2023 will be conducted in offline mode for M.E., M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Arch. and M.Plan. The basic TANCET Exam Pattern for M.E. and M.Tech courses will be the same, but the TANCET exam syllabus will vary depending on the candidate’s preferred subject. Check TANCET Paper Analysis.
TANCET 2023 Exam Pattern for M.Tech/M.E Exam will have total 115 questions. A candidate will be rewarded 1 mark for every correct answer and a candidate will lose 1/3 mark for every wrong answer. TANCET Exam pattern for M.E/M.Tech will have Part-I and Part-II as mandatory and for Part-III candidates will have to attempt questions chosen by them at the time of registration. Check TANCET Preparation Tips.
TANCET Exam Pattern 2023 for ME/M.Tech
| TANCET 2023 exam date | To be announced on the official website of Anna University |
| Duration of exam | 120 minutes or 2 hours |
| Number of questions | 115 |
| Exam Total Marks | 100 |
| Language of paper | English |
| Number of answer choices | 4 (MCQ) |
| Mode of examination | Offline or Pen-paper mode |
| Number of Sections | 3 |
| TANCET Marking scheme | +1 marks for every correct answer |
| Negative Marking | ⅓ mark for every wrong answer |
| Level of Exam | Undergraduate |
TANCET M.Tech/M.E. 2023 Sectional Division
Given below is the sectional division for TANCET M.E/M.Tech entrance exam 2023:
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Clarifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | 20 | 20 | Multiple shading will be counted as the wrong answer and 1/3rd marks will be deducted |
| Part 2 | 35 | 20 | All the correct answers up to 20 will be awarded marks, all wrong answers will be counted for negative marking; Multiple shading will be counted as the wrong answer and 1/3rd marks will be deducted |
| Part 3 | 60 | 60 | Multiple shading will be counted as the wrong answer and 1/3rd marks will be deducted |
| Total | 115 | 100 | Marks will not be deducted for the questions left unanswered. |
- The TANCET Exam Pattern consists of three sections, Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.
- Part 1 and Part 2 are compulsory for all the candidates.
- Part 3 consists of the specialization/subject chosen by the candidate.
- All questions will be set at the undergraduate level only.
TANCET Syllabus 2023 For ME/MTech
The syllabus for TANCET ME and Mtech consists of engineering subjects at the undergraduate level. Part 1 and Part 2 consists of questions from core UG engineering subjects, whereas Part 3 consists of specialized subjects that are chosen by the candidate at the time of registration for the exam. Here is a detailed syllabus for TANCET 2023 ME/MTech -
TANCET Syllabus For ME/MTech Part 1
| Part 1 - ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS (Common to all Candidates) | |
|---|---|
| Topics Covered | Topics Covered |
| Determinants and Matrices | Calculus and Differential Equations: |
| Vector Calculus | Functions of Complex Variables and Complex Integration |
| Transforms | Numerical Methods |
| Applied Probability | - |
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TANCET Syllabus For ME/MTech Part 2
| Part 2 - BASIC ENGINEERING & SCIENCES (Common to all Candidates) | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Topics Covered |
| Applied Mechanics | Law of Mechanics, Lame’s theorem, Forces, Moments and Couples, Displacement, velocity and Acceleration, Friction, Moment of Inertia |
| Mechanical Engineering | Laws of thermodynamics, Open and closed systems, Equation of state, Heat, and Work |
| Physics | Sound, Latices, Ultrasonic flaw detector, X-ray radiography, Interference Fringes, Planck’s Quantum Theory, Laser and Fibre Optics |
| Material Science | Fracture, Magnetic and Dielectric Materials, Conductor and Semi-Conductor Materials, Ceramic and Super Conductor Materials |
| Civil Engineering | Fluid Statics and Dynamics, Boundary Layer, Pumps and Turbines, Environmental Pollution |
| Electrical Engineering | Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s law, A.C. circuits, DC machines, Transformers, Synchronous machines, Instrumentation |
| Computers | Computer organization, Architecture, Arrays, Pointers, User-defined function, C program |
| Chemistry | Adsorption, Chromatography, Chemical kinetics, Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy, Fuels, and Combustion |
TANCET Syllabus For ME/MTech Part 3
Part 3 of the TANCET ME/MTech exam consists of various subjects as per the candidate’s preference. Here is a brief of all the specializations for Part 3:
Group A:
- Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering: Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Building Materials, Concrete Structures, Steel Structures, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering: Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Transportation Engineering: Highway Planning, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology and Groundwater, Environmental Engineering, Surveying.
- Computer Science And Engineering / Information Technology
Applied Probability and Operations Research, Discrete Mathematical Structures, Compiler Design, Operating Systems and System Software, Distributed Systems, Programming and Data Structures, Algorithm Analysis and Design Techniques, Digital Signal Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Computing, Software Engineering Methodologies, Database Management Systems.
- Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Electrical Circuits and Fields, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Power Electronics and Drives, Microprocessor and Microcontrollers, Digital Signal Processing, High Voltage Engineering.
- Electronics And Communication Engineering
Circuit Analysis, Electronic Devices, Electronic Circuits, Electromagnetic Fields, Communication Theory and Systems, Optical Communication, Signals and Systems, Digital Signal Processing.
Group B:
- Automobile Engineering
Mechanics, Strength of Materials and Design, Thermodynamics, Production Technology, Automotive Chassis, Automotive Transmission, Vehicle Body Engineering, Automotive Electrical and Electronics, Pollution and Control, Alternate Fuels.
- Aeronautical And Aerospace Engineering
Fluid Flow Equations, Incompressible Viscous and Inviscid flows, Dimensional analysis, Fluid Machinery, Basic concepts in thermodynamics, Basics of propulsion and heat transfer, Air standard cycles, Properties of a pure substance, Stresses in beams, deflection of beams, Torsion, springs and columns, Biaxial stress system, etc.
- Architecture
Building Materials, Construction, and Technology, History of Architecture, Theory and principles of Architecture, Building Services, Building Science, Housing; Urban Design and Town Planning
- Agricultural And Irrigation Engineering
Machine Design, Farm Machinery, Sources of Power, Farm Power, Tractors and Power Tillers, Fluid Mechanics, Soil Mechanics, Hydrology, Surveying and Leveling, Erosion Control, Soil-Water–Plant Relationship, Irrigation Engineering, Agricultural Drainage, Groundwater Hydrology, etc.
- Biotechnology
Bioprocess Engineering, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Immunology, Genetic Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
Physiology, Biochemistry, Circuit analysis, Electron devices and circuits, Digital Electronics, Linear Integrated Circuits, Microprocessor and Applications, Signals and Systems, Digital signal processing, Biomedical Instrumentation, Bio-Medical Equipment, BioMechanics, Medical Imaging Systems
- Chemical Engineering
Fluids Mechanics and Particle Technology, Chemical Technology and Process Calculations, Thermodynamics and Kinetics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Process control and Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering, Organic and Surface Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
Physical Geology and Geomorphology, Mineralogy, Petrology, Stratigraphy, Paleontology and Structural Geology, Economic Geology, Ore Geology, Geochemistry, Remote Sensing, Geophysics and Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, Environment Geology, and Marine Geology
- Food Technology
Food Chemistry & Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Food Analysis, Safety & Quality Management , Food Product Processing & Preservation Technology , Fluid mechanics & Process Calculations , Food Engineering, Process Control & Food Packaging.
- Geo Informatics Engineering
Surveying, Remote Sensing, Digital Image Processing, Photogrammetry, Cartography, Geographical information system, RS and GIS Applications
- Instrumentation, Electronics & Control Engineering
Electrical Circuits, Signals and Systems, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Measurements, Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation, Analytical Instrumentation, Communication and Optical Instrumentation, Control System and Computer Control of Processes
- Leather Technology
Pre Tanning Operations, Tanning Operations, Post Tanning and Finishing Operations, Leathers & Leather Products
- Mathematics
Algebra, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Topology, Functional Analysis, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Calculus of Variations and Integral Equations, Statistics and Linear Programming
- Material Science And Ceramic Technology
Metals and Alloys, Mechanical Properties, Ceramic Raw materials, Conventional ceramics, Special Ceramics
- Printing Technology
Prepress, Press, Post Press, Printing and Packaging Materials, Print Management
- Physics
Mechanics, Heat, and Sound, Light and Properties of matter, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern physics, Solid-State Electronics, Electron theory of solids, Dielectric and magnetic materials, Superconducting materials.
- Production And Industrial Engineering
Basic Mechanisms and Elements of Design, Casting, metal forming, and metal joining processes, Tool Engineering, Machine tool operation, Metrology, and Inspection, Engineering Materials, Product and Process Design, Design of Jigs and Fixtures and Press Tools, CAD/CAM and CIM, Operations Research, Operations Management, Quality, Reliability, and Maintenance.
- Social Sciences
Geography, Sociology, Economics, Social work
- Textile Technology
Fibre Science and Technology, Yarn Engineering, Fabric Engineering, Chemical Processing, Quality Evaluation
TANCET 2023 ME/MTech Recommended Books
| Book Name | Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| TANCET M.E/M.Tech Exam Book | C.S.Hariram Kumar, Janani, P.Vigneshwari |
| TANCET M.E Entrance | M. Preshnave |
| TANCET Question Papers | Sakshi Publications |
| TANCET M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan/ME | V.V.K Subburaj |
| TANCET ME (Computer Science and Engineering and Information Technologies) | Amit Gupta |
| TANCET ME/M.Tech/M.Plan/M.Arch (Anna University) | Suda’s |
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Official TANCET ME/MTech Syllabus PDF Download
You can download the official syllabus and exam pattern for TANCET ME/MTech from the links given below:
- TANCET ME and MTech Exam Pattern Official Exam Pattern
- TANCET ME and MTech Exam Pattern Official Syllabus
Important things to note
- The Question Book in each subject may have different versions
- The candidate has to choose the correct answer and shade the corresponding small open box provided for that question in the answer sheet with a black ballpoint pen only
- The candidate has to choose one option only.
- Multiple selections for one answer will be count as a wrong answer.
- The answer sheets shaded in pencils will not be evaluated.
- Evaluation is done through a computer and even a small stray of Pen mark on the sheet will be captured by the scanner which may result in wrong evaluation.
- The open box should be fully shaded so that the number printed inside completely disappears.
- Improper shading and light shading are likely to be missed by the scanner, which may also result in wrong evaluation.
TANCET Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2023 FAQs
Ques. Which is the most important section for TANCET ME and MTech?
Ans. The most important section for TANCET ME and MTech is Part 3 which consists of the subject chosen by the candidate at the time of registration.
Ques. What are the categories of candidates attempting the TANCET Exam?
Ans. The categories of candidates attempting the TANCET exam are as follows -
- GATE Category
- Candidates with valid GATE 2020, GATE 2021, or GATE 2023 score with qualifying marks for assistantship in the appropriate discipline of Engineering/Technology
- Candidates who have a valid GATE 2020, GATE 2021, or GATE 2023 score with qualifying marks for assistantship in Engineering Science (XE) and Life Science (XL) papers should appear for TANCET 2023 also.
- TANCET Category
Candidates willing to be considered under the TANCET category should appear for TANCET 2023.
- SPONSORED Category (Admission only in University Departments of Anna University, Chennai i.e. CEG, ACT, SAP, and MIT Campuses)
A limited number of seats (full time only) is available for the candidates employed and sponsored by the Government Organisations and Government Aided Educational Institutions.
However, registered professional architects with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience will be considered for admission to M.Arch. The degree program at the University Departments of Anna University, SAP Campus under sponsored category. All such candidates who intend to apply under sponsored category have to appear for TANCET 2023.
Ques. How to use the OMR sheet in TANCET 2023?
Ans. The student should not cut the OMR sheet in TANCET 2023 or draw lines as it will lead to the cancellation of the paper. The candidate is advised to use a pencil to mark the answers first than during the final hour fill it with a pen.
Ques. Is there any negative marking in TANCET 2023?
Ans. Anna University has defined the set marking scheme for the candidates to follow accordingly, as per the incorrect answer, ⅓ marks will be deducted from the candidate’s paper.
Ques. Whom to contact in case of any queries about TANCET 2023?
Ans. Candidates can reach out to the following for any queries related to TANCET 2023 -
The Secretary
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET)
Centre for Entrance Examinations
Anna University
Chennai – 600 025.
Ph: 044 2235 8289.
Alternatively, candidates can post their queries or questions on the comment box below and our in-house exam experts will try their best to resolve your queries.
Ques. I am not good at English can I give the TANCET 2023 examination in my native language?
Ans. No, the university will conduct the TANCET 2023 only in English.
Ques. Will unanswered questions attract any negative marks?
Ans. No, unanswered questions will not be scored.
Ques. How will Part 2 of the TANCET 2023 ME Mtech paper be scored?
Ans. All the correct answers up to 20 will be awarded marks, all wrong answers will be counted for negative marking; Multiple shading will be counted as the wrong answer and 1/3rd marks will be deducted.
Ques. At what level will the questions be asked?
Ans. All the questions in the TANCET ME/MTech exam will be asked from the Undergraduate level.
Ques. What is the marking scheme of TANCET 2023 ME and MTech Paper?
Ans. TANCET 2023 ME/MTech question paper is of 115 marks containing 115 multiple-choice questions. Each correct answer awards 1 mark and candidates lose 1/3 marks for every incorrect response.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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