| Full Name of Examination | Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (MCA) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Anna University, Chennai |
| Category & Stream | Computer Applications |
| Admissions & Course Types | MCA across Anna University Departments, Government, Autonomous & Self-Financing Colleges in Tamil Nadu (CEG, PSG Tech, CIT) |
| Mode of Examination | Offline Pen & Paper (OMR) |
| Examination Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Total Maximum Marks | 100 Marks |
| Examination Frequency | Once a Year (March) |
| Application Fee | ?1,000 (General) / ?500 (SC/ST/SCA) |
| Official Web Portal | https://tancet.annauniv.edu |
+1 mark for correct, -1/3 mark for wrong answer.
| Reservation Category | Percentage Allocation | Key Eligibility Mandate |
|---|---|---|
| GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% | Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate |
| OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% | Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% | Recognized competent authority caste certificate |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% | Recognized competent authority tribe certificate |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% (Horizontal) | Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board |
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