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TANCET Syllabus 2025 is divided into five sections. TANCET exam covers key topics in Data Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Sufficiency and General English with 20 questions in each section. The topics in TANCET Syllabus especially Quantitative Aptitude are from class 10 curriculum and are of moderate difficulty. To prepare for TANCET exam, you need to read and understand TANCET syllabus and should prepare accordingly. Total TANCET exam duration is 2 hours. Read complete information on TANCET Syllabus, Exam Pattern, how to prepare and more.
Following are the key features of TANCET 2025 exam:
TANCET Exam Pattern
| TANCET 2025 Exam Section | Number of Questions | Marks for Each Correct Answer | Negative Marks for Wrong Answer | Total maximum Marks in TANCET |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analysis | 20 | +1 | - ¼ | 20 |
| Reading comprehension passages | 20 | +1 | - ¼ | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | +1 | - ¼ | 20 |
| Data sufficiency | 20 | +1 | - ¼ | 20 |
| General English | 20 | +1 | - ¼ | 20 |
| Total | 100 | -- | -- | 100 |
As per the revised TANCET syllabus & pattern 2025, overall TANCET exam syllabus is divided into 5 sections with a total of 100 questions. TANCET syllabus 2025 will broadly have following sections covering key topics
TANCET 2025 Syllabus
TANCET Syllabus: Section Wise
TANCET Syllabus 2025 for each of the 5 sections with important topics covered is as given below:
| Section | TANCET Syllabus Topics & Skills Evaluated |
|---|---|
| Data Analysis | Table, Pie charts, graphs, comparative data etc. A paragraph with the data to take business decisions is given. Test Takers need to analyse business situation on the basis of information given in the paragraph and answer the questions following the paragraph. The section evaluates the candidate’s ability to identify critically the data and apply the data to business decisions from given typical business situations |
| Reading comprehension passages | Reading Comprehension passages are based on current affairs, literature, abstract topics. RC Passages are short. Apart from the questions based on the information in the RC Passages, questions are asked on the Synonyms, Antonyms, idioms, phrases, One word substitution as used in RC Passages. The questions will be formed with a view to evaluate the skill of the candidate in answering questions based on the passages in the comprehension. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number system, Modern Math. Key topics include Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Number System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, 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. The questions are individual ones and formed to evaluate the skill on solving mathematical problems at graduate level including those learnt in plus two or equivalent level. |
| Data sufficiency | It is a Test on determining data sufficiency for answering certain questions using the given data and the knowledge of mathematics and use of day-to-day facts. Questions in this section include the questions in sets on Data Interpretation topics like Pie Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph, Tables. Major topics are Number System, Arithmetic, Algebra among others. Apart from core data based questions, candidates will also face questions based on statements labeled as I and II to determine whether the statements either I or II or both I and II are sufficient to solve the problem |
| General English | It tests the knowledge on written English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation and the like. Syllabus includes entire English Grammar section, vocabulary, usage, sentence formation and picking out errors from them. Major Topics include Parts of Speech, Sentence formation, Tenses, Conditionals, Idioms, Phrases, One word substitution, Picking the odd man out, formation of correct sentence among others. The questions will test the knowledge on written English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation, fill in the blanks with correct vocabulary words, spotting synonyms, antonyms, using correct phrase and idiom among others. |
This section has 20 questions of MCQ type with 0.25% negative marking. Key topics covered in TANCET syllabus on Data Analysis are as below:
| Section | TANCET Syllabus Topics on Data Analysis |
|---|---|
| Data Analysis (20 Questions) | Table, Pie charts, graphs, comparative data etc. A paragraph with the data to take business decisions is given. Test Takers need to analyse business situation on the basis of information given in the paragraph and answer the questions following the paragraph. The section evaluates the candidate’s ability to identify critically the data and apply the data to business decisions from given typical business situations |
This section has 20 questions of MCQ type with 0.25% negative marking. Key topics covered in TANCET syllabus on Reading Comprehension are as below:
| Section | TANCET Syllabus Topics on Reading Comprehension |
|---|---|
| Reading comprehension passages (20 Questions) | Reading Comprehension passages are based on current affairs, literature, abstract topics. RC Passages are short. Apart from the questions based on the information in the RC Passages, questions are asked on the Synonyms, Antonyms, idioms, phrases, One word substitution as used in RC Passages. The questions will be formed with a view to evaluate the skill of the candidate in answering questions based on the passages in the comprehension. |
This section has 20 questions of MCQ type with 0.25% negative marking. Key topics covered in TANCET syllabus on Quantitative Aptitude are as below:
| Section | TANCET Syllabus Topics on Quantitative Aptitude |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude (20 Questions) | Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number system, Modern Math. Key topics include Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Number System, HCF LCM, Percentages, Ratios, 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. The questions are individual ones and formed to evaluate the skill on solving mathematical problems at graduate level including those learnt in plus two or equivalent level. |
This section has 20 questions of MCQ type with 0.25% negative marking. Key topics covered in TANCET syllabus on Data Sufficiency are as below:
| Section | TANCET Syllabus Topics on Data Sufficiency |
|---|---|
| Data sufficiency (20 Questions) | It is a Test on determining data sufficiency for answering certain questions using the given data and the knowledge of mathematics and use of day-to-day facts. Questions in this section include the questions in sets on Data Interpretation topics like Pie Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph, Tables. Major topics are Number System, Arithmetic, Algebra among others. Apart from core data based questions, candidates will also face questions based on statements labeled as I and II to determine whether the statements either I or II or both I and II are sufficient to solve the problem |
This section has 20 questions of MCQ type with 0.25% negative marking. Key topics covered in TANCET syllabus on General English are as below:
| Section | TANCET Syllabus Topics on General English |
|---|---|
| General English | It tests the knowledge on written English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation and the like. Syllabus includes entire English Grammar section, vocabulary, usage, sentence formation and picking out errors from them. Major Topics include Parts of Speech, Sentence formation, Tenses, Conditionals, Idioms, Phrases, One word substitution, Picking the odd man out, formation of correct sentence among others. The questions will test the knowledge on written English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation, fill in the blanks with correct vocabulary words, spotting synonyms, antonyms, using correct phrase and idiom among others. |
TANCET exam preparation requires 3 to 4 months devoted preparation as per the TANCET syllabus. To prepare for TANCET exam as per TANCET syllabus candidates should take following steps: