Anna University has announced the TANCET 2025 answer key today, April 1. The candidates who have written the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2025 can download the tentative answer key from the official portal, tancet.annauniv.edu. The TANCET MBA and MCA exam was held on March 22, 2025, whereas the CEETA PG 2025 exam was held on March 23, 2025.
The answer key will help candidates evaluate their expected scores before the final results. The university has also allowed candidates to raise objections against the tentative answer key. The final answer key will be released after reviewing the challenges.
Difference Between Tentative and Final Answer Key
Anna University first releases a tentative (provisional) answer key. Candidates can check this key and raise objections if they find any discrepancies.
- The tentative answer key is open for challenges.
- The university will review objections submitted by candidates.
- After making necessary corrections, Anna University will release the final answer key.
- The final answer key will be used for calculating the TANCET 2025 results.
How to Download TANCET 2025 Answer Key?
Candidates can follow these steps to download the TANCET 2025 answer key:
- Visit the official website tancet.annauniv.edu.
- Click on the ‘Answer Keys 2025’ tab from the homepage.
- Log in using your Email ID and password.
- Complete the captcha verification and click on Login.
- Download the TANCET 2025 tentative answer key PDF.
How to Calculate TANCET 2025 Marks Using the Answer Key?
Candidates should add marks for correct responses and subtract marks for incorrect responses to determine their actual score. Candidates can calculate their expected TANCET 2025 scores using the marking scheme:
- Correct answer: +1 mark
- Incorrect answer: -0.25 (1/4 mark deduction)
- Multiple answers selected: -0.25 (1/4 mark deduction)
TANCET 2025 Expected Cutoff
Different colleges set their own TANCET 2025 cutoffs for admissions based on TANCET scores. Each college will have its own eligibility criteria and selection process based on TANCET scores. The expected cutoff marks range for different categories is:
- OBC: 33.25 to 35.5 marks
- SC: 20.5 to 35.5 marks
- ST: 19 to 36 marks
- Open Category: 38 to 50 marks
TANCET 2025 Percentile Score vs. Actual Marks
The actual marks are calculated based on correct and incorrect answers, while the percentile score indicates a candidate’s performance compared to others. Percentile scores help in determining rank and merit position for admissions.
- Candidates scoring 100-60 marks can expect a 99+ percentile.
- Those scoring 59-50 marks may have a 98-99 percentile.
- A score between 49-40 can result in a 97-96 percentile.
- Candidates scoring below 10 marks may have a percentile below 40.
Login Credentials Required to Access Answer Key
Without these credentials, candidates cannot access the TANCET answer key PDF. Candidates must log in to the TANCET 2025 portal using the following details:
- Email ID (registered during application)
- Password (set during registration)