TANCET MBA 2026 – Verbal Ability Section Made Easy

TANCET MBA 2026

TANCET MBA 2026 exam is expected to be held in the fourth week of March 2026 and the official notification will be released soon. If you want to improve your TANCET score, especially in Verbal Ability, this guide lays out what to expect and how to prepare — in plain language, with practical steps you can follow every day.

TANCET MBA 2026 Exam Structure:

Total marks: 100

Total duration: 2 hours

What TANCET Verbal Ability looks like

Verbal Ability is one of five sections and carries 20 marks. Negative marking applies: 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer. The section tests two broad areas: grammar and vocabulary, with a few questions on sentence ordering or logical sequence.

Question types you must know

• Error spotting — Identify the part of a sentence that contains a grammatical error. This is often the largest chunk of the Verbal section, about 10 out of 20 questions.
• Vocabulary — Synonyms, antonyms, word meanings, and fill-in-the-blanks.
• Logical sequence of sentences — Rearrange jumbled sentences into a sensible paragraph. This appears frequently in some years and may be absent in others, so keep it on your radar.

Grammar focus areas — what to study

Most error-spotting questions come from basic but commonly confused grammar rules. Make sure you can handle:

• Verb forms and tenses: present, past, future, and perfect forms
• Nouns and pronouns: agreement, reference, and case
• Adjectives and adverbs: correct placement and comparative forms
• Prepositions and conjunctions: common collocations and linking words
• Articles and determiners: when to use a, an, the or no article

If you refresh these rules and practice error-spotting regularly, you can convert many of the 20 marks with confidence and also with very less time. We recommend short, focused sessions on each grammar subtopic rather than long, unfocused study marathons.

Vocabulary strategy — smart, not exhaustive

Vocabulary can feel overwhelming because there are thousands of words you could learn. Instead of trying to memorize everything, follow this plan:

1. Compile high-frequency words that have appeared in TANCET over the last 10–15 years.
2. Study those words in groups of 20–30 daily, learning synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences.
3. Use active recall — flashcards or spaced repetition — and test yourself in context (fill-in-the-blanks).

We have compiled a targeted vocabulary list so you don’t waste time on low-yield words. Make the list your daily drill and review it until the most common words become automatic.

You can download Vocabulary list here.

Practical week-by-week plan

Here’s a simple 6-week routine you can adapt depending on how much time you have:

1. Week 1–2: Grammar basics — 30 minutes daily on tenses, subject-verb agreement, and pronouns. 15 minutes of error-spotting practice.
2. Week 3–4: Vocabulary — 30 new words per day, plus revision of previously learned words. Practice synonyms and fill-in-the-blanks.
3. Week 5: Logical sequence drills and mixed mock tests. Focus on time management and accuracy.
4. Week 6: Full-length mocks and review of weak areas. Keep practicing error spotting and revisit high-frequency vocabulary.

Exam-day tips

• Start with error-spotting questions you are confident about to build momentum.
• Leave difficult vocabulary-based questions for a second pass to minimize negative marking risk.
• For sentence ordering, look for linking words and chronological cues to speed up choices.

How TANCET coaching and online classes help

A focused TANCET coaching program or a structured TANCET online class can save time by giving you curated vocabulary lists, error-spotting drills, and timed mocks. Choose a class that emphasizes practice tests and provides clear explanations for every question. That consistent practice is what raises your TANCET score.

FAQs

1. What is the TANCET MBA 2026 exam?

The TANCET MBA 2026 is a state-level entrance examination conducted by Anna University for admission to MBA programs offered by government, government-aided, and self-financing colleges in Tamil Nadu.

2. How many marks is the Verbal Ability section and is there negative marking?

Verbal Ability is worth 20 marks. There is negative marking: 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer.

3. How should I prepare vocabulary for TANCET MBA exam?

Compile the words from the previous year papers, focus on a high-frequency vocabulary list, learn in small daily batches, use flashcards, and practice words in sentences and fill-in-the-blanks.

4. Is error spotting more important than vocabulary in TANCET exam?

Both matter, but error spotting often makes up a larger share of the TANCET Verbal section. Prioritize grammar practice early, then layer vocabulary.

5.Should I join TANCET coaching or a TANCET online class?

If you need structure and curated materials, a good TANCET coaching program or TANCET online class can significantly speed up preparation and improve your TANCET score.