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TNSF Consortium CET 2026 conducte for MBA, MCA courses, ME / M.Tech / M.Arch courses. The Tamil Nadu Self Financing Consortium Common Entrance Test (TNSF Consortium CET) is a State level Common entrance exam organized by TNSF, also known as Consortium of Self Financing Professional, Arts and Science Colleges in Tamilnadu. This State-level Common Entrance Test is organized by the Consortium of Self-Financing Professional, Arts and Science Colleges in Tamilnadu (TNSF). The exam serves as the gateway for admissions to MBA, MCA, ME, M.Tech, M.Arch programs in private Engineering, Arts, Science, and Management colleges under the Management Quota in Tamil Nadu.
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TNSF Consortium CET
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TNSF Consortium CET 2026 Exam Date
| Event | Date / Schedule |
| Application Period | June 29, 2026 – July 15, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | July 16, 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | July 20, 2026 |
| Exam Date (MBA & MCA) | July 25, 2026 |
| Exam Date (M.E / M.Tech / M.Arch) | July 26, 2026 |
| Results / Rank List | August 6, 2026 |
| Last Date for Admissions | August 14, 2026 |
Official Notifications:
- Official Website of TNSF Consortium CET
- CONSORTIUM MEMBER COLLEGES
- MBA/MCA/M.E/M.TECH/M.ARCH CET EXAM CENTRES
- MBA / MCA / M.E / M.Tech / M.Arch. COMMON ENTRANCE TEST – ELI
Exam Pattern Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Paper-based OMR answer sheet) |
| Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 100 questions |
| Total Marks | 100 marks |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Incorrect Answer | 0 marks (No negative marking) |
| Unanswered | 0 marks |
The syllabus of TNSF Consortium CET includes topics from which questions will be asked in the question paper. Candidates should study all topics in the syllabus and solve chapter-wise questions to prepare for the exam. Solving previous year question papers can also help in understanding the question types and difficulty level.
Subject & Sectional Breakdown
1. MBA Exam Pattern
| Part | Section / Subject Area | Questions / Marks | Focus Area |
| Part I | Business Data Evaluation | 20 | Business scenarios, data interpretation |
| Part II | Reading Comprehension | 20 | Passages, inference, context analysis |
| Part III | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | Basic algebra, arithmetic, geometry, statistics |
| Part IV | Data Sufficiency | 20 | Logical problem solving, data statements |
| Part V | Written / General English | 20 | Grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction |
| Total | 5 Sections | 100 | 100 Marks |
2. MCA Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject Area | Questions / Marks | Focus Area |
| Section 1 | Quantitative Ability | 25 | Mathematics, arithmetic, statistics |
| Section 2 | Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 25 | Patterns, series, logical deduction |
| Section 3 | Computer Awareness | 25 | Fundamentals, data structures, OS |
| Section 4 | General English & Basic Science | 25 | Basic grammar, scientific reasoning |
| Total | 4 Sections | 100 | 100 Marks |
3. M.E / M.Tech / M.Arch Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject Area | Questions / Marks | Focus Area |
| Part A | Engineering Mathematics | 20 | Core UG level math formulas & problems |
| Part B | Basic Engineering & Sciences | 20 | Fundamental physics, mechanics, basics |
| Part C | Core Discipline Specialization | 60 | Subject-specific syllabus (Civil, CS, EEE, etc.) |
| Total | 3 Parts | 100 | 100 Marks |
TNSF Consortium CET – Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | TNSF Consortium CET |
| Full Form of TNSF Consortium CET | Tamil Nadu Self Financing Consortium Common Entrance Test |
| Organizing Body | TNSF |
| Full Form of TNSF | Consortium of Self Financing Professional, Arts and Science Colleges in Tamilnadu |
| Type of Exam | Common Entrance Exam |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Region | Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | tnsfconsortium.org |
| Courses Where Admission is Through TNSF Consortium CET | MBA, MCA, ME, M.Tech, M.Arch |
| Colleges Where Admission is Through TNSF Consortium CET | Private Engineering, Arts, Science and Management colleges of Consortium under the Management Quota in the state of Tamilnadu |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | As per eligibility criteria |