CEETA PG 2026: Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions - Post Graduate (CEETA-PG) 2026

Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions-PG

Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions - Post Graduate (CEETA-PG) 2026

CEETA-PG 2026
[Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions - Post Graduate 2026]
conducted by Anna University, Chennai, on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu
Admission to M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. Degree Programmes, 2026-2027

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for admission to M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. degree Programmes offered at University Departments, Constituent Colleges of Anna University, Annamalai University and Government & Government Aided Engineering Colleges only through CEETA-PG. A stipend of Rs. 60,000/- per semester will be awarded to top-ranked CEETA-PG qualified candidates, as per norms.

Commencement of Online Registration: 16/03/2026 (Monday)
Last date for Online Registration: 10/04/2026 (Friday)
CEETA-PG Exam Dates: 10/05/2026 (Sunday, 10:00 A.M. To 12:00 Noon)

The Government of Tamil Nadu has authorised Anna University to conduct
Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions (CEETA-PG) for admission to M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. offered at

University Departments of Anna University, Chennai – 25, Anna University Regional Campuses and University Colleges of Engineering.
Annamalai University and
Government & Government Aided Engineering Colleges.

for admission through centralized Single-Window online counseling.

Government Aided Engineering Colleges and Technical institutions funded by Central Government affiliated to Anna University may also join in this admission process. Self-financing Engineering Colleges may also use CEETA-PG-2026 score for their admission process.

Eligibility

Sl. No.	Course	Eligibility
1	M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch.⁺ / M.Plan.⁺	A pass in a recognised Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years duration and obtained at least 50% (45% in the case of BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA and ST candidates belonging to Tamilnadu) in the qualifying degree examination. A pass in a recognised Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the relevant field and obtained atleast 50% (45% in the case of BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA and ST candidates belonging to Tamilnadu)in the qualifying degree examination. B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. Degree Programmes (or) B.Pharm. Degree Programmes (or) Master’s Degree in the relevant branch of Science / Arts, which are prescribed. 10 + 2 + AMIE* + 2 Yrs of experience (or) 10 + 3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE* + 2 Yrs of experience
* Candidates with Section ‘A’ & ‘B’ certificates (A.M.I.E.) and other similar certificates of professional bodies viz. Aeronautical Society of India, etc., recognised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India and enrolled before 31.5.2013 are considered to be equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. Degree holders, only with 2 years regular full time experience in the relevant field after successful completion of the course including project work. An experience certificate shall be produced by the candidates. ⁺ Candidates who have qualified as AIIA (Associateship Examination of the Indian Institute of Architects) with a valid registration with the Council of Architecture are eligible.

Note:

Candidates with B.E./B.Tech. Degree obtained through Distance / Weekend mode Programmes are not eligible. (Amendment : Engineering Degree acquired through Distance mode and was validated by the AICTE-UGC by conduction Special Examination as per Hon'ble Supreme Court's Order in SLP(c) No's 19807 -19808/2012 dt : 03.11.2017 only are eligible)
Candidates with Degree obtained without studying 10th Std., 12th Std./3 years Diploma are not eligible.

Candidates appearing for the final semester/year of examination of the said qualifying degree course during Academic Year 2025-2026 may also apply for TANCET 2026.

GATE Candidates who seek admission under CEETA-PG should also appear for CEETAPG 2026.

Acceptance of a person as a candidate for writing the entrance test does not confer on the person, the right of equivalent eligibility for admission to any of the above courses. The decision on the eligibility for admission to a course entirely rests with the admitting authority offering the courses.

Other State Candidates can also appear for the Entrance Test, but the eligibility conditions will be stipulated by the admitting authority / University.

Registration for Entrance Test (Only through Online)
Candidates can register through online only by filling-up the application and submitting the same along with a good quality recently taken photograph.

Entrance Test Fee (Only through Online)

Programme	SC/SCA/ST of Tamil Nadu	Others
CEETA-PG M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan.	Examination Fee: Rs. 500/-	Examination Fee: Rs. 1,000/-
	Counselling Fee: Rs. 400/- + 18% GST Total = Rs. 972/-^*	Counselling Fee: Rs. 800/- + 18% GST Total = Rs. 1,944/-^*
	* Inclusive of Counselling Charges for Admissions

Entrance Test Centres

The entrance test will be held at the following cities:

1.	Chennai	2.	Coimbatore	3.	Chidambaram	4.	Dindigul	5.	Erode
6.	Karaikudi	7.	Madurai	8.	Nagercoil	9.	Salem	10.	Thanjavur
11.	Tirunelveli	12.	Tiruchirappalli	13.	Vellore	14.	Villupuram	15.	Bargur

Every effort will be taken to comply with the candidate’s choice for the entrance test centre. However, any other centre may be allotted to few candidates due to non-availability of space. In any case, a centre once allotted cannot be changed for any reasons.

Syllabi for the Entrance Test

Sl. No.	Course	Duration of the Test	Syllabi
1	M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan.	2 Hours	The question paper will have three parts. Part-I and Part-II are compulsory and under Part-III the candidates have to answer the section which has been chosen at the time of registration. If a candidate appears for different section, Part-III will not be evaluated. The syllabi for the entrance test are available in https://tancet.annauniv.edu/. The questions will be set at the undergraduate level.

Questions and Evaluation Scheme

Sl. No.	Course	No. of questions	No. of alternative answers	Mark for every correct answer	Max. marks	Negative marks for every wrong answer	Other Points
1	M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan.
	Part-I	20	4	1	20	1/4	Multiple shading will be considered as wrong answer and 1/4 mark will be reduced.
	Part-II	20	4	1	20	1/4	Multiple shading will be considered as wrong answer and 1/4 mark will be reduced.
	Part-III	60	4	1	60	1/4	Multiple shading will be considered as wrong answer and 1/4 mark will be reduced.

Note: Marks will not be deducted for the questions left unanswered.

NOTE:
Kindly refer the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR
Admission to M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. Degree Programmes(2026)

CONTACT:
044 2235 8289, 044 2235 8314
tanceeta@gmail.com

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