TANCET 2026: Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2026

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2026

TANCET 2026
[Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026]
conducted by Anna University, Chennai, on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu
Admission to MBA and MCA Degree Programmes, 2026-2027

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for admission to M.B.A. and M.C.A. degree Programmes offered at University Departments, Constituent Colleges of Anna University, Annamalai University, Government and Government Aided Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges) and Self-Financing Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges including stand-alone Institutions) in Tamil Nadu.

Commencement of Online Registration: 16/03/2026 (Monday)
Last date for Online Registration: 10/04/2026 (Friday)
TANCET Exam Dates:
MCA: 09/05/2026 (Saturday, 10:00 A.M. To 12:00 Noon)
MBA: 09/05/2026 (Saturday, 02:30 P.M. To 04:30 P.M.)

The Government of Tamil Nadu has authorised Anna University to conduct
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) for admission to M.B.A and M.C.A Degree Programmes offered at

University Departments of Anna University, Chennai – 25, Anna University Regional Campuses and University Colleges of Engineering.
Annamalai University.
Government & Government Aided Engineering Colleges and Arts & Science Colleges.
and
Self-financing Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges including stand-alone Institutions) under Government Quota and seats voluntarily surrendered by the Selffinancing Colleges in Tamil Nadu for admission through centralized Single-Window online counseling.

Other Universities functioning under the state Act in Tamil Nadu and self-financing colleges (Engineering Colleges, Arts & Science Colleges including stand-alone Institutions) may also opt to admit the candidates on the basis of the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test-2026.

Eligibility

Sl. No.	Course	Eligibility
1	MBA	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. 10 + 2 + 3/4/5 years pattern (or) 10 + 3 years Diploma +2/3 years pattern (or) 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
2	MCA	A pass in a recognised Bachelor's Degree of minimum 3 years duration in B.C.A. or B.Sc. (Information Technology / Computer Science or equivalent), or a pass in a recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration (in disciplines other than the ones mentioned above) with Mathematics at 10 + 2 level or at Graduation Level and obtained at least 50% (45% in the case of BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA and ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu) in the qualifying degree examinations. 10 + 2 + 3/4/5 years Pattern (or) 10 + 3 years Diploma + 2/3 years Pattern (or) 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 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.

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
MCA	Rs. 500/-	Rs. 1000/-
MBA	Rs. 500/-	Rs. 1000/-

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	MBA	2 Hours	The question paper will have the following sections: Evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify critically the data and apply the data to business decisions from given typical business situations. Evaluate the skill of the candidate in answering questions based on the passages in the comprehension. Evaluate the skill on solving mathematical problems at graduate level including those learnt in plus two or equivalent level. 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. Test the knowledge on written English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation, etc.
2	MCA	2 Hours	The question paper will have the following sections: Quantitative ability Analytical ability Logical reasoning Computer awareness A few questions may also be on verbal activity, basic science, etc.

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	MBA	100	4	1	100	1/4	Multiple shading will be considered as wrong answer and 1/4 mark will be reduced.
2	MCA	100	4	1	100	1/4	Multiple shading will be considered as wrong answer and 1/4 mark will be reduced.

NOTE:
The procedure for seeking admission to MBA and MCA. Degree programmes for the academic year 2026-2027 consists of the following two steps:

Appearing for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2026 and
Applying for admission to the admitting authorities concerned.

Students are advised to look for separate advertisements to be released by the admitting authorities for admission.

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

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Edited By: Sahadeb

Edited On: 11 Mar 2026

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