TANCET 2026 Exam: Dates, Fees, Application Process

TANCET is a state level entrance for all Indian students who are trying to get admission to popular postgraduate courses like MBA. It is conducted by Anna University, which is widely famous for its affordability and accessibility in the field of education. Moreover, this exam is considered much easier than the CAT exam, so any student has a higher chance here.

Read this article until the end and get to know the highlights of the TANCET exam, eligibility criteria, exam pattern and so much more in just one blog!

Highlights of TANCET 2026 Exam

Keep these points in mind to assist you in your studies:

TANCET 2026 Exam Key Highlights
Full Form	Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test
Exam Conducted By	Anna University
Exam Level	State Level
Official Website	https://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet
Exam Frequency	Once in a year/Generally around March
TANCET 2026 Exam Registration	Online process via Anna University's official portal/Opens around January
Mode of the Exam	Pen and Paper Mode/Offline
Exam Result	Around late April
Registration Fees	INR 1000 for General Category candidates INR 500 for Other Categories

TANCET 2026 Registration

You must take the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test examination if you want to be considered for admission into the best colleges at Anna University.

The registration process can be completed entirely online, and there is no need for any student wishing to register for the exam to physically show up in person at an office.

Register for TANCET 2026 (Step-by-Step)

Here are simplified steps mentioned for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026; give it a good read.

1. Open a computer or a mobile phone with internet.
2. Go to the official website of TANCET.
3. Click on the button that says ‘2026 Registration.’

• Create a new account using:
  • Your email ID
  • Your mobile number
  • After creating the account, log in again.

Fill in your details carefully, such as: 

Name

• Date of birth
• Educational details

Upload:

• A passport-size photo
• Your signature

Choose the city where you want to write the exam.

Pay the registration fee online: 

• ₹1000 for General category students
• ₹500 for reserved category students

Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Eligibility Criteria for TANCET 2026 Exam

There is very basic criteria that one need to fulfill:

• An undergraduate degree from a recognized university or college.
• Valid citizen of India
• One plus point—no age restrictions and no upper age limit.

TANCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Read this section to know the exam dates and schedule for this year:

Exam Dates & Schedule
Event	Date
Application Form	January 2026
Admit Card Release	February 2026
TANCET 2026 Exam	March 2026
Results Announcement	April 2026
Scorecard Download	April - May 2026

Exam Syllabus for TANCET 2026

The new syllabus for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 test is briefly explained in this section.

Subject Name	Syllabus Topics
Quantitative Aptitude	Arithmetic (profit/loss, time/work), algebra, geometry, mensuration, probability, and number systems.
Data Sufficiency	Data Interpretation (Charts, Tables), Logical Evaluation of Data.
Business Situations	Case Analysis, Decision Making, Business Graphs, Analysis of Business Situations
Reading Comprehension	Passages (Business, Logical), Fact vs. Opinion, Author's Tone
English Usage	Grammar, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms), Sentence Correction, Idioms, Cloze Test, One-Word Substitution

TANCET 2026 Exam Pattern

This exam is not that tough; if you prepare for it well – you can clear it in no time. Here is an exam pattern that you need to keep in mind while preparing for this exam.

Section	No. of Questions
Quantitative Aptitude:	20
Data Sufficiency:	20
Business Situations:	20
Reading Comprehension	20
English Usage:	20

Tips and Tricks for TANCET 2026 Exam

Healthy tips and tricks for any exam go a long way, so here’s a quick and crisp section featuring the same:

 

TANCET 2026 Admit Card

An admit card is one of the most important documents; it is like a permission slip that allows you to sit in the exam hall and appear for a paper. Without this, you can’t sit in an exam at any cost.

The admit card will be available to download in February 2026.

How to Download the Admit Card:

• Visit the official TANCET website.
• Log in using your email ID and password.
• Click on ‘Download Admit Card.’
• Save it, and print at least two copies.

TANCET 2026 Exam Centres

The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test is conducted in many cities across Tamil Nadu, especially, so here is a list featuring all the cities for easy reference:

List of the exam centers:

• Chennai
• Coimbatore
• Madurai
• Salem
• Tiruchirappalli
• Vellore
• Tirunelveli
• Erode
• Dindigul

You will get various options to select cities, so you can select one of them based on your preference.

TANCET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

On the exam day, you need to fulfill some exam guidelines. Here is a list featuring all those:

• Print the admit card and make sure to carry it.
• Avoid taking smartwatches and other metal items.
• Try to dress as simply as you can.
• Carry only the most important items, like pens, pencils,a  scale, and more.
• Reach the center before the reporting time to avoid the rush.
• Avoid wearing jewelry.

TANCET Result 2026

After the exam is conducted, you can check the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 results on the website by the end of April 2026.

Steps to Download the Result 2026:

• Go to the official website.
• Log in using your details.
• Click on ‘TANCET 2026 Result’.
• View and download the result.

TANCET Cut-off ‘2025’

Let’s analyze the previous year cut-off for 2025 to figure out the estimated percentage this year.

Previous Year Cut-off for 2025
College	2025 Cut Off (Category-Wise)
PSG College of Technology	General: 60–65
	OBC: 55–60
	SC/ST: 40–45
Anna University (CEG)	General: 58–60
	OBC: 52–55
	SC/ST: 42–48
SSN College of Engineering	General: 55–58
	OBC: 50–55
	SC/ST: 40–45
Thiagarajar School of Mgmt	General: 45–50
	OBC: 40–45
	SC/ST: 30–35

Top Colleges Accepting TANCET Exam

There are so many top colleges under Anna University, so here is a list of all the top colleges that you can get into after this exam.

College / Institute	Location	Programs Accepted	Briefing
Department of Management Studies, Anna University	Chennai	MBA, MCA	Premier state university dept.
Anna University – College of Engineering, Guindy	Chennai	MBA, MCA	Strong engineering + management presence.
PSG Institute of Management (PSGIM)	Coimbatore	MBA	Top private MBA option
PSG College of Technology	Coimbatore	MBA, MCA	High cutoffs.
SSN School of Management	Chennai	MBA	Reputed private B-school
Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM)	Madurai	MBA	Good regional B-school
University of Madras	Chennai	MBA, MCA	Historic public university
Bharathiar University	Coimbatore	MBA, MCA	Govt university.
Bharathidasan Institute of Management	Tiruchirappalli	MBA	Known for management program.
SRM University, Chennai	Chennai	MBA	Private multi-disciplinary university.
Loyola Institute of Business Administration	Chennai	MBA	Strong MBA reputation.
Great Lakes Institute of Management	Chennai	MBA	Recognised B-school accepting.
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)	Vellore	MBA	VIT MBA often accepts TANCET.
KCT Business School (Kumaraguru College)	Coimbatore	MBA, MCA	Noted private college.
Crescent School of Business	Chennai	MBA/PGDM	Private B-school.
ITM Business School	Chennai	MBA/PGDM	Industry-oriented management school.
Nehru Institute of Technology	Coimbatore	MBA	Technical institute with MBA.
Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Engg. College	Chennai	MBA/MCA	Accepts TANCET for PG
Hindusthan College of Engg. & Tech.	Coimbatore	MBA/MCA	Private engineering/PG.
Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT)	Coimbatore	MBA, MCA	Ranked engineering/PG institute.
Madras Christian College (MCC)	Chennai	MBA	Listed among some top options.

Plan B – What if TANCET 2026 Didn’t Work Out?

Every student goes through this tension, and as a student, it is understandable to think this way. So, to keep your mind stable, you can opt for a backup degree as a side option.

Having an option to pursue an Online MBA degree is a great backup plan because you can continue on your journey without changing the path you originally tried to achieve your goal.

So why worry? If your results come in below expectations, there is still an online MBA program waiting for you! And the best part of this program is that you will get the same benefits, same exposure, same opportunities, and much more.

TANCET 2026 Helpdesk Contact

The official helpdesk section is managed by Anna University. There are some phone numbers, email addresses, and more on the website that can help you reach out to them.

Here’s a table featuring all the information:

Category	Contact Information
Phone Number	044-22358574 044-22358575 044-22358576 044-22358314 044-22358289 044-22358281 / 044-22358282
Email Address	tancetau@gmail.com
Email (Profile/Hall Ticket Corrections)	tanceeta@gmail.com

Anna University offers special counselling for the MBA/MCA course. Here is the number mentioned for that:

• Counselling Office Phone: 0422-2451100 / 9790279020
• Counselling Email: care@tn-mbamca.com