TANCET 2026: Exam Date, Notification, Syllabus, Pattern, Registration, Eligibility, Question Papers

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test, abbreviated as TANCET, is an admission test conducted to fill PG seats under MBA and MCA courses across courses in Tamil Nadu colleges. Anna University conducts the state-level entrance exams, including TANCET and CEETA PG for various courses, including MTech/ MArch/ MPlan/ ME, MBA and MCA programmes. More than 200 colleges situated in Tamil Nadu accept TANCET scores for admission. Every year, more than 40,000 MBA aspirants appear for the TANCET to compete for more than 15,000 seats offered by several institutes of Tamil Nadu. TANCET, conducted offline, comprises 100 objective-type questions to be answered within two hours. DTE, Chennai, administers the TANCET counselling for MBA admission of qualified candidates.

Also Read: Top 10 MBA Colleges in Tamil Nadu under TANCET

The table below mentions the key highlights of the TANCET 2026 exam:

Candidates need to prepare in sync with the TANCET 2026 syllabus. Anna University prescribes the TANCET MBA syllabus. As per the TANCET 2026 syllabus, there are five sections in the exam. The table below mentions the TANCET MBA syllabus in brief:

TANCET MBA Syllabus

Also Read: TANCET MCA/ MCA (LE) Syllabus

TANCET MBA question paper comprises 100 MCQs that can fetch a maximum of one mark each if answered correctly. Whereas, 1/3rd mark is deducted for each incorrect response. The TANCET MBA exam pattern is as follows:

Nearly 40,000 candidates register for TANCET every year for admission into colleges situated in Tamil Nadu. To qualify the exam and get admission into a TANCET participating college, candidates must have a top-notch preparation strategy. The space below mentions some of the tried and tested TANCET preparation tips followed by the toppers in the previous sessions:

1. Candidates must start with knowing the exam pattern and the syllabus in detail to avoid wasting time in studying extra topics under a section
2. After analysing the syllabus and test structure, prepare a study plan and stick to it
3. Go through all the topics that were studied a day or a week before so that nothing gets faded away with the preparation plans going forward
4. Make short notes while studying each subject
5. Solving sample papers, and preparing using the previous year's question papers and mock tests is a tried a tested technique to score better in the TANCET exam

The table below mentions articles that would help candidates prepare for TANCET 2026 exam:

Anna University releases the TANCET application form online. Candidates have to complete the TANCET registration before the last date. Check space below to know the steps to fill TANCET 2026 application form:

1st Step: Registration

2nd Step: Login

3rd Step: Payment of application fee

4th Step: Fill personal details

5th Step: Fill in educational details

6th Step: Choose exam city preference

7th Step: Upload documents

TANCET 2026 MBA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must obtain a bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate score of 50 per cent (45 per cent for reserved categories). Candidates are eligible if they have completed education in any of the following patterns:

• 10 + 2 + 3 / 4 /5 years pattern
• 10 + 3 years diploma + 3 years pattern
• 10 + 2 + B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. / B.Pharm.
• 10 + 2 + AMIE
• 10 + 3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE

TANCET 2026 MCA Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the TANCET MCA exam, candidates must hold a BCA or a BSc degree majoring in IT or CSE. Candidates who do not have a BCA or BSc degree must have studied Mathematics at 10+2 level or during the qualifying education. Along with the mandatory subjects/degree, candidates must have obtained 50 per cent aggregate in qualifying exam (45 per cent for reserved category candidates). Candidates must have completed their education in any of the following patterns:

• 10 + 2 + 3 / 4 / 5 years pattern
• 10 + 3 years diploma + 3 years Pattern
• 10 + 2 + AMIE
• 10 + 3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE

Also Read: TANCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

TANCET 2026 Admission Process

The TANCET admission process comprises the following stages:

1. Application form fillup
2. Downloading hall ticket
3. Appear for exam
4. Download scorecard
5. Participate in TANCET counselling process

Also Read: TANCET 2026 Exam Centres

Candidates who fill the TANCET application form will be issued the admit card to appear for the exam. Anna University TANCET hall ticket is a mandatory document to be carried on exam day. The TANCET admit card 2026 will be downloadable from the official exam website, tancet.annauniv.edu. No other mode is available to access the hall ticket. The TANCET admit card carries crucial details related to the exam and the test taker along with the TANCET exam day guidelines. Candidates failing to carry a hard copy of the TANCET admit card will face denial in entry to the exam centre.

The space below mentions the steps to download the admit card of TANCET 2026 in brief:

1. Visit the TANCET exam website, tancet.annauniv.edu
2. Click on the tab for TANCET hall ticket download
3. Enter email ID and password
4. Enter the captcha code
5. Click on the 'Login' button

Also Read: Previous Year's TANCET Exam Analysis