How to Fill TANCET Application Form 2026? Steps to Apply Online at tancet.annauniv.edu

How to Fill TANCET Application Form 2026? Steps to Apply Online at tancet.annauniv.edu

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Updated on Jan 27, 2026 15:52 IST
Anna University facilitates TANCET 2026 registration process until a specified date. Candidates aspiring for MBA or MCA admissions in Tamil Nadu can apply for the TANCET exam online from the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. No other mode for TANCET 2026 registration is available. Check how to fill TANCET application form 2026 here.

Anna University has started TANCET 2026 registration. Candidates can refer to this page for step wise guide on how to fill TANCET application form 2026.

TANCET 2026: How to Apply Online

Know How to Fill TANCET Application Form 2026

How to Fill TANCET Application Form 2026: Anna University will start TANCET 2026 registration process soon on the official exam website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates aspiring for MBA or MCA admissions in Tamil Nadu can apply for the TANCET exam. To submit the TANCET 2026 application form, candidates need to provide personal details, educational qualifications, and their preferred exam city. Additionally, candidates have to upload a photograph, signature, and community certificate. The last step to submit the TANCET 2026 application form is payment of exam fee based on the category. Scroll down for insights on the detailed steps for TANCET registration and how to fill the TANCET application form 2026.

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Table of contents
  • TANCET Registration Dates 2026
  • Eligibility Criteria to Fill TANCET Application Form 2026
  • How to Fill TANCET 2026 Application Form?
  • Details Required to Fill TANCET Application Form 2026
  • TANCET Exam Centres 2026
  • How to Fill TANCET Application Form 2026: Image Upload Specifications
  • Documents Required for TANCET Registration 2026
  • TANCET 2026 Application Fee
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TANCET Registration Dates 2026

Anna University notifies the TANCET application schedule with the release of the notification. Candidates are allowed to fill TANCET application form within a one month period. Online application form helps candidates register for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. The start date and last date to apply for TANCET exam is yet to be notified. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the registration for TANCET begin?
A: 

TANCET registration 2026 is scheduled to start from March 16. Candidates aspiring for MBA or MCA admission in 200+ colleges of Tamil Nadu will have to apply for the TANCET exam. As per the typical schedule, TANCET registration is available for a period nearing to one month.

Q:   How many exam city preferences can I choose while filling the TANCET application form?
A: 
Candidates can choose up to one exam city preference while filling the application form. Anna University allots the exam centre within the preferred exam city or at a the nearest location to the city. However, choosing the exam city preference while filling the form will not guarantee allotment of the exam centre in that particular city. Anna University allocates the test centre considering the best possible comfort of the test takers. Anna University does not entertain any requests for change in the exam centre of exam city.
Q:   What is the payment procedure for TANCET application form?
A: 
Candidates can complete the TANCET registration process in an online mode. Candidates meed not visit anywhere to submit the form offline or send the hard copy of the filled in form. Therefore, the registration fee payment is also done online. After filling all the details and uploading the documents, candidates need to click the 'Submit' button and pay the fees online. For online payment of TANCET application fee, candidates need the following details: - Name on Card - Card Number - Expiry date - CVV Number Additionally, candidates will need the OTP received on the bank registered mobile number for payment verification.

Eligibility Criteria to Fill TANCET Application Form 2026

Candidates passing the bachelor’s degree course are eligible to register for TANCET 2026 exam. Candidates applying for MBA admissions through the TANCET 2026 exam can complete the bachelor’s degree in any discipline. TANCET registrations for MCA course must have graduated from any of the following courses:

  • BSc in Information Technology
  • BSc in Computer Science
  • BCA

Besides the qualifying degree course, candidates applying for the MCA course via TANCET exam must have studied Mathematics in Class 12.

Candidates completing their education in any of the following patterns meet the TANCET eligibility criteria 2026:

  • 10+2+3/4/5 year pattern
  • 10+2 + BE/BTech/BArch/BPharm
  • 10+3 year Diploma +3 year pattern
  • 10+2+ AMIE, OR
  • 10+3 year diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE

NOTE: Candidates scoring the below mentioned aggregate score in the qualifying exam are eligible to apply for TANCET exam.

  • Reserved categories: 45 per cent
  • Unreserved categories: 50 per cent
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How to Fill TANCET 2026 Application Form?

The infographic below displays the TANCET 2026 registration process in brief:

Steps to Fill TANCET 2026 Application Form

Steps to Fill TANCET 2026 Application Form

How to Fill TANCET Application Form: Registration Process

Candidates filling the TANCET application form will have to complete the one time registration to create the TANCET login account. The process to complete the TANCET registration process requires candidates to enter the following details:

  • Name of the candidate (as per SSLC mark sheet)
  • Valid email ID (for any correspondence)
  • Password (to access TANCET login dashboard)
  • Date of birth
  • Mobile number
  • Choice of exam

TANCET 2026 Login to Fill Application Form

Candidates need to login to the TANCET account using email ID and password. Inside the login dashboard, candidates have to fill personal information and education details. Additionally, candidates have add exam city preferences, followed by uploading photo, signature and other documents. Last step to submit the TANCET 2026 application form is to pay the application fee.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I forgot to fill the TANCET application form. Can I register by paying a late fee?
A: 
Typically, the TANCET application process has a fixed deadline for submission of the forms. It's crucial to note that missing the deadline toi submit the TANCET application forms can result in disqualification from the entrance exam. Anna University does not facilitate any window to complete the registration and submit the form with a late fee. However, Anna University may provide such registration window in the future exam sessions. To know whether late applications are allowed and the process to apply with a late fee, candidates may go through the details available on the official website from time to time. Alternatively, candidates can also contact the TANCET Secretary office or the exam helpline seeking help in the registration deadline.
Q:   What are the upload specifications for documents to be uploaded during TANCET application process?
A: 

Check image upload specifications for TANCET registration below:

FeaturePhotographSignature
File sizeup to 50 KBup to 11 KB
FormatJPGJPG
Dimensions

Height- 300px

Width - 200px

Height - 70px

Width - 200px

Q:   While registration for TANCET exam, I could not upload my photo. How can I upload one after registration window is closed?
A: 
Soon after the TANCET registration window opens, Anna University starts releasing the application status PDF. The TANCET application status PDF comprises the list of test takers who did not upload the images with the correct specifications or who failed to upload any image. Such candidates are allowed to access the TANCET login portal and make the required rectifications. Candidates are allowed to upload a new image with the correct specifications. Candidates failing to use the login to get the correct image uploaded are not issued the TANCET hall ticket.

Details Required to Fill TANCET Application Form 2026

Candidates need to provide personal as well as educational details while filling the TANCET application form. These details are elaborated below:

Personal Information

  • Gender
  • Community
  • Sub-caste code
  • Address
  • District
  • Pincode
  • Nationality
  • Religion
  • State
  • Srilankan Tamil refugee (yes/no)
  • Annual income of parent/guardian
  • Differently abled (yes/no)

Educational Details: SSLC

  • SSLC registration number
  • SSLC year of passing
  • Maximum marks
  • Obtained marks

Educational Details: HSC/Diploma

  • HSC/Diploma registration number
  • HSC year of passing
  • Maximum marks
  • Obtained marks

Educational Details: Qualifying Degree

  • Qualifying degree registration number
  • Qualifying degree year of passing
  • Number of semesters completed
  • Qualifying degree course
  • Specialisation
  • Degree marks/CGPA

TANCET Exam Centres 2026

Anna University released the TANCET exam centres list along with the notification. Candidates have to choose exam centre preferences after filling all details in the application form. Anna University will conduct TANCET 2026 in as many as 15 exam cities mentioned below:

  • Chennai
  • Coimbatore
  • Chidambaram
  • Karaikudi
  • Dindigul
  • Erode
  • Madurai
  • Nagercoil
  • Thanjavur
  • Salem
  • Tirunelveli
  • Vellore
  • Tiruchirappalli
  • Villupuram
  • Bargur

Candidates will find the complete address of the exam centre mentioned on the TANCET 2026 admit card.

How to Fill TANCET Application Form 2026: Image Upload Specifications

Candidates need to upload their photograph and signature after they fill all the details. The table below mentions the TANCET image upload specifications for photgraph and signature:

File

File Format

Dimensions

Photograph

JPG

Height: 300px

Width: 200px

Signature

JPG

Height: 70px

Width: 200px

Documents Required for TANCET Registration 2026

Candidates applying for the TANCET exam for MBA and MCA courses will have to upload a community certificate in a PDF format. However, candidates who do not wish for a fee concession need not upload the community certificate. The registration fee concession is applicable only for SC, SCA, or ST candidates from Tamil Nadu.

Candidates applying for ME/ MTech/MArch/ MPlan courses via CEETA PG 2026 are required to upload the following documents:

  • Community certificate
  • SSLC marksheet
  • HSC/Diploma marksheet
  • Qualifying degree certificate/ Provisional degree certificate
  • Mark sheets of all semesters/Consolidated marksheet from bachelor’s degree program
  • Transfer certificate
  • Differently abled or disability certificate
  • Nativity certificate
  • Experience certificate
  • Copy of identification certificate

NOTE: Candidates will have to merge all the documents mentioned above and upload in a single PDF file. The file size must not go above 5 MB.

TANCET 2026 Application Fee

The last step for the TANCET application process is the payment of the registration fee after confirming all the details. TANCET application fee varies based on the categories. The table below mentions the TANCET application fee 2026:

Category

Fee (in INR)

SC/SCA/ST of Tamil Nadu

500

Other categories

1000

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