More than 300 colleges accept TANCET scores for admission to MBA courses. Find TANCET colleges list accepting candidates with percentile scores between 70 and 80.
TANCET Colleges List for 70 to 80 Percentile Scores: The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu, conducts TN MBA MCA admission process based on TANCET scores. Tamil Nadu has more than 300 colleges that accept TANCET scores for MBA admissions. Only a few of these institutes offer admissions to 70 to 80 percentilers. Candidates can find the list of TANCET colleges for 70 to 80 percentile candidates by analysing the cutoff trends. Candidates can also find the TANCET colleges list for 70 - 80 percentile using the TANCET allotment list. According to past TANCET cutoff scores, more than 30 colleges offer MBA admissions to candidates with a score above 70 percentile in TANCET exam.
Scroll down for more information on TANCET participating colleges that admit candidates scoring in the 70 to 80 percentile range. Also find TN MBA MCA admission process, and factors determining TANCET cutoff scores.
Commonly asked questions
A good score in TANCET depends on the cutoff set by top colleges. Securing between 90 to 95 percentile marks as a good score.
The TANCET cutoff is the minimum qualifying score required for admission. It is calculated considering the total number of applicants, available seats, and exam difficulty.
TANCET counselling process helps filling the MBA and MCA seats available in the participating institutes based on the TANCET scores. TANCET counselling process includes release of rank list, followed by choice filling, and seat allotment. Candidates who are allotted a seat have to pay the admission fee as per their allotment order.
- Factors Determining TANCET Cutoff Scores
- TANCET Colleges Accepting 70 - 80 Percentile
- Understanding the TANCET Percentile Score
- TANCET Counselling Process 2026
Factors Determining TANCET Cutoff Scores
The cutoff scores and closing ranks fluctuate annually. Participating colleges and the DTE determine these figures based on the following variables:
- Total number of available seats across all participating institutions.
- Total number of registered candidates and actual test-takers.
- Difficulty level of the TANCET exam question paper.
- Candidate's reservation category (OC, BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA, ST).
- The highest and lowest raw scores recorded in the examination session.
- Previous years' opening and closing cutoff trends.
TANCET Colleges Accepting 70 - 80 Percentile
The table below mentions the expected cutoff percentile ranges for the Open Competition (OC) category. These ranges are calculated using the minimum and maximum cutoff data recorded for these specific institutions between the 2020 and 2024 admission cycles.
| Colleges Accepting TANCET Scores |
TANCET Cutoff Score Range
|
|---|---|
| Anna University Regional Centre Coimbatore | 65 - 75 |
| Annamalai University Faculty of Engineering and Technology | 65 - 75 |
| Bannari Amman Institute of Technology | 72 - 84 |
| Bharathiar University | 67 - 84 |
| Bharathidasan University (Bharathidasan School of Management) | 65 - 79 |
| C Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering and Technology | 68 - 78 |
| Dr. G.R. Damodaran Institute of Management (Co-Ed) | 72 - 80 |
| Dr. N G P Institute of Technology | 65 - 75 |
| Gnanamani College of Technology | 70 - 80 |
| Jayalakshmi Institute of Technology | 68 - 76 |
| Jeppiar Engineering College | 70 - 80 |
| Kongu Engineering College | 66 - 76 |
| Muthayammal Engineering College | 68 - 76 |
| Nesamony Memorial Christian College | 75 - 85 |
| Panimalar Engineering College | 65 - 75 |
| S R M Arts and Science College | 75 - 85 |
| Sri Balaji Chockalingam Engineering College | 70 - 80 |
| Sri Krishna College of Technology | 68 - 76 |
| Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College | 66 - 76 |
| Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology | 67 - 77 |
| SRM Valliammai Engineering College | 70 - 80 |
| T J S Engineering College Peruvoyal | 68 - 78 |
| Thiruvalluvar College of Engineering and Technology | 68 - 75 |
| TIPS School of Management | 70 - 78 |
| Velammal Engineering College | 70 - 80 |
Understanding the TANCET Percentile Score
TANCET results indicate actual marks as well as the percentile scores. TANCET percentile scores help during the TN MBA admissions. The percentile indicates the percentage of test-takers who secured a lower actual score than the candidate.
- TANCET Percentile Score = (Y/N) x 100
- Y = Total number of candidates who scored lower actual marks than the candidate
- N = Total number of candidates who appeared for the TANCET exam
- Negative Marking: The percentile calculation does not factor in negative marking
Commonly asked questions
TANCET ranks are allotted based on the marks of the candidates. All candidates with a TANCET Bscore who get their documents verified before the counselling process will be placed in the TANCET rank list. the highest scorer in the TANCET exam who will get the documents verified will get first rank in the TANCET rank list.
TANCET counselling is conducted by GCT Coimbatore. DTE, Tamil Nadu has allocatted the responsibility for TANCET counselling to GCT, Coimbatore. Candidates will have to participate in the centralised counselling process for TANCET based admissions.
TANCET Counselling Process 2026
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Chennai, initiates the centralized admission protocol after Anna University publishes the TANCET exam results.
- Online Registration: Candidates must register on the official counseling website (tn-mbamca.com) and pay an initial deposit fee.
- Document Verification: Registered applicants must upload necessary academic and category certificates. These documents undergo a physical verification round.
- Rank List Publication: Following document verification, the DTE publishes a rank list. Candidates are placed on this list strictly based on their actual TANCET marks.
- Grievance Redressal: A short window is provided for candidates to report and correct discrepancies found in the initial rank list.
- Choice Filling: Candidates participate in the online counseling process by selecting and ranking their preferred colleges and specific MBA branches.
- Seat Allotment: The system allots seats based on the candidate's rank, indicated preferences, available seat matrix, and state reservation rules.
- Admission Confirmation: Allotted candidates must download their provisional allotment order and submit the remaining admission fees directly to the assigned institution to confirm their enrollment.
- Closing Ranks: At the end of the admission cycle, the DTE releases a consolidated public report containing the final closing scores and ranks for all participating colleges.
Explore colleges based on TANCET
Besides the TANCET colleges mentioned above, candidates may find some other colleges offering admissions between 70 and 80 percentile. TANCET cutoffs may change in every admission cycle.
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Student Forum
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, candidates cannot raise objections after the TANCET result is declared. Anna University allows candidates to challenge provisional answer key until the results and final answer key is released.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
After the provisional TANCET answer key is released, candidates can calculate their probable scores and raise objections through the login portal.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
There are no official passing or failing marks in TANCET, candidates do not technically fail. However, candidates have to meet the minimum cutoff to secure admissions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
TANCET admission process generally relies on the entrance exam scores and the subsequent centralised counselling conducted by DTE Chennai. TANCET colleges does not conduct GD/PI rounds for admissions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Top MBA colleges accepting TANCET include
- Anna University, CEG Campus
- PSG College of Technology
- University of Madras
- SSN School of Management
- SRM University
- ITM Business School
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
The TANCET cutoff is the minimum qualifying score required for admission. It is calculated considering the total number of applicants, available seats, and exam difficulty.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
A good score in TANCET depends on the cutoff set by top colleges. Securing between 90 to 95 percentile marks as a good score.
R
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Anna University does not send individual notifications, score reports, or physical mark statements via email or post. Candidates have to check exam website to know when the results are declared.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
There are no official passing marks for the TANCET exam. Candidates will be shortlisted for admission process during TN MBA admission.
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