Is TANCET 2026 Delayed? Check Latest Update, Expected Exam & Registration Date
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TANCET )
TANCET exam date for MBA & MCA
9 May '26
TANCET 2026 exam notification is awaited. Anna University will update TANCET notification, exam date, and registration schedule with an update on the official website. Check latest update on TANCET exam delay.
Latest Update on TANCET Exam Date 2026, Registration Schedule, and Reasons for Delay
TANCET 2026 Exam Date Latest Update: Anna University conducts TANCET exam every year for MBA and MCA admissions. MBA and MCA aspirants in Tamil Nadu were expecting the TANCET 2026 exam to be held in March, based on trends from the past three years. While Anna University conducted TANCET exam for 2023, 2024 and 2025 sessions in the month of March, it has previously administered the exam in February, May, and June. Currently, the TANCET exam is delayed due to several factors. Although Anna University has not confirmed any specific reason for delay in the exam schedule this year.
Some of the possible reasons for delay in TANCET exam include protests by temporary assistant professors, alleged administrative negligence, and demands from students to push the exam to May so it aligns with their UG degree results. Apart from these reasons, legislative assembly elections in Tamil Nadu are also being held accountable for the TANCET exam delay. Scroll down to know latest updates on TANCET exam date, registration schedule, and possible changes. This article will also host changes that will be announced by Anna University with the release of TANCET 2026 notification.
Access past 10 year TANCET question papers for MBA and MCA
Commonly asked questions
TANCET 2026 application form is now available on the official website. Candidates can register for TANCET exam until the last date to apply
Hi, TANCET sections include Questions from Business situations, Comprehension Passage, Graduate level Mathematics, Determining Data Sufficiency, English Language. The important topics to focus while preparing for TANCET are same as CMAT. Here are few tips which you should consider while preparing for TANCET.
1) Try preparing all the topics listed in the official syllabus. Leaving any topic will risk your chances of obtaining a high score. However, at the last minute, avoid picking up a new topic.
2) Candidates should choose or select the appropriate study material so that they can easily understand it and it will help them to understand the structure of the exam. Negative marking is applicable in the test.
3) Therefore, another TANCET MBA preparation tip is to avoid guesswork. Mark the answers which you are sure of else leave them unanswered. The candidates must concentrate on enhancing their vocabulary as they will have to answer different questions in this section of the exam. Read the newspaper on a daily basis, it will help you prepare for the further rounds of admission. Hope it helps.
The best way to prepare at home is by using authoritative books like Wren & Martin for English and Arun Sharma for Data Interpretation. Supplement your reading by solving past question papers to understand the format.
- TANCET Exam Timeline: Decoding Past Trends
- Reasons for Delay on TANCET 2026
- TANCET 2026 Expected Registration Dates
- TANCET 2026 Expected Exam Date
TANCET Exam Timeline: Decoding Past Trends
Check important insights related to the TANCET exam timeline after analysing the past trends:
TANCET Registration Date Trends
Anna University starts TANCET registrations nearly 50 to 60 days before the notified exam date. MBA and MCA aspirants get around 30 days to fill TANCET application form. Candidates completing TANCET registration before the last date are issued TANCET admit card. Anna University releases the TANCET hall ticket 10-15 days before the scheduled exam date. Candidates are required to carry the hall ticket to the exam centre.
Also Check: TANCET 2026 Login for Registration
Check the table below for TANCET registration start date and last date from past years:
| TANCET Exam Year | TANCET Registration Start Date | TANCET Registration Last Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24-Jan-2025 | 26-Feb-2025 (extended timeline) |
| 2024 | 10-Jan-2024 | 12-Feb-2024 (extended timeline) |
| 2023 | 01-Feb-2023 | 28-Feb-2023 (extended timeline) |
| 2022 | 30-Mar-2022 | 23-Apr-2022 (extended timeline) |
| 2021 |
19-Jan-2021 | 16-Feb-2021 (extended timeline) |
| 2020 | 07-Jan-2020 | 04-Feb-2020 (extended timeline) |
| 2019 | 08-May-2019 | 25-May-2019 |
| 2018 | 02-Apr-2018 | 23-Apr-2018 |
| 2017 | 29-Jan-2017 | 28-Feb-2017 |
| 2016 | 02-May-2016 | 21-May-2016 |
Also Check: How to Fill TANCET Application Form 2026? Steps to Apply Online at tancet.annauniv.edu
TANCET Exam Date Trends
Anna University has not been following a fixed timeline for TANCET exam. In the past few years, TANCET exam was conducted in March. However, Anna University has also conducted the TANCET exam in May, June, and February. Last three years saw the TANCET exam in March, leading to MBA/MCA aspirants expecting TANCET 2026 exam in March.
Refer to the table below for past trends for TANCET exam date:
| TANCET Exam Year | TANCET Exam Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 22-Mar-2025 |
| 2024 | 09-Mar-2024 |
| 2023 | 25-Mar-2023 |
| 2022 | 14-May-2022 & 15-May-2022 |
| 2021 |
20-Mar-2021 & 21-Mar-2021 |
| 2020 | 29-Feb-2020 |
| 2019 | 22-Jun-2019 & 23-Jun-2019 |
| 2018 | 19-May-2018 |
| 2017 | 25-Mar-2017 |
| 2016 | 11-Jun-2016 |
Reasons for Delay on TANCET 2026
Several sources predicted the TANCET 2026 exam in March based on the previous timeline. Since the TANCET notification is not released yet, exam in March is not possible. Several sources are anticipating TANCET 2026 exam in May. Some of the possible reasons for the delay in the TANCET exam are mentioned below:
- Faculty Protests: Several temporary assistant professors at Anna University were dismissed verbally, with some being in service for over 10 years. Anna University faculty were on protest against the dismissal. Sources quote faculty protest to be among the reason for delay in the TANCET 2026 timeline.
- Administrative Negligence: Former VC Balagurusamy alleged current registrar's negligence as the root cause of the ongoing problems at Anna University. Therefore, administrative negligence is also among the top reasons for the delay of the TANCET registration process.
- Aspirants Demand: A news source stated that a conversation with an official at Anna University confirmed that MBA/MCA aspirants have demanded a shift in the TANCET exam timeline due to their UG programme results scheduled for May. The news platform notified that proposed TANCET 2026 exam date in May is pending for confirmation with Tamil Nadu Government.
- Legislative Assembly Polls: Professors at Anna University indicated a delay due to the upcoming TN assembly elections. While Anna University conducts the exam and has reportedly proposed a May date, the final decision belongs to the government. The upcoming polls are predicted to be causing delays in government approval.
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TANCET 2026 Expected Registration Dates
If the TANCET 2026 exam is conducted in the second or third week of May, registration is expected to begin in mid-to-late March 2026. According to Anna University's standard timeline, the registration window typically opens 50 to 60 days before the scheduled exam date. TANCET registration starting in third or fourth week of March aligns with the past trends. In 2022, TANCET exam was held in mid-May, the registration process started on March 30. Consequently, for an exam in the second or third week of May 2026, candidates should expect TANCET registration period to run from the second half of March until late April. Anna University will confirm any date for TANCET 2026, including registration schedule with the release of exam notification.
TANCET 2026 Expected Exam Date
Several sources have claimed TANCET 2026 exam will be conducted in May. However, Anna University has not confirmed the TANCET exam date. If the TANCET 2026 exam is conducted in May, candidates will find an update on the TANCET exam website latest by the last week of March. Anna University has conducted TANCET exam in May in the 2022, and 2018 exam sessions. TANCET exam was also conducted in the month of June in 2019 and 2016 exam sessions.
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Commonly asked questions
TANCET exam application form is released on the official website. Candidates can also find the TANCET application form link on shiksha's TANCET registration article https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tancet-exam-application-form
TANCET exam's English Proficiency section is further divided into two sub-sections. These sub-sections include Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability followed by General English which evaluates the grammatical skills of the candidate. Candidates should develop a habit of reading newspapers, magazines and books to have a better understanding of English Knowledge. They can also refer to High School Grammar by Wren and Martin for developing a strong foundation. Basic Grammar forms the base of this examination and a candidate should be good in basic grammar such as Articles, Parts of Speech, Tense, etc. A candidate needs to read the basic grammar books and can also learn the rules of grammar online by practicing more. Following areas require candidate's attention to score well in the TANCET English section:
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- One word Substitutions
- Idioms and Phrases
- Spotting Errors
No section of TANCET exam is mandatory as there is no sectional cutoff. However, candidates must try solving as many questions as possible to obtain a good score in TANCET exam.
TANCET is generally perceived as an easy to moderate exam. Because it is a speed-based test requiring 100 questions to be solved in 120 minutes, time management is the primary challenge rather than question complexity.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The time notified for TANCET 2026 hall ticket download was 12:30 PM. However, the hall ticket was released around 12:50 PM.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, TANCET admit card is released on the official website. Candidates can download the hall ticket of TANCET exam until the exam date.
R
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, you can not join Anna University without appearing for an entrance exam if you want admission to the MBA/PGDM course. Students can either take the CAT or MAT exam, attain a valid percentile and then proceed to the next round.
Or they can take the TANCET entrance examination, attain valid ranks an
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
| Section | Number of Questions | Weightage (%) | Key Topics |
| Analysis of Business Situations | 20 | 20% | Case analysis, decision-making, data interpretation. |
| Reading Comprehension | 20 | 20% | Passages on business, literature, and social issues. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20% | Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems. |
| Data Sufficiency | 20 | 20% | Tables, graphs, logical evaluation of data. |
| English Usage | 20 | 20% | Grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction. |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Anna University releases the TANCET answer key in an online mode. Candidates can download both the provisional and final answer keys from the official website.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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 a month ago
After the provisional TANCET answer key is released, candidates can calculate their probable scores and raise objections through the login portal.
V
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month 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
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