Can I carry a watch to the TANCET exam centre?

Candidates must refrain from carrying any electronic devices to the TANCET exam hall. Items like smartwatches, mobile phones, calculators, pagers, and Bluetooth devices are strictly banned. Only the admit card, a valid photo ID, and basic stationery are allowed.

In how many cities is TANCET exam held?

The TANCET exam is held in exactly 15 cities across Tamil Nadu. Candidates have to select one of these designated cities as their preferred test location from the drop-down menu while filling out the online application form.

Can I get the TANCET exam centre changed?

No, you cannot get your allotted TANCET exam centre changed. Anna University strictly prohibits any requests for a change in the exam city or the specific exam centre within the city once it has been allocated.

What happens if I arrive late at the TANCET exam centre?

The authorities at the TANCET exam centre will not allow any late comers to appear in the TANCET exam. Applicants appearing for the exam are advised to arrive at test centre at least 60 minutes before the exam commencement time. Officials at the TANCET exam centre check the identity of the candidates before allowing them to enter the test location. Candidates should enter inside the TANCET exam centre before the GATE closing time. Besides the late entry, officials at the exam centre do not allow the candidates to leave the exam centre before the schedule time of exam conclusion.

How can I know the allotted TANCET exam centre?

Candidates will know their allotted TANCET exam centre, including the complete address, when they are issued the hall ticket. Anna University allocates the test centre based on your preferred exam city chosen during the online application process

What items can be carried inside the exam center of TANCET?

Candidates must not carry any prohibited items inside TANCET exam centre. Candidates can carry admit card, a valid photo ID proof, and basic stationery matrial. Any kind of electronic gadgets are banned inside test centre.

How is TANCET exam centre allocated?

Anna University allocates the TANCET exam centre on a first-come, first-served basis within the preferred exam city chosen by the candidate. If seats are unavailable in the preferred city, authorities may allocate a centre in the nearest city.

How many exam city preferences can I choose while filling the TANCET application form?

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.

Can I change the TANCET exam city after issuance of the hall ticket?

No. Change in the TANCET exam city is not allowed. Anna University will use the test city selected by the candidates while filling the form to allocate the exam centre. Requests for change in the TANCET exam city are not entertained in any circumstance. Besides the exam city, candidates are not allowed to raise requests for a change of exam centres within an exam city. Any requests for change other than any discrepancy in the hall ticket will not be entertained. Therefore, candidates must try to make travel arrangements beforehand if the test centre location is not desirable.

In which cities are the TANCET exam centres located?

TANCET exam centres are located in 15 cities across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai Chidambaram Coimbatore Erode Karaikudi Madurai Nagercoil Salem Thanjavur Tiruchirappalli Dindigul Vellore Villupuram Tirunelveli Bargur

How can I add TANCET test city preference while filling the application form?

Candidates can add the test city preference while filling the application form. The application form has a drop-down to choose TANCET exam city. Candidates will be allotted a test centre within the city chosen while filling the form.

In how many centres is TANCET exam conducted?

The exact number of TANCET exam centres varies every year depending on the total number of applicants. However, Anna University conducts the entrance test across 15 designated test cities located within the state of Tamil Nadu.

Will there be any locker facility at the TANCET exam center? Where can I keep my electronic gadgets at the TANCET exam center?

No, all the TANCET centres may not have a locker facility. Therefore, candidates must not carry any electronic devices with them to the exam centre. The exam authority will not allow the candidates to carry any electronic devices inside the exam centre of TANCET. Candidates are advised to read all the instructions and guidelines carefully as mentioned in the TANCET admit card. The items restricted inside the TANCET exam centre, include smart phones, calculators, pagers, Bluetooth devices, etc. Candidates can carry their personal items like face mask, water bottle and others.

In which cities are the TANCET exam centres located?

Anna University will conduct TANCET across the following cities Chennai Karaikudi Tirunelveli Coimbatore Madurai Tiruchirappalli Chidambaram Nagercoil Vellore Dindigul Salem Villupuram Erode Thanjavur Virudhunagar Candidates must choose one exam city while filling the TANCET application form. An exam centre will be allocated within the preferred exam city.

Can I request for TANCET exam city outside Tamil Nadu state?

Candidates need to choose an exam city from the applicable cities situated in Tamil Nadu. Candidates do not get an option to choose any city of their wish. The choice is to be made among the cities appearing in the drop down while filling TANCET application form

Is the TANCET exam online or offline?

The TANCET exam is conducted in an offline mode. Candidates must mark their objective-type multiple-choice answers directly on an OMR sheet.

TANCET Centres 2026: Check List of Exam Centre Cities

TANCET grievances redressal for rank list

16 Jul '26 - 20 Jul '26

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 23:26 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Deputy Manager - MBA & BBA Content

TANCET Exam Centres 2026: Anna University is conducting TANCET 2026 exam across 15 citifes in Tamil Nadu. Candidates are required to choose their preferred test city while filling the TANCET application form 2026. Candidates find the TANCET exam centres listed in the information brochure available at tancet.annauniv.edu. TANCET notification hosts the exam centres, pattern, syllabus, exam dates, and more. TANCET exam centres are located in different parts of Tamil Nadu. Anna University holds the authority to allocate TANCET 2026 exam centre in a city other than preferred test city. Scroll down for more details on TANCET 2026 centres.

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

Table of contents

TANCET 2026 Test Centre Highlights
TANCET Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
How to Select TANCET Exam Centre?
List of TANCET 2026 Test Cities
TANCET 2026 Exam Centre: Exam day Guidelines
Documents to be carried along with TANCET Admit Card
Items Not Allowed Inside TANCET Test Centres
FAQs on TANCET Exam Centres

TANCET 2026 Test Centre Highlights

Check key highlights of TANCET exam centre below:

TANCET exam centre will be decided as per first come first serve basis
Candidates will have the option to choose only one out of the 15 test cities for allotment of test centre TANCET exam
Candidates are advised to choose a city nearest to their hometown as it will save them both travel fatigue and time
Candidates’ examination centre will be mentioned on their TANCET admit cards

TANCET Exam Dates & Schedule 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TANCET 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
09 May ' 26	TANCET exam date for MBA & MCA
27 Apr ' 26	TANCET admit card download
16 Mar ' 26 - 16 Apr ' 26	TANCET registration window
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How to Select TANCET Exam Centre?

Candidates have to follow steps below to select choice of TANCET test centre:

After TANCET 2026 registration, candidates get a unique TANCET key
Using login credentials and TANCET key, candidates can fill TANCET application form
In Examination Details field, candidates will be asked to select the choice of exam, that is between MBA, or MCA and then to select one among 15 test cities
After selecting test city, candidates can proceed to upload photograph section

Note: Changes in exam city or centre will not be allowed once centres have been allotted.

List of TANCET 2026 Test Cities

TANCET 2026 will be held in the cities tabulated below. Candidates will have to select one of the following Test cities:

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

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TANCET 2026 Exam Centre: Exam day Guidelines

Individuals planning to participate in TANCET 2026 should review the exam day instructions thoroughly.

Reach the TANCET exam centre at least an hour ahead of the reporting time
Carry a TANCET hall ticket along with a valid identity proof
Do not carry electronic devices to the examination hall
Refrain from carrying any item that may violate examination rules
Read all the instructions carefully before writing the TANCET 2026 exam

Documents to be carried along with TANCET Admit Card

Check whar documnets are needed with the admit card at TANCET exam centre:

Aadhar card
Voter ID
Passport
College/University ID
Driver's license
Or any other identity proof issued by the Government of India

Test takers will need to carry the original photo ID card and admit card at the centre. Photocopy or digital copy will not be accepted.

Items Not Allowed Inside TANCET Test Centres

The following items will not be allowed to carry inside the exam centre of TANCET 2026:

Mobile phones
Calculators
Camera
Books
Notebooks
Stationery items

Given the pandemic situation, candidates will be allowed to carry their personal water bottle and hand sanitiser bottle (50 ml). Also, they need to keep wearing a mask throughout the duration spent at the TANCET test centre.

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FAQs on TANCET Exam Centres

Check FAQs on TANCET centres 2026 below:

Q: How can I choose my preferred TANCET test city?

Candidates can choose their preferred TANCET test city while filling out the online application form. Under the examination details field, candidates are asked to select one city preference out of the 15 available test cities.

Q: Can I change the TANCET exam centre after submitting the application form?

No, candidates are not allowed to change the TANCET exam centre after submitting the application form. Candidates must select their preferred test city carefully.

Q: Can I show a digital copy of TANCET admit card at the exam centre?

No, candidates must carry a printed copy of their TANCET admit card to the exam centre. A digital copy of the TANCET admit card will not be accepted at the exam centre. Officials at the test centre will check details on the TANCET admit card and a photo ID proof.

Q: Can I fill TANCET application form offline?

No. TANCET application form is not facilitated offline. Candidates have to complete the TANCET registration online followedd by filling the online application form. Anna University facilitates the online application form link for TANCET exam on the official website. Candidates will have to pay the registration fee to submit the TANCET application form online. Anna University will not entertain any requests for filling the TANCET form or fee payment offline.

Q: What other supporting documents do I need to carry other than TANCET admit card at the exam centre?

Anna University releases the TANCET admit card every year at least a week before the exam date. Candidates are able to download the TANCET hall ticket from the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam can download the TANCET admit card using the email ID and password. Along with the TANCET admit card, candidates must carry some supporting documents to the exam centre. A valid photo ID proof must be accompanied along with the hall ticket to the exam centre. Any of the following documents must be carried along with the TANCET admit card: 1. Voter ID 2. Passport 3. Driving License 4. PAN card or any other Government issued ID proof.