TANCET MCA, MCA(LE) Centres 2026: Check State wise Test Centres List
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TANCET )
TANCET exam centres 2026 are released along with the release of the exam details. Anna University, the conducting body, will conduct the TANCET 2026 as per the schedule. The notification will host the important details such as exam dates/schedule, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. The TANCET exam centres are located in different parts of Tamil Nadu. The entrance exam will likely be conducted across 15 cities in Tamil Nadu. Candidates have to choose their preferred exam centre while filling the TANCET application form. While the authorities will try to allot the TANCET 2026 test centre in the city of their preference, in case of non-availability of seats at the test centres of the chosen city, the authority has the right to change the candidate’s TANCET 2026 exam centre to another city. Read this article further for more details on TANCET 2026 centres.
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.
- 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
TANCET 2026 Test Centre Highlights
Space below lists the key highlights related to TANCET 2026 centres:
- 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
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
TANCET Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TANCET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Jan ' 26 | Publication of TANCET notification TENTATIVE |
| Jan ' 26 - Feb ' 26 | TANCET registration window TENTATIVE |
| Mar ' 26 | TANCET admit card download TENTATIVE |
| Mar ' 26 | TANCET exam date for MBA & MCA TENTATIVE |
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: Candidates should be careful while selecting TANCET exam centre city as any request for change of same after form submission will not be entertained.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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
Candidates appearing for TANCET 2026 are advised to go through the exam day guidelines carefully.
- 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 be in violation of examination rules
- Read all the instructions carefully before writing the TANCET 2026 exam
Documents to be carried along with TANCET Admit Card
Candidates are required to carry a valid photo ID proof along with a TANCET admit card. These should be a Government or officially issued photo identity card for verification purposes. The list of documents that can be carried is as follows:
- 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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
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.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The last date for TANCET exam registration lie around 20-30 days after the start date. Therefore, registrations starting in January will last until February.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
No, there is no facility for revaluation in TANCET exam. The results declared by Anna University are final and will be considered for admissions in Tamil Nadu. Anna University will not entertain any requests for revaluation and rechecking of the TANCET answer sheet.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
TANCET exam has objective type questions, this means that each question will have four options. Candidates have to choose one correct answer option for the question in the TANCET exam.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
TANCET exam is conducted once every year. Candidates aiming for admissions via TANCET in current year must appear for the current cycle of the TANCET exam. In case of change in the TANCET exam frequency, Anna University will notify the details on teh official website and the infoirmation brochure.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
TANCET scores remain valid for a period of one admission cycle. Candidates appearing for the TANCET exam in this year can only get admission in the current admission cycle.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, TANCET exam consists of negative marking. For each incorrect response candidates face a penalty of 1/3 mark. Therefore, candidates must avoid guesswork while answering questions in the TANCET exam.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
TANCET exam details are released around the month of January every year. Candidates find the start dare for the TANCET registration along with the TANCET syllabus, infomation brochure, and exam date. Additionally, the TANCET website mentions the notification release date beforehand. TANCET notificat
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
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
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
TANCET exam scores are accepted by more than 200 colleges in Tamil Nadu. TANCET scores help in admissioin toi MBA as well as MCA colleges in the state. DTE conducts centralised counselling process to fill the seats based on the TANCET scores.
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Beginner-Level 5
286 Institutes accepting TANCET
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Kanchipuram, Chennai • Private
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Greater Noida • Private
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