TANCET MCA, MCA(LE) Centres 2026: Check State wise Test Centres List
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TANCET )
TANCET Exam Centres 2026: Anna University conducts TANCET exam across multiple citifes in Tamil Nadu. Candidates find the TANCET exam centres listed in the information brochure available at tancet.annauniv.edu. TANCET notification hosts the exam centres, along with the test structure, syllabus, exam dates, and more. TANCET exam centres are located in different parts of Tamil Nadu. Candidates have to choose a preferred exam city while filling the TANCET application form. However, in case of non-availability of seats at the test centres of the chosen city, Anna University has the right to change the candidate’s TANCET 2026 exam centre to another city. Scroll down for more details on TANCET 2026 centres.
- 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
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.
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.
TANCET Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TANCET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Feb ' 26 | TANCET registration window TENTATIVE |
| Mar ' 26 | TANCET admit card download TENTATIVE |
| Mar ' 26 | TANCET exam date for MBA & MCA TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Jan ' 26 | Publication of TANCET notification |
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
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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Commonly asked questions
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.
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
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
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 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.
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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TANCET 2026 registration is awaited. Candidates will soon find TANCET application form on the official website. In the last exam session, TANCET registration started in January. Several sources are also claiming TANCET 2026 exam will be held in May. If the exam is scheduled for May, TANCET registrat
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Jerusalem College of Engineering does not mention a specific entrance exam that it accepts for MBA admissions. However, most MBA institutes in Tamil Nadu accept the TANCET scores for deciding their MBA admissions.
There are also multiple unofficial sources that clam the Jerusalem College of Engineeri
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The TANCET registrations for Jerusalem College of Engineering MBA admissions are yet to be opened for the academic year 2026. Usually, the TANCET registrations begin in the month of February each year.
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Anna University does not prescribe any specific age limit to apply for the TANCET exam. Candidates fulfilling the educational qualification and degree pattern requirements can apply for the exam
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Answered 2 days ago
Yes, candidates appearing for the final year or semester exams of their bachelor's degree course are eligible to apply. They must fulfill the required academic eligibility conditions during the admission process.
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Candidates need a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. Reserved category candidates need 45 percent. MCA applicants must have a BCA/BSc IT/CS degree or have studied Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level.
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Candidates can find the TANCET application form on the official Anna University exam portal. The direct registration link is activated once the official notification is released.
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Answered 2 days ago
Anna University, Chennai, is entrusted by the Government of Tamil Nadu to conduct the exam and officially releases the TANCET application form on its dedicated exam website, tancet.annauniv.edu.
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The TANCET application process is conducted entirely in online mode. Applicants must use the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu, to register, submit their academic details, upload required documents, and process the application fee payment digitally.
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Candidates will need a valid email ID, mobile number, Class 10 and 12 registration details, a passport-size photograph, a scanned signature, and a community certificate in PDF format while filling the TANCET application form.
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