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.
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
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 days ago
TANCET exam notification has details like the registration dates, exam date, and type of colleges accepting TANCET scores. Exam notification also states the courses available for admission via TANCET.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Annamalai University MCA cutoff 2025 was released for General and OBC categories under the AI quota. For the students belonging to the General AI quota, the TANCET required cutoff score was 1811. In the OBC category, the cutoff score was 2523.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Annamalai University accepts the TANCET scores for admission to the MBA course. In 2025, the TANCET cutoff score was 3212 for getiing admission to the MBA course. This cutoff score is valid for the students belonging to the General AI quota. For the OBC category students, the TANCET last round cutof
R
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
No. Candidates are not allowed top carry calculators inside the TANCET exam centre. Calculations are to be done manually while taking the TANCET exam.
J
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
In case of errors on TANCET admit card, candidates must report the issue to Anna University admission desk. Errors on the TANCET hall ticket may create hassles on the exam day.
V
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
No. TANCET admit card is released in an online mode onlyu. Candidates have to login on the official exam website to download TANCET hall ticket.
D
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
JNN Institute of Technology admissions are held on the basis of entrance tests. Students wishing to take admissions can visit the official website and check the course-wise eligibility as well as specialisations. The accepted exams at the institute include TNEA and TANCET, etc. After obtaining valid
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Contributor-Level 10
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