TANCET Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TANCET )

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Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Oct 12, 2025 23:54 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

TANCET 2025 Counselling: The Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, has released the TANCET provisional seat allotment results. Candidates can check the TANCET provisional seat allotment list from the official website, tn-mbamca.com. The seats that remain vacant after the TANCET general counselling are to be filled via the TANCET supplementary counselling 2025. TANCET counselling aids the admission process for government, government-aided, self-financing, and stand-alone institutions in Tamil Nadu. 

GCT, on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu, conducts the TANCET counselling online. TN MBA admissions include counselling registration, certificate verification, rank list preparation, option entry, followed by seat allocation. DTE conducts a centralised counselling process for TN MBA/MCA admissions Read this article on TANCET counselling for details, including the counselling schedule, counselling process and documents required.

LATEST: TANCET MBA 2025 Provisional Allotment List OUT; Over 65% Candidates Allotted Seats

TN MBA Admissions are Based on TANCET Ranks; Check Rank vs Score Analysis Here:

TANCET Percentile Score vs Ranks

Also Read: Top 10 MBA Colleges in Tamil Nadu under TANCET

Q:   How many colleges accept TANCET scores?
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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.

Q:   How are TANCET ranks allotted?
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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 the TANCET rank list.

Q:   For how many years will TANCET score remain valid?
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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.

Table of content
  • TANCET 2025 Counselling Highlights
  • TANCET Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
  • TANCET Counselling 2025: Seat Allotment
  • TANCET Supplementary Counselling Round 2025
  • TANCET SCA to SC Counselling 2025
  • TANCET 2025 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
  • TANCET Counselling Process 2025
  • TANCET Counselling 2025: Online Registration
  • TANCET Counselling 2025: Rank List Publication
  • TANCET Choice Filling 2025
  • TANCET 2025 Cutoffs
  • TANCET 2025 Reservation Criteria
  • TANCET Participating Institutes 2025
  • FAQs on TANCET Counselling 2025
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TANCET 2025 Counselling Highlights

The table below mentions the TANCET counselling highlights:

Particulars

Details

Mode of counselling registration

Online

Conducting body

DTE Tamil Nadu

TANCET counselling fee (indicative)

INR 600 for unreserved category candidates

INR 300 for SC /SCA /ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu

Mode of payment

Online

Eligibility for counselling

- Candidates qualified in TANCET

- Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree with at least 50 per cent aggregate

Official website

https://www.tn-mbamca.com/

Also Read: TANCET 2025 Dates

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is TANCET supplementary counselling?
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TANCET supplementary counselling helps filling the seats that remain vacant after the general counselling process. DTE Tamil Nadu publishes the report of vacant seats after the general counselling process is over.

Q:   What is TANCET counselling process?
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TANCET counselling process helps filling the MBA and MCA seats available in the participating institutes based on the TANCET scores. TANCET counselling process includes release of rank list, followed by choice filling, and seat allotment. Candidates who are allotted a seat have to pay the admission fee as per their allotment order.

Q:   Is there any difference between the results and scorecard of TANCET exam?
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TANCET result is released before the scorecard. The result released on the TANCET website has the marks of the candidate calculated based on the marking scheme. Along with the marks, TANCET result also indicates the percentile score. Whereas, the scorecard of TANCET exam will not have the marks.

TANCET Exam Dates & Schedule 2026

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

Publication of TANCET answer key

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26

Declaration of TANCET results

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26

TANCET counselling registration & upload of certificates

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

Release of TANCET rank list for MBA & MCA

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

TANCET grievances redressal for rank list

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
May ' 25 - Jun ' 25

TANCET Scorecard Download Window

Apr ' 25

Release of TANCET provisional answer key

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TANCET Counselling 2025: Seat Allotment

After the release of the TANCET rank list, candidates are able to participate in the seat allotment process as per the schedule on the call letter. During the seat allotment process, candidates can exercise the choice filling process. Candidates will be allotted seats in the TANCET participating colleges based on the ranks and choices exercised.

TANCET Tentative Allotment vs TANCET Provisional Allotment

After the choice filling process is closed, DTE releases the TANCET tentative allotment. Candidates are given a window to confirm the seat allotment as per the tentative allotment. Based on the confirmation the provisional allotment list is released. To confirm the TANCET tentative allotment, candidates have the following options:

  • Accept and Join
  • Accept and Upward
  • Decline and Upward
  • Decline and Quit

Direct Link for TANCET Seat Allotment List 2025

The table below mentions the TANCET seat allotment lists 2025:

TANCET Seat Allotment List type TANCET Provisional Seat Allotment List
MBA Check Here
MCA Check Here
MBA Differently Abled Check Here
MCA Differently Abled Check Here

Also Read: Top 10 MBA Colleges in Tamil Nadu under TANCET

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the purpose of TANCET exam?
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The purpose of TANCET exam is to fill bthe MBA and MCA seats in Tamil Nadu. Candidates who wish for admission in TAmil Nadu must appear for the TANCET exam. However, they must go through the website of the desired college to check the eligibility and admission criteria before they apply for the TANCET exam.

Q:   Who conducts TANCET exam?
A: 

TANCET is a state level exam conducted by Anna University. The Government if Tamil Nadu has given the authority to conduct TANCET exam to Anna University. This exam helps in MBA and MCA admissions across the state.

Q:   Who conducts TANCET exam counselling?
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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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TANCET Supplementary Counselling Round 2025

DTE, Chennai, conducts TANCET counselling in one round. After which, DTE initiates the supplementary counselling round. TANCET supplementary counselling round is conducted to fill up the vacant seats left after the general counselling concludes. The supplementary counselling round to fill the TN MBA and MCA seats is conducted in an offline mode. Eligible candidates who did not complete the choice filling process are also eligible for supplementary counselling.

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TANCET SCA to SC Counselling 2025

After all the rounds of TANCET counselling, DTE converts the SCA category seats into SC category. Candidates who belong to SC category are eligible for this counselling round. SC category candidates with prior allotment are eligible for SCA to SC counselling round. Colleges, where the SC category seats are filled while the SCA category seats remain vacant, can offer an allotment to SC candidates under this round. Similar to supplementary counselling round, SCA to SC counselling is also conducted in an offline mode.

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TANCET 2025 Counselling Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must follow the below-mentioned eligibility conditions to participate in the TANCET counselling process

  1. Nativity: Candidates who belong to Tamil Nadu are eligible for the TANCET counselling. Tamil Nadu Nativity Certificate is required during the TANCET counselling registration.
  2. Qualifying Exam: Bachelor's degree with 50 per cent aggregate and 45 per cent aggregate (reserved categories).
  3. Entrance Exam: Candidates must have appeared for TANCET 2025 conducted by Anna University.
  4. Age Limit: DTE prescribes no upper or lower age limit.
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TANCET Counselling Process 2025

DeskCalendarCounselling: Jun ' 26

TANCET Counselling Schedule
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TANCET Counselling 2025: Online Registration

DTE, Tamil Nadu releases TANCET MBA counselling process online. The stepwise process to complete the TANCET counselling registration is as follows:

1st Step: Visit the official website for TANCET MBA/MCA counselling, tn-mbamca.com

2nd Step: Click on the tab reading ‘Register Online Application’

3rd Step: Fill in all the details marked with an asterisk (*) symbol

4th Step: Enter email ID and mobile number similar to that used while filling the TANCET application form

NOTE: DTE will send the credentials to the registered email ID and mobile number

5th Step: Enter TANCET hall ticket number and normalised score as per the TANCET scorecard

6th Step: Enter the details including demand draft number, category, religion, educational qualification, etc.

7th Step: Hit the ‘Submit’ button after entering all the details in the counselling form

8th Step: Take a printout of the application form and address label.

TANCET 2025 Counselling Fees

Candidates are required to produce a demand draft for the counselling registration fee drawn in the favour of ‘The Secretary, TN MBA/MCA Admissions – 2025, Government College of Technology.’ The demand draft shall be payable at Coimbatore. The registration fee for TANCET counselling is as follows.

Category TANCET Counselling Fee (in INR)
Unreserved Category 600
SC/SCA/ST Category 300

Documents Required for TANCET 2025 Counselling

After submission of the counselling form, candidates need to upload certificates and documents for verification. Candidates must send the printout of the application form, along with the demand draft and copies of the following documents:

  • Class 10 mark sheet
  • Class 12 mark sheet / Diploma Certificate
  • Graduation mark sheets for all semesters / Years of qualifying Degree Examinations
  • Provisional / Degree Certificate
  • Permanent Community Certificate Card (to avail reservation)
  • TANCET Scorecard/ Rank Card
  • TANCET hall ticket
  • District Medical Board Certificate (for Differently abled Candidates only)
  • Nativity Certificate in electronic form / digitally signed e-certificate (If applicable)
  • Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee certificate (If applicable)

NOTE: Candidates need to upload the documents mentioned above while TANCET MBA counselling registration.

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TANCET Counselling 2025: Rank List Publication

Candidates completing the counselling registration are considered for the TANCET rank list preparation. DTE releases the rank list based on the TANCET exam result. Candidates can participate in the TANCET counselling rounds based on their position as per the TANCET rank list.

Download TANCET 2025 Rank Lists

TANCET Rank List 2025 Download Link*
TN MBA Rank List 2025 Download PDF Here
TN MBA Differently Abled Rank List 2025 Download PDF Here
TN MCA Rank List 2025 Download PDF Here
TN MCA Differently Abled Rank List 2025 Download PDF Here

Previous Year's TANCET Rank Lists

The table below mentions the direct links to download the previous year's TANCET rank lists

Download TANCET 2025 Rank List

TANCET Rank List 2024 Download Link*
TN MBA Rank List 2024 Download PDF
TN MBA Differently Abled Rank List 2024 Download PDF
TN MCA Rank List 2024 Download PDF
TN MCA Differently Abled Rank List 2024 Download PDF

Download TANCET 2023 Rank List PDF

TANCET Rank List 2023 Download Link
TN MBA Rank List 2023 Download PDF
TN MBA Differently Abled Rank List 2023 Download PDF
TN MCA Rank List 2023 Download PDF
TN MCA Differently Abled Rank List 2023 Download PDF

Download TANCET 2022 Rank List PDF

TANCET Rank List 2022 Download Link
TN MBA Rank List 2022 Download PDF
TN MBA Differently Abled Rank List 2022 Download PDF
TN MCA Rank List 2022 Download PDF
TN MCA Differently Abled Rank List 2022 Download PDF

Download TANCET 2021 Rank List PDF

TANCET Rank List 2021 Download Link
TN MBA Rank List Download PDF
TN MBA Differently Abled Rank List Download PDF
TN MCA Rank List Download PDF
TN MCA Differently Abled Rank List Download PDF

Also Read: Understanding TANCET Normalisation Process

Tie Breaking Policy for TANCET Rank List Preparation

In case two or more candidates have an identical score in TANCET 2025, the rank will be decided using the following chronology

  • Candidates with a higher average percentage of marks from first semester/year to N-1 semesters/years in the qualifying degree examination where N is the total number of semesters/years in the qualifying examination.
  • The older candidate as per the date of birth mentioned in the SSLC certificate will be given the preference.
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TANCET Choice Filling 2025

Soon after the TANCET rank list is published, DTE commences the choice filling process. Along with the TANCET choice filling process, candidates have to complete the payment of initial deposit. The initial deposit will be adjusted against the course fee to be paid after the TANCET seat allotment round. During the TANCET 2025 choice filling process, candidates need to choose the course and college preferences. DTE will allot a seat based on the preferences and TANCET ranks.

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TANCET 2025 Cutoffs

DTE does not formally release the cutoff score; however, the last rank for admission is available via the TANCET seat allotment list. The table below mentions the last ranks for some of the colleges accepting TANCET scores.

TANCET MBA Last Ranks 2021 (General Category)

Name of College TANCET Last Rank 2021
M.A.M B-School 5473

PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

448

University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai

396

Vel Tech High Tech Dr Rangarajan Dr Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai

404

Velammal Engineering College, Chennai

2211

University Departments of Anna University - CEG, Chennai

54

Thiagarajar School of Management(Co-Ed), Madurai

398

Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kancheepuram

296

Kumaraguru College of Technology, Chinnavedampatti Post, Coimbatore

461

St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, OMR, Chennai

5307

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TANCET 2025 Reservation Criteria

Selection for admission based on TANCET scores shall be made under seven different social categories. DTE, Tamil Nadu has prescribed the following reservation criteria for admission in Tamil Nadu.

TANCET Reservation Criteria

Category

Seats Reserved (In Percentage)

Open Competition

31

Backward Classes

26.5

Most Backward Class and Denotified Communities

20

SC (Arunthathiyar)

3

Scheduled Caste

15

Scheduled Tribes

1

Backward Class Muslims

3.5

TANCET Reservation Highlights:

  • Besides the above reservation, five per cent is reserved for the candidates with disabilities
  • Candidates who have not selected any category while filling the TANCET application form are considered under the Open Competition category

TANCET Counselling 2025: Key Intakes

  • The rank list during the TANCET 2025 counselling process will be published based on the scores of the candidates in the exam.
  • Candidates will be able to check the status of vacant seats of each participating institute after every round of TANCET counselling.
  • Candidates will be allowed to attend the subsequent rounds of the TANCET 2025 counselling if they are not satisfied with the allotted college.
  • Admission during the counselling is based on several factors including rank, choice filling, and reservation criteria.
  • Candidates who are unable to attend the first round of counselling for admissions based on TANCET 2025 are marked ineligible for subsequent phases of counselling
  • Colleges allotted in the last round of counselling will be considered as final.
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TANCET Participating Institutes 2025

More than 200 colleges across India accept TANCET scores for MBA admission. Here is a list of top colleges accepting TANCET scores for admission.

Also Read: MBA Colleges Accepting TANCET Scores

Check TANCET Cutoffs and predicts calls from colleges accepting TANCET scores for admission. Check Fees, Placement Reviews, Admission, Shortlist Criteria and Eligibility of all TANCET participating colleges by clicking the link below:

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FAQs on TANCET Counselling 2025

The space below mentions some of the frequently asked questions related to TANCET counselling:

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Answered a month ago

Some of the factors that lead to determination of TANCET cutoff scores include the number of seats available for admission, difficulty level of exam, previous cutoff trends, number of test takers, performance of test takers, among other factors.

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Dhanya Shekhar

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month 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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Bhumika Sharma

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The last date for TANCET exam registration is expected to lie around 20-30 days after the start date. Therefore, if the registration starts in January, candidates can expect the last date to apply for TANCET exam to be in the month of February. The timeline for TANCET registration is notified with t

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Loveleen Sharma

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month 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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Rupali Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month 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.

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Abhishek Dhawan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month 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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Akansha Goyal

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month 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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Shruti Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month 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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Rohini Bisht

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month 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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Jaya Katariya

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month 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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529 Institutes accepting TANCET

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    • 35,000
    • 2 years
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