Anna University TANCET 2026 Registration (Begins at tancet.annauniv.edu) LIVE Updates

Over 200 colleges accept TANCET scores for MBA admissions in Tamil Nadu. Some of the top TANCET colleges include College of Engineering Guindy, PSG College of Technology, University of Madras, SSN College of Engineering, and Thiagarajar School of Management.

TANCET syllabus and CAT syllabus includes topics from quantitative, reading, and data interpretation. However, a difference lies in TANCET Business Situations Analysis section. Business Situation analysis section of TANCET is somwhat similar with XAT Decision Making section.

Candidates can use 10+2 math textbooks, RS Aggarwal for Quantitative Aptitude, and Norman Lewis or Wren & Martin for English proficiency for TANCET preparation. Candidates can also practice using previous years' question papers and mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.

Candidates can reach out to Centre for Entrance Examinations, Anna University, Chennai for resolution in case of queries related to TANCET. Phone support is accessible at 044-2235 8289 or 2235 8314 during working hours. Candidates can also reach out via email to tanceeta[at]gmail.com for technical assistance.

Overall difficulty level of the TANCET exam is from easy to moderate compared to national tests like XAT or CAT. The primary challenge in TANCET exam is speed, requiring the completion of 100 questions within 120 minutes.

In the TANCET Business Situation section, candidates are required to assess analytical skills. Candidates are required to critically evaluate data from typical business scenarios to formulate decisions. Format involves comprehensive paragraphs detailing business cases, followed by objective questions testing logical and situational judgment.

Candidates must complete a bachelor's degeee course with a minimum duration fo three years. Candidates must have ontained at least 50 per cent in the bachelor's degree course. Those who belong to any of the following categories are eligible even with a 45 per cent aggregate:

• BC from Tamil Nadu
• BCM from Tamil Nadu
• MBC from Tamil Nadu
• SC from Tamil Nadu
• SCA from Tamil Nadu
• ST from Tamil Nadu

TANCET application form will be made available until April 10. Candidates must fill and submit the TANCET 2026 application until the exam date.

CEETA PG is divided into three parts as mentioned below:

• Part I: Engineering Mathematics (20 questions)
• Part II: Basic Engineering and Sciences (20 questions)
• Part III: Discipline-specific section (60 questions)

Part I and II of CEETA PG exam ic common for all applicants; whereas, Part III of CEETA PG is to be chosen during online registration process at tancet.annauniv.edu

TANCET MCA exam structure comprises four subject areas. TANCET MCA exam sections include

• Quantitative Aptitude
• Analytical Reasoning
• Logical Reasoning
• Computer Awareness

TANCET exam sections have equal distribution of questions with 25 questions in each section.

Candidtes are not required to send the printout of the online application form to Anna University. The entire registration and document submission process is held online. However, candidates must retain the hard copy with them until the final admission process completes.

Data sufficiency questiosn in TANCET exam will test the data interpretation and mathematical knowledge of a candidate. Question format involves determining if given statements (I and II) suffice to solve a specific problem. Some important topics under TANCET Data Sufficnecy syllabus includes Data Interpretation from Pie Charts, Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, and logical data analysis.

Candidates need not fulfil any domicile requirements to appear for TANCET 2026 exam. Candidates from other states are eligible for TANCET 2026, however, colleges offering admissions via TANCET may have certain eligibility conditions to be fulfiled by the candidates. All test takers must check eligibility criteria mentioned on their desired institute accepting TANCET scores.

Candidates need to provide the following details while filling the TANCET application form 2026:

SSLC/Class X

• SSLC registration number or roll number
• SSLC year of passing
• Maximum marks
• Obtained marks

HSC/Diploma

• HSC/Dipload Registration number or roll number
• HSC year of passing
• Maximum marks
• Obtained marks

Qualifying Degree

• Qualifying degree Registration number
• Qualifying degree year of passing
• Specialisation
• Qualifying degree obtained from

Anna University has started TANCET 20926 registration process. Candidates can now apply for TANCET exam by visiting the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu.

Candidates need to provide the following personal information while filling the TANCET application form:

• Gender
• Nationality
• Religion
• State
• Community
• Sub-caste code
• Srilankan Tamil refugee (Yes/No)
• Annual income of parent/ Guardian
• Differently abled (if yes, select the type)
• Address
• District
• Pincode

Anna University had notified the time to begin TANCET registration as 12:30 PM. However, the registration link for TANCET is yet to be released.

Candidates are required to provide the following details for one time registration under TANCET 2026 application process:

• Name of the candidate
• Email ID and passwrod
• Date of birth
• Mobile number
• Choice of exam among
  • MBA
  • MCA
  • ME/MTech/MArch/MPlan
  • MBA & MCA
  • MBA & ME/MTech/MArch/MPlan
  • MCA & ME/MTech/MArch/MPlan
  • MBA & MCA & ME/MTech/MArch/MPlan

Check sample of approved and unapproved photographs in TANCET application form below:

Image specifications in TANCET Registration

Anna University starts TANCET 2026 registration process at 12:30 PM today. Candidates are allowed to fill TANCET application form until April 10.

Candidates get 1 mark for every correct answer in the TANCET exam. For each incorrect response, candidates will face a penalty of 1/4 marks. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.

Anna University designs TANCET question paper with 100 MCQ type questions.

Anna University will start TANCET and CEETA PG registration at the same time on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu.

Anna University releases TANCET application status PDF after the registration commencement. The document lists candidates with photo or signature upload errors. Such candidates get the provision to log in and re-upload images with correct specifications to ensure the issuance of the hall ticket.

 Anna University will release TANCET application status to notify candidates having errors in their uploaded documents. Such candidates will be allowed to make rectifications. However, Anna University may reject the candidature in later stages of the admission process if any details in the TANCET applicationf orm is found to be incorrect.

Candidates are not required to submit the printout of the online application form to Anna University. The entire registration and document submission process is administered online. Applicants have to retain the printed copy of the submitted TANCET exam form for personal future reference.

Anna University will conclude TANCET 2026 registration on April 10. Candidates failing to apply on or before the last date will be marked ineligible to appear for the exam.

Candidates need to complete TANCET 2026 registration on or before April 10.

Anna University does not provide any facility to complete the TANCET registration offline. Candidates need to fill and submit the TANCET application form in an online mode only.

Anna University provides a review screen before the final submission and TANCET registration fee step. Candidates must verify all entered personal data, educational records, and uploaded images. Editing of incorrect information may not be allowed iun any further stage.

Candidates who belong to SC, SCA, and ST categories from Tamil Nadu are required to upload the community certificate. Concession in TANCET registration fee and qualifying score will be allowed only if the candidate uploads valid community certifcicate in PDF form. Non-submission of the certificate requires the candidate to pay the full application fee of INR 1000.

Anna University has released the TANCET registration start time. Candidates will find TANCET registration at 12:30 PM.

Candidates filling the TANCET application form are required to upload scanned signature in the application portal. Candidates must abide by the following specifications while uploading their signature:

• Format: JPG
• File size limit: up to 11 KB
• Dimension specifications: 70 pixels in height and 200 pixels in width.

Candidates filling TANCET application form have to upload of a recent, good-quality coloured passport-size photograph. Candidates must abide by the following specifications while filling TANCET application form:

• Format: JPG
• File size limit: up to 50 KB
• Image dimensions required: 300 pixels in height and 200 pixels in width.

List of TANCET exam cities 2026 are as follows:

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

Final test centre address details will be mentioned on the TANCET hall ticket.

Candidates have to choose one test city preference while filling the TANCET application form. There are a total of 15 test cities across Tamil Nadu to choose one preferred test city. Anna University allocates the TANCET exam city based on a first-come, first-served basis.

Candidates need to provide some basic personal details during TANCET application process. Fields under the personal information include

• Gender
• Nationality
• Community
• Sub-caste code
• Permanent address
• Pincode
• Religion
• Parent's annual income
• Differently-abled status
• Selection of Sri Lankan Tamil refugee status (if applicable)

Candidates have to provide some basic academic information while filling the TANCET application form. Education details in TANCET 2026 registration process includes SSLC registration number and passing year, HSC or diploma marks, qualifying degree name, specialisation, passing year, and aggregate marks or CGPA obtained.

The first step for TANCET 2026 application includes the one-time registration on the portal. Candidates need SSLC mark sheet details, valid email ID, mobile number, and date of birth during the TANCET registration. Creation of a user password necessary for generating the login credentials for the portal.

No. There is no upper or lower age limit for TANCET 2026 registration. Fulfilment of educational qualifications and the appropriate degree pattern act as the sole criteria for determining candidate eligibility for the MBA entrance test.

Nativity constraints are applicable for fee concession and specific quota claims while applying for TANCET 2026. Reserved category candidates from other states are treated under the open category. Other state candidates are eligible to apply for TANCET 2026, but admission rules stipulated by the respective admitting authorities or universities.

Candidates who have obtained B.E./B.Tech degrees through distance or weekend mode programmes are not eligible for TANCET exam. Exception will be given to distance engineering degrees validated by AICTE-UGC via special examination per Supreme Court orders. Standard distance degrees in other streams are subject to admitting authority rules.

Anna University has laid down valid degree patterns to apply for TANCET. These patterns include:

• 10+2+3/4/5 years
• 10+3 years diploma + 3 years
• 10+2 + B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Pharm.

Candidates who hold degrees without studying 10th, 12th, or 3-year diploma are not eligible for the TANCET 2026 exam.

Basic eligibility for MBA applicants include obtaining a bachelor's degree from a recognised institute. The degree must have a minimum duration of 3 years. Candidates should have obtaining a minimum aggregate marks of 50 per cent if they belong to unreserved categories and 45 per cent for reserved categories of Tamil Nadu.

Anna University does notr allow offline payment of TANCET registration fee. Candidates have to pay the TANCET application fee in an online mode only.

Candidates are required to pay an additional fee to apply for than one programme. Additional fee amount based on the category is applicatble for each additional course.

Candidates who belong to SC, SCA, and ST categories from Tamil Nadu will have a 50 per cent fee concession. Therefore, candidates belonging to these reserved categories have to pay INR 500 as the registration fee. However, they must upload a valid community certificate in PDF format to claim this fee concession.

Application fee for unreserved category candidates is INR 1000. Fee payment is mandatory to submi the TANCET application form 2026. Modes of TANCET registration fee payment include internet banking, credit card, and debit card.

TANCET MCA exam is set to be held on May 9, 2026, in the morning shift (10 AM to 12 Noon). Candidates will also find the TANCET MCA exam date and time on the hall ticket.

TANCET MBA exam is set to be held on May 9, 2026, in the afternoon shift (02.30 PM to 04.30 PM) Candidates will also find the TANCET exam date and time on the hall ticket.

Direct link for application form availability at tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates can complete a one-time registration using name, email ID, mobile number, and SSLC registration number. Candidates need to creat a secure password to access the TANCET login dashboard in the future processes.

Anna University administers TANCET 2026 registration via an online window from March 16 to April 10, 2026. Candidates can only apply for TANCET 2026 on the official website at tancet.annauniv.edu.

Anna University facilitates the TANCET 2026 registration process on the official exam website, tancet.annauniv.edu.

Anna University has set the TANCET registration fee based oin the categories. Candidates who belong to SC/SCA/ST categoies from Tamil Nadu have to pay INR 500 as the TANCET application fee. All other category candidates will have to pay INR 1,000 as the TANCET registration fee.

TANCET registration link will remain active until April 10, 2026. Candidates have to fill TANCET application form on or before the last date.

Anna Univerity facilitates TANCET registration process online on the official website. The direct link to apply for TANCET 2026 exam will be provided here as soon as Anna University releases the same.

Anna University has scheduled the start for TANCET 2026 registration process today, March 16. Stay tuned for direct link to apply online.