What is the mode for TANCET registration?

Anna University releases the TANCET application form in an online mode. Candidates who wish to apply for the TANCET exam need to apply for the exam online. No other mode is available for the TANCET registration. Anna University will not entertain any requests for offline submission of the application form. After submitting the online application form, candidates must take a print out of the TANCET filled in form to retain the same for future references. However, this print-out must not be sent to the official authority via fax or post. TANCET form print out is for retainment by the applicant.

What should I do after filling the TANCET application form? Should I post that form or keep it with myself?

Please refer to the link provided below for details regarding filling and submission of the TANCET application form. After filling the TANCET form, you have to take a print out and send it to TANCET secretary via post, along with application fee. For further details, refer to the link provided below: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/exams/tancet-mba/application-form.

While registration for TANCET exam, I could not upload my photo. How can I upload one after registration window is closed?

Soon after the TANCET registration window opens, Anna University starts releasing the application status PDF. The TANCET application status PDF comprises the list of test takers who did not upload the images with the correct specifications or who failed to upload any image. Such candidates are allowed to access the TANCET login portal and make the required rectifications. Candidates are allowed to upload a new image with the correct specifications. Candidates failing to use the login to get the correct image uploaded are not issued the TANCET hall ticket.

What are the upload specifications for documents to be uploaded during TANCET application process?

Check image upload specifications for TANCET registration below: Feature Photograph Signature File size up to 50 KB up to 11 KB Format JPG JPG Dimensions Height- 300px Width - 200px Height - 70px Width - 200px

How many exam city preferences can I choose while filling the TANCET application form?

Candidates can choose up to one exam city preference while filling the application form. Anna University allots the exam centre within the preferred exam city or at a the nearest location to the city. However, choosing the exam city preference while filling the form will not guarantee allotment of the exam centre in that particular city. Anna University allocates the test centre considering the best possible comfort of the test takers. Anna University does not entertain any requests for change in the exam centre of exam city.

Can I fill TANCET application form offline?

No. TANCET application form is not facilitated offline. Candidates have to complete the TANCET registration online followedd by filling the online application form. Anna University facilitates the online application form link for TANCET exam on the official website. Candidates will have to pay the registration fee to submit the TANCET application form online. Anna University will not entertain any requests for filling the TANCET form or fee payment offline.

Can I edit my TANCET application form after its submission?

Anna University does not release the TANCET form correction window. Therefore, candidates must fill all the details in the application form cautiously. Soon after the commencement of the TANCET registration, Anna University facilitates a window to rectify errors in the documents uploaded. Anna University frequently releases the application status PDF during the registration window is live. This PDF comprises the list of applicants whose forms are being kept on hold due to errors in the uploaded documents. Such candidates need to login using the credentials to upload the images with correct specifications.

How many candidates apply for TANCET MBA exam?

TANCET exam is conducted for admission to MBA and MCA admission. Earlier, the exam was conducted for admission to Engineering courses offered at PG level. CEETA PG 2023 came into existence with the scrappage of TANCET for Engineering courses. The space below mentions the number of candidates who have applied in th east three exam sessions of TANCET: TANCET 2023: - MBA: 24468 - MCA 9820 TANCET 2022: - MBA: 21563 - MCA 8417 TANCET 2021: - MBA: 21789 - MCA 6917.

What is the payment procedure for TANCET application form?

Candidates can complete the TANCET registration process in an online mode. Candidates meed not visit anywhere to submit the form offline or send the hard copy of the filled in form. Therefore, the registration fee payment is also done online. After filling all the details and uploading the documents, candidates need to click the 'Submit' button and pay the fees online. For online payment of TANCET application fee, candidates need the following details: - Name on Card - Card Number - Expiry date - CVV Number Additionally, candidates will need the OTP received on the bank registered mobile number for payment verification.

What is TANCET application fee? Do reserved categories have any fee concessions?

TANCET application fee may or may not change across exam sessions. The application fee for TANCET was revised previously. Earlier, candidates had to pay INR 400 if they belonged to reserved categories and INR 800 if they belonged to unreserved categories. However, the fee for all categories was hiked. Unreserved categories had to pay INR 1000 and INR 500, respectively. Since the exam fees was revised in the recent session, Anna University is unlikely to change the same again. However, the application details along with the TANCET registration fee is to release soon.

I applied for TANCET MBA through online mode. Do I have to send the demand draft with INR 500 via post?

No. TANCET application fee is payable in an online mode. Candidates who complete the TANCET registration can pay the application fee via debit card, credit card, or internet banking services. The application fee for TANCET exam varies across categories. Any changes in the TANCET registration fee are notified along with the release of information bulletin at TANCET. Annauniv. Edu.

When will the registration for TANCET begin?

Based on the previous year's time schedule, Anna University will release the TANCET application form around the first week of February. Candidates aspiring for MBA or MCA admission in 200+ colleges of Tamil Nadu will have to apply for the TANCET exam. All successful applicants are issued the TANCET hall ticket around 10 days before the exam date. As per the typical schedule, TANCET registration is available for a period nearing to one month. Candidates must stay cautious of the deadlines if they wish to apply for the TANCET exam.

Where will TANCET registration start?

TANCET exam registration is facilitated to apply for entrance exam conudcted for MBA and MCA courses in Tamil Nadu. Anna University is entrusted to facilitate the TANCET examination process, including the registration process, admit card issuance process, and result declaration process. The centralised counselling for TN MBA MCA admission is done by DTE Tamil Nadu.

TANCET 2026 Application Form: Check Last Date, Registration Fees & How to Apply

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This exam is conducted for courses given below:

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Updated on Jan 8, 2026 03:02 IST

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TANCET 2026 Registration: Anna University releases TANCET application form online on official exam website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates can expect TANCET registration 2026 to start in the third week fo January. Anna University will conduct TANCET 2026 exam for admission to MBA and MCA courses in Tamil Nadu. The first step towards TANCET application process is creating a user account. TANCET 2026 application process will require candidates to enter their personal details, academic details, along with the communication details. Candidates are also required to upload relevant documents for TANCET 2026 registration. After completing all the steps, candidates can pay the TANCET application fee 2026.

This article on TANCET 2026 application form will guide aspirants through the process for filling and submitting application form, registration-related dates, registration fee, and more.

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