TANCET Answer Key 2026: How to Download OMR Sheet PDF

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 ( TANCET )

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TANCET exam date for MBA & MCA

9 May '26

Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Apr 28, 2026 16:40 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

Overview

TANCET 2026 answer key will be released by Anna University for both MBA and MCA exams. Candidates will find the answer key of TANCET exam in two phases. Initially, the TANCET tentative answer key is released; candidates can raise objections against the TANCET preliminary answer key. Later, the final answer key for TANCET exam will be published online on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates can calculate their probable scores using the TANCET 2026 answer sheet. The performance of each candidate in TANCET 2026 exam is calculated based on the final answer key. Scroll down for details on TANCET 2026 answer key, including the direct PDF link, login portal and more.

Table of contents
  • How to Download TANCET Answer Keys 2026?
  • TANCET Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
  • How to Raise Objections against TANCET Answer Key 2026: How to Raise Objections?
  • How to Calculate TANCET Marks?
  • TANCET Marks vs Percentile
  • TANCET Cutoff 2026
  • FAQs on TANCET 2026 Answer Key
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How to Download TANCET Answer Keys 2026?

Check TANCET answer key download process here:

  • Go to tancet.annauniv.edu
  • Click 'Answer Keys' tab from the menu
  • Enter password and email ID
  • Input the security key shown on screen
  • Log in to verify the TANCET 2026 answer keys.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I find previous year's TANCET question papers?
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TANCET question papers from one last year is publkished with the release of information brochure on the website. Candidates can find TANCET question paper from past few years on shiksha's TANCET sample papers article https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tancet-exam-question-papers

Q:   Will there be a separate question paper for TANCET MBA and MCA exam?
A: 

Yes, TANCET MBA and MCA have a distinct question paper. Since the test structure for both MBA and MCA differs, candidates will fidn different question paper for MBA and MCA.

Q:   When is TANCET answer key released?
A: 

TANCET ewxam answer key is released within 5 days of the exam date. Candidates have to check the TANCET answer key using the login dashboard. TANCET answer keys are released in two phases, provisional and final. TANCET provisional key is available for candidates to raise objections whereas no objections can be raised against the TANCET final answer key.

TANCET Exam Dates & Schedule 2026

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
28 May ' 26

Release of TANCET provisional answer key

May ' 26

Publication of TANCET answer key

TENTATIVE
May ' 26

TANCET Scorecard Download Window

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
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How to Raise Objections against TANCET Answer Key 2026: How to Raise Objections?

Candidates are allowed to raise objections against the TANCET provisional answer key. The answer key challenges cdan be filed by the candidates using the TANCET login  portal on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates will be able to calculate their score using the TANCET answer key before release of TANCET results.

The process to raise objections against the TANCET provisional answer keys are mentioned below:

  1. Visit the TANCET exam website, tancet.annauniv.edu
  2. Click on the link reading 'Provisional Answer Key' from the main menu
  3. Access the login portal after entering login credentials.

Candidates are allowed to raise objections from the login dashboard.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any negative marking in TANCET exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   What are the sections included in TANCET MBA exam syllabus?
A: 

TANCET MBA exam has a total of five sections. Candidates have to answer questions from the following sections of the TANCET exam:

  • Business Situations analysis
  • Reading Comprehensions
  • Quantitative Ability
  • Data Sufficiency
  • English Usage

Any changes in the TANCET MBA syllabus will be notified with the release of the information brochure.

Q:   What are the sections included in the TANCET MCA exam syllabus?
A: 

TANCET MCA exam have questions from four sections. As many as 100 questions appear in the TANCET MCA exam from the below mentioned sections:

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

Candidates can refer to the previous year's question papers to know the type of questions that appear in the TANCET MCA exam.

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How to Calculate TANCET Marks?

To calculate the TANCET actual score, Anna University uses the marking scheme laid down in the TANCET exam pattern

  • For each correct response, candidates get 1 mark
  • For each incorrect response, 1/4 marks are deducted
  • For choosing multiple options as the answer, 1/4 marks are deducted

The table below mentions the formulae to calculate the TANCET actual score:

Actual Marks = Correct Responses 1 4 ( Incorrect Responses)
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the type of questions that appear in the TANCET exam?
A: 

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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TANCET Marks vs Percentile

The table below mentions TANCET marks vs percentile analysis. Candidates with the actual score within the specified range below can expect their TANCET percentile as specified in the table below:

TANCET Actual Marks

TANCET Percentile Score

100-60

99+

59-50

98-99

49-40

97-96

39-30

95-81

29-20

80-61

19-10

60-40

9-0

below 40

Check TANCET cut offs and predict calls from colleges accepting TANCET score 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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the mode for release of TANCET answer key?
A: 

Anna University releases TANCET answer key in an online mode. Candidates can download TANCET answer key from the official website.

Q:   How are TANCET cutoff scores determined?
A: 

Some factors that influence TANCET cutoff scores include number of seats, difficulty level of exam, previous cutoff trends, number of test takers, performance of test takers, among other factors.

Q:   Is there a revaluation facility after TANCET exam result?
A: 

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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TANCET Cutoff 2026

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is a good score for TANCET?
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A good score in TANCET depends on the cutoff set by top colleges. Securing between 90 to 95 percentile marks as a good score.

Q:   What is TANCET cutoff?
A: 

The TANCET cutoff is the minimum qualifying score required for admission. It is calculated considering the total number of applicants, available seats, and exam difficulty.

Q:   Which are the best MBA colleges via TANCET?
A: 

Top MBA colleges accepting TANCET include 

  • Anna University, CEG Campus
  • PSG College of Technology
  • University of Madras
  • SSN School of Management
  • SRM University
  • ITM Business School
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FAQs on TANCET 2026 Answer Key

Here are some important FAQs related to TANCET answer key:

Q:   Will Anna University release TANCET question papers?
A: 

TANCET exam is conducted for all candidates who apply for the same. Every year, Anna University releases the TANCET question papers for the previous exam term for candidates to prepare for the upcoming exam. Candidates can also find the previous year's TANCET question paper on shiksha's TANCET sample paper article https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tancet-exam-question-papers

Q:   What is TANCET answer key?
A: 

TANCET answer key is the documents released after the exam for test takers to check what were the answers to the questions that appeared in the exam. Candidates find all the answers for the questions that were available in the TANCET exam.

Q:   How many questions are there in TANCET exam?
A: 

TANCET exam has a total of 100 questions. Candidates have to answer all the questions within 120 minutes. These 100 questions are divided equally among all sections of TANCET exam.

Q:   What is the process after TANCET answer key?
A: 

After the provisional TANCET answer key is released, candidates can calculate their probable scores and raise objections through the login portal.

Q:   Can I raise objection against answer key after the TANCET result has been declared?
A: 

No, candidates cannot raise objections after the TANCET result is declared. Anna University allows candidates to challenge provisional answer key until the results and final answer key is released.

Q:   What is the mode for release of TANCET answer key?
A: 

Anna University releases the TANCET answer key in an online mode. Candidates can download both the provisional and final answer keys from the official website.

Q:   How many times can I give TANCET exam in a year?
A: 

The TANCET exam is conducted once every year. Candidates can appear for TANCET exam once in one admission cycle.

Q:   How many marks are awarded for each answer in TANCET exam?
A: 

Candidates are awarded 1 mark for every correct response. There is a penalty of 1/4 marks for each incorrect response. Marking two responses also lead to negative marking.

Q:   Is there any qualifying score in TANCET?
A: 

There are no official passing marks for the TANCET exam. Candidates will be shortlisted for admission process during TN MBA admission.

Q:   What factors are taken into consideration for the normalization of marks in TANCET?
A: 
The normalisation of marks is done based on the standard deviation, mean marks and raw score. However, TANCET score for MBA and MCA courses are not normalised as the questions in TANCET exam remains the same for all the candidates. Additionally, the MBA and MCA exam are conducted in single shifts. Scores for the Engineering exam, CEETA PG, will be normalised using a predefined formulae. Although CEETA PG is also conducted in single shift, the question variation in the stream specific section can lead to change of the difficulty standards in the exam.
Q:   What are the passing marks for TANCET exam?
A: 

There is no passing mark for TANCET exam. Anna University does not mention the qualifying status for the candidates in the results. All test takers for the TANCET exam find their actual marks and percentile score mentioned on their exam mark sheet. However, only the candidates who meet the cutoff scores set by participating colleges pass the TANCET exam. TANCET cutoff marks vary every year depending upon multiple factors.

Q:   How are TANCET ranks allotted?
A: 

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:   How many colleges accept TANCET scores?
A: 

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.

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Answered 5 days ago

The time notified for TANCET 2026 hall ticket download was 12:30 PM. However, the hall ticket was released around 12:50 PM.

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Vikram Tyagi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, TANCET admit card is released on the official website. Candidates can download the hall ticket of TANCET exam until the exam date.

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Rohini Bisht

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

No, you can not join Anna University without appearing for an entrance exam if you want admission to the MBA/PGDM course. Students can either take the CAT or MAT exam, attain a valid percentile and then proceed to the next round.

Or they can take the TANCET entrance examination, attain valid ranks an

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

SectionNumber of QuestionsWeightage (%)Key Topics
Analysis of Business Situations2020%Case analysis, decision-making, data interpretation.
Reading Comprehension2020%Passages on business, literature, and social issues.
Quantitative Aptitude2020%Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems.
Data Sufficiency2020%Tables, graphs, logical evaluation of data.
English Usage2020%Grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction.

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Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Anna University releases the TANCET answer key in an online mode. Candidates can download both the provisional and final answer keys from the official website.

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Abhishek Dhawan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, candidates cannot raise objections after the TANCET result is declared. Anna University allows candidates to challenge provisional answer key until the results and final answer key is released.

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Akansha Goyal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

After the provisional TANCET answer key is released, candidates can calculate their probable scores and raise objections through the login portal.

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Vikram Tyagi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

There are no official passing or failing marks in TANCET, candidates do not technically fail. However, candidates have to meet the minimum cutoff to secure admissions.

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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

TANCET admission process generally relies on the entrance exam scores and the subsequent centralised counselling conducted by DTE Chennai. TANCET colleges does not conduct GD/PI rounds for admissions.

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Rohini Bisht

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Top MBA colleges accepting TANCET include 

  • Anna University, CEG Campus
  • PSG College of Technology
  • University of Madras
  • SSN School of Management
  • SRM University
  • ITM Business School

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Nikita Saxena

Contributor-Level 7

562 Institutes accepting TANCET

Master of Business Administration (Regular)
  • 21,120
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • 24,000
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirappalli Public

Admissions 2026

Bharathida
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • 80,000
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

University of Madras

Chepauk, Chennai Public

Admissions 2026

University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • 28,000
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

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