What is the TANCET Counselling code number for University of Madras?

University of Madras admission 2024 to MBA and MCA courses is based on TANCET scores followed by the TANCET Counselling. the TANCET Counselling code number for University of Madras is 710. University of Madras offers admission to MBA through affiliated colleges. The total seat intake for MBA at Madras University under the Aided course category is 45, whereas for Self-Financing category it is 50. For MCA, the total seat intake at UNOM is 30, under the Aided course category. For more information regarding University of Madras cutoff and Counselling, click here.

What is the validity of TANCET scores?

TANCET scores are valid for a period of one year. Candidates aspiring for admission in 2023-24 exam session can only use the TANCET 2023 scores for admission. Candidates who wish for an MBA Admission in any of the TANCET participating colleges in 2024-25 batch must appear for TANCET 2024. Irrespective of the 2023 score, DTE Tamil Nadu will not consider the TANCET 2023 scores for 2024 admission. Similarly, candidates planning to apply for MBA Admission in 2025-26 batch, must apply for the TANCET 2025 exam.

What is the TANCET Counselling process?

Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, the conducting body of TANCET Counselling conducts the process online. The TANCET counseling process involves several steps with a physical document verification round. Step-wise process for TANCET counseling is as follows: Counselling Registration Publication of TANCET rank list Choice filling Publication of tentative allotment Confirming tentative allotment Publication of provisional allotment Supplementary counseling round SCA to SC counseling

How much should I score in TANCET to get into the best colleges of UNOM ?

University of Madras admission to MBA is through various affiliated colleges. UNOM cutoff for MBA is based on TANCET MBA scores followed by the counselling. Tabulated below are the college-wise TANCET scores for General category All India students: College TANCET MBA Scores 2023 Jaya College of Arts & Science - Tamil Nadu 6995 Sri Sankara Arts and Science College 6572 Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science 5090 Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science 4902 Natesan Institute of Co-Operative Management 4633

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Madras University cutoff 2026 is out for admission to the MBA course based on the TANCET exam results. Students can scroll below to know the cutoff for various categories, rounds, quotas, etc. A few more updates are given below:

The TANCET 2026 counselling process for the MCA and MBA programme has concluded.

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University of Madras TANCET Cutoff 2026: Round 1 (Out)

Madras University TANCET cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the MBA/PGDM course. The cutoff has been released for different categories under the All India quota. For the General AI category, the Madras University MBA cutoff in 2026 is 489. On the other hand, for the OBC AI category, the same course has the Round 1 cutoff of 623. For more cutoff-related information, students can check the table below.

Section	2026
Overall	489

Cut-off data is indicative and not official.

University of Madras TANCET Cutoff Year Wise Comparison

Students who want admission to the management course have to attempt the TANCET entrance exam and sit for the counselling process to be eligible for admission. Check the table below to know the cutoff for different categories, rounds, years, etc.

According to the Madras University MBA cutoff 2026, the Round 1 cutoff is 489. In 2025 and 2024, the same course and category had the Round 1 cutoff of 314 and 205, respectively. Comparing these ranks with each other, we can say that the competition f

Section	2026
Overall	489

Cut-off data is indicative and not official.

University of Madras 2026 Cutoff Year-Wise PDF Download

In this section, students can view or download the TANCET exam cutoff for different rounds and years. Analysing the cutoffs of past years helps students better understand the cutoff trend.

University of Madras TANCET Counselling Rounds

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University of Madras MBA/PGDM Cutoff 2026 - Colleges Comparison

If students cannot get admission to Madras University, then they can refer to the table below to know which other colleges might accept their attained rank. The comparison can be done based on various factors, like location, gender, category, etc.

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University of Madras TNEA Cutoff 2021

Madras University offers Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) admissions through TNEA scores, followed by TNEA counselling. As per Madras University cutoff for 2021, the TNEA closing rank for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) was 613 for General category All India Quota candidates. Tabulated below are the previous year's closing ranks for Madras University BArch admissions:

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Q: What has been Madras University TNEA cutoff?

Madras University offers Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) admissions through TNEA scores. Candidates who meet the cutoff are called for the round-wise TNEA counselling. As per Madras University cutoff 2021, the TNEA closing rank for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) was 613 for General category All India Quota candidates. Tabulated below are the previous year's closing ranks for Madras University BArch admissions:

Course	2021
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)	613

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Q: What is the cutoff for MBA at Madras University?

DTE releases the TANCET MBA merit list for candidates selected to take part in the counselling round. The closing rank for MBA in 2022 was 7184. In addition, rank one was given to a candidate with a TANCET score of 99.995. The selected candidates with their names in the TANCET rank list are further required to pay the counselling fee and exercise choices. The merit list of cutoff is published online on the official website of TANCET (tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet). Check Madras University MBA 2022 Merit List.

Q: Do I need to take any entrance exam to enroll into MA course at Madras University?

No, as per Madras University admission policy. The university does not require aspirants to take any entrance exam for MA admissions. Students who wish to take admission are just required to fill out the application form available on the university's official website and fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria. For selection, the university considers marks obtained in the last qualifying exam.

Q: Is there any entrance exam for MCA in Madras University distance education?

No, aspirants of distance MCA in Madras University do not need to take an entrance exam. Admission to this course is purely merit-based. Candidates who fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements, which is BCA or equivalent degree from a recognised university can apply. To apply for this course, candidates need to visit the Institute of Distance Education, UNOM, official website (ideunom.ac.in). Candidates must submit the applications within the due date or it is treated as invalid.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for PG Diploma in Madras University?

To be eligible for admission in PG Diploma courses in Madras University, aspirants shall have a valid UG Diploma/Bachelor or equivalent degree from UNOM or PG Diploma courses in Madras University, aspirant shall have a valid UG Diploma/Bachelor or equivalent degree from UNOM or from any other university recognised as equivalent thereto. Additionally, the candidate must have studied the relevant subject in the last qualifying examination as per the chosen specialisation. Further, the university accepts applications of only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria. The relevant documents for eligibility also have to be presented for verification purposes.

Q: When did Anna University conduct TANCET exam in the past sessions?

TANCET 2024 was held on March 9 in an offline mode. Whereas, TANCET 2023 exam was conducted on March 25 in an offline mode. Initially, Anna University notified the exam date for TANCET 2023 as February 25 and 26. However, later, a change in exam name for engineering courses was seen, which led to postponement of the TANCET exam date. TANCET M.Tech exam is now known as CEETA PG. However, the website for both TANCET and CEETA PG remains the same, TANCET. Annauniv. Edu.

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Can I get a Madras University BBA seat without passing Class 12?

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No, students cannot get a BBA seat at Madras University without completing Class 12. Candidates who aspire to pursue a BBA course from Madras University must have passed Class 12. Moreover, they must have obtained a minimum of 40% in the Class 12 examinations. Those who wish to know more can get in

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Do I need to take any entrance exam to enroll into BCom course at Madras University?

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No, as per Madras University admission policy. The university does not require aspirants to take any entrance exam for BCom admissions. Students who wish to take admission are just required to fill out the application form available on the university's official website and fulfill the minimum eligib

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Do I need to take any entrance test to enroll into Madras University BA courses?

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No, as per Madras University's admission policy for BA courses, the admissions are merit-based. This indicated that students willing to take admission to various BA courses offered by the university are not required to take any entrance test. Candidates seekin admission are just required to fill out

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How many BCom seats are offered by Madras University?

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Madras University offers a high number of seats for the BCom programme. Around 13,000+ students can pursue BCom from the university. This seat intake is spread across its various affiliated colleges affiliated with the university. These seats are allocated based on applicants' marks in Class 12. Mor

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What is the eligibility to apply for MSc course at University of Madras?

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The University of Madras MSc eligibility criteria differs according to the students preference of a particular specialisation at the university. Please refer to the table below to view the specialisation wise requirements.