TANCET 2026: Exam Dates, Registration Process, Application Fee

Updated on Apr 07, 2025 01:28

Every year, Anna University conducts the annual TANCET exam, offers over 15,000 MBA and MCA seats across more than 200 colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Kolkata: Anna University organizes the TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) annually for admissions into MBA and MCA programs in colleges across Tamil Nadu. Over 250 institutions accept TANCET 2026 scores for enrollment. Eligible candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and achieve the minimum qualifying marks to secure admission through TANCET 2026. The registration process will be conducted online via the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu, facilitated by Anna University.

According to the TANCET 2026 exam pattern, candidates will need to solve 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) within 120 minutes. The MBA exam consists of five sections, while the MCA exam has four sections. Below, you'll find detailed information on TANCET 2026, including eligibility criteria, exam structure, syllabus, and previous years' question papers.

What are the TANCET 2026 Exam Dates?

Candidates who planning to take the TANCET 2026 must check the exam dates given below:

TANCET 2026 Exam Dates
TANCET 2026 Events	TANCET Dates 2026
TANCET 2026 notification release	Second week of January 2026
Commencement of TANCET 2026 registration process	Third week of January 2026
Last date to apply for TANCET 2026 exam	Third week of February 2026
Issuance of TANCET admit card	First week of March 2026
Last date to download TANCET hall ticket	Second week of March 2026
TANCET 2026 exam date	Second week of March 2026
TANCET provisional answer key	Last week of March 2026
TANCET 2026 result declaration	Third week of April 2026
TANCET score card download	April 2026

How to Apply for TANCET 2026 Registration Process?

Anna University conducts the TANCET 2026 registration process online through its official website. Interested candidates must follow the step-by-step guide to complete their registration:

Step 1: Visit tancet.annauniv.edu.
Step 2: Process one time registration by providing required details.
Step 3: Enter login credentials received during the one-time registration process to access the TANCET 2026 login portal.
Step 4: Fill in TANCET 2026 application form by providing personal, and academic details.
Step 5: Choose preferred test city from the drop-down menu.
Step 6: Upload scanned documents, including photograph and signature.
Step 7: Review TANCET 2026 application form carefully before submitting.
Step 8: Pay the TANCET exam fee.
Step 9: Save a copy of the application form for future reference.

What is TANCET Registration Fee 2026?

TANCET registration fee 2026 varies depending on the candidate's category. The application fee can be paid through debit/credit card/net banking etc. Category-wise fee structure for TANCET registration given below:

TANCET Registration Fee 2026
Category	Application Fee
Unreserved Candidates	INR 1,000
Reserved Candidates	INR 500

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ans: To apply for TANCET 2026, candidates must meet the following academic requirements:

Educational Qualification: Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
Minimum Marks:
- General/OBC candidates must score 50% aggregate in the qualifying degree.
- Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/PwD) must score 45% aggregate.
Final Year Students: Candidates appearing for their final year exams may also apply. However, they must meet the above academic criteria at the time of TN MBA/MCA admissions 2026.

Ans: To complete your TANCET 2026 registration, ensure you have the following documents ready: