The state-level entrance exam for candidates pursuing an MBA is TANCET, or the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test, which is given by Anna University in Chennai.

Attracting approximately 40,000 candidates annually, TANCET stands as a highly competitive gateway to MBA programs across Tamil Nadu. Beyond MBA admissions, TANCET also facilitates entry into MCA courses. This examination opens doors to roughly 200 colleges throughout the state.
While numerous institutions focus solely on MBA programs, others adopt a multidisciplinary approach, providing a range of courses spanning Computer Applications, Engineering, and Architecture alongside their management offerings. This Studyriserr article presents a curated list of prominent MBA colleges that recognize TANCET scores for admissions.
What are the Top Colleges Accepting TANCET Scores?
The flagship courses for the academic year 2025-2026 and the list of TANCET participating institutes are displayed in the table below.
| Institute Accepting TANCET Scores | Courses Offered |
| Department of Management Studies, Anna University, Chennai | MBA |
| PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore | MBA |
| College of Engineering, Guindy | MBA |
| University of Madras, Chepauk | MBA |
| Bharathiar University, Coimbatore | MBA |
| Periyar University (PU), Salem | MBA |
| SRM University, Chennai | MBA |
| Nehru Institute of Technology, Coimbatore | MBA |
| Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai | MBA and PGDM |
| Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy | MBA |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore | MBA |
| ITM Business School Chennai | PGDM |
| Vel Tech High Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College | MBA |
| KCT Business School, Coimbatore | MBA |
| Rajalakshmi School of Business, Chennai | PGDM |
| Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore | MBA |
| Galaxy Institute of Management, [GIM] Chennai | MBA, PGDIRPM |
| GRG School of Management Studies (GRGSMS) Coimbatore | MBA and PGDM |
| Crescent School of Business, Chennai | PGDM |
| Dr. M.G.R. Educational And Research Institute, Chennai | MBA |
| Hallmark Business School, Tiruchirappalli | MBA |
| St Joseph's Institute of Management (JIM) Tiruchirappalli | MBA |
| SSN School of Management, Chennai | MBA |
| Firebird Institute of Research in Management, Coimbatore | PGDM |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: Based on TANCET scores, up to three Government Aided Engineering Colleges admit applicants for MBA and MCA programs, according to the TANCET colleges from the previous year. The list of TANCET colleges is as follows: 1) PSG College of Technology. 2) Coimbatore Institute of Technology. 3. Thiagarajar College of Engineering Aside from the TANCET colleges listed above, DTE may introduce new Government Aided Engineering colleges for admission in Tamil Nadu.
Ans: Departments of the Following Universities accept TANCET marks for MBA and MCA admission. 1. Anna University 2. Annamalia University 3. University of Madras 4. Bharathiar University 5. Bharathidasan University 6) University College of Engineering. 7) Mother Teresa Women’s University The list of universities above is based on the previous year's TANCET colleges. With the upcoming admissions session, the university list may or may not change.
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