TANCET 2026, conducted by Anna University, will be held around fourth week of March 2026. It is for candidates seeking admission to MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.E., M.Plan, or M.Arch programs. These programs are offered by various public and private institutions in Tamil Nadu. Candidates, aspiring for TANCET exam 2026, may check the TANCET Exam 2025 notifications carefully. They include details about eligibility, application process, and other important requirements.

TANCET 2026 Notification PDF

TANCET 2026 notification is not yet out. However, You can check the TANCET 2025 notification and download the PDF for a careful study.

TANCET 2026 Important Dates

TANCET exam important dates calendar maintains a month-wise similar timeframe every year. You may check the TANCET 2025 important dates in the table below:

TANCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants of TANCET 2026 opt for various courses such as MBA, MCA, and engineering courses such as M.Tech, M.E., M.Plan, M.Arch. The eligibility criteria for these courses can vary. Let's check TANCET 2025 eligibility conditions for each segments separately:

TANCET MBA 2026 Eligibility Criteria

If you are applying for the TANCET MBA program, you must meet the academic and qualification-based eligibility criteria set by the exam authorities.

Academic Qualifications:

• You need to have possess a Bachelor's degree of a minimum 3 years duration from a recognized university.
• Acceptable educational patterns include:

1. 10+2+3/4/5 years pattern
2. 10+3 years Diploma + 3 years
3. E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Pharm.
4. 10+2+AMIE or 10+3 years Diploma (awarded by State Board of Technical Education)

You must note the minimum marks for different categories for TANCET MBA entrance test:

• General category: At least 50% aggregate in the qualifying degree.
• Reserved categories (BC/BCM/MBC/SC/SCA/ST): At least 45% aggregate.

TANCET MCA 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the TANCET MCA program, candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and have studied Mathematics either at the 10+2 level or during their undergraduate studies.

Academic Qualifications:

• You should have a Bachelor's degree of a minimum 3 years duration from a recognized university.
• Acceptable educational patterns include:

1. 10+2+3/4/5 years pattern
2. 10+3 years Diploma + 3 years
3. 10+2+AMIE or 10+3 years Diploma (awarded by State Board of Technical Education)

Mathematics Requirement:

• Candidates must have studied Mathematics at either the 10+2 level or at the graduation level.

You must note the minimum marks for different categories for TANCET MCA entrance test:

• General category: At least 50% aggregate in the qualifying degree.
• Reserved categories (BC/BCM/MBC/SC/SCA/ST): At least 45% aggregate.

TANCET 2026 Engineering Eligibility Criteria

TANCET Engineering Eligibility Criteria apply to candidates appearing for the TANCET 2026 exam, which is a key entrance test for admission into postgraduate engineering programs like M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch., and M.Plan. offered by institutions across Tamil Nadu. Check the eligibility criteria as stated below:

Academic Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized university.
• Acceptable qualifications include:

1. E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Pharm.
2. Master's Degree in the relevant branch of Science/Arts.
3. 10+2+AMIE or 10+3 years Diploma (awarded by State Board of Technical Education)

You must note the minimum marks for different categories for TANCET MCA entrance test:

• General category: At least 50% aggregate in the qualifying degree.
• Reserved categories (BC/BCM/MBC/SC/SCA/ST): At least 45% aggregate.

TANCET 2026 Application Process

For TANCET 2025 application process you need to register yourself first at the TANCET official portal and then fill out the application with all the required details. Check TANCET Registration 2025 steps as stated below:

• Visit the official website - Go to the TANCET portal by Anna University at annauniv.edu.
• Register - Create an account using your email ID and mobile number.
• Fill the application form - Enter personal, academic, and exam details.
• Upload documents - Submit a passport-size photo and signature in the required format.
• Pay the application fee - Make the payment online via debit/credit card or net banking.
• Submit and download - Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

TANCET 2026 Application Fees

TANCET 2026 application fees is not yet updated. Check TANCET application fees presented in the table below, as per the 2025 notification for different category of applicants:

TANCET 2026 Required Documents and Formats

Before filling the TANCET 2026 Application Form, keep all required documents ready in the correct format. Photo and signature must be in JPG format, while documents like caste certificate or degree marksheet should be in PDF. Other formats or sizes won't be accepted.

Check the list of TANCET 2026 required documents and its file size and formats:

• Active mobile number (Required for receiving OTP and for future communication)
• Active Email ID
• Credit/ debit card or other Bank transaction details (Any valid MasterCard, Visa, Rupay cards)
• Scanned images Passport-sized photograph (JPG format, height 300px, width 200px, file size less than 50 KB)
• Scanned copy of the candidate's Signature (JPG format, height 70px, width 200px, file size less than 11 KB)
• Class 10 registration number and year of passing the exam
• Class 12 registration number and year of passing the exam
• Scanned copy of bachelor's degree mark sheet
• Caste certificate in PDF format (for SC/ST/SCA candidates). The caste certificate should be Issued by the Tahsildar, Revenue Divisional Officers (RDOs), Sub-Collectors (IAS Officers), Assistant Collectors (IAS officers), and the Personal Assistant (General) to Collector of Chennai.