TANCET 2026 Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Registration, Eligibility, Preparation Tips
TANCET 2026 Info
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) is a state level entrance examination which is conducted by Anna University on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu. TANCET is required to take admission to MBA, MCA, M.E, M.Tech, M.Plan and M.Arch degree offered by colleges in Tamilnadu.
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TANCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
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Degree |
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MBA |
Candidate should have a graduate degree with minimum 50% (45% for reserved category students) from a recognized university. |
10+2+3 years pattern |
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10+3 years Diploma +3 years pattern |
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B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Pharm |
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10+2+AMIE OR 10+3 Diploma + AMIE |
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MCA |
Applicant should have a Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at graduate level with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved category students) from a recognized university. |
10+2+3 OR 10+2+4 years Pattern |
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10+3 years diploma + 3 years Pattern |
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10+2+AMIE OR 10+3 years Diploma + AMIE |
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MCA Lateral Entry |
Candidate should have a BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science / Information Technology) degree with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at graduate level with at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of reserved category students) |
10+2+3 years Pattern |
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M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Arch./ M.Plan |
Candidate should complete Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with minimum 50% marks (45% for candidates belonging to reserved category). |
B.E/ B.Tech./ B.Arch. |
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B.Pharm./ B.Sc (Agriculture/ Forestry/ Horticulture/ Fishery) |
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Master’s Degree in the relevant branch of Science / Arts, mentioned above |
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M.Sc. (5 years) Integrated |
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B.Sc. degree (Computer Science / Information Technology) and M.Sc. (Computer Science/ Information Technology) |
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MCA after 10+2+3 year’s Bachelor’s degree |
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MCA Lateral Entry (2 years) after 10+2+3 year’s degree in BCA or B.Sc. (Computer Science/ Information Technology) |
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10+2+AMIE OR 10+3 year’s Diploma + AMIE |
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TANCET 2026 Application Details
There are two modes to apply for TANCET 2016:
Online Registrations:
Visit the official website of Anna University and fill up the application form with required details. Upload your recent photograph as per the standards mentioned in the form and download the filled application form.
Send the downloaded application form along with the documents stated in the FAQs section to the address mentioned below:
The Secretary, TANCET
Centre for Entrance Examination
Anna University
Chennai – 600 025
Offline Registrations:
Candidate can apply for TANCET 2016 by visiting at the co-ordinating centres along with the required documents.
Application fees detail
TANCET 2016 fee is Rs. 500/- for general students and Rs. 250/- for SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamilnadu.
TANCET 2026 Exam Centers
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Chennai |
Karaikudi |
Tirunelveli |
Coimbatore |
Madurai |
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Tiruchirappalli |
Chidambaram |
Nagercoil |
Vellore |
Dindigul |
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Salem |
Villupuram |
Erode |
Thanjavur |
Virudhunagar |
TANCET 2026 Contact Details
The Secretary, TANCET
Centre for Entrance Examinations
Anna University
Chennai – 600 025
Frequently Asked Questions
You need to send these documents along with your application form:
Copy of X Std. or equivalent mark sheet
Copy of XII Std. mark sheet OR 3 years Diploma certificate
Entrance Test Fee in the form of Demand Draft
Self-attested copy of the permanent community certificate (for SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamilnadu)
No, the answers should be marked with a black ball point pen only. Use of pencil will not be evaluated.
Yes, you can apply for more than one programme through a single TANCET exam. However, you need to pay Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250/- for SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamilnad) for each additional programme.
(Note: A single demand draft would be enough for one or more programmes.)
Yes, candidates belonging to other states can also apply for TANCET 2016. However, the eligibility criteria will be specified by the admitting authority / University.