How many colleges accept TANCET scores for MBA and MCA admission?

The number of colleges accepting TANCET scores change from year to year based on the recognition of colleges in the state of Tamil Nadu. Based on the previous year's admission details, a total of 230 colleges offer admissions based on TANCET scores. These colleges offer MBA or MCA admission. Several colleges offer both MBA and MCA courses. These 230 colleges included 1) Government Engineering Colleges 2) Government Aided Engineering Colleges 3) University Departments 4) Self-Financing Engineering Colleges 5) Stand Alone Institutions.

Is there any Government Aided Engineering College in Tamil Nadu offering MBA/MCA admission based on TANCET scores?

Based on the previous year's TANCET colleges, there are as many as three Government Aided Engineering Colleges that offer MBA and MCA admission based on TANCET scores. List of these TANCET colleges are as follows: 1) PSG College of Technology 2) Coimbatore Institute of Technology 3) Thiagarajar College of Engineering Besides the above mentioned TANCET colleges, DTE may introduce additional Government Aided Engineering colleges for admission in Tamil Nadu.

Top MBA Colleges Accepting TANCET 2026 Scores

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Updated on Mar 18, 2026 18:04 IST

The scores of TANCET or Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test is accepted by around 200 institutes across Tamil Nadu. Aspirants need to know the list of the top TANCET participating institutes so that they can make the informed decision based on the factors such as institutes’ rank and repute, programmes offered, intake, fees, placement, etc.

The scores of TANCET or Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test is accepted by around 200 institutes across Tamil Nadu. Know the top colleges accepting TANCET scores and the courses offered here.

Top MBA Colleges Accepting TANCET Scores: Anna University conducts TANCET exam for admission to MBA and MCA courses. Colleges considering TANCET exam for MBA admission will select candidates based on the ranks secured. More than 200 colleges across the state accept TANCET scores. Top MBA colleges accepting TANCET scores include Anna University (CEG Campus), PSG College of Technology, and the University of Madras. All TANCET colleges participate in the TN MBA admission process administered by DTE Tamil Nadu. Candidates with the knowledge of top TANCET MBA colleges will tend to make informed decision during the TANCET choice filling process. Check list of top MBA colleges accepting TANCET scores here.

Top Colleges Accepting TANCET Scores

The table below mentions some of the top institutes offering admissions based on TANCET scores:

Institutes 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, Post Graduate Industrial Relations and Personnel Management Programme
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

Note: The above table is not the complete list of colleges accepting TANCET scores and are not arranged rank-wise.

After the TANCET results are declared, the qualified candidates will have to appear for TANCET counselling rounds, which will lead to the allocation of seats to candidates based on the TANCET ranks and document verification.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the top 10 MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu via TANCET?

Here are the top 10 MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu based on the TANCET exam: 1-PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore, 2-Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai, 3-Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore, 4-Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, 5-Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, 6-Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad (IMT-G) Chennai Campus, 7-PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, 8-Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy, 9-Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, 10-PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore The list above is based on the reputation of the colleges, placement records, faculty, infrastructure, and other factors. However, the actual ranking may vary depending on various sources. It is advisable to do thorough research and visit the colleges before making a final decision.

Q: Is it necessary to join coaching classes for TANCET preparation?

Those who have prepared for any other MBA entrance exam can sklip joining a coaching institute. Candidates who feel they are unable to solve most of the questions from past exam papers can consider expert help.

Q: Which universities in Tamil Nadu offer MBA and MCA admission via its departments?

Departments of the following Universities accept TANCET scores 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 previous years list of TANCET colleges. With the upcoming admission session, list of university may or may not change. Candidates can find the list of TANCET colleges at Shiksha's TANCET colleges web page (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/tancet-exam-colleges).

TN MBA Admission Process 2026

The Directorate of Technical Education facilitates the TN MBA admission process soon after the TANCET results are announced. TN MBA admission process includes the centralised TANCET counselling conducted online after a physical document verification round. Candidates have to register and pay an initial deposit followed by certificate verification under the TN MBA admission process. all candidates who get their documents verified are considered for TANCET rank list preparation.

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