Madras University MBA Admission 2026

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Madras University MBA admission 2026 will be based on TANCET exam score. Candidates planning to pursue MBA from Madras University must register for TANCET 2026. Read below all about Madras University MBA admission 2026, including eligibility, selection criteria, courses and fees.

Madras University MBA admission 2026 will be based on TANCET exam score. Candidates planning to pursue MBA from Madras University must register for TANCET 2026. Read below all about Madras University MBA admission.

Madras University MBA Admission 2026

All about Madras University MBA

Madras University offers MBA through TANCET exam score. Candidates who wish to pursue the 2-year full time MBA course from this prestigious university has to appear for the state conducted TANCET exam. Admission for 2026 batch will be done post TANCET 2026 result declaration. Candidates will be allotted seat at Madras University through common counselling. Madras University MBA aspirants must apply for TANCET and qualify the exam with high percentile. Shared below are the key details related to Madras University MBA Admission 2026.

Table of contents
  • Madras University MBA Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria
  • Madras University MBA Admission 2026: TANCET Counselling Process
  • TANCET Cut offs for Madras University MBA Admission
  • Madras University MBA Admission 2026: Total Number of seats
  • MBA Specialization
  • Madras University MBA Fees 2026

Madras University MBA Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university.
  • Candidate must have also cleared TANCET exam with above 90 percentile.
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Q:   Who releases TANCET cutoff scores?
A: 
TANCET participating colleges define the TANCET cutoff scores or the last ranks for admission. However, participating institutes do not release a cutoff list for candidates to check during the admission process. In fact the cutoff scores are not released by any authority during the admission session. Candidates can find the TANCET cutoff scores and TANCET last ranks, from the previous admission session, published on the official admission website, I. e. Tamil Nadu-mbamca. Com. All queries related to the centralised admission, counselling, cutoffs, vacancy details, among other information is published on the counselling website, aka the admission website. Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, has the authority to publish the previous year TANCET cutoff on the official admission website.
Q:   How are TANCET cutoff scores determined?
A: 

Some factors that influence TANCET cutoff scores include number of seats, difficulty level of exam, previous cutoff trends, number of test takers, performance of test takers, among other factors.

Q:   What is the lowest TANCET cutoff to join PSG College of Technology for MBA course?
A: 

PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, is among the top MBA colleges accepting TANCET scores for admission. As per the TANCET cutoff from 2021 and 2020 session, candidates who had secured more than 99 percentile were admitted to the college for MBA Admission. The cutoff score for each year varies and the reservation quota also has an impact on PSGCT admission. Generally if a candidate is ranked within top 130 test takers, he she has a higher chance of getting into PSG College of Technology. Candidates can get the TANCET rank list and TANCET cutoff scores/ranks from the previous session available on the Tamil Nadu MBA Admission website.

Q:   What is TANCET cutoff?
A: 

The TANCET cutoff is the minimum qualifying score required for admission. It is calculated considering the total number of applicants, available seats, and exam difficulty.

Madras University MBA Admission 2026: TANCET Counselling Process

TANCET counselling is conducted by the Directorate of Techincal Education (DTE). It includes registration, certificate verification, rank list preparation, option entry, followed by seat allocation. Check below key highlights of TANCET counselling 2026:

Particulars

Details

Mode of counselling registration

Online

Conducting body

DTE Tamil Nadu

TANCET counselling fee (indicative)

INR 600 for unreserved category candidates

INR 300 for SC /SCA /ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu

Mode of payment

Online

Eligibility for counselling

- Candidates qualified in TANCET

- Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree with at least 50 per cent aggregate

Official website

https://www.tn-mbamca.com/

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TANCET Cut offs for Madras University MBA Admission

Check below Madras University cut offs for MBA admission. These are previous years’ TANCET cut offs for reference. TANCET 2025 cut offs will be released before this year’s counselling process commencement to help candidates mark choice filling according to their score and last year’s cut offs.

Category

TANCET 2024 Cutoff Marks

TANCET 2023 Cutoff Marks

OC

98.42

98.661

BC

97.142

98.204

BCM

97.055

95.679

MBC

96.42

96.689

SC

93.264

96.452

SCA

64.909

78.326

ST

93.264

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Q:   How many colleges accept TANCET scores for MBA and MCA admission?
A: 
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.
Q:   What are some of the TANCET colleges for admission to 99+ percentile holders?
A: 
Tamil Nadu has more than 300 MBA colleges that accept TANCET scores for MBA Admission. Candidates with a 99+ percentile can easily convert the admission call from the top colleges accepting TANCET. CEG and PSGCT are the only colleges that offer admission only to 99+ percentile from the Open category. Candidates securing 99 percentile in TANCET exam must choose the college and course preference during the choice-filling process with caution. Candidates who have a score of 99 percentile can easily expect the admission in PSGCT or CEG, Anna University.
Q:   Which universities in Tamil Nadu offer MBA and MCA admission via its departments?
A: 
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).
Q:   Is it necessary to join coaching classes for TANCET preparation?
A: 

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.

Madras University MBA Admission 2026: Total Number of seats

Check the table below for course wise total number of MBA seats on offer at Madras University. Reservation Policy will be applied as per the Government rule.

Course

Number of Seats

MBA Regular

45

5 for Foreign Nationals and NRIs

MBA Self Supportive

50

Executive MBA (Self-Supportive)

50

MBA Specialization

Madras University MBA curriculum is designed for dual specialization. Listed below are the specializations candidates can opt for:

  1. Human Resource Management
  2. Financial Management
  3. Marketing Management
  4. Operations Management
  5. System Management
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the cut off of Anna University for MBA admission?
A: 

The Anna University MBA cutoff 2025 varies for different colleges, rounds, and categories. The MBA course is offered via affiliated colleges of Anna University, wherein the last round cutoff score for MBA admission stood at 5641 for Selvam Educational Institutions, 5632 for Nehru Institute of Information Technology and Management and 5615 for M.A.M. Business School, Tiruchirappalli, for the students belonging to the General AI quota. 

Q:   How many separate rank lists are published for TANCET exam?
A: 

DTE releases two rank lists for both MBA and MCA course each. One rank list is for the differently abled candidates, whereas the other rank list is released for all other category.

Madras University MBA Fees 2026

Madras University MBA fees is approximately INR 48,000. In the first year, candidates have to pay around INR 25,606. The fee amount includes tuition and other charges.  

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Yes, Madras University provides good placements to its students. The table below provides the placement highlights recorded during the 2025 placement season:

CourseTotal Students (2025) Students Placed (2025)Median Package (2025)
PG 2-year1359516INR 5.95 LPA
PG 3-year239INR 6.13 LPA

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No, the University is yet to release its placement highlights for the year 2025. However, the NIRF Report 2026 is out. Refer to the data tabulated below to know more:

CourseTotal Students (2025) Students Placed (2025)Median Package (2025)
PG 2-year1359516INR 5.95 LPA
PG 3-year239INR 6.13 LPA

NOTE: The data tabulated above has been taken from the NIRF Report 2026. 

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Madras University TANCET Cutoff 2025 is out for admission to MBA/PGDM for all rounds and categories for students belonging to the AI quota. Tabulated below is the TANCET first and last round cutoff 2025.

CourseLast Round (Closing Rank)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)314 (R1)

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University of Madras requires candidates to appear for the TANCET entrance exam for the MBA admission. After the exam, candidates must participate in the common counselling process to select their stream. Selection is based on TANCET scores as well as seat availability.  

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