TANCET 2026 Registration LIVE Updates; Expected Date, Reason for Delay, Fees & Process

Candidates will be able to choose one exam city preference while filling TANCET application form.

Anna University will conduct TANCET exam for MBA and MCA courses. There will be 100 multiple choice questions in both MBA and MCA exams.

Anna University will likely conduct TANCET 2026 exam in May. Going by the past timeline, TANCET registration will have a window of around 30 days. If the registration process starts in March, TANCET exam will most likely be held in the month of May.

Anna University is yet to notify the TANCET registration date. the official website of TANCET exam will be updated soon with 2026 exam notification and registration schedule.

Candidates applying for TANCET will be required to pay INR 1000 if they belong to unreserved category. Reserved category candidates will have to pay INR 500 as the TANCET registration fee.

NOTE: Fee may change with the release of TANCET 2026 notification.

TANCET registration link is yetr to be released. Candidates will find TANCET 2026 application link on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu.

Several MBA aspirants demanded TANCET exam in May as their UG degree results would release by May or June, making it easier for them to plan their TN MBA admissions.

Former VC Balagurusamy sent out a letter to CM M.K. Stalin, citing the current registrar's negligence as the root cause of the ongoing problems being faced by students and professors. Therefore, administrative negligence can also be among the reasons for delay of TANCET registration process.

Temporary assistant professors from 16 constituent colleges of Anna University had been protesting against their verbal dismissal. These professors were associated with the University for over 10 years.

TANCET registration 2026 will start on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu.

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. Unreserved category candidates will pay INR 1000. Reserved category candidates (SC, SCA, or ST) from Tamil Nadu will pay a reduced fee of INR 500. Applying for an additional course requires paying the fee amount again.

Candidates need to uplaod photograph while filling TANCET application form. Check upload specifications for photograph below:

• Format: JPG
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 300px
  • Width: 200px
• File size: upto 50 KB

Anna University does not facilitate any window to fill TANCET online application form with a late fee. Therefore, candidates must ensure to fill and submit the form without any error in the first go.

Anna University will notify TANCET registration date soon on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. If the TANCET exam is scheduled for May, the registration process will start in March.

Anna University is yet to update TANCET website for 2026 session. Currently, TANCET website states information of 2025 exam session.

TANCET 2026 registration link will be made live on the official exam website, tancet.annauniv.edu.

Anna University will likely conduct the TANCET exam in May. Earlier TANCET exam was expected in March based on the last three exam sessions. Soem sources claim TANCET exam to be held in May. If the TANCET exam is conducted in May, the registration process will start in the month of March.

Anna University will conduct TANCET exam with the duration of 2 hours. Candidates will find complete details for TANCET exam on the official website.

Anna University will start TANCET registration and CEETA PG registration on the same day.

Check steps to apply for TANCET exam below:

1. Complete one-time registration
2. Login using generated credentials
3. Fill personal details.
4. Fill educational details.
5. Choose TANCET exam city preference.
6. Upload required documents.
7. Pay TANCET application fee.

Candidates must upload a recent passport-size photograph (300x200 pixels, up to 50 KB) and their signature (70x200 pixels, up to 11 KB) while filling the TANCET application form. Both the files are to be uploaded in the JPG format.

Candidates will be able to choose only one preferred exam city from the dropdown menu during registration. Anna University will allocate the centre based on candidate's choice or the nearest location.

Candidates aspiring for TANCET exam must have passed bachelor's degree course with a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent for unreserved categories and 45 per cent for reserved category candidates.

Applicants must keep all important details handy before applying. Details required before registration include a valid email ID and mobile number, Class 10 and 12 registration numbers and passing years, qualifying degree details, bank details for online fee payment, a scanned passport-size photograph, a signature, and a community certificate in PDF format (for SC/ST/SCA categories seeking fee concessions).

Anna University conducts TANCET exam for MBA and MCA admissions. Whereas MTech admissions are based on CEETA PG exam. Details for both TANCET and CEETA PG are awaited on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu.

TANCET website is facilitated by Anna University. Candidates will find all details regarding the TANCET exam on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu.

TANCET application form is released by Anna University. TANCET exam is conducted for MBA and MCA admissions in Tamil Nadu.

Several sources have claimed that TANCET notification release is delayed due to Tamil Nadu assemble elections. However, Anna University has not confirmed anything regarding the delay. TANCET website will be updated for 2026 session soon.

Anna University has consistently conducted TANCET exam in March for last three sessions. Before 2023, the exam timeline did not follow a specific pattern. Check TANCET exam dates in past years below:

• TANCET 2025: March 22
• TANCET 2024: March 9
• TANCET 2023: March 25
• TANCET 2022: May 13 & 14
• TANCET 2021: March 20 & 21
• TANCET 2020: February 29 & March 1
• TANCET 2019: June 22 & 23
• TANCET 2018: May 19
• TANCET 2017: March 25
• TANCET 2016: June 11 & 12

No. Anna University does not provide the facility for offline registration of TANCET exam. Candidates will find TANCET application form link on the official website.

Anna University is yet to provide an update on TANCET registration date. Candidates will find details for TANCET exam date and registration schedule on the official website.

TANCET 2026 exam is conducted for admission to MBA and MCA courses offered in Tamil Nadu.

For MCA admissions via TANCET 2026, candidates must have a BCA, BSc IT, or BSc CS degree, or have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 or graduation level.

Candidates need a bachelor’s degree to apply. General category applicants require a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks, while reserved category applicants need 45 per cent.

Applicants must upload specific documents during the TANCET application process. A passport-size photograph must be under 50 KB, and the signature must be under 11 KB. Both must be in JPG format. Candidates claiming a fee concession must also upload a community certificate in PDF format.

TANCET 2026 applications will only be accepted online through the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Anna University will not accept offline submissions or printed forms sent via post. Candidates must register, fill in their details, choose an exam city preference, upload documents, and pay the fee digitally.

Check the table below for TANCET 2026 exam pattern:

Anna University administers TANCET registration process to invite applications for MBA and MCA courses in Tamil Nadu. TANCET exam date typically lies around 50 days after the registration start date. Check the number of days between TANCET registration start date and exam date below:

Anna University will release TANCET exam dates with the release of the notification. TANCET registration schedule will be notified on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu.

Candidates will have to pay TANCET registration fee to submit the application form. Reserved category candidates have to pay INR 500 for registration, whereas, unreserved category candidates are required to pay INR 1000 as the TANCET registration fee.

A postponed TANCET exam will likely delay the Tamil Nadu MBA admission process. In previous years, holding the exam in March ensured that admissions were finalised before the start of the new academic term. Official announcements regarding revised dates are expected soon on the Anna University website.

Professors have reported that the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu are a factor in delay of the exam timeline.

Anna University submitted a proposal to the state government to move the TANCET exam to May, following a student feedback. Candidates stated that May exam aligns better with their final semester schedules, as undergraduate final results are usually released in May or June.

Anna University will soon update the TANCET website for 2026. TANCET website currently states 2025 exam details.

Anna University will conduct TANCET exam with 100 multiple choice questions. TANCET 2026 exam pattern will be updated soon on the official website.

If the TANCET 2026 exam is held in May, Anna University will plan to start the registration process in the month of March.

TN MBA admissions will be delayed beyond the current academic session if the TANCET exam is held in May.

Anna University will start TANCET 2026 registration soon. The application start date is to be notified on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu.

TANCET 2026 application process is facilitated online on the official exam website, tancet.annauniv.edu.

Anna University will notify TANCET registration fee with the release of exam notification. If the past trends are followed, TANCET registration fee will remain at INR 1000 for UR category candidates and INR 500 for reserved category candidates.

Anna University has been conducting TANCET exam in an offline mode using OMR sheet. Several sources claim thath Anna University will shift TANCET online. However, Anna University has not confirmed the same yet. TANCET 2026 exam pattern will remain the same until Anna University notifies the same.

TANCET registration is facilitated for a 30 day period. If TANCET 2026 registration starts today, the process will likely conclude in the last weke of March. Therefore, candidates will not find TANCET exam in March this year.

Anna University will start TANCET registration in the month of March, if the exam is scheduled for May.

As per the past schedule trends, TANCET registration and exam dates is as follows:

Anna University may postpone to May this year. An official from Anna University said that the varsity received feedback from candidates demanding that the exam be postponed to May this year. University had sent a proposal to the government to conduct the exam in May.

Candidates need to uplaod scanned copy of signature while filling TANCET application form. Check upload specifications for signature below:

• Format: JPG
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 70px
  • Width: 200px
• File size: upto 11 KB

In the last academic session, a total of 22806 applied for TANCET MBA exam. Whereas, 10287 candidates applied for TANCET MCA exam.

Anna University has not updated the TANCET website for 2026. TANCET website, tancet.annauniv.edu, still hosts 2025 details.

TANCET 2026 registration has not started yet. Anna University will notify the TANCET registration start date soon.

Check past timeline to know TANCET exam dates on the past exam sessions: 

• TANCET 2025: 22-Mar-2025
• TANCET 2024: 09-Mar-2024
• TANCET 2023: 25-Mar-2023
• TANCET 2022: 14-May-2022 & 15-May-2022 

Candidates must abide by the following template to ensure an error-free application form:

• Photograph: Must be in JPG format, with dimensions of 300px (height) x 200px (width), and a maximum file size of 50 KB.
• Signature: Must be in JPG format, with dimensions of 70px (height) x 200px (width), and a maximum file size of 11 KB.
• Community Certificate: Must be uploaded in PDF format.

Candidates applying for TANCET must have completed their bachelor's degree course with the approved patterns, including

• 10+2+3/4/5 years, 10+3 years diploma + 3 years pattern
• BE/BTech/BArch/BPharm
• 10+2+AMIE

Candidates aspiring for TANCET exam must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent for unreserved categories and 45 per cent for reserved category candidates

Before the start of TANCET registration, candidates should apply by providing a valid email ID and mobile number, Class 10 and 12 registration numbers and passing years, qualifying degree details, bank details for online fee payment, a scanned passport-size photograph, a signature, and a community certificate in PDF format (for SC/ST/SCA categories seeking fee concessions).

Unreserved category candidates have to pay INR 1000. Whereas, SC/SCA/ST (belonging to Tamil Nadu) will have to pay INR 500 as the online application fee for TANCET exam. TANCET application fee will not be refunded.

The TANCET 2026 application process is conducted online at tancet.annauniv.edu. Check TANCET registration process below: 

1. One-time registration.
2. Login.
3. Filling personal details.
4. Filling educational details.
5. Choosing an exam city preference.
6. Uploading documents.
7. Paying the application fee.

Anna University will soon release TANCET 2026 notification on its official website, tancet.annauniv.edu.

TANCET application process requires candidates to scan and upload a signature file under 11 KB.

Anna University requires candidates to pay TANCET 2026 registration fee in an online mode only. No offline mode is available for TANCET registration fee payment.

Candidates aspiring for MCA admissions via TANCET must have studied Mathematics at the higher secondary or UG level of education.

Anna University facilitates TANCET registration online for all MBA/MCA aspirants. Candidates must carefully verify their communication, personal and academic details before they submit the online application form. Anna University may not provide any application form correction window after final submission.

Reserved category candidates get a 50 per cent waiver for TANCET registration fee. Candidates seeking fee concessions must upload their community certificates in PDF format. If the TANCET application fee remains unchanged, UR category candidates will have to pay the fee of INR 1000.

Anna University facilitates the TANCET application process online. Offline application forms are not accepted for TANCET exam.

TANCET exam serves as a gateway for MBA and MCA admissions in Tamil Nadu.

Anna University requires applicants to upload specific documents, including community certificates for fee concessions. The state-level exam, TANCET, is mandatory for MBA and MCA admissions in Tamil Nadu.

Reserved category candidates aspiring for TANCET 2026 will receive a fee concession. Anna University provides a waiver of 50 per cent to reserved category candidates to pay the registration fee.

Candidates aspiring for TANCET exam will have to apply for the exam online on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu.

The delayed TANCET 2026 registration notification is expected to be published on the Anna University website soon. Candidates will have to complete a one-time registration to generate their login credentials. TANCET exam provides admission to MBA and MCA courses across multiple Tamil Nadu colleges

TANCET aspirants will have to upload a scanned passport size photograph and signature during the application process.

TANCET 2026 registrations are anticipated to begin shortly. Anna University administers this state level entrance test for MBA and MCA admissions. Unreserved category candidates will need to pay an application fee of INR 1000 if the previous year's trends are followed. TANCET application process will remain open for nearly 30 days.

The official notification for TANCET 2026 is currently awaited. Anna University will manage the online registration process for MBA and MCA admissions. Applicants must secure a minimum of 50 per cent in their qualifying bachelors degree to meet the basic eligibility criteria for TANCET 2026.

Anna University is yet to launch the TANCET 2026 website. The official website of TANCET exam still hosts previous year's details. Candidates will find all details, including registration schedule, exam dates, and information brochure, on TANCET 2026 website.

Anna University has not yet initiated the TANCET 2026 registration process. The application window typically opens in late January. Candidates aspiring for MBA and MCA admission in Tamil Nadu must keep track of the exam website. The university mandates candidates to complete the registration through the online portal.

Candidates waiting for the TANCET 2026 registration process to start must keep all necessary documents ready. Anna University will soon publish the official notification with details regarding online registration schedule. TANCET exam facilitates admissions into MBA and MCA courses across various participating colleges within Tamil Nadu.

The TANCET 2026 registration process is delayed this year. Reports indicate that ongoing protests at Anna University might be the primary reason for this postponement. The administration is anticipated to activate the online application link on the official exam website during the month of February.

Anna University is expected to release the TANCET 2026 registration notification soon. The application process will be conducted online at the official exam portal. Candidates aspiring for MBA and MCA courses in Tamil Nadu must check the official website regularly for the latest schedule updates.

Anna University has not notified the TANCET registration date 2026. MBA/MCA aspirants from Tamil Nadu have been waiting for Anna University to share an update on Tamil Nadu MBA admissions.

Anna University is yet to notify the schedule for TANCET 2026 registration. Comparing the same with the past trends, Anna University should have started the registration process in the last week of January.