Anna University will soon announce the dates for the TANCET 2026 exam. This exam is for students who want to join MBA (Master of Business Administration) and MCA (Master of Computer Applications) courses in colleges across Tamil Nadu. The university will put the official notice on its website, tancet.annauniv.edu . Students should get ready, as the exam is likely to happen in March 2026 . The test will be held offline, meaning students will write it on paper.
What is TANCET?
TANCET stands for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. It is a state-level exam. Students take this test to get into postgraduate courses like MBA and MCA in different colleges in Tamil Nadu. A good score in TANCET helps students get admission to top universities and colleges in the state.
Expected Key Dates for TANCET 2026
Anna University sets the schedule for TANCET every year. Based on the past two years, students can expect the important dates for TANCET 2026 to be similar. Here is a look at the expected timeline:
- Official Notification Release: The university usually releases the detailed notification in January . For example, the 2025 notification came out on January 19 .
- Application Form Availability: Students can expect to fill out the application form online from late January to late February . In 2025, applications were open from January 24 to February 28 .
- TANCET Exam Date: The exam is expected to take place in March . In 2025, the exam was on March 22 . In 2024, it was on March 10 .
Students must keep checking the official website for the exact dates. The university will announce all these dates in the official notification.
How to Apply for TANCET 2026
When the application forms are released, students can apply online through the official TANCET website, tancet.annauniv.edu . The application process usually involves these steps:
- Visit the official website.
- Find and click on the TANCET 2026 registration link.
- Fill in personal details and create an account.
- Fill out the application form with education details.
- Upload required documents like photos and signatures.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future use.
It is important to fill the form carefully and submit it before the last date.
Colleges Accepting TANCET Scores
Many colleges in Tamil Nadu use TANCET scores for MBA and MCA admissions. These include:
- University Departments of Anna University.
- Anna University Regional Campuses.
- University Colleges of Engineering.
- Annamalai University.
- Government Engineering Colleges.
- Government-Aided Engineering Colleges.
- Government Arts & Science Colleges.
- Government-Aided Arts & Science Colleges.
- Self-financing Colleges (private colleges), for seats under government quota.
- Self-financing Colleges that choose to admit students based on TANCET 2026 scores.
This means TANCET opens doors to a wide range of colleges for higher studies in Tamil Nadu.
CEETA PG Exam Also Expected
Along with the TANCET exam details, Anna University will also announce the exam date for CEETA PG . This exam is for students who want to pursue ME (Master of Engineering) or MTech (Master of Technology) courses in Tamil Nadu. Students aiming for these engineering postgraduate courses must appear for the CEETA PG exam.
Next Steps for Students
Students planning to take TANCET 2026 must regularly visit the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu , for the latest updates. The official notification will have all the exact dates, application fees, eligibility rules, and other important information. Preparing well and staying updated will help students succeed in the exam.
