TANCET 2027
Anna University, Chennai (Centre for Entrance Examinations), Authorised by the Government of Tamil Nadu
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Overview
TANCET is the Tamil Nadu entrance test for MBA and MCA conducted by Anna University; dates for the 2027 cycle are not announced yet. The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test is conducted by Anna University, Chennai under authorisation from the Government of Tamil Nadu (G.O. (MS) No. 14, 24 January 2023) for MBA and MCA admission at Anna University departments and campuses, Annamalai University, government and aided colleges, and self-financing colleges under government quota. M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. admission uses a separate test, CEETA-PG, run on the same website; this record covers MBA and MCA. In 2026, 17,060 candidates registered for TANCET-MBA (15,050 appeared) and 7,982 for TANCET-MCA (7,281 appeared). The 2027 notification has not been issued, so the facts below come from the 2026 brochure, advertisement and results notice.
TANCET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Anna University, Chennai (Centre for Entrance Examinations) |
| Level | Postgraduate entry: MBA and MCA |
| Purpose | Admission to MBA and MCA in Tamil Nadu colleges and universities (2026-27 cycle) |
| Mode | Offline test; answers are shaded on an OMR answer sheet with a black ball point pen |
| Frequency | One sitting in the 2026 cycle, on 9 May 2026 (MCA in the morning, MBA in the afternoon) |
| Duration | 2 hours; 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each, with 1/4 mark deducted for a wrong answer |
| Application fee (2026) | Rs 500 for SC, SCA and ST candidates of Tamil Nadu; Rs 1,000 for others (per programme) |
| Test cities (2026) | 15 cities, including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tirunelveli, Vellore and Thanjavur (35 centres) |
| Official website | tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet |
Important dates (TANCET 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Not announced yet |
| Hall ticket download | Not announced yet |
| Results and score card | Not announced yet |
| MBA and MCA counselling | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle: TANCET 2026 schedule
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Online registration opened | 16 March 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 10 April 2026 (Friday) |
| Exam | 9 May 2026: MCA 10:00 am to 12:00 noon; MBA 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
| Results | 22 May 2026 |
| Score card download | 27 May to 26 June 2026 |
How scores are used
The score card shows only a percentile score, calculated as (Y/N) x 100, where Y is the number of candidates who scored less and N the number who appeared. Admission has two steps: take TANCET, then apply to the admitting authorities, which advertise separately. MBA and MCA counselling queries go to TN MBA/MCA Admissions, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore (care@tn-mbamca.com, 0422-2451100).
Sources: TANCET 2026 information brochure; TANCET 2026 advertisement; TANCET/CEETA-PG 2026 results announcement (22 May 2026); TANCET home page. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Anna University, Chennai (Centre for Entrance Examinations), Authorised by the Government of Tamil Nadu
Category
Other
Level
University
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria below are from the TANCET 2026 information brochure; the 2027 brochure may change them. They decide who can sit the test; the admitting authority decides eligibility for admission.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| MBA | A recognised bachelor's degree of at least 3 years (10+2+3, 4 or 5 years; or 10+3-year diploma +2 or 3 years; or 10+2 or diploma plus AMIE and 2 years of experience) |
| MCA | BCA or B.Sc. (Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent) of at least 3 years, or another recognised bachelor's degree of at least 3 years with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level |
| Minimum marks | 50% in the qualifying degree; 45% for BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA and ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu |
| Appearing candidates | Candidates in the final semester or year of the qualifying degree in 2025-26 could also apply |
| Age limit | Not stated in the brochure |
- A degree obtained without studying 10th Std., 12th Std. or a 3-year diploma is not eligible.
- Candidates from other states can sit the test; the admitting authority or university sets their eligibility conditions.
- Being accepted to write the test does not confer eligibility for admission; the admitting authority decides.
Source: TANCET 2026 information brochure (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
TANCET 2026 used one paper for each programme: 100 multiple-choice questions with four options each, 100 marks and 2 hours.
| Programme | Questions | Marks | Negative marking | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 100 | 100 | 1/4 mark per wrong answer | 2 hours |
| MCA | 100 | 100 | 1/4 mark per wrong answer | 2 hours |
- Timing in 2026: MCA 10:00 am to 12:00 noon and MBA 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, both on 9 May 2026.
- Marking: one mark per correct answer; one-quarter mark deducted for a wrong answer; no deduction for unanswered questions. Shading more than one box counts as a wrong answer.
- Answer sheet: shade the box with a black ball point pen only; sheets shaded in pencil are not evaluated. The question book has versions with unique serial numbers, which must be shaded on the answer sheet.
- Score: reported as a percentile, not as raw marks.
- Level: the brochure says questions are set at the undergraduate level.
Source: TANCET 2026 information brochure (2026 cycle).
Syllabus
MBA
- Business data and decisions: identifying data critically and applying it to business decisions in typical business situations
- Reading comprehension: questions based on passages
- Mathematics: solving problems at graduate level, including plus-two level
- Data sufficiency: judging whether given data suffices to answer a question, using mathematics and day-to-day facts
- Written English: errors in usage, grammar, punctuation and similar
MCA
- Quantitative ability
- Analytical ability
- Logical reasoning
- Computer awareness
- A few questions on verbal ability, basic science and similar
The brochure lists these sections but not a chapter-wise syllabus or the number of questions per section; it says the syllabi are on the TANCET website, where no separate syllabus file was found.
Source: TANCET 2026 information brochure (2026 cycle).
How to Apply for TANCET 2027
TANCET 2026 registration was online only, at tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet. The 2027 registration has not opened; the steps below are from the 2026 brochure and advertisement.
- Register online and fill in the application with a good-quality, recent photograph.
- Pay the test fee online (Rs 500 for SC, SCA and ST candidates of Tamil Nadu; Rs 1,000 for others).
- Check the details on the portal, change them if needed and click Submit. The printout and other documents need not be sent.
- Download the hall ticket from the Anna University website; carry it to the test centre and keep it for counselling.
- After the results, download the score card within the notified window (27 May to 26 June 2026) and produce it at admission.
- Apply separately to the admitting authorities when they advertise MBA and MCA admission.
| Programme | SC, SCA, ST (Tamil Nadu) | Others |
|---|---|---|
| TANCET MBA | Rs 500 | Rs 1,000 |
| TANCET MCA | Rs 500 | Rs 1,000 |
Details and documents
- Recent photograph, uploaded with the application
- Correct profile data (name, date of birth, gender, community, nativity); corrections with proper evidence go to tanceeta@gmail.com before the score card is downloaded
- A duplicate hall ticket or score card costs Rs 590 (Rs 500 plus 18% GST) by demand draft
Source: TANCET 2026 information brochure, advertisement and results announcement (2026 cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts TANCET 2027?
TANCET 2027 is conducted by Anna University, Chennai (Centre for Entrance Examinations), authorised by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
What is the eligibility for TANCET 2027?
The criteria below are from the TANCET 2026 information brochure; the 2027 brochure may change them. They decide who can sit the test; the admitting authority decides eligibility for admission. Criterion Requirement MBA A recognised bachelor's degree of at least 3 years (10+2+3, 4 or 5 years; or 10+3-year diploma +2 or 3 years; or 10+2 or diploma plus AMIE and 2 years of experience) MCA BCA or B.Sc. (Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent) of at least 3 years, or another…
What is the exam pattern of TANCET 2027?
TANCET 2026 used one paper for each programme: 100 multiple-choice questions with four options each, 100 marks and 2 hours. Programme Questions Marks Negative marking Duration MBA 100 100 1/4 mark per wrong answer 2 hours MCA 100 100 1/4 mark per wrong answer 2 hours Timing in 2026: MCA 10:00 am to 12:00 noon and MBA 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, both on 9 May 2026. Marking: one mark per correct answer; one-quarter mark deducted for a wrong answer; no deduction for unanswered questions. Shading more…
What is the syllabus of TANCET 2027?
MBA Business data and decisions: identifying data critically and applying it to business decisions in typical business situations Reading comprehension: questions based on passages Mathematics: solving problems at graduate level, including plus-two level Data sufficiency: judging whether given data suffices to answer a question, using mathematics and day-to-day facts Written English: errors in usage, grammar, punctuation and similar MCA Quantitative ability Analytical ability Logical reasoning…
How do I apply for TANCET 2027?
TANCET 2026 registration was online only, at tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet. The 2027 registration has not opened; the steps below are from the 2026 brochure and advertisement. Register online and fill in the application with a good-quality, recent photograph. Pay the test fee online (Rs 500 for SC, SCA and ST candidates of Tamil Nadu; Rs 1,000 for others). Check the details on the portal, change them if needed and click Submit. The printout and other documents need not be sent. Download the hall…
What is the official website of TANCET 2027?
The official website is https://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet/.