TANCET 2026 Registration for MBA & MCA Expected Soon: Latest Updates by Anna University

Anna University is set to begin TANCET 2026 registrations soon. The registration link will be activated on the official website tancet.annauniv.edu. The TANCET exam is for MBA and MCA admissions in Tamil Nadu. 

If history has a say in it, Anna University releases TANCET 2026 notification by the end of January 2026. Then the university also notifies: 

• TANCET Application Form Link
• TANCET Exam Dates
• TANCET Admit Card
• TANCET Results
• TANCET Counselling 2026

The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) is an entrance exam by Anna University. It is held annually for postgraduate admissions. Over 200 colleges in Tamil Nadu accept TANCET for MBA and MCA courses. 

Students can check Anna University Courses and Fees for more details.

TANCET 2026 Registration: When and How to Apply

Anna University has not yet activated the TANCET registration link. Once confirmed, the link activates the TANCET 2026 application form online. 

After the release of TANCET notification PDF, candidates will be able to:

Register,

• Fill out the form,
• Upload documents
• Pay the application fee 

The previous years suggest that once the link is active, it remains open for around one month for registration. It means the TANCET application window 2026 will be open for a month, ensuring maximum registrations. Comparatively, Anna University is already 2 days late, as in 2025, the notification was released on 24 January 2026.

For an overview of eligibility, read our page on Anna University Admission.

TANCET 2026 Notification and Information Brochure

You should closely track the official website. TANCET 2026 eligibility criteria and exam pattern will also be confirmed by Anna University. The TANCET 2026 information brochure will detail:

• TANCET Eligibility Criteria
• TANCET Syllabus
• TANCET Exam Pattern

TANCET 2026 Exam Date (Expected)

TANCET exam date 2026 might fall in the third or fourth week of March 2026. The exam will be offline in an OMR-based format.

TANCET 2026 Tentative Schedule

Expected dates of TENCAT 2026 are mentioned:

TANCET 2026 Application Fee

The expected TENCAT application fee 2026:

TANCET 2026 Admit Card

Registered candidates can download the TANCET admit card 2026 after the submission of exam form. 

• The TANCET hall ticket is mandatory for entry to the exam centre. 
• It prints exam date, time, venue, and important instructions

TANCET 2026 Exam Pattern

Here are the previous TANCET exam patterns. There is no change in the exam pattern as of now:

TANCET 2026 Syllabus for MBA

TANCET 2026 syllabus for MBA has four sections:

• Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Data Sufficiency
• General English

TANCET 2026 MCA Syllabus

The MCA syllabus has questions from:

• Quantitative Ability
• Analytical Reasoning
• Logical Reasoning
• Computer Awareness

Anna University TANCET Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Chennai, will release the TANCET cutoff 2026. The expected MBA cutoffs:

TANCET 2026 Counselling Process

After the results, TANCET counselling 2026 will take place. The phases are:

• Counselling registration
• Document verification
• Rank list publication
• Choice filling
• Seat allotment

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What Candidates Should Do Now

• Keep their documents ready 
• Check tancet.annauniv.edu for the release of the TANCET 2026 notification 
• TANCET Application form must be carefully filled out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: When will Anna University start TENCET registration?

Ans: The TANCET registration is expected to be released anytime soon. It is high time that Anna University released the dates in the past.

Ques: What is the admission route for MBA in Tamil Nadu?

Ans: Anna University conducts a state-level exam (TANCET) for MBA admission. More than 200 colleges in Tamil Nadu grant MBA admission through TANCET.

Ques: What is the frequency of TANCET exam?

Ans: TANCET exam is conducted once a year. It is held in offline mode across Tamil Nadu.

Ques: What are the eligibility criteria for TANCET?

Ans: If you:

• passed their bachelor's degree 
• with at least 50% of marks 

You can apply for TANCET exam 2026.