TANCET 2026: Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test MBA Exam Dates, Registration, Pattern & Syllabus

Anna University will commence the TANCET exam 2026 registration process shortly. Interested and eligible candidates can fill out the TANCET 2026 application on the official TANCET 2026 website. The application process includes the following steps: registration, filling out all the required details, including the name of the course applied for, uploading a photograph, and payment of fees.

Before applying, candidates had to check their TANCET exam eligibility criteria to avoid any rejection at a later stage. Candidates were advised to preview the form before submission, as after final submission, they cannot make any changes. 

TANCET Exam 2026 Registration: Documents required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the application form for TANCET 2026.

• Valid email-ID and mobile number
• Class 12 Registration/Roll Number and Year of Passing.
• Diploma Registration/Roll Number and Year of Passing (if applicable)
• A passport photo of good quality in jpg format.
• Image of your signature in jpg format.
• Copy of community certificate in pdf format (for SC, ST, and SCA categories)
• Details needed for online payment: Credit/ Debit Card and Net Banking.

How to fill TANCET 2026 Application Form:

Step 1: Online registration: Candidates have to complete the initial registration process by using their basic information, which includes their name, gender, date of birth, email id, and password. 

Step 2: Fill online application form: In this step, candidates have to log in to the website by using their email ID and password. They have to provide details such as the TANCET entrance test, personal information, address for communication, and academic.

Step 3: Upload Photograph: Applicants have to upload the scanned photograph (20 kb to 30 kb).

Step 4: Fee payment: The application fee is to be paid online only through net banking or a debit/credit card.

• For General/OBC- Rs. 1000
• SC/ST/SCA- Rs. 500

NOTE: Candidates who wish to avail of fee concessions under the SC, ST, and SCA categories in Tamil Nadu must upload their community certificate.

Step 5: Submit online application form: Candidates have to verify the information filled on the TANCET 2026 application form. Finally, submit it and take at least two printouts of the same for future use.

All the candidates appearing for TANCET 2026 are advised to prepare well for the state-level entrance exam. To do so, they must go through the exam pattern and syllabus of their selected fields. They must make a timetable and spend equal time on all the subjects. Do not leave anything until the last minute, as it will only increase your stress level. While preparing, keep the following points in mind:

• Solve sample papers: Solving sample papers will give you an overall idea about the paper pattern and types of questions asked in the exam. 
• Take mock tests: The mock test will help you increase your speed and finish the TANCET exam on time. Start solving the mock tests at each stage of preparation. Do not leave that for the last minute. 
• Revision: Spare the last few months before the exam for revision. Go through all the sections and sub-sections and work on your basics. Do not go for any complicated topics.
• Take breaks and sleep properly: Do not forget to take breaks and sleep for at least 7 to 8 hours. This will help you understand things better and give your mind time to settle down all the information.

The hall ticket of TANCET 2026 is expected to be released in March, 2026. Candidates can download the TANCET exam hall ticket from the official website of Anna University. To download the TANCET 2026 hall ticket/ admit card, candidates had to enter their registered email ID and password that was generated during the registration process. 

The hall ticket for TANCET 2026 wil have all the details, such as the candidate's personal details, exam centre name, TANCET exam timing, and important instructions. Without a TANCET exam 2026 admit card, candidates will not be allowed to sit in the exam. 

How to download TANCET Hall Ticket 2026:

The following are the steps to be followed by the candidates to download the admit card/ hall ticket for TANCET 2026.

• Go to the official website at annauniv.edu
• Click on the hall ticket link on the page 
• Enter the User ID/E-mail and password.
• Click on the “Login” button.
• The hall ticket will appear on the screen.
• Candidates should check the details specified for any discrepancies.
• Download the TANCET hall ticket/admit card as a PDF file and take a printout.

Candidates had to carry an original, valid ID card, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, or Passport, along with the admit card. The hall ticket for TANCET contains details about the candidate’s name, gender, category, date of birth, registration number, the timing of the exam, and the address of the exam centre. 

Candidates are advised to check all the details on the TANCET MBA 2026 admit card before taking its printout. In case of any mistakes, candidates can contact the exam authorities. If the TANCET 2026 hall ticket/ admit card is lost, then candidates have to pay Rs 100 to get a duplicate hall ticket. The payment has to be made via a demand draft with a written request to:

Demand Draft Details: The Secretary, TANCET, Anna University, Chennai, 600 025, indicating the name, application number, and the course opted for.

Anna University will release the TANCET MBA 2026 answer key in online mode most likely in April 2026. Candidates can download the TANCET 2026 answer key at tancet.annauniv.edu. In order to download the TANCET MBA 2026 answer key, students will have to enter their valid login credentials. 

How to download TANCET 2026 answer key

• Go to the official website of TANCET.
• Click on the notification "TANCET 2026 answer key PDF download."
• Now enter the required TANCET login credentials, such as the email ID and password.
• Students can match their marked responses with the answers provided on the sheet.
• Download the final answer key for TANCET MBA 2026.

The TANCET 2026 final answer key is expected to be released in April 2026.

Anna University will likely announce the TANCET 2026 result in April 2026, at tancet.annauniv.edu. The university will announce the TANCET 2026 result on its official website. The result of TANCET 2026 will be available in online mode. The mark sheet will be released separately. Candidates can download the result and mark sheet by entering their TANCET login credentials, and they can check their marks as well as their rank secured in TANCET 2026. 

All the selected candidates will have to show this mark sheet at the time of the TANCET 2026 admission process. In case the mark sheet is lost, candidates can get a duplicate copy by paying Rs. 100 in the form of a demand draft with a written request to the Secretary, TANCET, Anna University, Chennai (600 025).

How to Check TANCET 2026 Result:

To check the result of TANCET 2026, candidates can follow the detailed steps below:

• Visit the official website
• Click on the result link 
• Log in using the registered email ID/user ID and password.
• After a successful login, the TANCET result will appear on the display.
• Download it as a PDF file and take a printout of the same.

The TANCET 2026 scorecard is expected to be available from May to June, 2026.

Anna University will release the TANCET MBA counselling schedule tentatively in the second week of June 2026. The registration process for TANCET counselling will take place probably from the second week of June to first week of July 2026.  Candidates who will meet the cutoff are eligible to participate in TANCET 2026 counselling. To participate in the TANCET MBA 2026 counselling process, candidates must visit the official website and register. Then, candidates need to download their TANCET MBA counselling call letter.

How to fill TANCET MBA 2026 counselling form?

Before appearing for TANCET MBA 2026 counselling, candidates must first register by following the given instructions.

• User registration - The first step in the TANCET counselling is to do the registration in order to create login credentials.
• Log in using TANCET credentials - Students are required to re-login by entering the valid details like Candidate Name, Registration number and password.
• Personal Information - Students will have to enter the basic required personal information.
• Students will also have to enter their academic qualifications or school and college details.
• Enter UG degree details
• Preview the filled-out TANCET counselling application form - Before final submission, it is necessary to re-check the filled-out TANCET counselling registration form.
• After previewing the TANCET counselling form, students are required to pay the fee via online mode
• Download the TANCET MBA counselling registration form and take a print of it for future reference