TANCET Application Form 2026: Candidates who are seeking admission to various colleges in Tamil Nadu for MBA and MCA courses can take the TANCET examination. This is a state-level examination that provides admission to over 200 colleges for PG programmes. The application process has already been completed from 16 March to 16 April 2026 through its official website, while the examination was conducted on 09 May 2026 and the results are expected to be released on 23 May 2026*. The last round of admission is counselling sessions during which students can choose their preferred colleges and after submitting the admission fee they can report to their respective college.
TANCET provides admission into PG programs to more than 200+ colleges in Tamil Nadu. The two main programs provided by TANCET are MBA and MCA programs. Anna University released the application form for TANCET on the official website, which the candidates could fill out between 16 March & 16 April 2026. The exam took place on 09 May 2026 and Candidates with a recognized bachelor’s degree can be eligible for admission. The result of the exam will be announced on 23 May 2026, following the start of the counselling session from June 2026 (Tentative). The fee for the application form for TANCET varies according to the program. An approximate amount of application fee for TANCET is INR 1000 for unreserved and INR 500 for reserved category.
Event | Date(s) |
| Publication of TANCET Notification | 10 March 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Registration | 16 March - 16 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Download Start | 27 April 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Exam Date for MBA & MCA | 09 May 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 12 May 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release | 23 May 2026* |
| TANCET 2026 Result Declaration | 23 May 2026* |
| TANCET Scorecard Download Window | 23 May 2026* |
Anna University released the online application form for TANCET on 16 March 2026 on the official website. The last date to submit the TANCET application form for 2026 was 16 April 2026 and the exam was conducted on 09 May 2026. Filling out the application form is the first step to be performed by students. After filling out the form, students are enabled to access the admit card, appear for the exam, and so on.
Here are the steps to follow while filling out the application form for future reference.
Step 1: Visit the official website of TANCET - https://www.annauniv.edu.
Step 2: Click on the 'Click Here' button available against the text reading 'For Online Registration'
Step 3: Enter the details, create a password, and choose a PG program you want to pursue.
Step 4: Submit the application form
Step 5: Now log in using the registration number and password.
Step 6: Fill in personal details such as gender, state, Pincode, etc. and upload required documents. ( Example, Aadhar Card, PAN card, ID, etc).
Step 7: Pay the application fee online using a Credit Card/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Step 8: Download the application form and keep printouts for future reference
TANCET 2026 Application Fee
Category | Application Fee |
| General | INR 1000 |
| ST/SC/OBC | INR 500 |
TANCET 2026 Document Specification
While filling out the application form, some documents are required to be submitted in the prescribed format to complete the application process. Here is a list of documents required during the TANCET exam application 2026 and for future reference:-
10+2 Admit Card and Marksheet
Graduation Marksheet or Certificate (Must)
Passport-sized photograph
Signature
Any Identity proof ( Aadhar, Pan, etc)
Caste Certificate( if applicable)
Migration
Domicile
TANCET Application Form Correction Window
The correction window will help students rectify mistakes made while filling out the application form. The conducting body, Anna University does not provide a correction window date before the distribution of the Admit Card. Therefore, candidates are advised to verify the details submitted by them thoroughly.
Frequently Asked Questions
The application fee for general category candidates is INR 1,000, while reserved category candidates pay INR 500.
Candidates need a scanned passport-sized photograph, signature, class 10 and 12 marksheet and certificate and some other mandatory documents for registration.
After final submission, no corrections or edits are allowed, so candidates must review their form carefully before submitting.
The last date to submit the application form was February 28, 2026, as per the official schedule.
The application fee can be paid online via credit/debit card or net banking during the application process.