The TANCET 2026 (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) registration, conducted by Anna University for admissions to MBA, MCA, and other PG programs (ME/MTech/MArch/MPlan via CEETA-PG in some contexts), has not officially started as of February 25, 2026.
The official website tancet.annauniv.edu currently does not show an active 2026 registration link or notification (it references prior cycles like 2025). Anna University is yet to release the official notification, information brochure, and exact schedule for TANCET 2026.
Expected Registration Timeline (Based on Trends & Latest Updates)
Past patterns show TANCET registration typically opens in late January or early February, with a 3-4 week window, followed by the exam in March (often late March). However, for 2026, there are consistent reports of delays:
Expected Notification Release: Late January to early/mid-February 2026 (delayed from usual January timeline).
Registration Start Date: Expected soon (anytime now in late February 2026 or early March), per live updates from sources tracking Anna University announcements. Some tentative estimates pointed to January 20-24, 2026, but this has not materialized.
Registration Last Date: Likely 3-4 weeks after start (e.g., mid-to-late March if delayed further).
Exam Date: Tentatively March 22, 2026 (Saturday for MBA/MCA slots), but recent reports indicate uncertainty-possible postponement to April or May 2026 due to registration delays, potential assembly elections, or administrative reasons.
Key Note on Delay: Multiple education portals report that registration is facing delays, making a March exam uncertain. Candidates should monitor the official site closely for the announcement.
Application Fees (Expected - Based on Recent Years)
Fees remain consistent across cycles:
General/OBC/Other Candidates: INR 1000 per program.
SC/SCA/ST Candidates (belonging to Tamil Nadu): INR 500 per program.
If applying for both MBA and MCA: Combined fee applies.
Additional charges may apply for CEETA-PG (M.E./M.Tech. etc.), including counselling fees (around INR 400 + GST in prior years). Payment is online via net banking, credit/debit card, etc.
Registration Process (Step-by-Step - Expected Online Mode)
Once the link activates on tancet.annauniv.edu:
Visit the official portal and click on "New Registration" or "Apply Online for TANCET 2026".
Register by providing basic details: Name, email ID, mobile number, date of birth. Verify via OTP sent to email/mobile.
Log in with generated credentials.
Fill the application form: Enter personal, academic, category, and exam choice details (MBA/MCA/other PG).
Upload required documents/scanned images: Recent photograph, signature, category certificate (if applicable), etc., in specified format/size.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for records.
Correction window (if provided): Usually opens for a few days post-deadline for minor edits.