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Anna University Announces Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2026 and Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions (CEETA PG) 2026 for MBA, MCA, and PG Engineering Admissions

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Praful Bhatnagar
College Admin | Updated on Mar 11, 2026

Anna University Announces Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2026 and Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions (CEETA PG) 2026 for MBA, MCA, and PG Engineering Admissions: Chennai: Anna University, Chennai – 600 025, has officially invited applications from eligible candidates for admission through the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET 2026) and the Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions (CEETA-PG 2026). These entrance examinations facilitate admissions into various postgraduate programmes including MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch., and M.Plan. offered across universities and colleges in Tamil Nadu.


The announcement outlines eligibility, application procedures, fee structures, examination dates, and other key details for candidates seeking admission in the 2026 academic session.

TANCET 2026 for MBA and MCA Admissions

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to MBA and MCA degree programmesoffered at:

  • University Departments

  • Constituent Colleges of Anna University

  • Annamalai University

  • Government and Government-Aided Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science)

  • Self-Financing Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges including stand-alone institutions)

All these institutions are located across the state of Tamil Nadu.

Candidates seeking admission to MBA and MCA programmes must qualify in TANCET 2026.

CEETA-PG 2026 for M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch., and M.Plan Admissions

Applications are also invited from eligible candidates for admission to the following postgraduate engineering and architecture programmes:

  • M.E.

  • M.Tech.

  • M.Arch.

  • M.Plan.

These programmes are offered through:

  • University Departments

  • Constituent Colleges of Anna University

  • Annamalai University

  • Government Engineering Colleges

  • Government-Aided Engineering Colleges

Admissions to these programmes will be conducted only through CEETA-PG 2026.

Stipend for Top Candidates

A stipend of Rs. 60,000 per semester will be awarded to top-ranked CEETA-PG qualified candidates, as per the prescribed norms.

Online Application Process

Candidates must register and submit their applications online only through the official portal:

https://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet

The Hall Ticket and Mark Sheet will also be made available only for download through the same web portal.

Fees and Date of Entrance Test

Programme SC/SCA/ST of Tamil Nadu Others Date of Examination

TANCET – M.C.A.

Rs.500/-

Rs.1000/-

09.05.2026 (FN)

TANCET – M.B.A.

Rs.500/-

Rs.1000/-

09.05.2026 (AN)

CEETA-PG M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. (inclusive of Counselling Charges for admission)

Rs.900/-* + GST on Counselling fee Rs.400

Rs.1800/-* + GST on Counselling fee Rs.800

10.05.2026 (FN)

Important Dates

Event Date

Commencement of Registration (online only)

16.03.2026

Last Date for Registration

10.04.2026

Eligibility Criteria

Detailed eligibility requirements and registration procedures are available on the official TANCET web portal:
https://tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet

Official Authority

The notification has been issued by the Secretary, TANCET.
Reference: DIPR/000/Display/2026

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