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TANCET MCA
TANCET MCA
The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Anna University on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is a mandatory test for admission to postgraduate courses like MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech, and M.Arch in various colleges across Tamil Nadu.
TANCET 2026
TAMIL NADU COMMON ENTRANCE TEST
ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
Applications for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2026 conducted by Anna University, Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu from candidates who seek admission to M.B.A., M.C.A. and M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. Degree Programmes for the academic year 2026-2027 offered at University Departments, University Colleges of Engineering, Regional Campuses of Anna University, Annamalai University, Government and Government Aided Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges) and Self-financing Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges including stand-alone Institutions) in Tamil Nadu can be registered only through Online. Some Universities and Self-Financing Engineering Colleges may also opt to admit the candidates on the basis of marks obtained in TANCET 2026. Other State candidates can appear for the entrance test, but the eligibility conditions will be stipulated by the admitting authority / University.
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TANCET 2026 MCA Admission Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Registration of Application | To be announced |
| Last date for Registration of Application | To be announced |
| Downloading of Hall Tickets | To be announced |
| Announcement of Results | To be announced |
| Downloading of Mark Sheets | To be announced |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
TANCET 2026 Eligibility for MCA
A pass in a recognised Bachelor's Degree of minimum 3 years duration with mathematics at 10 + 2 level or at Graduate level and obtained at least 50% (45% in the case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying degree examination.
- 10 + 2 + 3 / 4 / 5 years Pattern
- 10 + 3 years Diploma + 3 years Pattern
- 10 + 2 + AMIE* (or) 10 + 3 years Diploma + AMIE*
TANCET 2026 Eligibility for MCA Lateral Entry
A pass in a recognised Bachelor's Degree of minimum 3 years duration in B.C.A. or B.Sc. (Computer Science / Information Technology) with mathematics at 10 + 2 level or at Graduate level and obtained at least 50% (45% in the case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying degree examination.
10 + 2 + 3 years Pattern
* Candidates with Section ‘A' & ‘B' certificates (A.M.I.E.) and other similar certificates recognised by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India and enrolled before 31.5.2013 are considered equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. Degree holders, only with 2 years full-time experience in the relevant field.|
Note: 1. Candidates admitted through Lateral Entry in degree courses are not eligible except, B.E./B.Tech. and M.C.A degree courses. 2. Candidates with B.E./B.Tech. Degree obtained through Distance / Weekend mode Programmes are not eligible. 3. Candidates with Degree obtained without studying 10th Std., 12th Std. or 3 years Diploma and 3/4/5 years degree programme are not eligible. |
TANCET 2026 EXAMINATION FEE
| Subjects | Examination Fee in Rs. | |
|---|---|---|
| General | SC/SCA/ST (Tamil Nadu) | |
| M.C.A. only | 600/- | 300/- |
| M.B.A. & M.C.A. | 1200/- | 600/- |
| M.C.A. & M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan | 1200/- | 600/- |
| M.B.A., M.C.A. & M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan | 1800/- | 900/- |
TANCET 2026 Examination Center
| 1. Chennai | 2. Coimbatore | 3. Chidambaram |
| 4. Dindigul | 5. Erode | 6. Karaikudi |
| 7. Madurai | 8. Nagercoil | 9. Salem |
| 10. Thanjavur | 11. Tirunelveli | 12. Tiruchirappalli |
| 13. Vellore | 14. Villupuram | 15. Virudhunagar |
TANCET 2026 MCA Syllabus
| M.C.A. / M.C.A. (Lateral Entry) | 2 hours | The question paper will have the following sections: i) Quantitative ability ii) Analytical reasoning iii) Logical reasoning iv) Computer awareness A few questions may also be on verbal activity, basic science, etc. |
TANCET 2026 MCA Questions and Evaluation Scheme
| Course | No. of Ques. | Max. Marks | Negative Marks |
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| MCA | 100 | 100 | 1/3 |
Important Links
| Events | Links |
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| Apply Online (Registration) | Click Here |
| Official Information | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
