The CEETA PG 2026 examination was conducted by Anna University on 10 May 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon in offline (OMR) mode. Its answer key has released. The Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admission — Post Graduate (CEETA PG) is a State-level Engineering entrance exam organised by Anna University, Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu. For comprehensive details, visit the official website at tancet.annauniv.edu. The CEETA PG 2026 score is the gateway for admission to M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. programmes at University Departments of Anna University, Anna University Regional Campuses, University Colleges of Engineering, Annamalai University, and Government & Government-Aided Engineering Colleges of Tamil Nadu for the academic year 2026-27. Here on aglasem.com, you can download the CEETA PG previous year question paper PDF, syllabus, and stay updated on the CEETA PG result, admit card, answer key, counselling, and cut off.
Latest: – CEETA PG 2026 answer key has been released. Get the link to check the answer key here.
CEETA PG 2026
What is CEETA PG Entrance Exam?
The CEETA PG stands for Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admission — Post Graduate. In 2026 the exam is organised by Anna University, Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is the State-level Engineering entrance exam for admission to M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. programmes at the University Departments of Anna University, Anna University Regional Campuses, University Colleges of Engineering, Annamalai University, and Government & Government-Aided Engineering Colleges across Tamil Nadu for the academic year 2026-27. Self-financing engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu may also use the CEETA PG 2026 score for their admission process. CEETA PG replaced the M.E./M.Tech. component of TANCET from 2023 onwards.
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CEETA PG 2026 Exam Dates
All key CEETA PG 2026 dates are summarised below. Anna University is the official authority for these dates; keep checking tancet.annauniv.edu for any revisions to the answer key, result, and counselling schedule.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of CEETA PG 2026 notification | 11 Mar 2026 (Released) |
| Start of online registration | 16 Mar 2026 (Concluded) |
| Last date to apply | 15 Apr 2026 (Concluded; extended from 4 Apr) |
| CEETA PG 2026 admit card issue | 27 Apr 2026 (Released) |
| CEETA PG 2026 exam date | 10 May 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon (Concluded) |
| CEETA PG 2026 answer key release | 13 May 2026 |
| CEETA PG 2026 result announcement | 23 May 2026 |
| CEETA PG 2026 counselling | After result (Jun – Jul 2026, Tentative) |
Important Downloads and Official Links
- CEETA PG 2026 Official Notification
- CEETA PG 2026 Information Brochure (PDF)
- Official Website of CEETA PG (tancet.annauniv.edu)
- Anna University Official Website
CEETA PG 2026 Application Form & Registration
The CEETA PG 2026 application form from Anna University opened on 16 March 2026 and the last date to apply was 15 April 2026 (extended from 4 April). The application window is now closed. The application fee was ₹1,000 for General / OBC category and ₹500 for SC / SCA / ST candidates of Tamil Nadu.
CEETA PG 2026 Application Form Direct Link – Click here for the official CEETA PG application portal. (Window now closed.)
CEETA PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. / B.Pharm. degree, or a Master’s Degree in the relevant branch of Science / Arts, or 10 + 2 + AMIE, or 10 + 3 year diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE in the relevant field.
- Minimum Marks: At least 50% aggregate in the qualifying degree (45% for SC / SCA / ST candidates of Tamil Nadu).
- Domicile: While candidates from all India can appear in CEETA PG 2026, the Tamil Nadu domicile rule applies for the state quota during counselling.
CEETA PG 2026 Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based pen & paper)
- Duration: 2 hours (10:00 AM – 12:00 noon)
- Total Questions: 115 MCQs — Part I (Engineering Mathematics, 20 questions), Part II (Basic Engineering & Sciences, 35 questions), Part III (Subject-specific from chosen specialisation, 60 questions)
- Marking: +1 for each correct answer, 1/3 (-0.33) negative for each wrong answer
- Medium: English
CEETA PG Exam – An Overview
| Exam Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | CEETA PG 2026 |
| Full Form | Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admission — Post Graduate |
| Exam Conducting Body | Anna University, Chennai (on behalf of Govt. of Tamil Nadu) |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Exam Date | 10 May 2026 (Concluded) |
| Official Website | tancet.annauniv.edu |
| Courses Offered Through This Test | M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. |
| Participating Institutes | University Departments of Anna University, Regional Campuses, University Colleges of Engineering, Annamalai University, Government & Government-Aided Engineering Colleges |
| Region (Admission) | Tamil Nadu |
| Application Fee | ₹1,000 (General / OBC); ₹500 (SC / SCA / ST of TN) |
| Exam Replaces | TANCET M.E./M.Tech. (from 2023 onwards) |
| Type of Exam | Engineering Entrance Exams |
CEETA PG Previous Year Question Paper
Preparing for CEETA PG? Download the previous year question papers of CEETA PG to strengthen your preparation. Key benefits:
- CEETA PG question papers are real sets from past exams (CEETA PG 2023, 2024, 2025) and previous TANCET M.E./M.Tech. years.
- Practising them shows you the exact question style and difficulty pattern for CEETA PG 2026.
- PDFs are free to download on aglasem.com — practise anytime, anywhere.
CEETA PG 2026 Admit Card
- Release Date: The CEETA PG 2026 admit card was released by Anna University on 27 April 2026 at tancet.annauniv.edu.
- Download Link: Candidates downloaded the admit card from tancet.annauniv.edu using their user ID and password.
- Hall Ticket Loss: If the admit card is lost, a duplicate copy can be obtained by paying ₹354 (₹300 + 18% GST) via demand draft with a written request to the Secretary, Anna University, Chennai-600025.
CEETA PG 2026 Answer Key
- The CEETA PG 2026 answer key will be released by Anna University in two stages — provisional and final.
- Candidates can raise objections against the provisional answer key within the stipulated window by paying the prescribed objection fee per question.
- After resolving valid objections, Anna University releases the final answer key, which is then used to prepare the CEETA PG 2026 result.
CEETA PG 2026 Result
- Result Date: Anna University will announce the CEETA PG 2026 result tentatively in late May or early June 2026.
- Result Link: Candidates can check the result by logging in to tancet.annauniv.edu with their registered email / user ID and password.
- Result Details: The CEETA PG 2026 scorecard contains the candidate’s personal details, total marks scored, percentile, and CEETA PG 2026 rank.
- Significance: The CEETA PG 2026 result is the gateway to counselling for M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. admission across Anna University campuses, Annamalai University, and other government-aided engineering colleges of Tamil Nadu.
CEETA PG 2026 Syllabus
- The CEETA PG 2026 syllabus is divided into three parts — Part I (Engineering Mathematics), Part II (Basic Engineering & Sciences), and Part III (Subject-specific topics from the candidate’s chosen specialisation).
- Part I covers determinants & matrices, calculus, differential equations, vector calculus, complex variables, transforms, numerical methods, and probability.
- Part II includes mechanics, thermodynamics, sound, fluid mechanics, basic electrical / electronic principles, materials science, and chemistry fundamentals.
- Part III is specialisation-specific (CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, etc.) based on the M.E. / M.Tech. branch the candidate is targeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. CEETA PG 2026 is conducted by Anna University, Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is a state-level entrance exam for admission to M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. programmes.
Ans. CEETA PG 2026 was held on 10 May 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon in offline (OMR) mode at allocated test centres across Tamil Nadu.
Ans. The official website of CEETA PG 2026 is tancet.annauniv.edu. All admission-related notifications, application form, admit card, answer key, result, and counselling information are published here by Anna University.
Ans. CEETA PG 2026 is an offline OMR-based exam of 2 hours (10 AM to 12 noon). It has 115 MCQs split into Part I (Engineering Mathematics, 20 Qs), Part II (Basic Engineering & Sciences, 35 Qs), and Part III (Subject-specific specialisation, 60 Qs). Marking is +1 for correct, -1/3 for wrong.
Ans. Candidates must have a B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. / B.Pharm. degree (or relevant Master’s degree in Science / Arts, or 10+2+AMIE, or 10+3 diploma+AMIE) with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC / SCA / ST of Tamil Nadu).
Ans. The CEETA PG 2026 application fee was ₹1,000 for General / OBC category and ₹500 for SC / SCA / ST candidates of Tamil Nadu, payable online during registration.
Ans. The CEETA PG 2026 result is expected to be declared by Anna University tentatively in late May or early June 2026, after release of the final answer key. The scorecard will be available for download at tancet.annauniv.edu.
Ans. GATE-qualified candidates are also eligible to apply for admission through CEETA PG 2026 counselling for M.E./M.Tech. seats reserved for GATE candidates. A separate merit list is prepared for GATE candidates. Non-GATE candidates compete on the basis of their CEETA PG 2026 rank.
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