CEETA PG 2027 (Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions) is the Tamil Nadu entrance test for M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch. and M.Plan. admission. Anna University conducts it for the state government. The exam is expected in May 2027, with registration around March 2027. Scores are used in CEAP single-window counselling for university and government colleges.
CEETA PG 2027
This page covers the CEETA PG 2027 dates, application steps and fee, eligibility, exam pattern and how admission works.
| Full name | Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions (CEETA PG) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Anna University, Chennai, for the Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Exam level | State (Tamil Nadu) |
| Courses / Purpose | M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch. and M.Plan. admission through CEAP counselling |
| Exam date | Expected May 2027 |
| Application | Expected March 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 1,944 with counselling fee (Rs 972 for SC, SCA, ST of Tamil Nadu) in 2026 |
| Eligibility | Relevant bachelor's degree with 50% (45% for BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA, ST of Tamil Nadu) |
| Mode | Offline, OMR answer sheet |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours |
| Negative marking | 1/4 mark for each wrong answer |
| Official website | tancet.annauniv.edu |
CEETA PG 2027 Important Dates
Anna University has not announced CEETA PG 2027 yet. In 2026 the exam was held on 10 May, so the dates below are expected on that pattern.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration | March 2027 Expected |
| Hall ticket release | April 2027 Expected |
| CEETA-PG exam | May 2027 Expected |
| Provisional answer key | May 2027 Expected |
| Result | May 2027 Expected |
| CEAP merit list | June 2027 Expected |
| CEAP counselling | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for CEETA PG 2027
You can apply for CEETA PG 2027 only online at tancet.annauniv.edu. The fee also covers the CEAP counselling charge, so CEETA-PG candidates do not apply again for counselling.
Apply Online for CEETA PG 2027
Applications for CEETA PG 2027 are expected in March 2027.
- Open tancet.annauniv.edu and select the CEETA-PG (M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan.) registration link.
- Register and fill in your personal, community and academic details.
- Choose your Part III discipline. You must write the section you choose here, or Part III will not be evaluated.
- Select your preferred test centre city.
- Upload a good quality, recent photograph.
- Pay the fee online, check every detail and click submit. You do not need to post a printout.
| Category | Exam fee | Counselling fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC / SCA / ST of Tamil Nadu | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 + 18% GST | Rs. 972 |
| All others | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 800 + 18% GST | Rs. 1,944 |
Fees are from the 2026 information brochure. Anna University may revise them for 2027.
Who can apply for CEETA PG 2027?
You can apply if you have a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA and ST candidates of Tamil Nadu). Final-year students may also apply.
- B.E., B.Tech. or B.Arch. degree in the relevant field.
- B.Pharm. degree, or a prescribed master’s degree in a relevant branch of Science or Arts.
- 10+2 plus AMIE, or a 3-year state board diploma plus AMIE, each with 2 years of experience in the relevant field.
- AIIA (Indian Institute of Architects) qualified candidates registered with the Council of Architecture, for M.Arch. and M.Plan.
Degrees earned through distance or weekend mode are not accepted, except those validated through the AICTE-UGC special examination. Candidates from other states can write the test, but each admitting authority sets its own admission rules.
What is the CEETA PG 2027 exam pattern?
CEETA PG is a 2-hour offline OMR test with 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks. Each question has four options and carries 1 mark, and 1/4 mark is deducted for a wrong answer.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Engineering Mathematics (compulsory) | 10 | 10 |
| Part II | Basic Engineering and Sciences (compulsory) | 15 | 15 |
| Part III | Discipline chosen at registration | 75 | 75 |
| Total | 2 hours, offline OMR | 100 | 100 |
Part III marks are normalised across disciplines so that candidates from different sections can be ranked fairly. Check the topics on the CEETA PG 2027 syllabus page.
Which colleges admit students through CEETA PG?
CEETA PG scores are used for M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch. and M.Plan. seats filled through CEAP single-window counselling run by Anna University.
- University departments of Anna University, Chennai, its regional campuses and University Colleges of Engineering.
- Annamalai University.
- Government and government-aided engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Self-financing engineering colleges may also use CEETA PG scores for their own admissions. Old papers are on the CEETA PG previous year question papers page.
CEETA PG 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFTANCET/CEETA-PG 2026 Information Brochure (latest)Official site · tancet.annauniv.eduOpen
- LINKCEETA-PG official website (Centre for Entrance Examinations, Anna University)Official site · tancet.annauniv.eduOpen