TANCET 2027 (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) is the state entrance test for MBA and MCA admission in Tamil Nadu. Anna University, Chennai conducts it for the state government. The exam is expected in May 2027, with online registration around March 2027. Scores are used in TN MBA/MCA counselling for university, government and government-quota seats.
TANCET 2027
Dates, application steps, portal login, eligibility, exam pattern and colleges for TANCET 2027 (MBA and MCA).
| Full name | Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Anna University, Chennai, for the Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Exam level | State (Tamil Nadu) |
| Courses / Purpose | MBA and MCA admission in Tamil Nadu (M.E./M.Tech. now use CEETA PG) |
| Exam date | Expected May 2027 |
| Application | Expected March to April 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 1,000 (Rs 500 for SC, SCA, ST of Tamil Nadu) per programme in 2026 |
| Eligibility | 3-year 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 (MBA and MCA papers) |
| Negative marking | 1/4 mark for each wrong answer |
| Official website | tancet.annauniv.edu |
TANCET 2027 Important Dates
Anna University has not announced TANCET 2027 yet. In 2026 the exam was held on 9 May, so the dates below are expected on that pattern; from 2023 to 2025 it was held in March, so an earlier schedule is possible.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration | March 2027 Expected |
| Hall ticket release | April 2027 Expected |
| TANCET MBA and MCA | May 2027 Expected |
| Provisional answer key | May 2027 Expected |
| Result | May 2027 Expected |
| TN MBA/MCA counselling | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for TANCET 2027
You can apply for TANCET 2027 only online at tancet.annauniv.edu. The MBA and MCA tests are separate papers with separate fees, held in two sessions on the same day.
Apply Online for TANCET 2027
Applications for TANCET 2027 are expected in March 2027.
- Open tancet.annauniv.edu and select the TANCET (M.B.A. / M.C.A.) registration link.
- Register with your email address and mobile number, and set a password.
- Fill in your personal, community and academic details.
- Choose 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.
| Programme | SC / SCA / ST of Tamil Nadu | All others |
|---|---|---|
| TANCET MBA | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1,000 |
| TANCET MCA | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1,000 |
Fees are from the 2026 information brochure and may be revised for 2027. M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch. and M.Plan. candidates apply for CEETA PG 2027 on the same portal instead.
How to log in to the TANCET 2027 candidate portal?
You log in to the TANCET candidate portal with your registered email address and password to complete your application, download the hall ticket, see the published answer key and download your scorecard.
- Open the official TANCET website. The TANCET 2027 login link will open there with the 2027 registration; the site still shows the 2026 portal now.
- Click the login link for the stage you need, such as registration, hall ticket or scorecard.
- Enter your registered email address and password. The password can have at most 8 characters.
- Type the 5-digit captcha shown on the screen and click Submit.
- Your candidate page opens with your application and the documents released so far, such as the hall ticket or scorecard.
Forgot your password? Click Forgot Password on the login page and verify your identity with your registered email address, mobile number and date of birth to set a new one. For other login problems, email [email protected] or call 044-2235 8277 or 044-2235 8314.
Who can apply for TANCET 2027?
You can apply if you have a recognised bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years with 50% marks (45% for BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA and ST candidates of Tamil Nadu). Students in the final year of their degree may also apply.
- MBA: any recognised 3-year bachelor’s degree with the required marks.
- MCA: BCA or B.Sc. (Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent), or any other 3-year degree with Mathematics at Class 12 or graduation level.
- Routes accepted: 10+2+3/4/5 years, 10 + 3-year diploma + 2/3 years, or 10+2 or a state board diploma plus AMIE with 2 years of experience.
A degree earned without studying Class 10 and Class 12 (or a 3-year diploma) is not accepted. Candidates from other states can write the test, but each admitting authority sets its own admission rules.
What is the TANCET 2027 exam pattern?
TANCET is a 2-hour offline test with 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in each programme. Each question has four options and carries 1 mark; 1/4 mark is deducted for a wrong or multiple-shaded answer, and unanswered questions cost nothing.
| Programme | What the paper tests | Questions | 2026 timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | Business situations, reading comprehension, mathematics, data sufficiency, English usage | 100 | 2:30 to 4:30 PM |
| MCA | Quantitative ability, analytical ability, logical reasoning, computer awareness | 100 | 10 AM to 12 noon |
You shade answers on an OMR sheet with a black ball point pen; sheets shaded in pencil are not evaluated. Topics are on the TANCET 2027 syllabus page.
Which colleges admit students through TANCET 2027?
TANCET scores are used for MBA and MCA seats filled through centralised single-window counselling in Tamil Nadu.
- University departments of Anna University, Chennai, its regional campuses and University Colleges of Engineering.
- Annamalai University.
- Government and government-aided engineering colleges and arts and science colleges.
- Government-quota and surrendered seats in self-financing engineering and arts and science colleges, including stand-alone institutions.
Counselling is run separately by TN MBA/MCA Admissions at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, on tn-mbamca.com. Other state universities and self-financing colleges may also admit students on TANCET scores. Old papers are on the TANCET previous year question papers page.
TANCET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFTANCET 2026 Information Brochure (latest)Official site · tancet.annauniv.eduOpen
- LINKTANCET official website (Centre for Entrance Examinations, Anna University)Official site · tancet.annauniv.eduOpen