TNSF Consortium CET 2027 is the common entrance test of the Consortium of Self-Financing Professional, Arts and Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu for management quota MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech and M.Arch seats in its member colleges. It is not notified yet. Going by 2026, forms should open in June 2027 and the tests should be held in July 2027.
TNSF Consortium CET 2027
This page covers TNSF Consortium CET 2027 dates, how to apply, the fee, course-wise eligibility, the exam pattern and official links.
| Full name | MBA / MCA / M.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch Common Entrance Test (TNSF Consortium CET) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Consortium of Self-Financing Professional, Arts and Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu |
| Exam level | State (Tamil Nadu); candidates from other states can also write it |
| Courses / Purpose | Management quota MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech and M.Arch seats in member colleges |
| Exam date | Expected July 2027 (25 and 26 July in 2026) |
| Application | Expected June to July 2027; printed or online form, sent by post with a demand draft |
| Application fee | Rs 400 per test, Rs 200 for Tamil Nadu SC/SCA/ST (2026, printed form) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree with 50% (45% Tamil Nadu BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA, ST); final-year students can apply |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper (OMR) |
| Questions and marks | MBA and MCA: 100 objective questions each, 1 mark each; 2 hours per test |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | tnsfconsortium.org |
TNSF Consortium CET 2027 Important Dates
The Consortium has not announced CET 2027 dates yet, so the dates below are expected months. In 2026 forms were issued from 29 June, the tests were held on 25 and 26 July and results were scheduled for 6 August, so 2027 should follow a similar calendar.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application forms | June 2027 Expected |
| Hall ticket download | July 2027 Expected |
| MBA and MCA tests (MBA, MCA) | July 2027 Expected |
| M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch test | July 2027 Expected |
| Results and rank list | August 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for TNSF Consortium CET 2027
You apply with one common form (data sheet) for all the tests, either a printed form bought from the Consortium or a form filled online, and in both cases the signed form and a demand draft for the fee must reach the Consortium office in Chennai by the last date. There is no online fee payment.
Apply Online for TNSF Consortium CET 2027
Applications for TNSF Consortium CET 2027 are expected in June 2027.
- Download the CET 2027 information brochure from tnsfconsortium.org once it is released and read the eligibility for your course.
- Get the form: buy the printed data sheet for Rs 50 in cash at the Consortium office or a member college, ask for it by post with a Rs 100 demand draft, or fill the online application on tnsfconsortium.org.
- Fill every column on both sides of the printed form. For the online form, type your details, upload a recent passport-size colour photo and signature, submit, and print the form with its application number on A4 paper.
- Get a crossed demand draft for the test fee from any nationalised bank, in favour of “Consortium of Self Financing Professional, Arts and Science Colleges in Tamilnadu”, payable at Chennai. Write your application number and name on its back.
- Enclose a copy of your date of birth proof and, if you are a Tamil Nadu SC/SCA/ST candidate, an attested copy of your permanent community certificate.
- Send the form and enclosures to The Secretary, MBA/MCA/M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch Common Entrance Test, Consortium of Self-Financing Professional, Arts and Science Colleges in Tamilnadu, Plot No 1745, New Door No 119, 13th Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600040.
- Download your hall ticket from tnsfconsortium.org once your application is processed.
| Test(s) | Others | Tamil Nadu SC/SCA/ST |
|---|---|---|
| One test (MBA, MCA or M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch), printed form | Rs 400 | Rs 200 |
| One test, online registration (includes Rs 50 form fee) | Rs 450 | Rs 250 |
| Two tests (MBA and MCA, or MBA and M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch), printed form | Rs 800 | Rs 400 |
| Two tests, online registration | Rs 850 | Rs 450 |
These are the 2026 fees; the 2027 brochure will confirm them. Forms that arrive after the deadline are rejected, and the Consortium is not responsible for postal delays, so post early. Bulk applications and bulk demand drafts are not accepted.
Who can apply for TNSF Consortium CET 2027?
You need a recognised bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA and ST candidates of Tamil Nadu), and the type of degree depends on the course. Students in the final year of their degree can apply, and candidates from other states can also write the test.
| Course | Qualifying degree (2026 brochure) |
|---|---|
| MBA | Any bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years (10+2+3/4/5, or 10 + 3-year diploma + 2/3 years) |
| MCA | BCA or B.Sc (IT, Computer Science or equivalent), or any 3-year degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or degree level |
| M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan | B.E., B.Tech or B.Arch, B.Pharm, or a Master’s degree in the relevant branch of Science or Arts |
AMIE holders enrolled before 31 May 2013 with two years of full-time experience in the field are treated as degree holders, and AIIA holders registered with the Council of Architecture can apply for M.Arch. B.E. or B.Tech degrees earned through distance or weekend mode are not accepted, except those validated by AICTE-UGC under the Supreme Court order of 3 November 2017.
Writing the test does not confirm your admission eligibility. The college or university that admits you makes the final check, and candidates from other states are placed in the ‘Others’ category.
What is the TNSF Consortium CET 2027 exam pattern?
Each test is a 2-hour pen-and-paper exam of four-option objective questions, answered on an OMR sheet with an HB pencil, with no negative marking.
| Paper | What it covers | Questions | Time (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | Analysis of business situations, reading comprehension, problem solving (maths), data sufficiency, English usage | 100 | 10 am to 12 noon |
| MCA | Quantitative ability, analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, computer awareness, English usage and basic science | 100 | 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm |
| M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch | Engineering mathematics and basic engineering and sciences (common to all), plus your branch | Objective, OMR | 10 am to 12 noon, next day |
Each correct answer earns one mark, and wrong or blank answers lose nothing, so attempt every question. Shading more than one box for a question counts as wrong. The topic list for each paper is on the TNSF Consortium CET syllabus page.
TNSF Consortium CET Official Notices and Downloads
These are the latest official documents. The CET 2027 brochure will be listed here once the Consortium releases it.
- PDFTNSF Consortium MBA/MCA/M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch CET 2026 Information Brochure (latest)Official site · tnsfconsortium.orgOpen
- LINKTNSF Consortium official website (tnsfconsortium.org)Official site · tnsfconsortium.orgOpen