About the Exam
The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Anna University, Chennai, on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is taken by candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programs like M.Tech, M.E., M.Arch, M.Plan, MCA, and MBA offered by university departments, university colleges of engineering, regional campuses of Anna University, Annamalai University, government and government-aided colleges, and self-financing colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Exam Pattern
Duration
2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Total Marks
100 Marks
Quantitative Ability
20 Questions
20 Marks
Analytical & Logical Reasoning
20 Questions
20 Marks
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
60 Questions
60 Marks
Top Accepting Institutes
College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Anna University
Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), Chennai
PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai
At a Glance
- Conducting BodyAnna University, Chennai
- FrequencyOnce a year
- LevelState Level (Tamil Nadu)
- Mode of ExamOffline (Pen & Paper Base)
- Exam Duration2 Hours
Important Dates 2027
10 Jan 2026
TANCET Registration Starts
07 Feb 2026
Registration Closes
21 Feb 2026
Admit Card Release
09 Mar 2026
TANCET (MCA/MBA) Exam
14 Apr 2026
TANCET Result
Syllabus Overview
Quantitative Ability
Arithmetic
Algebra
Geometry
Data Interpretation
Analytical Reasoning
Syllogisms
Blood Relations
Seating Arrangement
Puzzles
Verbal Ability
Reading Comprehension
Grammar
Vocabulary
Sentence Correction