Anna University conducted the TANCET 2026 exam on May 9, 2026. The official notification was released on March 10, 2026, and the complete schedule is now confirmed (not tentative anymore).
TANCET 2026 Registration Dates
The TANCET 2026 application process is likely to begin in the fourth week of March 16, 2026, and notification released on March 10, 2026.
Expected Registration Timeline:
- Notification release: March 10, 2026
- Registration start: March 16, 2026
- Registration end: April 15, 2026 (extended till April 16, 2026)
- Application fee: ₹1,000 (General category), ₹500 (Reserved category)
- Correction window: April 2026 (after registration closed)
TANCET 2026 Exam Dates
TANCET 2026 will be held as a computer-based test across Tamil Nadu and selected cities outside the state. The official date will be announced in the notification.
Tentative Exam Timeline:
- Admit card release: April 27, 2026 (12:30 PM)
- Exam date: May 9, 2026 (tentative)
- Mode: Offline (Computer/OMR based, per official notification)
- Exam centers: 15 cities across Tamil Nadu
Read More: TANCET About | Admit Card | Registration
TANCET 2026 Result Dates
The result is expected within 4 to 5 weeks after the exam.
Expected Result Timeline:
- Provisional answer key: May 12, 2026
- Objection window: Post answer key release (as per official notice)
- Result declaration: Fourth week of April 2026 / May 2026 (per official schedule)
- Scorecard download: May–June 2026
- Rank list issuance: To be announced (check tancet.annauniv.edu)
TANCET 2026 Counselling Schedule
The counselling process will begin post-result declaration. Candidates will go through registration, verification, choice filling, and allotment. After the counselling process you will need to know MBA admission process and how to apply for your other prefer colleges.
Expected Counselling Timeline:
- Counselling registration: To be announced (official site)
- Document verification: To be announced
- Choice filling: To be announced
- Seat allotment rounds: To be announced
- Admission confirmation: To be announced
(Note: Anna University usually announces the exact counselling dates only after the final rank list — update this section once officially released.)
Important Reminders
Keep in mind:
- Fee payment must be completed within 48 hours of registration
- Regularly visit the official website for updates
- Email and SMS alerts will be sent to registered candidates
Preparation Timeline
To stay ahead:
- Begin preparation 4–5 months before the expected exam
- Cover the complete syllabus at least a month before registration closes
- Focus on mock tests and revisions in the final month
- Use the final week for quick revision and strategy
Read More: TANCET Syllabus | Cutoff Analysis | Eligibility Criteria
Exam Centers and Time Zone
All timings follow Indian Standard Time (IST). TANCET 2026 was held in 15 cities across Tamil Nadu (offline mode). Candidates could choose their center during registration, subject to availability.