TANCET 2026 Exam Dates

TANCET 2026 Exam Schedule

Anna University will conduct TANCET 2026 in March 2026, following its annual exam cycle. The complete timeline is expected to follow previous years’ schedules.

TANCET 2026 Registration Dates

The application process is likely to begin in the fourth week of January 2026, with a 3–4 week window to apply.

Expected Registration Timeline:

1. Notification release: January 15, 2026
2. Registration start: January 20, 2026
3. Registration end: February 20, 2026
4. Last date for fee payment: February 22, 2026
5. Correction window: February 25 to 28, 2026

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:

1. Admit card release: March 5, 2026
2. Exam date: March 22, 2026 (tentative)
3. Duration: 2 hours
4. Sessions: Multiple, based on the number of applicants

TANCET 2026 Result Dates

The result is expected within 4 to 5 weeks after the exam.

Expected Result Timeline:

1. Provisional answer key: March 25, 2026
2. Objection window: March 26 to 28, 2026
3. Final answer key: April 5, 2026
4. Result declaration: April 25, 2026
5. Scorecard download: Available until June 2026

TANCET 2026 Counselling Schedule

The counselling process will begin post-result declaration. Candidates will go through registration, verification, choice filling, and allotment.

Expected Counselling Timeline:

1. Counselling registration: May 1 to 15, 2026
2. Document verification: May 20 to 25, 2026
3. Choice filling: May 28 to June 5, 2026
4. Seat allotment rounds: June 10 to 30, 2026
5. Admission confirmation: July 1 to 15, 2026

Important Reminders

Keep in mind:

1. Fee payment must be completed within 48 hours of registration
2. Regularly visit the official website for updates
3. Email and SMS alerts will be sent to registered candidates

Preparation Timeline

To stay ahead:

1. Begin preparation by October or November 2025
2. Cover the complete syllabus by February 2026
3. Focus on mock tests and revisions in March
4. Use the final week for quick revision and strategy

Exam Centers and Time Zone

All timings follow Indian Standard Time (IST). TANCET will be held in multiple cities including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Bangalore. Candidates can choose their center during registration, subject to availability.