TANCET Exam Centres are spread across 15 cities in Tamil Nadu. Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Vellore are the prominent TANCET test centres. Check complete list of TANCET centres and test cities below, and download TANCET Exam Centres List PDF. Candidate should select their preferred TANCET test city and centre during the registration process. Anna University is expected to conduct the TANCET 2027 exam in the month of March, 2027. Read this article for complete details on TANCET exam centres and cities. Also check latest updates on TANCET registration and application process.
Conducted by Anna University, TANCET exam is an important MBA admission exam for admission in universities and colleges of Tamil Nadu state. TANCET is a paper-based exam of moderate difficulty level. Apart from the Tamil Nadu domicile candidates, aspirants from other states can also appear in the exam. Check important details about the exam in the table below.
Overview TANCET : TANCET 2027 Exam Highlights - 2027
Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
TANCET Conducting Body | Anna University, Chennai |
TANCET Full Form | Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) |
TANCET Official Website | tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet |
TANCET MBA Exam Date & Timing | March 2027 (Expected) |
TANCET Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
Anna University; PSG Institute of Management, SSN School of Management, Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM) | |
Application Process | Online |
TANCET Fees | General Category: Rs.1000; Reserved Category: Rs.500 |
TANCET Exam Mode | Centre based offline test (using OMR response system) |
TANCET Exam Pattern | Five Sections. 1. Analysis of Business Situations; 2. Reading Comprehension; 3. Quantitative Aptitude; 4. Data Sufficiency and 5. General English |
MBA Intake through TANCET | 18,000 Seats Appx Across Tamil Nadu MBA colleges |
- All the TANCET exam cities are located in Tamil Nadu start only
- There are no TANCET exam cities and centres outside TN state
- Candidate can select only one TANCET exam city out of 15 cities
- TANCET Test Centre should be selected from the drop-down menu while filling up the TANCET Application
- Once the TANCET application form is submitted, no change in exam centre can be made
As per previous year’s exam trends, TANCET exam centres 2027 shall be located in following cities:
1. Chennai
2. Coimbatore
3. Chidambaram
4. Dindigul
5. Erode
6. Karaikudi
7. Madurai
8. Nagercoil
9. Salem
10. Thanjavur
11. Tirunelveli
12. Tiruchirappalli
13. Vellore
14. Villupuram
15. Bargur
TANCET exam centres will be confirmed when the TANCET 2027 exam brochure is released. Meanwhile check image from last year’s TANCET official information brochure showing exam centres. Also note the important conditions related to exam cities given below.
- TANCET Exam Centres in Chennai: Chennai is the primary designated test cities for the TANCET exam, with the main coordinating center managed by the Centre for Entrance Examinations at Anna University. Specific Venue Allocation, like the exact school/college/institution assigned as TANCET exam venue will be printed directly on official TANCET Hall Ticket.
- TANCET Exam Centre in Madurai: Madurai is an official test city for the TANCET exam. Specific venue allotments such as the Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai will be printed on candidate’s official hall ticket.
- TANCET Exam Centre in Trichy: Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) is one of the 15 test cities for the TANCET exam. A common Venue for TANCET exam is the Anna University Regional Campus in Trichy. Exact location is printed on candidates admit card.
Before the Exam: Revise Preparation and Question Papers
After meeting eligibility criteria and registering for the exam, candidates should focus on exam preparation. TANCET Exam Pattern for MBA has 100 MCQ type questions divided in five sections: Data Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Sufficiency and General English. TANCET Exam Syllabus is based on previous years papers. TANCET Exam Preparation requires known exam pattern and syllabus and understanding key concepts. A key part of preparation is to take Mock Tests and Previous Years’ Question Papers. Click on links below to download and take tests online free.
Candidates should follow following TANCET exam day instructions 2027 to avoid any last-minute hassles.
- Carry Print out of your Admit card on an A4 size paper. Check if you have pasted your photograph on admit card. If not, paste the identical photograph as uploaded at the time of completing the Registration Form.
- Carry at least one original (not photocopied or scanned) valid (not expired) photo identification card. This ID is needed to be produced for verification at the Exam centre on the exam date. Valid and acceptable Photo IDs are: Driving License, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhar Card, Identification Affidavit etc.
- Carry transparent water Bottle, 2 simple pens and the test related documents (Admit Card, ID Card etc.). No other items will be permitted inside the test centre
- Candidates must follow the guidelines starting from point of entry in the test venue till his/her exit from the test venue.
- Do not carry Mobile phones, electronic gadgets, watches, calculators, stationary items, papers, wallets, goggles or similar such things as they are not allowed inside the test hall on exam date.
- Do not wear any jewellery or other items containing metal, you may be asked to remove them.
- Don’t carry valuables to exam centre. There is no facility for safekeeping of your personal belongings outside the test hall and Centre is not responsible for its loss.
Anna University conducts TANCET exam across the state of Tamil Nadu. TANCET Test Cities are spread across 15 cities in Tamil Nadu. Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Vellore are the prominent TANCET exam centres in Tamil Nadu. Check complete list of TANCET Test Centre in the article above. Candidates should note that all TANCET exam centres in India are located in Tamil Nadu only. Take TANCET Mock Tests 2027 and download TANCET Previous Year Papers.