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Candidates can opt out of the tentative allotment and participate in subsequent rounds, including supplementary counselling. However, they risk losing the previously allotted seat.

TANCET score of 70–80+ marks (90–99 percentile) is generally considered competitive for top MBA colleges like Anna University DOMS, PSG, CEG and SSN.

Yes, candidates from other states are eligible to apply, but they are treated under the Open category, and admission is subject to the rules of individual admitting authorities. Reservation benefits apply only to Tamil Nadu candidates with valid nativity.

The main counselling round is fully online. Supplementary counselling and SCA-to-SC conversion rounds are typically conducted offline at the Government College of Technology, Coimbatore.

TANCET 2026 counselling is expected to begin in June 2026, after the declaration of results and rank list.

TANCET 2026 counselling for MBA admission is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu, administered through the Government College of Technology, Coimbatore. The official portal is tn-mbamca.com.

Work experience is not mandatory for CAT 2026. Both fresh graduates and working professionals can apply for CAT exam. However, many IIMs give weightage to work experience in their final MBA admission shortlisting and interview process. Most IIMs award weightage for 12–36 months of full-time post-graduation experience, though it is not required to appear for CAT.

No, CAT 2026 does not have any minimum marks requirement for Class 10 or Class 12. The eligibility criteria is based only on Bachelor's degree marks (50% for General/EWS/NC-OBC; 45% for SC/ST/PwBD). However, individual IIMs do consider 10th and 12th marks during their shortlisting process — typically giving these academic scores specific weightage in selection.

Yes, candidates who have completed a professional degree such as Chartered Accountancy (CA), Company Secretary (CS), Cost and Management Accountancy (ICWA/CMA), or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) with the required percentage are eligible to apply for CAT 2026. These professional qualifications are recognised equivalent to a Bachelor's degree for CAT eligibility purposes.

Yes, final-year graduation students and those awaiting their final-year results are eligible to apply for CAT 2026. If selected by an IIM, admission will be provisional. The student must submit a certificate from the Principal/Registrar of their University/Institution confirming completion of all degree requirements by the date stipulated by the respective IIM.