TANCET Exam Centres 2026: Check Full List of 15 Test Cities; Download PDF

Conducted by Anna University, TANCET 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. 

• All the TANCET 2026 exam cities are located in Tamil Nadu
• Candidate can select only one TANCET exam city out of 15 cities
• TANCET 2026 Test Centre should be selected from the drop-down menu while filling up the TANCET Application
• Once the TANCET 2026 application form is submitted, no change in exam centre can be made

As per previous year’s exam trends, TANCET 2026 exam centres 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

Check image from TANCET official information brochure showing exam centres below. Also note the important conditions related to exam cities given below. 

After meeting eligibility criteria and registering for the exam, candidates should focus on exam preparation. TANCET 2026 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 2026 Exam Syllabus is based on previous years papers. TANCET 2026 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. 

• TANCET Previous Year Papers
• TANCET Mock Tests 2026
• TANCET Sample Papers 2026 

Candidates should follow following TANCET 2026 exam day instructions and guidelines 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.

In summary, Anna University conducts TANCET exam across the state of Tamil Nadu. TANCET Centres 2026 are spread across 15 cities in Tamil Nadu. Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Vellore are the prominent TANCET exam centres 2026 in Tamil Nadu. Check complete list of TANCET Test Centre 2026 in the article above. Candidates should note that all TANCET exam centres 2026 in India are located in Tamil Nadu only.