Anna University — Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test
| Organization / University | Anna University |
|---|---|
| Exam / Course Name | MBA & MCA Entrance Exam |
| Update Category | Answer Key & Objections |
| Status | ARCHIVED |
| Official Portal | https://tancet.annauniv.edu |
The Anna University has published the provisional Answer Key along with the question paper and response sheets for MBA & MCA Entrance Exam (Tamil Nadu). Candidates who appeared in the test can cross-check their marked responses with the official key to compute their estimated scores. In case of any discrepancies, candidates may submit online objections within the stipulated challenge window accompanied by prescribed proof. Detailed instructions and direct objection links are available below.
| Exam Date | 09 May 2026 |
|---|
Anna University, Chennai has officially released the TANCET 2026 Final Answer Key for MBA and MCA courses on its web portal. Candidates who appeared for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2026 on May 9, 2026, can now download the revised and error-free answer key to estimate their scores. To access the final key, candidates need to log in with their registered email ID and password on the official website: tancet.annauniv.edu.
This final answer key has been prepared after thoroughly reviewing all objections raised by candidates against the provisional answer key. Since all corrections have been incorporated, this version will serve as the official benchmark for evaluating response sheets and preparing the final results and percentile scores.
An overview of the TANCET 2026 Answer Key release is provided in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Anna University, Chennai |
| Courses Covered | MBA (Master of Business Administration) and MCA (Master of Computer Applications) |
| TANCET 2026 Exam Date | May 9, 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released (Official Final Key) |
| Required Login Credentials | Registered Email ID and Password |
| Expected Result Date | Around May 23, 2026 |
| Official Website | tancet.annauniv.edu |
Candidates can access their individual dashboard to check the TANCET 2026 final answer key. Make sure to download only through the verified link provided below to secure your personal details:
Candidates can follow these straightforward steps to retrieve their final answer key from the official server:
By comparing your marked responses with the official verified answers in the final key, you can calculate your raw score. Ensure you follow the official marking pattern specified by Anna University:
Raw Marks = (Total Correct Answers × 1) - (Total Incorrect Answers × Negative Marking Factor)Keep in mind that this raw score is indicative. The final rank and admissions will depend entirely on your normalized percentile score, which accounts for the difficulty level of the exam across candidate pools.
With the release of the final answer key, the calculation of final marks is complete. Anna University is projected to announce the official TANCET 2026 Results on or around May 23, 2026. Candidates will be able to download their official scorecard using their registration details.
Post results, qualified candidates will need to participate in the centralized TANCET counselling process. Seats in various government, government-aided, and self-financing colleges across Tamil Nadu will be allotted based on the candidates' percentile scores, category reservations, and university eligibility guidelines. Keep all your scholastic credentials, community certificates, and TANCET scorecards ready for verification.
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