The TANCET (Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test) is the only recognized Entrance Test for MCA,MBA,ME/MTech,being Conducted by Anna University on the behalf of Government of Tamilnadu for the following institutes.

All the seats in Government Engineering and Government Arts and Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu.

90% of the seats in aided courses in Government Aided Non Minority Engineering and Arts and Science Colleges.

50% of seats in Government aided minority Arts, Science and Engineering Colleges.

50% of seats in Un-aided non-minority Engineering and Arts and Science Colleges.

30% of seats in Un-aided minority Engineering and arts and Science Colleges

Universities in Tamil Nadu, Management Quota seats in Self-financing Colleges both Engineering and Arts & Science Colleges may admit the students based on the state level Common Entrance Test. It is only optional.

1. MBA: A pass in any Degree with 10 + 2 + 3/4 years pattern or a pass in any Degree with 10 + 3 (Diploma) + 3 years pattern.
2. MCA: A pass in any degree with 10 + 2 + 3/4 years pattern with Mathematics at + 2 level or Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects at the degree level or a pass in 10 + 3 (Diploma) + 3 years pattern with Mathematics at Diploma level or Mathematics / Statistics as one of the subjects at the degree level.
3. M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan: Details of the eligibility conditions are available in the website: www.annauniv.edu/tancet2008 Those who are appearing for final year / semester examination of the above qualifying degree in April / May 2008 can also apply for TANCET 2008.