TANCET 2026 Registration Delay Continues Amid Administrative Developments
MBA and MCA aspirants in Tamil Nadu face continued delays in TANCET 2026 registration due to administrative protests at Anna University. While the official notification is awaited, the exam is tentatively expected to take place in late March 2026.
The wait for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET 2026) registration continues to grow longer for thousands of students across the state. Anna University has not yet released the official application forms. This is a significant change from last year, when the process was already well underway by this date. Students who want to join MBA and MCA courses in government and private colleges in Tamil Nadu are checking the official TANCET portal daily for any sign of the notification.
Why is the Registration Delayed?
The main reason for this delay appears to be internal administrative issues at Anna University. Reports indicate that protests by temporary assistant professors have affected the normal working of the university. These staff members are protesting over job security and verbal dismissal issues, which has slowed down the preparation for state-level entrance exams.
Because of these protests, the Anna University administration has been unable to finalize the exam schedule. In previous years, the notification usually arrived in mid-January, but this year, the university is already nearly a month behind its typical schedule. Aspirants are advised to keep an eye on the main Anna University website for general administrative updates that might signal the end of the delay.
Impact on the Exam Schedule
The delay in starting the registration process will likely push back the actual exam date. Normally, the TANCET 2026 was expected to happen in the second or third week of March. However, if the application window does not open by the end of February, the exam might be shifted to April.
| Event Name | Original Expected Date | Revised Potential Date |
| Notification | January 2026 | Late February 2026 |
| Registration | January - February 2026 | March 2026 |
| Entrance Exam | March 22, 2026 | Late March/April 2026 |
The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) oversees the final seat allotment, and any delay here could also affect the start of the 2026-27 academic year. Students are worried that a late exam will mean less time to prepare for the counseling rounds.
What Should Students Do Now?
Even though the link is not active, every aspirant should stay prepared. The eligibility rules are expected to remain the same. You need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). You can use this extra time to study the syllabus, which covers Business Situations, Quantitative Ability, and Reading Comprehension.
The TANCET Syllabus PDF is still available from previous years and serves as a great guide for the entrance exam preparation. Make sure your community certificates and graduation marksheet copies are ready, so you can apply quickly once the link opens.
Conclusion
While the Anna University protests have caused a roadblock, the state-level entrance exam is a mandatory step for thousands of post-graduate seats. It is highly likely that the university will try to resolve these issues within the coming week to avoid further academic loss. Stay focused on your studies and keep your documents in order for the moment the portal goes live.
