TANCET 2026 schedule has been announced by Anna University for admission to MBA and MCA programs. The online registration process will start on March 16, 2026, and candidates can submit their applications until April 10, 2026. The TANCET 2026 examination is scheduled to take place on May 9, 2026.
GATE 2026 admit card release date has been postponed. The revised date for downloading the admit card will be announced shortly on the official website,gate2026.iitg.ac.in.The GATE 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.
GATE 2026 provisional answer key, response sheet, and question paper have been released. Candidates who took the exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 can view and download it using their login credentials from the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
A. Candidates of HSC (Academic) and Other Equivalent Examinations.
| S.No | Community | A Pass with Minimum average marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Category | 50.00% |
| 2 | Backward Class includingBackward Class Muslim | 45.00% |
| 3 | MBC & DNC | 40.00% |
| 4 | SC / SCA / ST | 35.00% |
B. Candidates of HSC (Vocational)
| S.No | Community | A Pass with Minimum average marks in any one of Related Subjects (Maths or Physics or Chemistry), Vocational Theory and Practicals put together |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Category | 50.00% |
| 2 | Backward Class includingBackward Class Muslim | 45.00% |
| 3 | MBC & DNC | 40.00% |
| 4 | SC / SCA / ST | 35.00% |
C. Admission of Foreign Nationals:
50% Aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and English as an studying subject.
2. For Direct Second Year (Lateral Entry)
B.Sc., / Diploma holders are admitted directly in second year B.E / B.Tech. courses.
| S.No | Community | Minimum average marks in the Pre-Final and Final semesters put together or Final year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Category | 55.00% |
| 2 | Backward Class includingBackward Class Muslim | 50.00% |
| 3 | MBC & DNC | 45.00% |
| 4 | SC / SCA / ST | Mere pass in Qualifying Examination for Diploma / B.Sc Degree Examination or Equivalent. |
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the relevant field and obtained at least 50% (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in B.E. B.Tech. (or)
B.Arch. degree programme,/B.Pharm/B.Sc. (Agri. / Forestry / Horticulture / Fishery) degree programme(or)Master's Degree in the relevant branch of Science / Arts / M.Sc. (5 years) Integrated Degree Programme (or)
Master's Degree in the relevant branch of Science / Arts / M.Sc. (5 years) Integrated Degree Programme(or)
B.Sc. (3 years) in IT related major courses and M.Sc. (2 years) in IT related major courses
Namakkal (Tamil Nadu)
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu)
Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu)
Madurai (Tamil Nadu)