Anna University MCA: Admission 2026, TANCET Cutoff, Fees, Eligibility, Placements

Anna University MCA (Master of Computer Applications) is a 2-year, 4-semester postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Information Science and Technology (DIST). The programme is offered in 2 modes: Full Time (day programme) and Evening Programme (for working professionals). Anna University MCA Full-Time fees 2026 is INR 88,820  and INR 1.60 Lakhs for the Self-Supporting MCA Evening programme across the 2-year programme for TN General candidates. 

Admission to MCA Full Time is through TANCET 2026, conducted by Anna University. The evening programme admission is also TANCET-based, with counselling managed by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) through the portal tn-mbamca.com. Anna University also offers MCA through its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) at cde.annauniv.edu with a total 3-year fee of INR 81,150.

As per NIRF 2025 data, 469 PG 2-year students were placed at Anna University with a median package of INR 6 LPA. Top recruiters for MCA graduates include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, HCL, and Accenture.

Anna University MCA is available in three modes. Full-time and Evening programmes are campus-based at CEG Guindy; the distance mode is through CDOE. The table below summarises the key differences across all three Anna University MCA modes.

Source: MBA/MCA Admission Circular and Fee Structure 2025-26, CEG Campus, Anna University (ceg.annauniv.edu/files/dean/MBA - MCA_Admission Circular and Fees Structure 2025_CEG.pdf); CDOE Anna University (cde.annauniv.edu); TANCET 2026 Official Website (tancet.annauniv.edu).

Anna University MCA admission dates 2026 are given below. Students can check the counselling schedule for MCA 2026-27 admission through tn-mbamca.com, which will be published after TANCET results.

Source: TANCET 2026 Official Notification, Anna University (tancet.annauniv.edu);

The minimum eligibility for Anna University MCA Full Time and Evening programmes is a bachelor's degree with Mathematics or Statistics studied at Class 12 (10+2) level or at the graduation level, plus a valid TANCET 2026 score. For CDOE Distance MCA, the requirement is BCA or a B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 50% marks.

• Qualifying Examination (Full Time / Evening): Any bachelor's degree (3-year or 4-year) from a recognised university.
• Mathematics / Statistics Requirement: Mathematics or Statistics must have been studied either at the Class 12 (10+2) level OR at the graduation level (as a subject in any semester). Candidates without Mathematics at Class 12 must confirm they took it as a graduation-level subject.
• Minimum Marks: As per AICTE norms, typically 50% aggregate in the qualifying bachelor's degree for General/OBC candidates. SC/ST/SCA candidates may get relaxation as per Tamil Nadu government norms.
• Entrance Exam (Full Time / Evening): Valid TANCET 2026 MCA score is mandatory. 
• Counselling: DoTE Tamil Nadu conducts TANCET MCA counselling through tn-mbamca.com. Seat allotment at CEG is based on TANCET rank and counselling choice.
• Distance MCA (CDOE): BCA, or B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. in Computer Science/IT or equivalent, with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved category). Admission through DEET MCA (CDOE's own test) or TANCET.
• Work Experience: Not required for Full-Time MCA. The Evening Programme is designed for working professionals, but work experience is not an official eligibility condition.
• Age: No upper age limit is prescribed for MCA at Anna University.

Source: TANCET 2026 MCA Eligibility, Anna University (tancet.annauniv.edu); MBA/MCA Admission Circular 2025-26, CEG Campus; CDOE Anna University (cde.annauniv.edu).

Anna University MCA fees 2026 is INR 88,820 across the Full Time Programme and  INR 1.60 Lakhs for the Self-Supporting MCA Evening programme. The Full Time programme has lower tuition than the Evening programme. Below is the complete breakdown for the Anna University MCA fees structure:

Anna University MCA Category-Wise First Semester Fee (Full Time)

Below is the breakdown of Anna University MCA fees across different student categories:
 

Source: MBA/MCA Fee Structure 2025-26, CEG Campus, Anna University (ceg.annauniv.edu/files/dean/MBA - MCA_Admission Circular and Fees Structure 2025_CEG.pdf).

Anna University Distance MCA Fee Structure 2025-26

Anna University Distance MCA Fee is INR 81,150  for 3-year (6-semester) programme. Admission through DEET MCA (conducted by CDOE) or TANCET score. Degrees awarded with 'Distance Mode' are noted on the certificate. UGC-DEB approved. ABC ID and DEB ID are mandatory at registration.

Source: CDOE Anna University Distance MCA Fee Structure 2025-26 (cde.annauniv.edu).

Anna University MCA Full Time and Evening admissions are both managed through TANCET counselling. Anna University conducts TANCET; DoTE Tamil Nadu conducts the subsequent counselling through tn-mbamca.com. The entire process from TANCET score to seat confirmation is described step by step below.

• Register and appear for TANCET 2026: Register at tancet.annauniv.edu for the notification. Pay the application fee. Appear for the TANCET
• Download TANCET scorecard: Download your TANCET MCA scorecard using your application number and date of birth.
• Register on tn-mbamca.com for counselling: DoTE Tamil Nadu opens MCA counselling registration on tn-mbamca.com after TANCET results. Register with your TANCET application number, scorecard, and personal details. Pay the counselling registration fee as notified.
• Upload documents for verification: Upload your bachelor's degree marksheets, community certificate, income certificate, TANCET scorecard, and other required documents through the tn-mbamca.com portal within the specified deadline.
• Participate in choice filling: Log in during the choice-filling window on tn-mbamca.com. Enter your college-programme preferences in order — for example: Anna University CEG MCA Full Time (1st choice), Anna University CEG MCA Evening (2nd choice), followed by other colleges. Lock your preferences before the deadline.
• Check allotment: DoTE publishes Round 1 allotment on tn-mbamca.com. If CEG MCA Full Time or Evening is allotted, proceed to accept and confirm. Slide-up is available in later rounds if a higher-preference seat opens.
• Confirm allotment and pay counselling fee: Accept the allotted seat online and pay the seat confirmation fee through the portal. Download the allotment order — this is mandatory for admission at the CEG campus.
• Pay the course fee online at auegov.ac.in: Log in at auegov.ac.in (Anna University e-Governance portal). Enter your application number and mobile number. Complete online fee payment. Download and save the fee receipt.
• Report to CEG campus for admission: On the date announced by the Dean, CEG Campus (typically August, reporting at Hall No. 49, First Floor, Main Building, CEG, bring all original documents and the fee receipt. The Dean's office verifies documents and issues the admission slip with a QR code.

Carry originals and one set of photocopies of the following for in-person verification at Hall No. 49, CEG Main Building:

• TANCET 2026 MCA scorecard
• DoTE MCA seat allotment order (printed from tn-mbamca.com)
• Transfer Certificate from the last institution attended
• Migration Certificate (for students who completed graduation from a Deemed University or from a university outside Tamil Nadu)
• UG Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate (for students who passed before 2024; Consolidated Marksheet mandatory)
• UG Consolidated Marksheet (all semesters)
• Class 12 (+2) Marksheet
• SSLC (Class 10) Marksheet
• Community Certificate — if applicable (except OC candidates)
• Income Certificate — for SC/ST/BC scholarship and PMSS
• Declaration by student and parent (form available at auegov.ac.in)
• Anti-Ragging form (available at auegov.ac.in — must be pre-filled)
• Student Data Form (available at auegov.ac.in)
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Aadhaar Card (original returned immediately after verification)
• UG Equivalency Certificate (if qualifying degree is from outside the standard AU-affiliated college system)
• Nativity Certificate (if applicable)
• Differently Abled Certificate (if applicable)
• Fee Receipt from auegov.ac.in
• Recent passport-size photograph

Anna University TANCET cutoff 2025 for MCA is 59.955 - 99.392 out of 100 marks. The Anna University TANCET MCA cutoff 2025 for OC category stood at 99.392 percentile. The table below shows the Anna University TANCET MCA category-wise cutoff 2025:

Source: TANCET MCA Counselling Cutoff 2025, Directorate of Technical Education Tamil Nadu (tn-mbamca.com); College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Anna University.

The Anna University MCA syllabus follows the university's regulation scheme, covering 4 semesters over 2 years (Full Time). The curriculum is application-oriented, integrating programming, databases, networks, software engineering, and emerging technologies. A major project runs across Semesters 3 and 4. The exact syllabus is prescribed by Anna University's Department of Information Science and Technology and is available at ceg.annauniv.edu/curr.html.

Source: Department of Information Science and Technology, Anna University CEG (ceg.annauniv.edu/curr.html); Anna University MCA Regulations.

Anna University MCA placement report 2025 has not been published yet, but as per NIRF 2025 data, 469 out of 967 eligible PG 2-year students were placed at Anna University with a median package of INR 6 LPA. Below is the Anna University placement record for the MCA:

Source: Anna University NIRF 2025 Report (nirfindia.org). 

MCA Top Recruiters and Career Domains

Source: CUIC Anna University placement records; NIRF 2025 (nirfindia.org).

Anna University's Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), at cde.annauniv.edu, offers MCA in distance mode as a 3-year (6-semester) programme. This is one of India's oldest and most trusted distance MCA programmes. UGC-DEB approved. Admission is through DEET MCA (CDOE's own test, conducted twice a year) or TANCET score. Anna University Distance MCA fee is INR 81,150 for 3 years.

• Duration: 3 years / 6 semesters
• Eligibility: BCA, or B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. in Computer Science/IT/equivalent, with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category)
• Admission: DEET MCA (conducted by CDOE, twice per year — AY batch and CY batch) OR valid TANCET score
• Application fee: INR 767 (non-refundable) + INR 400 recognition fee (for out-of-TN degrees)
• Exam mode: Pen-and-paper at designated centres twice a year
• ABC ID and DEB ID are mandatory before applying (as per UGC-DEB guidelines)
• Degree awarded: MCA from Anna University (distance mode indicated)
• WES recognition: CDOE Anna University degrees are accepted for Canadian and US immigration equivalence
• Official portal: cde.annauniv.edu

Source: CDOE Anna University (cde.annauniv.edu); CDOE Fee Structure 2025-26; UGC-DEB approval data.

MCA students admitted to Anna University CEG are eligible for the following scholarship schemes:

Source: Anna University CEG Scholarship information; MBA/MCA Admission Circular 2025-26 (CEG Campus); AICTE Pragati Scholarship (aicte-india.org); National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).