Check here Top MBA colleges accepting TANCET and other entrance exams in Tamil Nadu, along with details of accepted tests for each institute. Whether you are targeting low-fee government colleges through TANCET or aiming for top private MBA colleges through CAT/XAT/GMAT, this list will help you compare and choose the best option for your future.
TANCET 2026 Registration Dates Closing On 10 April 2026
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Government & Private MBA Colleges Accepting TANCET Score 2026
| Colleges Name | Score Accepting For MBA |
| College of Engineering, Guindy (Anna University), Chennai | TANCET |
| Madras School of Economics, Chennai | CAT, GMAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, or ATMA |
| Department of Management Studies (DoMS), Anna University, Chennai | TANCET |
| Bharathiar University, Coimbatore | TANCET |
| Alagappa University, Karaikudi | No Information |
| Periyar University, Salem | TANCET/MAT |
| Annamalai University, Chidambaram | TANCET |
| Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU), Chennai | Merit Bassed, No Entrance Exam Required |
| University of Madras, Chennai | TANCET |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | GMAT/CAT/XAT |
| Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai | CAT /XAT |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai | CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT |
| VIT Business School (VIT University), Vellore | CAT / XAT / MAT |
| Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai | CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, or TANCET |
| Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science, Chennai | HITSCAT, MAT, CAT, XAT, or CMAT. |
| Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore | ACAT, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE |
| PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore | CAT, MAT, ATMA, or TANCET |
| Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Virudhunagar | CAT, MAT, or TANCET |
| Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (BIHER), Chennai | BIHER Entrance Exam, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT |
| SSN School of Management, Chennai | CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/TANCET |
| Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM), Madurai | CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, or TANCET |
| Firebird Institute of Research in Management, Coimbatore | CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or TANCET. (Selection Process – Farid Aptitude Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview). |
| ICFAI Business School (IBS), Chennai | IBSAT, CAT,NMAT,XAT,GMAT scores |
| Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Sri City (near TN) | CAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT, GRE, CMAT, |
| Acharya Bangalore B-School (TN campus options via partnerships) | CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT/KMAT/PGCET, Candidates may also take ABBS Aptitude Test before selection. |
| Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | CAT, TANCET, or XAT |
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Management | DSUJET |
| Jerusalem College of Engineering | MAT/CAT/CMAT, although TANCET |
| Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College | TANCET or CAT/MAT |
| St. Joseph’s College of Engineering | TANCET or CAT/MAT |
| Dr. NGP Institute of Technology | TANCET |
| Kumaraguru College of Technology | TANCET (government quota), MAT, CAT, or KCT’s online exam |
| Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology | TANCET, CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT |
| Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | CAT/MAT/XAT/TANCET) or the university’s KMAT |
FAQs
Top MBA colleges accepting TANCET score 2026 include Anna University (CEG & DoMS), University of Madras, Bharathiar University, PSG Institute of Management, SSN School of Management, and Annamalai University.
Yes, TANCET MBA score is sufficient for admission in most government and affiliated MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu. However, top private institutes may also require CAT, XAT, CMAT, or MAT scores.
MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu accept multiple exams like TANCET, CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, GMAT, and ATMA, depending on the institute.
Official Website For MBA Colleges Admission 2026
| Colleges Name | Official Website |
| College of Engineering, Guindy (Anna University), Chennai | Click here |
| Madras School of Economics, Chennai | Click here |
| Department of Management Studies (DoMS), Anna University, Chennai | Click here |
| Bharathiar University, Coimbatore | Click here |
| Alagappa University, Karaikudi | Click here |
| Periyar University, Salem | Click here |
| Annamalai University, Chidambaram | Click here |
| Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU), Chennai | Click here |
| University of Madras, Chennai | Click here |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | Click here |
| Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai | Click here |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai | Click here |
| VIT Business School (VIT University), Vellore | Click here |
| Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai | Click here |
| Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science, Chennai | Click here |
| Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore | Click here |
| PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore | Click here |
| Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Virudhunagar | Click here |
| Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (BIHER), Chennai | Click here |
| SSN School of Management, Chennai | Click here |
| Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM), Madurai | Click here |
| Firebird Institute of Research in Management, Coimbatore | Click here |
| ICFAI Business School (IBS), Chennai | Click here |
| Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Sri City (near TN) | Click here |
| Acharya Bangalore B-School (TN campus options via partnerships) | Click here |
| Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | Click here |
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Management | Click here |
| Jerusalem College of Engineering | Click here |
| Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College | Click here |
| St. Joseph’s College of Engineering | Click here |
| Dr. NGP Institute of Technology | Click here |
| Kumaraguru College of Technology | Click here |
| Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology | Click here |
| Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | Click here |
FAQs
Top private colleges like LIBA Chennai, Great Lakes Institute of Management, SSN School of Management, SRM University, VIT Business School, and Amrita School of Business accept CAT/XAT/GMAT scores.
TANCET MBA is a state-level entrance exam for Tamil Nadu colleges, while CAT is a national-level exam accepted by IIMs and top B-schools across India.
Colleges like SSN School of Management, PSG Institute of Management, Sathyabama University, Thiagarajar School of Management, and Sri Krishna College accept TANCET along with CAT, MAT, CMAT, or XAT.
Yes, government universities like Anna University, Bharathiar University, and Periyar University offer low-fee MBA programs through TANCET score.
Yes, some top institutes like Great Lakes Chennai, Amrita School of Business, and IFMR accept GMAT scores for MBA admission.
Yes, some universities like Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) offer MBA admission without entrance exam, based on merit or direct admission criteria.
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