TANCET 2026 Cutoff for OC and BC Category: Minimum Marks for Counselling Eligibility

TANCET 2026 expected cutoff for OC category is 38 to 50 marks and for BC category is 33 to 36 marks out of 100, based on 2025 trends.

Anna University conducts TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) for admissions to MBA, MCA and ME/MTech programmes at Tamil Nadu colleges. The cutoff varies by category, programme and institution. Students who appeared in TANCET 2026 can register for TANCA counselling at tn.mbamca.com. There is no minimum TANCET score required to register for counselling — seat allotment is entirely rank-based and competitive within each category.

• OC category expected cutoff: 38–50 marks out of 100, based on 2025 trends.
• BC category expected cutoff: 33–36 marks out of 100, based on 2025 trends.
• TANCET 2026 TANCA counselling registration deadline was June 30, 2026.
• No minimum TANCET score is prescribed for counselling — any student with a valid rank can register.
• Minimum qualifying exam aggregate: 50% for OC and 45% for BC and other reserved categories.

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TANCET 2026 Expected Cutoff for OC Category

The OC (Open Category) cutoff for TANCET 2026 is expected to fall between 38 and 50 marks out of 100, based on 2025 trends. OC students face the highest competition as this category carries no reservation benefit and students compete for approximately 31% of total available seats.

Tamil Nadu reserves 69% of seats for BC, MBC, SC and ST categories leaving OC students with a smaller pool. Students targeting top government colleges and popular MBA or MCA specialisations in Tamil Nadu should aim for scores above 45 marks to improve their chances.

These are expected ranges based on 2025 trends. ME/MTech cutoffs vary significantly by branch with competitive disciplines like Computer Science Engineering seeing higher cutoffs within the OC category.

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TANCET 2026 Expected Cutoff for BC Category

BC (Backward Class) category students can expect a TANCET 2026 cutoff of 33 to 36 marks out of 100 for MBA, based on 2025 trends. The BC cutoff is typically 5 to 10 marks lower than the OC cutoff due to the reservation policy followed in Tamil Nadu.

BC-Muslim (BCM) students generally see cutoffs similar to or marginally lower than the BC cutoff. Both sub-categories have separate seat matrices at Tamil Nadu government colleges and participate in TANCA counselling under the reserved category.

These are expected figures based on 2025 trends. Actual cutoffs are published by Anna University and Tamil Nadu colleges after each TANCA seat allotment round.

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TANCET 2026 Category-Wise Cutoff Comparison

Tamil Nadu follows a structured reservation policy across all category groups. The table below shows the expected TANCET 2026 cutoff range for all major categories based on 2025 trends.

The gap between OC and BC cutoffs reflects the Tamil Nadu reservation framework. Students can use their category-specific expected cutoff to estimate their chances at preferred colleges before TANCA counselling.

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Previous Year TANCET Cutoff Trends (2024 and 2025)

Reviewing previous year cutoff data helps students understand where they stand for TANCET 2026 counselling. The table below shows TANCET cutoff marks for OC and BC categories for the MBA programme in 2024 and 2025.

The TANCET cutoff has shown a gradual upward trend over the past two years as the number of students appearing grows. OC students need significantly higher scores compared to reserved category students to secure seats at government-aided colleges in Tamil Nadu. The 2026 cutoff is expected to remain close to 2025 levels.

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Factors Affecting TANCET 2026 Cutoff

Several factors determine how the TANCET cutoff shifts each year for OC and BC categories.

• Exam difficulty: A tougher paper leads to a lower cutoff across all categories while an easier paper pushes cutoffs higher.
• Total applicants: A larger applicant pool increases competition and raises the OC cutoff in particular.
• Available seats: Reduction in total seats at Tamil Nadu colleges drives OC and BC cutoffs upward.
• Category-wise seat matrix: Tamil Nadu’s 69% reservation for BC, MBC, SC and ST categories directly reduces the seats available for OC students.
• Score normalisation: Anna University applies normalisation to TANCET scores before publishing ranks which can shift the effective cutoff for all categories.
• College and branch preferences: Top government colleges and high-demand specialisations attract stronger applicants and see higher cutoffs within each category.

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TANCET 2026 Counselling Registration Eligibility

Anna University does not prescribe a minimum TANCET score for counselling registration. Any student who appeared in TANCET 2026 and holds a valid rank is eligible to register for TANCA counselling. Seats are allotted based on rank and category — students with lower ranks may not secure seats at popular institutions but can still participate in all rounds.

OC students need at least 50% aggregate in their qualifying degree while BC and all other reserved category students need a minimum of 45% aggregate to be eligible for TANCET 2026 counselling. Students who meet these academic requirements and hold a valid TANCET rank can register and participate in all TANCA seat allotment rounds regardless of their score.