TANATA Application Form 2027: Registration Expected February, How to Apply and Eligibility

TANATA (Tamil Nadu Aptitude Test in Architecture) is conducted by Anna University, Chennai for admission to the B.Arch degree programme at government and government-aided architecture colleges across Tamil Nadu. The TANATA 2027 application form is expected to be released at annauniv.edu in early 2027 — official dates have not yet been announced as of September 2026. The application fee is ₹2,000 for General/OBC/MBC students and ₹1,000 for SC/SCA/ST students. Bookmark this page for live updates once Anna University releases the official TANATA 2027 notification.

What is TANATA Application Form 2027?

TANATA is the state-level aptitude test conducted by Anna University for admission to the five-year B.Arch programme at government and government-aided architecture colleges in Tamil Nadu. The TANATA 2027 application form will be the official gateway to B.Arch seats under Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA B.Arch) — you must apply through the official portal at annauniv.edu. The exam tests your aptitude in Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Architectural Drawing over a duration of three hours, with no negative marking.

Anna University has not yet released the TANATA 2027 notification. Based on previous cycles, the application window is expected to open in February–March 2027. You should keep your Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, photograph, signature, and domicile/category certificates ready in advance so you can complete the form quickly once the window opens.

Note: The TANATA 2027 application form has not been released as of September 2026. Do not apply through unofficial or third-party websites — Anna University releases the form only through its official portal at annauniv.edu. Any payment made on unofficial platforms will not be accepted.

TANATA Registration Trends — Last 5 Years

Anna University does not publicly release year-wise TANATA registration and appearance statistics in its official notifications or brochures. Detailed figures will be updated on this page as and when they become available from official sources. TANATA is a relatively small state-level exam compared to NATA, given that it caters only to government and government-aided B.Arch seats in Tamil Nadu. For the 2027 cycle, the demand for government-aided B.Arch seats in Tamil Nadu is expected to remain steady, consistent with previous years.

Source: Anna University — Official Website (annauniv.edu)

TANATA Application Form 2027: Important Dates

Anna University has not yet announced the official TANATA 2027 schedule. All dates below are projected from previous cycles — specifically the TANATA 2025 and TANATA 2026 schedules — and will be updated as soon as the official notification is published at annauniv.edu.

All dates above are indicative based on patterns from previous TANATA cycles. Official confirmed dates will be published in the TANATA 2027 Information Brochure at annauniv.edu. This page will be updated immediately upon official announcement.

TANATA 2027 Eligibility Criteria (Before You Apply)

Confirm your eligibility before filling the TANATA 2027 application form. Anna University will reject applications from ineligible students without refunding the fee, so verify all conditions against the official TANATA 2027 information brochure once it is released.

Note: Tamil Nadu domicile is mandatory for government quota B.Arch seats under TNEA. Students from other states cannot apply for government quota seats — they may only be considered for management quota seats at private-aided architecture colleges. Verify your domicile category before registering to avoid fee forfeiture.

The eligibility criteria above are based on the TANATA 2026 cycle. Anna University may revise specific conditions in the TANATA 2027 information brochure — always cross-check against the official notification before applying.

How to Fill TANATA Application Form 2027

Once Anna University releases the TANATA 2027 application form at annauniv.edu, you will need to complete the process in two phases: Phase 1 (New Registration) and Phase 2 (Form Filling and Fee Payment). The steps below are based on the TANATA 2026 process; Anna University may revise specific steps in the 2027 notification.

Phase 1: New Registration

1. You will need to visit the official TANATA portal at annauniv.edu and click "New Registration" or "Apply Here".
2. You will need to enter your full name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID exactly as they appear on your Class 10 certificate — discrepancies cause rejection during document verification.
3. You will need to verify your mobile number using the OTP sent via SMS.
4. You will need to set a strong password and note down your Application Number immediately — you will use it for all future logins, admit card download, and TNEA counselling.
5. Save your login credentials in a secure location — Anna University does not provide a credential recovery option through unofficial channels.

Phase 2: Fill the Application Form

1. You will need to log in at the official TANATA portal using your Application Number and Password.
2. You will need to fill in personal details: full name, date of birth, gender, category (General/OBC/MBC/SC/SCA/ST), religion, and domicile state.
3. You will need to fill in academic details: Class 10 board, year of passing, and roll number; Class 12 board, year of passing, roll number, aggregate marks, and Mathematics marks separately.
4. You will need to select your preferred exam centre city in order of preference (up to 3–4 choices, as specified in the 2027 notification).
5. You will need to upload your recent passport-size photograph and signature in the format and file size specified by Anna University — use the official specifications to avoid rejection.
6. Review all details carefully before proceeding — especially your name spelling, date of birth, category, and domicile status.
7. You will need to pay the TANATA 2027 application fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
8. Download and save the TANATA 2027 application confirmation page as a PDF and take a printout — you will need it at counselling.

Note: Submit only one application form. Multiple applications from the same student will be rejected summarily, and the fee paid for duplicate submissions will not be refunded.

Download and keep your confirmation page safe — it is required for admit card download, exam entry, and TNEA B.Arch counselling.

Check all details before submitting — once the correction window closes, no changes are accepted under any circumstances.

Documents Required for TANATA Application Form 2027

Keep the following documents ready in digital format before you begin filling the TANATA 2027 application form. The specifications below are based on previous TANATA cycles — always confirm the exact file size limits and format requirements from the official TANATA 2027 notification before uploading.

Note: Upload a recent passport-size photograph taken after January 2026, with a white or light background and 80% of your face clearly visible. Do not upload edited, filtered, cropped, or studio-retouched photographs — Anna University rejects manipulated images during scrutiny and your form may be invalidated.

Check all details before submitting — once the correction window closes, no changes are accepted under any circumstances.

TANATA Application Fee 2027

The TANATA 2027 application fee is expected to follow the same structure as previous years, based on Anna University’s historical fee pattern. Confirm the exact fee amount in the official TANATA 2027 notification before initiating payment — do not pay a different amount.

Payment will be accepted via: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI. Anna University does not accept offline payments (cheque, demand draft, or cash) for TANATA. Ensure your internet banking or UPI app is active before starting the payment step.

Note: The TANATA application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances — even if your form is rejected, you withdraw your application, or you do not appear on exam day.

Note: If your fee payment fails, do not retry immediately — wait 48–72 hours for the amount to be automatically refunded to your account before making a fresh payment. If the amount is not credited after 72 hours, contact your bank first, then Anna University’s helpdesk with your transaction ID.

The application fee is non-refundable — even if you withdraw your application or do not appear for the exam.

If your payment fails, do not retry immediately — wait 48–72 hours for the auto-refund before making a fresh payment.

Source: Anna University — Official Website (annauniv.edu)

TANATA Application Form Correction 2027

Anna University will provide a correction window after TANATA 2027 registration closes. This window lets you fix errors in your application before the form is locked for admit card generation. Based on previous years, the correction window is expected in April 2027 — the exact dates will be in the official TANATA 2027 notification.

What You Can Correct

• Name spelling (minor corrections only — no complete name change)
• Date of birth (if entered incorrectly, with supporting Class 10 certificate)
• Photograph and signature (if quality was rejected by the system)
• Category / reservation status (with supporting category certificate)
• Exam centre preference
• Academic details: board name, year of passing, aggregate marks (with marksheet as supporting document)

What You Cannot Change

• Registered mobile number (used as a primary identifier)
• Registered email ID
• Application number (auto-generated at registration)
• Domicile state (once verified and submitted)

How to Make Corrections

1. Log in to the TANATA portal at annauniv.edu using your Application Number and Password during the correction window period.
2. Click "Application Form Correction" or "Edit Application" — this link is active only during the correction window; it will not appear before or after.
3. Make the required changes and upload revised documents where prompted.
4. Submit the corrected form and immediately download the revised confirmation page — replace the earlier printout with the new one.

Note: Once the TANATA 2027 correction window closes, no changes are accepted under any circumstances — verify your name spelling, category, photo quality, and all academic details before the deadline. Anna University makes no exceptions after the window ends.

Check all details before the correction window closes — you will not be able to make any changes after the deadline, regardless of the reason.