Last Updated: May 21, 2026
Anna University has released the final answer keys for TANCET 2026 and CEETA-PG 2026 after reviewing objections submitted against the provisional answer keys. The development is relevant for candidates seeking admission to MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan programmes through the university’s postgraduate admission process.
The university has also announced a new postgraduate scholarship initiative for the 2026–27 academic session. According to reports published by ET Education and updates available through Anna University admission-related documents, the scheme is intended to support merit-based postgraduate admissions and encourage research participation across technical departments.
Information in this article has been verified through the TANCET Admission Portal and related admission documents accessed on May 21, 2026.
Final Answer Key Released for TANCET and CEETA-PG
Anna University published the final answer keys on May 20, 2026, following the review of objections raised against the provisional keys released on May 12, 2026. The objection process has now been closed.
Important Dates
|
Event |
Status |
Date |
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Provisional Answer Key Release |
Confirmed |
May 12, 2026 |
|
Final Answer Key Release |
Confirmed |
May 20, 2026 |
|
Result Declaration |
Expected |
May 23, 2026 |
|
Scholarship Session Begins |
Confirmed |
2026–27 |
Candidates can download the final answer key by logging into the official portal using their registered email ID and password.
Steps to Download Answer Key
|
Step |
Process |
|
1 |
Visit the TANCET admission portal |
|
2 |
Open the final answer key link |
|
3 |
Enter login credentials |
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4 |
Complete captcha verification |
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5 |
Download the PDF |
The final answer key may help candidates estimate their scores before the declaration of results.
Marking Scheme
|
Examination |
Correct Answer |
Incorrect Answer |
|
TANCET MBA/MCA |
+1 mark |
-0.25 mark |
|
CEETA-PG |
+4 marks |
-1 mark |
For CEETA-PG, the estimated score may be calculated using the following formula:
Final Score = (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1)
The final scorecards are expected to display both raw marks and percentile scores for admission evaluation.
Anna University PG Scholarship Scheme 2026
Anna University has also announced a scholarship initiative for candidates admitted to postgraduate technical programmes through CEETA-PG from the 2026–27 academic session.
As of May 21, 2026, a detailed scholarship notification or circular reference was not publicly available on the university portal. However, according to media reports and university-related admission updates, selected candidates may receive financial assistance of ₹60,000 per semester for two years.
Scholarship Overview
|
Component |
Details |
|
Scholarship Amount |
₹60,000 per semester |
|
Duration |
Two years |
|
Eligible Courses |
M.E., M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan |
|
Selection Basis |
CEETA-PG Rank |
|
Initial Beneficiaries |
400 candidates |
|
Proposed Expansion |
800 scholarships from following year |
Candidates are advised to wait for the official scholarship guidelines regarding eligibility conditions, renewal rules, and disbursement procedures.
Academic Context
According to Anna University admission-related information, the university’s campuses collectively offer around 1,100 postgraduate seats across departments including the College of Engineering Guindy, Madras Institute of Technology, Alagappa College of Technology, and the School of Planning and Architecture.
The scholarship proposal comes amid ongoing discussions around postgraduate enrolment, affordability, and research participation in technical education. Financial assistance at the postgraduate level may help reduce academic expenses for candidates pursuing advanced engineering and planning programmes.
Research Fellowship Support
Anna University has also announced research fellowship support for doctoral scholars.
|
Fellowship Component |
Details |
|
Fellowship Amount |
₹40,000 per month |
|
Reported Beneficiaries |
275 research scholars |
These figures are based on university-related announcements and media reports available as of May 21, 2026.
Safety Advisory and Verification Note
Candidates should use only official university portals for downloading answer keys, checking results, and accessing scholarship information. Applicants are advised not to share passwords, OTPs, or academic documents with unauthorised individuals or third-party websites.
Universities and government institutions do not request unofficial payments for scholarship approval, counselling participation, or admission confirmation through calls or messaging applications.
Official notifications, counselling circulars, and portal updates issued by Anna University will take precedence over the information presented in this article. Candidates should continue monitoring official announcements for updated admission schedules and scholarship guidelines.