Top 10 MBA Colleges in Tamil Nadu under TANCET 2026: Check Fees and Alumni

College of Engineering, Guindy, SSN College of Engineering, Easwari Engineering College, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, MOP Vaishnav College for Women, D.D Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College are some of the top MBA colleges under TANCET in Tamil Nadu. 

Over 250 colleges including the Top 10 MBA Colleges in Tamil Nadu under TANCET 2026 scores offer MBA/PGDM programs in various specialisations such as accounting, finance, marketing, and more. TANCET 2026 is an offline mode examination conducted by Anna University for admission into MBA, MCA, M. Arch, and other PG courses.

More details about TANCET 2026 in addition to top MBA colleges in Tamilnadu accepting TANCET have been covered in this article.

List of Top MBA Colleges in TN Under Tancet 2026

Over 230+ colleges in Tamil Nadu offer MBA/PGDM programs in various specialisations. Listed below are the Top 10 MBA Colleges under Tancet in Tamil Nadu 2026 for admission:

1. Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering

Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering is a private college established in 1996 and is located in Kancheepuram, Chennai. It is an AICTE-approved institution with an NAAC ranking of A.

The MBA program at Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering costs around INR 4,00,000 for a total duration of 2 years. Apart from the TANCET score, CAT, MAT, XAT, and ATMA scores are accepted for admission to the MBA program.

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2. SSN School of Management

SSN School of Management is a constituent of the SSN College of Engineering established in 2000. It is an AICTE-approved private college with a NAAC ranking of A+.

The MBA program at SSN School of Management is offered for 2 years. The total fee of the MBA program comes up to INR 4,75,000. Entrance exam scores such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, and TANCET are accepted for admission to the MBA course at SSN School of Management.

3. Sona College of Technology

Sona College of Technology, Salem is one of the top MBA colleges in Tamilnadu accepting TANCET scores and is an ISO 9001:2015 certified institute accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council [NAAC] as an 'A' grade institute. It is affiliated with Anna University to offer quality education in the fields of Engineering, Management, and Science.

The MBA program at Sona College of Technology costs around INR 82,000 for 2 years. In addition to the TANCET score, MAT scores are accepted for admission to the MBA program.

4. Mepco Schlenk Engineering College

Established in 1984 as an autonomous college, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College was affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai and is now affiliated with Anna University, Chennai since 2001.

The MBA program at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College is offered for 2 years and costs around INR 60,000. Other exams accepted for admission to the MBA program are CAT, MAT, CMAT, and ATMA.

5. Kongu Engineering College

Affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, Kongu Engineering College was founded in 1984. It is one of South India's best technical colleges and has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council with a grade of A++.

The total fee of the MBA program at KEC Erode is INR 3,00,000 and the course is offered for 2 years. Additionally, various courses like BTech, BSc, MCA, MTech, and MSc are offered to students at KEC Erode.

6. Rajalakshmi Engineering College

Rajalakshmi Engineering Collegeis an autonomous institute established in the year 1997 under the aegis of Rajalakshmi Educational Trust. It is an AICTE-approved private college with a NAAC ranking of A.

The MBA program offered at REC is offered for 2 years and costs about INR 1,62,040. It is offered in various specializations such as finance, human resource management, marketing, and operations management.

7. Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College

Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem is an AICTE, COA-approved public college established in 1987. It is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai.

The MBA program is offered full-time on-campus for 2 years. The total fees for the MBA program come to around INR 94,200.

8. PET Engineering College

Located in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, PET Engineering College is a private college offering a range of engineering and management degree programs. It is one of the top MBA colleges in Tamilnadu accepting TANCET scores and has been awarded a NAAC ranking of B+.

The MBA program at PET Engineering College is offered for 2 years and costs around INR 50,000. In addition to the TANCET score, MAT scores are also considered for admission to the MBA program.

9. SRM Valliammai Engineering College

SRM Valliammai Engineering College is a private college established in 1999 and located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It offers a variety of courses ranging from engineering to business administration to computer applications.

The MBA program offered at SRM Valliammai Engineering College costs about INR 72,000 and is offered for a total of 2 years duration. Candidates are selected based on their performance in the common entrance examination (TANCET) conducted by the state and the minimum eligibility requirements are any degree or equivalent with 45% marks in aggregate and 40% marks for SC/ST candidates only.

10. PSG Institute of Management

PSG Institute of Management was established in 1994 with management programs for students. The courses offered are MBA (Affiliated with Anna University), MBA (University of Toledo, Ohio), MBA (University of LEEDS, UK), and PGDM. The course fees range between 8 to 10 lakhs, and the parameters for admission are TANCET or MAT score, WAT, group discussion, and personal interview.

Other Top MBA Colleges Accepting TANCET 2026 Score

In addition to the top MBA colleges in Tamilnadu accepting TANCET mentioned above, several other top-ranked institutes are accepting TANCET scores for admission to the MBA program. Find below some of the top MBA colleges accepting TANCET 2026 scores:

Top MBA Colleges Accepting TANCET 2026 Score

College Name	MBA Course Fee (INR)
PSG Institute of Management	20 Lakhs
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology	5 Lakhs
SRM University	5 Lakhs
St. Joseph's Institute of Management	7 Lakhs
D.J. Academy for Managerial Excellence	3 Lakhs
HBS - Hallmark Business School	2 Lakhs
XIME Chennai	9 Lakhs
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science	2 Lakhs
Rajalakshmi School of Business	6 Lakhs
Vivekananda Institute of Management Studies	4 Lakhs

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TANCET 2026 MBA Exam

Abbreviated as TANCET, the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test is an admission test conducted to fill PG seats across courses in Tamil Nadu colleges. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Anna University for admission to various PG courses, including MTech/ MArch/ MPlan/ ME, MBA and MCA. The exam is scheduled for March 2026.

Over 200 colleges in Tamil Nadu accept TANCET scores for admission with more than 40,000 MBA aspirants appearing for the TANCET exam to compete for more than 15,000 seats offered by several institutes of Tamil Nadu annually. Qualifying candidates can appear for MBA counselling at the top MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu accepting TANCET.

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TANCET MBA Admission Cutoff

The admission cutoff for the top MBA colleges in Tamilnadu accepting TANCET varies every year and is determined after the announcement of the results.

• Candidates need to meet the minimum admission cutoff set by the top MBA colleges in Tamilnadu accepting TANCET to be eligible for admission.
• The total number of seats available for MBA admission is 18,000 for the academic year 2026.

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