Anna University, Chennai, has announced the release schedule for the CEETA PG 2026 notification, with the application process expected to begin shortly on the official website tancet.annauniv.edu. The exam is conducted for postgraduate engineering admissions in universities and government engineering colleges across Tamil Nadu. The Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admission (CEETA PG) is held annually for candidates seeking admission to M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch., and M.Plan programmes offered by Anna University departments, constituent colleges, and other government-aided institutions.
CEETA PG 2026 Registration Dates and Application Timeline
The CEETA PG application process will be conducted entirely online through the official portal. Candidates must complete the registration process within the specified deadline. Based on the expected schedule, the key dates are:
- Notification release: Expected in January 2026
- Application form release: Fourth week of January 2026
- Last date to apply: Fourth week of February 2026
- Application correction window: First week of March 2026
- CEETA PG 2026 exam date: Fourth week of March 2026
Applicants are advised to monitor the official portal regularly for updates related to the notification and registration process.
Courses Offered Through CEETA PG 2026
The CEETA PG examination is conducted specifically for postgraduate engineering and architecture admissions in Tamil Nadu institutions. Candidates qualifying in the exam can apply for the following programmes:
- Master of Engineering (ME)
- Master of Technology (MTech)
- Master of Architecture (MArch)
- Master of Planning (MPlan)
Admissions are offered in Anna University departments, regional campuses, Annamalai University, and government or government-aided engineering colleges.
Eligibility Criteria for CEETA PG 2026
Candidates must meet the academic requirements specified by Anna University before applying for the entrance test. Key eligibility conditions include:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or technology discipline
- Minimum 50% marks in qualifying examination (45% for reserved categories)
- Final-year students are also eligible to apply
Candidates with valid GATE scores may also participate in the admission process through the relevant category.
Steps to Apply for CEETA PG 2026
Candidates must complete the application form online through the official portal. The process includes registration, form submission, and fee payment. The steps to apply are:
- Visit the official website tancet.annauniv.edu.
- Click on the CEETA PG 2026 registration link.
- Complete new candidate registration with basic details.
- Fill the online application form with personal and academic information.
- Upload required documents such as photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
Only candidates who successfully complete the application process will be eligible to download the hall ticket and appear for the examination.
CEETA PG Admission and Counselling Process
After the examination results are declared, candidates must participate in the Common Engineering Admission Procedure (CEAP) counselling process. During counselling, seats will be allocated based on:
- Entrance exam performance
- Candidate category and reservation rules
- Availability of seats in participating institutions
The CEETA PG examination plays a crucial role in postgraduate engineering admissions in Tamil Nadu, enabling candidates to secure seats in government and government-aided engineering institutions across the state.