TAMILNADU COMMON ADMISSIONS (TANCA) 2019
Admission to M. E. /M. Tech./M. Arch./M. Plan. Degree Programmes (2019)
Common online application form for admission to M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. degree programmes offered in the University Departments / Constituent Colleges, Annamalai University, Government and Government Aided Engineering Colleges and Self-financing Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu for the seats surrendered for admission through single window counselling (TANCA 2019).
The candidates can register only through online by logging on to https://www.annauniv.edu/tanca2019
IMPORTANT DATE
Commencement of online registration of application 24.07.2019
Last date for online registration of application and submission 05.08.2019
Contact Phone: 044 - 2235 9908 to 9911 and 2235 8314
(10 am-5.45 pm on working days)
Mail: tanca2019@annauniv.edu
GUIDELINES TO FILL UP THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Read the Information and Instructions to candidates before filling the application form.
TANCET category candidates can use their existing Email-ID as User-ID to log in.
Log in using User-ID (Registered Email-ID).
After log in, enter the details applicable to you.
Before filling the application, make sure that the soft copies of passport size photo (.jpg/.jpeg) and other necessary documents (.pdf) are readily available.
Apply separately for TANCET and GATE category.
Make online payment of registration fee Rs.500/- for General category and Rs.250/- for SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu.
Note down the Application Number shown after successful submission of application for future reference.
GENERAL STRUCTURE OF P.G. PROGRAMMES
Full-Time PG programmes comprise of 4 semesters (2 years) and Part-Time programme comprise of 6 semesters (3 years).
MODE OF STUDY
 Full-Time
Candidates admitted under ‘Full-Time’ should be available in the departments during working hours for the curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Candidates should not attend any other Full-Time Programme(s) / Course(s) or take up any Full- Time Job / Part-Time Job in any institution or company during the period of the programme. Violation of the above rules will result in termination from programme.
   Part-Time
Part-Time candidates will not be permitted to convert to Full-Time Mode during the course of study.
 CATEGORY OF INSTITUTIONS
The Government of Tamil Nadu in G.O. (2D) No. 18 Higher Education (J2) Department, dated
14. 06 . 2 019 have permitted Anna University, Chennai-25 for the conduct of Tamil Nadu Common Admissions (TANCA 2019 ) through single window counselling for M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. degree programmes offered at
(i)        University Departments / Regional Campuses / University Colleges of Anna University.
(ii)        Annamalai University, Chidambaram
(iii)       Government and Government Aided Engineering Colleges
(iv)       Self-financing Engineering Colleges ( for the seats surrendered by them for the single window counselling)
ELIGIBILITY
(A) Candidates who have passed all the subjects in the recognised Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
field and obtained at least 50 % (45 % in the case of candidates belonging to reserved categories) in the qualifying degree examination as per AICTE norms are eligible.
Further, the candidates shall possess
i)    TANCET 2019 mark (or)
ii)    GATE 2017 / 2018 / 2019 qualified score in the appropriate discipline of Engineering / Technology (or)
iii)   GATE 2017 / 2018 / 2019 qualified score in Engineering Science (X E) and Life Science (X L) papers along with T A N C E T 2019 mark.
Note 1: Eligibility qualifications for admission to various programmes are given in Annexure I.
Note 2: A candidate is considered GATE 2017 / 2018 / 2019 qualified, if the marks secured are greater than or equal to the qualifying marks mentioned respectively for the category in the GATE 2017 / 2018 / 2019 score card.
Note 3: If a candidate claims that the educational qualification possessed by him / her (though not the same as prescribed eligible qualification) is equivalent to the eligible qualification prescribed in Annexure I, he / she should obtain the Eligibility Certificate from the Director, Academic Courses, Anna University, Chennai 600 025 on or before the last date prescribed for registration of the online application. However, the claim would be subject to the decision of the admitting authority.
(B) Candidates of the following categories may also apply for admission:
(i) Candidates appeared for the final semester / year examination of the qualifying degree programmes during April / May 2019, (except A.M.I.E. and other similar certificates of various professional bodies ) are eligible. These candidates should produce an evidence of having passed all the subjects in the qualifying degree examination at the time of counselling, failing which the candidates will not be permitted to attend the counselling. The copy of downloaded results from internet is permitted only when it is attested by the Principal/Head of the Department.
(ii) Candidates with Section ‘A’ & ‘B’ certificates (e.g.  A.M.I.E.) of  the  Institution  of  Engineers and other similar certificates of various professional bodies for example  (Aeronautical  Society  of India), recognised  by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India and enrolled before 31.5.2013 are considered to be equivalent to B.E./ B.Tech degree holders for admission to M.E./  M.Tech. degree programmes subject to the following conditions (a), (b) & (c)
a) Candidates should have studied 10 + 2 years Higher Secondary. + AMIE (with 2  years experience) ( or)  10 +  3 Years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) +  AMIE (with 2 years experience)
b) Two years regular full time Teaching experience / Industrial experience in the relevant field after passing all the subjects including project work. The experience certificate will have to be produced by the candidate.
c) Must have qualified either in  GATE 2017  /  2018  /  2019  with  qualifying  score  or  TANCET 2018.
T he following categor ies o f cand idates are no t elig ib le
(i)    Candidates admitted through Lateral Entry in degree courses except B.E /  B.Tech.
(ii)   Candidates with B.E. /  B.Tech degrees obtained through
Distance Mode/ Week End courses.
(iii) Candidates with degree obtained without studying
10th Std, 12th Std. or 3 years diploma and
3 / 4 years degree programme.
NATIVITY
Candidates who have studied continuously for the last 5 years (from XII Standardonwards) in Tamil Nadu will be considered as Tamil Nadu candidates.
Candidates who are Native of Tamil Nadu but have studied XII or/and Diploma, Degree outsideTamil Nadu have to upload a photo copy of Nativity Certificate. The Nativity certificate in electronic form / digitally signed e-Certificate only will be accepted.
HOW TO APPLY
The candidates who intend to apply for seats under sponsored category should
   have appeared in TA NC ET 201 9 .
  apply through Online in the web portal https://www.annauniv.edu/tanca2019.
   take a print out of the filled – in online application.
  send the filled – in application through proper channel with necessary documents enclosed to one of the following addresses based on the choice of college
College opted for Send Application to
1.University Departments of Anna University,
Chennai –600 025
The Director (Admissions),
Anna University, Chennai – 600 025.
2.Government Engineering Colleges The Principal,
Government College of Technology, Thadagam Road, Coimbatore 
3.Government Aided Engineering College The Principals of Colleges Concerned