TANATA 2026 (Tamil Nadu Aptitude Test in Architecture) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Anna University, Chennai, for B.Arch admissions across Tamil Nadu for the academic year 2026-27. The TANATA 2026 exam is expected to be held in late June 2026, and the answer key, result, and counselling details will follow in the weeks after. More than 13 architecture colleges in Tamil Nadu use TANATA 2026 scores to fill B.Arch seats under the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) framework.

  • Exam Date: TANATA 2026 is expected to be conducted in late June 2026 in a single offline session across 6 exam cities in Tamil Nadu. The 3-hour exam covers Mathematics and General Aptitude in Part A (60 MCQs, 120 marks, 90 minutes) and Drawing in Part B (80 marks, 90 minutes), totalling 200 marks with no negative marking.
  • Answer Key: The TANATA 2026 answer key for Part A (MCQ section) is expected on annauniv.edu within 2-3 weeks after the exam. Candidates can download it and raise objections through the official portal during the objection window.
  • Result: TANATA 2026 result is expected in July-August 2026. The scorecard will show Part A marks (out of 120), Part B marks (out of 80), total score (out of 200), and the final merit rank used for B.Arch seat allotment.
  • Counselling: TANATA 2026 counselling is expected to begin in August-September 2026, covering seats in 13 architecture colleges across Tamil Nadu. Counselling is conducted offline at designated Test Facilitation Centers (TFCs) based on merit rank. In 2022, the Anna University School of Architecture and Planning seat closed at rank 21.

Table of Contents

  1. What is TANATA 2026?
  2. TANATA 2026 Important Dates
  3. TANATA 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  4. TANATA 2026 Application Process
  5. TANATA 2026 Exam Pattern and Shift Timings
  6. TANATA 2026 Syllabus
  7. TANATA 2026 Admit Card
  8. TANATA 2026 Answer Key
  9. TANATA 2026 Result
  10. TANATA 2026 Marks vs Rank
  11. TANATA 2026 Cutoff for Top Colleges
  12. TANATA 2026 Counselling
  13. Top Architecture Colleges Accepting TANATA Score
  14. TANATA 2026 Preparation Tips
  15. TANATA 2026 FAQs
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