ADMISSION NOTIFICATION – CALENDAR YEAR 2026
MBA PROGRAMME Electives Offered :-
1. General Management
2. Technology Management
3. Marketing Management
4. Human Resource Management
5. Financial Services Management
6. Health Service Management
7. Operations Management.
Eligibilitys :-
MBA
(i) A Pass* in a recognised Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration.
(ii) Clearance in the Distance Education Entrance Test (DEET) / TANCET 2025 (MBA) conducted by Anna University.
MCA (2 Years)
(i) A Pass* in BCA / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science and Engineering or equivalent degree.
Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.
(ii) Clearance in the Distance Education Entrance Test (DEET) / TANCET 2025 (MCA) conducted by Anna University.
M.Sc. (CS)
(i) A Pass* in a recognised Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years duration with Mathematics / Statistics as one of the subjects at Higher Secondary Level or at Graduation Level.
No Entrance Test
* The Bachelor’s Degree must have been obtained through 10+2+3 / 4 years pattern
Online Application Fees:-
1. Applicants can fill in the particulars through CDOE Website and make payment of Rs. 767/- (including GST) towards application fee.
2. The downloaded application along with a copy of relevant certificates should be submitted to:
“THE DIRECTOR,
CENTRE FOR DISTANCE AND ONLINE EDUCATION,
ANNA UNIVERSITY,
CHENNAI – 600025” (Hard Copy)
Important Dates :-
* Registration starts from (MBA, MCA & M.Sc.(CS)) : 24-01-2026
* Last date for Registration & Submission : 06-03-2026
* Date of Entrance Test (MBA, MCA) : 15-03-2026
STUDY CENTRES :-
1. Centre for Distance and Online Education, Anna University
2. College of Engineering, Anna University
3. Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University
4. Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University, Chromepet
5. Anna University Regional Centre, Coimbatore
*Study Centre will conduct contact classes for each programme, subject to the admission of sufficient number of candidates.*
Apply Link :-
Website: [https://cde.annauniv.edu](https://cde.annauniv.edu)
Phone: 044 – 2235 7216 / 7221
How to Apply – Anna University ODL MBA / MCA / M.Sc (CS) 2026
Step-by-Step Guide
✅ STEP 1: Open Official Website
Go to 👉 https://cde.annauniv.edu
✅ STEP 2: Click on Admission Notification
- Open “ODL Admission – Calendar Year 2026”
- Choose your course:
- MBA
- MCA
- M.Sc (CS)
✅ STEP 3: Read Eligibility Carefully
- Check educational qualification
- Check entrance test requirement
- MBA / MCA → DEET / TANCET 2025 required
- M.Sc (CS) → No entrance exam
✅ STEP 4: Online Registration
- Click “Apply Online”
- Enter:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Course Details
✅ STEP 5: Pay Application Fee
- Application Fee: ₹767/- (Including GST)
- Pay via:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI
✅ STEP 6: Download Application Form
- After payment, download the filled application
- Take printout
✅ STEP 7: Attach Required Documents
Attach photocopies of:
- Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate
- Mark Sheets
- Community Certificate (if applicable)
- TANCET / DEET Hall Ticket & Score Card (MBA/MCA)
- Aadhaar Card
✅ STEP 8: Send Hard Copy by Post
Send application + documents to:
The Director
Centre for Distance and Online Education
Anna University
Chennai – 600025
✅ STEP 9: Entrance Test (MBA / MCA only)
- Exam Date: 15-03-2026
- Attend exam with Hall Ticket & ID proof
✅ STEP 10: Admission Confirmation
- Check selection list on website
- Pay course fee
- Attend contact classes at study centre
