TNEA 2025: Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Certificate Verification, Random Numbers, Merit List, Counselling, Cutoff

Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions 2025 ( TNEA )

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Updated on Dec 19, 2024 11:10 IST

TNEA 2025: The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Chennai conducts Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counselling. TNEA 2025 counselling will start in May 2025. In Tamil Nadu, admission to BE/BTech, BE (Sandwich) and MTech Computer Science and Engineering (Integrated) courses are based on class 12 marks. DoTE conducts a unified single window admission system called TNEA for admission to aforementioned courses offered by the Government and Government Aided Engineering Colleges, University Departments and Constituent Colleges of Anna University, and Annamalai University. All Indian nationals who have passed or will pass the 10+2 exam in 2025, can register for TNEA 2025.

TNEA counselling includes registration & certificate upload by candidates, allotment of random numbers, verification, release of rank list, choice filling, seat allotment, confirmation of allotment, reporting to College/TFC and payment of fees. The complete process is online, except for the certificate verification process which must be done at the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions Facilitation Centre (TFC).

TNEA 2025 counselling will be of three types: general counselling, supplementary counselling, and SCA to SC counselling. To know all the details of TNEA 2025 counselling, like eligibility, how to apply, the admission process, cutoff, participating colleges and more, read below.

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Q:   Where do I apply for TNEA counselling?

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You have to apply on the official TNEA website. Engineering colleges in the state of Tamil Nadu offer admission based on the results of the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions TNEA exam.

  1. The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Technical Education is in charge of conducting this exam. Following the exam, seats are assigned in engineering colleges through the TNEA counselling process.
  2. After the results are released, you must register on the official TNEA website in order to take part in TNEA counselling.
  3. On the TNEA website, you have to fill out the application form, pay the counselling fees, and list your choices. 4. After the application process is finished, the TNEA will publish a list of seats allocated according to ranks.
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Q:   What is the TNEA Admission Process?

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Hi,

The Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions TNEA is the process through which students are admitted to undergraduate engineering courses offered by various colleges in Tamil Nadu. The TNEA admission process is managed by the Anna University, Chennai, and the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu. Here is an overview of the TNEA admission process: Eligibility: To be eligible for admission, a candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

Application: The TNEA application form is available online on the official website. Candidates must fill the application form with all the necessary details and submit it along with the required documents and application fee.

Rank List: Based on the information provided in the application form, the university prepares a rank list of eligible candidates. The rank list is based on the candidate's 10+2 aggregate marks.

Counselling: Candidates who are shortlisted based on their rank are invited for counseling. During the counseling process, candidates have to choose the college and the course of their choice.

Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on the candidate's rank, choice of college, and availability of seats.

Admission: Once the seat is allotted, candidates have to report to the college with the necessary documents and pay the admission fee to confirm their admission. It is important to note that the TNEA admission process may vary depending on the guidelines issued by the authorities. Candidates are advised to visit the official website for the latest updates and notifications related to the TNEA admission process.

Hope this answered your question. Have a good day!

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Q:   What is the last date to register for TNEA counselling?

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The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu will start the B.Tech and B.Arch application process for TNEA 2025 in May 2025. The last date to apply for TNEA 2025 wwill be in June 2025 and the last date to complete document upload is a few days after that. TNEA 2025 counselling process includes registration, assignment of random numbers, Certificate verifications, rank list publication, and finally the counselling. The counselling rounds will include steps like Choice Filling, Allotment, Confirmation of Allotment, and Reporting to the College/TFC and payment of fees depending upon their confirmation. To know complete details of TNEA 2025 counselling like how to apply, eligibility, dates, counselling process and more, read below. BE/B.Tech admission in Tamil Nadu is done based on the online counselling process called TNEA. There is no state-level entrance exam for admission in Tamil Nadu. Candidates have to register and appear for the online Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions TNEA counselling held every year. 10+2 passed/appearing candidates can apply for TNEA counselling. Admission will be based on marks obtained by the candidates in the relevant subjects, namely, Maths Physics and Chemistry which will be reduced to 200 Maths 100, Physics 50 and Chemistry 50).

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Q:   When will the counselling dates be announced for TNEA?

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The TNEA 2025 dates are not out yet. Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu will start the application process for TNEA 2025. The full schedule can be checked on the official website. Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions dates have been updated by The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu. Candidates can check the important TNEA 2025 dates like registration dates, random number release dates, Certificate verification dates, rank list release dates and counselling dates. The counselling rounds will include steps like Choice Filling, Allotment, Confirmation of Allotment, and Reporting to the College/TFC and payment of fees. 10+2 passed/appearing candidates can apply for TNEA counselling. Admission will be based on marks obtained by the candidates in the relevant subjects, namely, Maths Physics and Chemistry which will be reduced to 200 Maths 100, Physics 50 and Chemistry 50). .

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What is TNEA?

Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) is a state-level counselling for admission to  BE/BTech, BE (Sandwich) and MTech Computer Science and Engineering (Integrated) courses offered by the Government and Government Aided Engineering Colleges, University Departments and Constituent Colleges of Anna University, and Annamalai University. The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Chennai conducts online TNEA counselling which is a common admission process to the abovementioned courses and institutes. Seats in the counselling are allotted based on 10+2 marks of the candidates.

The TNEA admission process includes the following steps:

  1. Registration on the official website tneaonline.org
  2. Online Application Filling and Certificate Uploading
  3. Allotment of Random numbers
  4. Online Certificate verification by TFC
  5. Publication of Rank List & Grievance Redressal
  6. Online counselling - Choice filling, seat allotment, seat confirmation and reporting at allotted college
TNEA admission process

TNEA Admission Process 2025

Q:   What will be the basis for admission to the TNEA General category?

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Candidates will be selected for admission on the basis of marks obtained in the prescribed subjects (Mathematics -100, Physics + Chemistry 100) reduced to 200 in the qualifying exam. Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions TNEA is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu to offer admissions to candidates in various engineering colleges in the state of Tamil Nadu. TNEA rank list is used to offer admissions to candidates in undergraduate programmes like Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in colleges of Tamil Nadu. Candidates must note that TNEA written exam has been scrapped as the counselling is based on Class 12 marks and therefore seats are allotted in the colleges through the TNEA rank list.
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Q:   I have studied till 8th in Andhra and 9th,10th,11th,12th standards in Tamil Nadu. So will they consider me as local or not for TNEA?

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TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) is conducted by Anna University, Chennai for admission to various engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. To be considered as a "local candidate" for TNEA you must satisfy certain eligibility criteria set by Anna University. As per the TNEA eligibility criteria, a candidate can be considered as a local candidate if he/she meets any of the following criteria: Candidates who are Native of Tamil Nadu (i.e. who have studied in Tamil Nadu) or who have completed their qualifying examination from an institution located in Tamil Nadu. Children of Central Government Employees, who have been serving in Tamil Nadu continuously for the past five years at the time of submission of application, and whose parents' native is not Tamil Nadu. Children of employees in Public Sector or Government recognised institutions who at the time of submission of application for admission employed in Tamil Nadu continuously for the past five years. Based on the above eligibility criteria, if you have completed your 10th, 11th, and 12th standards in Tamil Nadu, then you can be considered as a local candidate for TNEA. However, if you do not meet any of the eligibility criteria mentioned above, you may not be considered as a local candidate for TNEA.
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Q:   What is a native place in the TNEA application? Does it mean our birth place?

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In the TNEA application, the term "native place" refers to the place where the candidate or candidate's parents have been residing for the past five years. It is not related to the candidate's place of birth. The purpose of collecting this information is to determine the category (I. e. , local or non-local) to which the candidate belongs for the purpose of admission.
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Q:   What is the TNEA supplementary counselling?

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The Tamil Nadu engineering admission supplementary counselling is conducted by TNEA after normal counseling. TNEA Supplementary Counseling process is done for those students who failed their 12th grade. This is done later so that these students can pass and attend admission counselling again. However, anyone can participate in this counselling. TNEA-qualified students can attend this counselling even after getting a college allocation and making a fee payment if they want to change colleges. This supplementary counselling process is done after the 4th round of TNEA counseling. Also, those students who had joined other courses, such as arts, but now want to change to engineering can attend this counselling to get into an engineering college. The procedure is similar to regular TNEA counseling, and you just have to register again after the date announcement.
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TNEA 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TNEA 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

May '25 - Jun '25

TNEA 2025 application window

TENTATIVE

May '25 - Jun '25

TNEA 2025 Uploading of Original Certificates

TENTATIVE

Jun '25

TNEA 2025 Assigning Random Number

TENTATIVE

Jun '25

TNEA 2025 Certificates Verification at TFC’s (Online)

TENTATIVE

Jul '25

TNEA 2025 Publication of Rank list

TENTATIVE

Jul '25

TNEA 2025 Grievances Redressal

TENTATIVE

Jul '25

TNEA 2025 Counselling for Government (7.5%) Special Reservation Categories

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TNEA 2025 Highlights

Candidates can check below the highlights of the TNEA counselling 2025:

Particulars

Details

Name of the Admission process

Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA)

Popularly known as

TNEA Counselling

Conducting Body

Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Chennai

Level of counselling

State level

Counselling mode

Online

Admission Channel

10+2 marks

TNEA counselling fee

OC/BC/BCM/MBC & DNC category - INR 500

SC /SCA /ST category - INR 250

Participating Colleges

  • Government Engineering Colleges
  • Aided and self-supporting courses in Government Aided Engineering Colleges
  • Seats surrendered by Central Government Institutions
    • Central Electro Chemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi
    • Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Chennai
    • Indian Institute of Handloom Technology(IIHT), Salem
  • University Departments and Constituent Colleges of Anna University.
  • Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering (Tamil Medium) in University Departments and Constituent Colleges of Anna University
  • Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram
  • Seats surrendered by Self Financing Engineering Colleges

Official website

tneaonline.org

Downloads (from the previous year)

Schedule 

Information brochure

TFC List

Counselling Procedure

Important instructions - English  | Tamil

Documents needed

Q:   What are the participating colleges of TNEA?

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There are 519 colleges in Tamil Nadu that accepts TNEA admission for B.Tech admission. Below is the list of top institutes which are accepting TNEA. List of a few top institutes accepting TNEA Total no. Of seats: PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore (MCET) Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore Kongu Engineering College, Erode Velammal Engineering College, Chennai St. Josephs College of Engineering, Chennai Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hour.
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Q:   How many candidates are given allotments via TNEA counselling process?

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In TNEA counselling 2024, the number of candidates who got allotments in all the three counselling rounds are as follows:

  • Government: 12915
  • General: 108780
  • Total: 121695
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Q:   What is the website for TNEA choice filling / counselling?

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The official website for the TNEA counselling is tneaonline.org. The applicant has to login into the TNEA portal by using their User ID and Password (same as that used at the time of registration) for performing various activities in a particular round like choice filling, checking seat allotment result, etc.

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Q:   Who conducts Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions or TNEA?

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Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu conducts Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission TNEA 2025. Earlier, TNEA counselling was conducted by Anna University. TNEA counselling is a single-window process and admissions in Tamil Nadu engineering colleges are offered through such a process because authorities believe that such an initiative facilitates transparency. TNEA rank list is used to offer admissions to candidates in undergraduate programmes like Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in colleges of Tamil Nadu. Candidates must note that TNEA written exam has been scrapped as the counselling is based on Class 12 marks and therefore seats are allotted in the colleges through the TNEA rank list.

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TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates can check the TNEA counselling eligibility criteria 2025 given below.

Nationality: Only Indian nationals can apply for TNEA counselling 2025.

Nativity: Candidates of the following nativity can apply for TNEA counselling 2025:

Tamil Native Candidates

Candidates have to prove their Tamil nativity. In this regard, the following will be applicable - 

  1. Tamil Nadu candidates who have passed VIII, IX, X, XI and XII standards from schools situated in Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply. They need not produce a Nativity Certificate for verification.
  2. Tamil Nadu native candidates who have passed any of the VIII, IX, X, XI and XII Std. or their equivalent examination from schools situated outside Tamil Nadu can also apply. They should produce an Original Nativity Certificate only in electronic form/digitally signed e-Certificate.
  3. Sons and daughters of All India Service Tamil Nadu cadre officers are eligible to apply. A Self-declaration from the parent in this regard is to be produced.

Non-Tamil Candidates

  1. Children of Central Government Employees may also apply for admission, irrespective of their native, provided their parents or guardians (only if both parents are not alive) have been serving in Tamil Nadu continuously for the past FIVE YEARS at the time of submission of application. This should be supported by producing a certificate from the employer of the parent or guardian, to that effect.
  2. Children of employees in the Public Sector or Government recognised Institutions who at the time of submission of application for admission employed in Tamil Nadu continuously for the past five years may also apply irrespective of their domicile. A certificate from the employer stating that the person is a Permanent Employee of the Firm or Institution concerned with evidence like Income Tax return, PF Slips, etc. and has been working in Tamil Nadu continuously for the past FIVE YEARS has to be produced.
  3. Other State candidates who have studied VIII, IX, X, XI and XII Std. in Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply. They need not produce a Nativity Certificate.

Srilankan Tamil Refugee

Candidates who are Srilankan Tamil refugees studying in Tamil Nadu will be considered under open competition. They have to produce the following certificates:

  • Identification certificate from the Head Quarters Tahsildar.
  • Those who have not registered in the refugee camp should produce their original passport, visa and letter registered with the Police Station

Overseas Citizen of India Candidates

Candidates of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders/Persons of Indian Origin(PIO) cardholders and Native of Tamil Nadu are permitted to participate in the Tamilnadu Engineering Counselling under the “Open Category”. This will not apply to the candidates of overseas citizen of India (OCI) cardholders/Persons of Indian Origin(PIO) cardholders who are born in a foreign country after 04.03.2021.

Qualifying Examinations and Eligibility

A pass in the HSC (Academic: both +1 and +2) or its equivalent with a minimum average percentage is given below:

  • General Category - 45%
  • Backward Class including Backward Class Muslim - 40%
  • MBC & DNC - 40%
  • SC/SCA/ST - 40%

OR

A pass in any one of the HSC (Vocational Subject: both +1 and +2) as given below with any one of the Engineering subjects namely Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry with a minimum average percentage put together as given below:

  • General Category - 45%
  • Backward Class including Backward Class Muslim - 40%
  • MBC & DNC - 40%
  • SC/SCA/ST - 40%

Q:   I am from Bihar, Am I eligible for TNEA?

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Domicile residents of Tamil Nadu should have Qualified 8th,9th,10th, and 10+2th standard in the state. If the domicile Residents have completed above standard from Outside the state, then they will also be eligible provided They bring their copy of Navity Certificate. Children of government employees whose parents have been serving the state for the past 5 years from the Day of application will also be eligible even if they are not domicile residents. The children of All India Service Tamil Nadu cadre officers will also be termed eligible for Admission.

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Q:   Are other state candidates eligible for TNEA?

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The Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) is an engineering college entrance exam that is held to offer admission to engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Yes, candidates from other states are permitted to take this exam, but only under specific circumstances. Which are:

  1. You need to have studied from VIII to XII in Tamil Nadu state.
  2. Your parents are Central Government employees who have been serving in Tamil Nadu for the past five years
  3. Your parents are employees of government-recognized institutions and have been working in those institutions for the past five years.
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Q:   Is there any age limit to apply for TNEA?

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No, there is no age limit to apply for TNEA. However, note that the age limit is applicable at the time of admission based on the course and the institutes eligibility conditions. Therefore candidates must check the eligibility for the course and institute they are willing to apply for admission via TNEA 2025 counselling. TNEA stands for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions. The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu conducts TNEA every year. It is an online counselling window. All Indian National candidates who wish to take admission to Government and Government Aided Engineering Colleges, University Departments and Constituent Colleges of Anna University, Annamalai University and for the seats surrendered by SelfFinancing Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu have to apply for TNEA counselling. TNEA counselling is a Unified Single Window Admission System for Indian Nationals only. The courses offered via this online counselling are BE/B.Tech and BE (sandwich) courses. TNEA counselling is conducted online in 4 rounds as per the Schedule. Candidates need to participate in corresponding rounds based on their rank.

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Q:   Can a Diploma holder apply for TNEA?

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You may apply for TNEA if you have an engineering Diploma. You can apply for Tamil Nadu lateral entry admission through TNEA.

  1. To be eligible to apply for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission TNEA you must have completed the 12th grade.
  2. TNEA provides lateral entry admission to B.Tech for holders of Tamil Nadu diplomas.
  3. You need to have finished a three-year engineering Diploma after class 10 in order to be qualified for it. You can also apply for Tamil Nadu lateral entry admission as a B.Sc. Graduate after the 12th grade.
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TNEA Counselling 2025 Application Form

The candidates have to register for TNEA 2025 to participate in the counselling and seat allotment process. The steps to apply for TNEA 2025 counselling are given below:

  1. Registration: Candidates are required to register by providing all the necessary details and verifying the OTP sent upon completion of registration. Upon OTP verification, the TNEA user ID will be sent to their registered mobile number.
  2. Login: After receiving the user ID and password, candidates must log in to enter their details into the TNEA application form.
  3. Filling application form: Candidates need to complete the TNEA online application form by providing personal details, reservation information, scholarship details, school of study information, and academic details.
  4. Preview and final submission: Upon filling out the application form, candidates must preview it for any errors and then submit it.
  5. Payment of application fee: Application fees are to be paid online through a debit card, net banking, or credit card.
  6. Printout of application form: After submitting academic details, candidates must print a copy of the application form for future reference during the admission process.

TNEA 2025 Application Fee

The application fee to apply for TNEA is as follows:

Category

Fee

OC/BC/BCM/MBC & DNC

INR 500

SC /SCA /ST

INR 250

Q:   What are the requirements to apply for TNEA?

A:

To apply for TNEA 2025, candidates have to meet the below requirements: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 exam with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidates). They should have passed the 10+2 exam from Tamil Nadu board or any equivalent board. They must have cleared any one of the HSC (Vocational Subject) with one of the Engineering related subjects namely Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. Apart from that, they following requirements must be also met: Tamil Nadu candidates who have passed their Class VIII to Class XII standard in Tamil Nadu. Children of Central Government Employees, irrespective of their nativity, provided their parents or guardians (only if both parents are not alive) have been serving in Tamil Nadu continuously for the past five years at the time of TNEA application form submission. Sons/daughters of All India Service Tamil Nadu cadre officers. Children of employees in the Public Sector or Government recognised institutions who at the time of TNEA 2025 application form submission had been working in their organisations for the past five years are also eligible to apply, irrespective of their domicile. Other state candidates who have studied from Class VIII to Class XII in Tamil Nadu can also apply for TNEA 2025. Tamil Nadu native candidates who have passed any of the VIII, IX, X, XI and XII standards or their equivalent examinations from schools situated outside Tamil Nadu can also apply for TNEA.

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Q:   How to fill the TNEA Application Form?

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To participate in the TNEA counselling process, candidates have to submit the TNEA application form within the prescribed timelines and pay the required fees. The TNEA application process involves the steps given below. Step 1: User registration Step 2: Login Step 3: Fill I - Personal Information Step 4: Fill II - Special Reservation Information Step 5: Fill IV- Scholarship Information Step 6: Fill V - School of Study Information Step 7: Fill VI - Academic Information Step 8: VII - Preview Details Step 9: VIII - Complete Payment Step 10: IX - Download the Application.
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Q:   Will I be able to correct the mistakes in TNEA application form at the time of counselling?

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Candidates can edit the TNEA 2025 application form until the last date of registration. The candidate has to fill up the details in the application form and they can give their preference of TFC for online Certificates Verification. The entered details can be viewed using the login information. The applicant can edit his/her information if necessary. Verify the entries made and if all the details are found correct then submit the online application on or before the last date. Applicants will be provided with a PDF document on successful registration of application through TNEA Application Processing System.

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Q:   How do I retrieve my TNEA counselling portal password if I forget the same?

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In TNEA counselling, candidates have to login to their counselling portal using their User ID and password. Theregistered mail id of the candidates is the User Id.

In case the candidates have forgotten their password, they can follow the steps given below to retrieve the same:

  • Click “Forgot password” present in the TNEA counselling login page.
  • By entering the correct email address, an email containing the link and instructions for resetting the password will be sent.
  • candidates can use the link to reset their password.
  • After the password is changed, kindly write the new password somewhere to remember it.
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TNEA 2025 Counselling Uploading of Certificate and Verification

The registered candidates should upload their copies of the following original certificates. The uploaded certificates will be verified at the TFCs. The candidate can give their preference of TFC for online Certificates Verification. The instruction for uploading the certificates is given later after the registration process is completed.

  • 10th Mark Sheet
  • HSC First year (+1) Marksheet
  • HSC Second year (+2) / Equivalent Mark sheet
  • Transfer certificate
  • Registration Fee details
  • Details of Government school studied from Sixth to Twelfth standard for 7.5% Government School Students Reservation
  • Permanent Community Certificate for ST, SC, SCA, MBC & DNC, BC and BCM (either Permanent card or electronic form / digitally signed e-Certificate)
  • Nativity Certificate (only in electronic form / digitally signed e-Certificate) (if applicable)
  • Income certificate (if applicable)
  • First Graduate Certificate (only in electronic form / digitally signed e-Certificate) and First Graduate Joint Declaration (if applicable)
  • Srilankan Tamil Refugee Certificate (if applicable)
  • Candidates who have applied for special reservation
    • Relevant certificates for Son / Daughter of Ex-servicemen with Parent’s discharge certificate and ID card
    • Differently abled persons should bring a Medical Certificate obtained from the Medical Board (Consisting of 3 Doctors)
    • Eminent sports persons should submit all sports achievement certificates with the necessary forms.

TNEA Counselling 2025 Certificate Verification

All certificates will undergo online verification at TFCs, with in-person verification specifically for sportspersons in Chennai. Following successful verification, the TNEA 2025 merit list will be published according to merit, including only those candidates whose certificates have been verified. Various TNEA facilitation centres are set up to conduct TNEA counselling 2025 for the process of document verification and seat allotment.

Q:   What are TFCs in TNEA counselling?

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TFCs, or Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions Facilitation Centers, are established in selected cities to provide assistance with the TNEA counseling process. The certificate verification is also don at the TFCs. The list of TFCS withh their details are uploaded on the official website.

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Q:   Is there a "Government School Students" reservation in TNEA counselling?

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Yes. Those candidates who have studied in government school from class 6 to 12 are eligible for the 7.5% Government School Students reservation. To claim this reservation, candidates have to upload the details of Government school studied from Sixth to Twelfth standard in the TNEA application form. The details will verified during the documet verification process.

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Q:   Is the first graduation Certificate mandatory for the TNEA counselling?

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The First Graduate Certificate is issued by the Tamil Nadu government to those candidates who will receive fee concessions or scholarships. In such candidates' families, they will be the first graduate, and no other person in the family is a graduate. This first graduation Certificate is issued by a Tahsildar-rank government officer. It is mandatory only for those candidates who have selected this option while filling out the TNEA application form. It is not essential to participate in counseling but is required during document verification if you selected the option of a first-time graduate on your application form.
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Q:   I have uploaded my first graduate Certificate wrongly. Will it affect my TNEA counselling process?

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Hello Vishal, First graduate is not an essential Certificate to participate in TNEA counselling. If you are a first graduate and if you want reduction in the college fee, then only you can submit the first graduate. Otherwise, if you don't provide First graduate Certificate you won't get the fee reduction. You can also provide the first graduate Certificate during the second year in the respective college to get the fee reduction.
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TNEA 2025 Random Numbers

All the applicants will be assigned a random number for the breaker. If all other tie-breaking criteria for determining rank in the TNEA merit list are unsuccessful, a 10-digit random number will be assigned to each applicant to break the ties. The candidate with the higher value of the random number will be given preference in the merit list.

To access the TNEA random number, candidates must log in using their registration number and date of birth.

Q:   What is TNEA random number?

A:

The TNEA random number is 10 digit number that is allotted to the candidates randomly. Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) sends the random number of TNEA through email and SMS to all the registered candidates.

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Q:   What is the purpose of TNEA 10 digit unique number?

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TNEA  random number is a 10-digit unique number that is sued to break ties after all four tie-breaking rules have been applied. The TNEA merit list is determined based on a total mark of 200. In cases where multiple candidates achieve the same marks in the common merit list, the inter-se-merit among these candidates is determined based on the following priorities:

  1. Percentage of marks in Mathematics
  2. Percentage of marks in Physics
  3. Percentage of marks in the optional subject
  4. Percentage of total marks in the 12th Standard Examination
  5. Date of birth (with preference given to the elder candidate)
  6. Random number (higher value will be given preference)
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Q:   How do I check my TNEA 10 digit unique random number?

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To check the assigned TNEA random number - Go to the official website of TNEA at tneaonline.in. In the next step, enter the registered email ID and password and click on "Sign In". TNEA random number will be displayed on the screen.

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Q:   How are the TNEA random numbers assigned?

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The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) in Tamil Nadu utilises a computerized algorithm to assign random numbers to candidates applying for the Tamil Nadu Admissions (TNEA) exam.

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TNEA Counselling 2025 Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected based on their performance in the prescribed subjects, which will be scaled down to a total of 200 marks (Mathematics: 100, Physics: 50, Chemistry: 50) in the qualifying examination. The marks provided by the candidates through the TNEA 2025 application form will undergo normalization, and a merit list will be published based on the normalized scores.

Normalisation of Marks for ranking

The marks obtained by students in the qualifying examination conducted by different Boards or authorities will be equated with the marks obtained by students in the same subjects in the qualifying examination conducted by the State Board of Tamil Nadu using a normalisation method.

For example, if the highest mark obtained by a student of the State Board of Tamil Nadu in Physics is 100 and the highest mark obtained by a student of any other Board in the same subject is 90, both the highest marks will be considered equal to 100. If a student from another board secures 60 marks in physics, when the highest mark on that board is 90, 60 marks will be considered equal to 66. The normalization formula is (60/90) * 100 = 66.66%.

After normalising marks in the relevant subjects from different boards, the qualified students will be combined into a common merit list.

Q:   What is the selection process for B.Tech and what is the minimum TNEA score required?

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There is no score of TNEA, as TNEA is not an exam but a counselling process based on class 12 marks.

The Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) counselling is the first step in the selection process for B.Tech programmes in normal colleges in Tamil Nadu. candidates who wish to participate in TNEA counselling must pass in the HSC (Academic: both +1 and +2) or its equivalent with a minimum average percentage is given below:

  • General Category - 45%
  • Backward Class including Backward Class Muslim - 40%
  • MBC & DNC - 40%
  • SC/SCA/ST - 40%

The candidates will be selected based on their performance in the prescribed subjects, which will be scaled down to a total of 200 marks (Mathematics: 100, Physics: 50, Chemistry: 50) in the qualifying examination. The marks provided by the candidates through the TNEA 2025 application form will undergo normalization, and a merit list will be published based on the normalized scores. Based on the ranks of the candidates in the TNEA merit lists seats wil be allocatted in the various BTEch coursed offered by the TNEA participating colleges.

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Q:   What is TNEA 2024 syllabus? Is 11th portion included or excluded?

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TNEA (Tamilnadu Engineering Admission) is not an entrance exam, this is the online counseling process based on 12th marks for admission in B.Tech courses for colleges located in Tamilnadu. TNEA is conducted by DTE Tamilnadu.

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Q:   Is TNEA conducted only in Tamil Nadu?

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Yes, TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) is conducted specifically in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is an admission process for undergraduate engineering courses offered by various colleges in Tamil Nadu.

And students from other states can also apply for TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions). While the majority of seats are reserved for Tamil Nadu residents, a certain percentage of seats are also allotted for students from other states on the basis of merit. So, students from other states are eligible to apply for TNEA and compete for these seats.

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Q:   What is the selection process for B.Tech and minimum TNEA percentile required at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University?

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The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) uses merit and counseling to select undergraduate students. The minimum marks required for TNEA admissions is 50% in intermediate or class 12th.

Other eligibility criteria include:
  • Passing the intermediate (Class 12th) or equivalent examination from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects
  • A minimum of 60% along with a minimum of 50% in the English subject
  • An upper age limit of 25 years
  • A minimum height of 157 centimeters
  • A minimum weight of 48 kg
  • Must have a standard color vision 
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TNEA 2025 Rank List/Merit List

The TNEA 2025 merit list is determined based on a total mark of 200. In cases where multiple candidates achieve the same marks in the common merit list, the inter-se-merit among these candidates is determined based on the following priorities:

  1. Percentage of marks in Mathematics
  2. Percentage of marks in Physics
  3. Percentage of marks in the optional subject
  4. Percentage of total marks in the 12th Standard Examination
  5. Date of birth (with preference given to the elder candidate)
  6. Random number (higher value will be given preference)

The overall rank and community-wise rank lists are available on the official TNEA website. The allotment of college and branch will be provisional and conducted exclusively through online counselling, based on the candidates' choices and their overall rank and community rank. There will be no separate announcements in newspapers.

One week will be given to redress the grievances in the rank list. Grievances redressal will be in-person and applicants can contact the Office of Secretary, TNEA, Directorate of Technical Education or nearby TFCs. 

Q:   How do I check my TNEA rank?

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The overall rank and community-wise rank lists are available on the official TNEA website, tneaonline.org. Candidates can check their ranks in the TNEA rank list PDF based on various categories uploaded on the official website.

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Q:   How is TNEA rank list/merit list prepared?

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The TNEA 2025 merit list is based on a total score of 200. In cases where candidates have the same marks, the inter-se merit will be determined using the following criteria:

  1. Percentage of marks in Mathematics
  2. Percentage of marks in Physics
  3. Percentage of marks in the optional subject
  4. Percentage of total marks in the 12th Standard Examination
  5. Date of birth (with preference for older candidates)
  6. Random number (higher value given preference)

The overall and community-wise rank lists can be found on the official TNEA website. College and branch allotments will be provisional and conducted online, based on candidates' choices, overall rank, and community rank. No separate announcements will be made in newspapers.

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Q:   Is there any normalisation of marks for ranking in TNEA?

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Yes, there is. Marks obtained by students in the qualifying examinations conducted by various Boards or authorities will be equated with those from the Tamil Nadu State Board using a normalization method.

For instance, if the highest mark in Physics for a State Board student is 100 and the highest mark for a student from another board is 90, both will be considered equal to 100. If a student from the other board scores 60 marks in Physics, given that the highest mark on that board is 90, their score will be normalized to 66. The normalization formula is (60/90) * 100 = 66.66%.

After normalizing the marks for relevant subjects from different boards, the qualified students will be compiled into a common merit list.

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Q:   How will I know If I am selected in TNEA counselling?

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The candidaes whose name will appear in the TNEA rank list are selected in TNEA counselling. Based on the TNEA ranks of the candidtaes, seats will be allotted to them via the TNEA counselling process.

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TNEA Counselling Reservation Policy 2025

Selection shall be made under seven categories namely OC, BC, BCM (BC Muslim), MBC & DNC, SC, SCA and ST following the rule of reservation of the Government of Tamil Nadu as follows:

Category

Reservation Percentage

Open Competition

31.00%

Backward Class

26.50%

Backward class Muslim

3.50%

Most Backward Class and Denotified Communities

20.00%

Scheduled Caste

15.00%

Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyars

3.00%

Scheduled Tribes

1.00%

Total

100%

Q:   I've studied in Chennai till 10th std. CBSE and I moved to Andhra Pradesh. I passed 11th and 12th in AP. Can I give TNEA?

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Yes, you can apply for TNEA. The eligibility criteria to apply for TNEA:

  1. Candidate must be a citizen of India
  2. Candidate must have passed the 10+2 examination or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subjects with a minimum of 45% for Gen Category and 40% for other categories from a recognised board.

As you have completed your 10th from Tamil Nadu, it fulfill your domicile requirement, however, Tamil Nadu native candidates who have passed any of the VIII, IX, X, XI and XII standards or their equivalent examinations from schools situated outside Tamil Nadu can also apply for TNEA.

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Q:   What reservation categories are considered for seat allocation in TNEA?

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In TNEA, selection shall be made under seven categories namely OC, BC, BCM (BC Muslim), MBC & DNC, SC, SCA and ST following the rule of reservation of Government of Tamil Nadu as follows. 

CategoryPercentage of reserved seats
Open Competition31%
Backward Class26.5%
Backward class Muslim3.5%
Most Backward Class and Denotified Communities20%
Scheduled Caste15%
Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyars3%
Scheduled Tribes1%
Total100%
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Q:   Is there any Tuition fee concession schemes available under TNEA?

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Yes, the following fee concession schemes are available under TNEA:

  1.  Full Fees Waived for Those Admitted Under 7.5% Reservation For Government School Students.
  2. First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession
  3. AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme
  4. Post Matric Scholarship
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Q:   Who are considered as the government school students in TNEA?

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The following categories of schools are classified as Government schools and the students who from such schools are caregorised as government school students:

  1. Government Schools
  2. Corporation Schools
  3. Municipal Schools
  4. Adi Dravida And Tribal Welfare Schools
  5. Kallar Reclamation Schools
  6. Forest Department Schools
  7. Schools Managed by Government Departments
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TNEA Counselling Process 2025

After the certificate verification is done, candidates can proceed to participate in the counselling process. Counselling will be conducted online in multiple rounds as per the schedule. 

The applicants will be grouped based on their rank and each group of applicants will be allowed to participate in counselling according to their turn.  The applicant has to login into the TNEA portal by using his/her user ID and Password to perform various activities in a particular round. Each TNEA counselling round includes the below given 4 steps:

  1. Choice Filling: Candidates will have to exercise their choices of colleges and branches based on their preferences. The order of choices is important and a candidate can exercise any number of choices.
  2. Seat Allotment: Candidates' allotment will be based on the preferential order of choices according to their rank, community and availability of seats.
  3. Confirmation of Allotment: Candidates allotted seats have to confirm the seats within the given time frame. 
  4. Download provisional allotment and Report to College/TFC: The candidates who confirm their seats have to then visit the allotted college/TFC after they download the provisional allotment letter.

The TNEA counselling process 2025 is also given below as a flowchart for a better understanding of the candidates:

TNEA Counselling Process

TNEA Counselling Process 2025

Q:   What are the steps in the online TNEA counselling?

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The TNEA counselling will be conducted online in 3 rounds as per the Schedule. Candidates will have to participate in the corresponding rounds based on their rank. Each round has 4 stages

  1. Choice Filling
  2. Tentative Allotment
  3. Submission of one of the Options for Confirmation of Allotment
  4. Reporting to College / TFC and payment of fees depending upon their confirmation. 
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Q:   How will I know in which TNEA counselling round I belong to?

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Candidates have to refer to the TNEA counselling schedule on the official website of TNEA. The rounds are classified based on Aggregate mark and General Rank. If the candidate’s general rank falls in between the start and end ranks mentioned against a round, then the candidate belongs to that round. Also cross check the round, by confirming if the aggregate marks obtained by the candidate is within the start and end aggregate marks of that round. 

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Q:   Who can participate in the TNEA supplementary counselling?

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The following candidates can participate in the TNEA supplementary counselling:

  • Candidates who have passed in the supplementary 12th examinations.
  • Those who have missed to register for the general counselling.
  • Those who haven’t got a seat during the general counselling.
  • Those who have missed to fill their choices.
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Q:   Can I attend the TNEA general counselling if I do not get the desired college in special reservation counselling?

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Yes. Candidates will be eligible to attend and choose a seat during the general counselling as well in the corresponding round based on their aggregate mark.

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TNEA 2025 Choice Filling

The TNEA choice filling process allows the candidates to fill in the choice of their preferred college and course as per their TNEA rank and category. To participate in TNEA choice filing, candidates must visit the official website of TNEA, login with their registered email ID and password.

Under the login, candidates must provide the choices of colleges and courses in order of preference as the seats will be allotted based on the preference order. The most preferred choice must be selected at the top of the list and so on. The choices must be filled and submitted as per the TNEA choice filling deadline. Candidate’s allotment will be based on the preferential order of choices based on their rank and the eligible seat matrix. 

Q:   Is there any limitation in the number of choices that I can fill in TNEA counselling?

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No. A candidates can enter any number of choices as there is no limitation to the number of choices to be filled in TNEA. However, the order of choices filled by the candidates is very important. A candidate will be given limited number of days for TNEA choice filling wherein, the candidate will have to exercise their choices of colleges and branches based on their preferences. The order of choices is important as the candidates will be allotted the seats as per the order of their preferred choices.

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Q:   Can the candidate modify the choices after locking in TNEA counselling process?

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No. Modification of choices can be done only before locking the choices in TNEA counselling. However, once it is locked, if the candidate wishes to modify the choices, candidates has to visit the TFC and submit a requisition letter along with his Aadhaar card copy for unlocking. 

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Q:   Where can I fill the choices for TNEA counselling?

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A candidate can fill the choices only in the TNEA web portal hosted on the official website of TNEA - tneaonline.org. Candidates have to use their UserID and Password to login into the counselling portal of TNEA to fill the choices.

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Q:   What will happen if I do not lock my choices in TNEA choice filling process?

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If a candidate do not lock the choices filled by them in TNEA counselling then the choices will automatically be locked at the end of the choice filling deadline.

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TNEA 2025 Seat Allotment

DoTE publishes the TNEA seat allotment result under the respective logins of the candidates on the official website of TNEA 2025. Candidates have to login with their registered email ID and password to check the allotment result. The candidates allotted seats have to confirm the allotment or they can practice other options available regarding the seats. The decision of the candidates against the allotted seats must be practised by the candidates before the last date.

Download TNEA 2025 Provisional Allotment Order

Candidates who are content with their currently assigned seat and have selected the "Accept and Join" option should obtain the TNEA allotment order, proceed to the college, and finalise the admission process by submitting the required fees. Failure to complete the admission process will be interpreted as a lack of willingness to join, resulting in the cancellation of the allotment order. The RNEA allotment order can be downloaded from the respective logins of the candidates using their registered email ID and password on the official website.

Q:   I have chosen the 'Accept and Join' option in the TNEA seat allotment process. What should I do next?

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All the candidates who are satisfied with the allotted seat and have opted for “Accept and Join” must download the TNEA provisional allotment order. After that, candidates have to report to the college on or before the date specified in the allotment order for admission. 

Non-reporting and non-payment of fees, will be considered as not willing to join and the allotment order will be cancelled. Such candidates will lose the allotted seat and will not be considered for further rounds of the TNEA counselling.

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Q:   I had chosen 'Accept and Upward' option in the TNEA counselling. What should I do next?

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All the candidates who are satisfied with the currently allotted seat and have opted for “Accept and Upward” will be given tentative allotment order. They must report to the nearest TFCwithin the date given in the allotment order and pay the tuition fees and submit their original certificates for holding the current seat. Non reporting and nonpayment of fees, will be considered as not willing to join and the allotment order will be cancelled. Such candidates will lose allotted seat and will not be considered for further rounds in counselling. In case no better choice is available in upward movement, then the candidate is confirmed with the previously allotted choice as they have paid the necessary fee in the TFC. 

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Q:   What should I do during the allotment stage of TNEA counselling process?

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During TNEA allotment stage, if the candidate is allotted a seat, then they can select any one of the below given options for the allootted seats:

  1. Accept and Join
  2. Accept and Upward
  3. Decline and Upward
  4. Decline and move to next round
  5. Decline and Quit
  6. Upward or move to next round

The candidate must confirm their seat within the last date of allotment. If failed to confirm the allotted seat, the candidate will be taken to the next round. 

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Q:   Is it mandatory to confirm my seat in TNEA counselling?

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Yes, it is mandatory to choose any one of the confirmation options. If failed to confirm the allotted seat, the candidate will be taken to the next round of the TNEA counselling. 

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TNEA Counselling 2025 Confirmation of Allotted Seats

If a candidate is allocated a seat in TNEA 2025 counselling, they are presented with the following options to confirm the seat. The candidate is required to confirm their seat within the given time frame. Failure to confirm the allocated seat will result in the candidate being moved to the next round. Various confirmation options available to candidates allotted seats are:

TNEA Counselling Confirmation of Allotted Seats

TNEA Counselling 2025 Confirmation of Allotted Seats

  1. Accept and Join: A candidate who is content with the allocated seat can retrieve the provisional allotment order and must report to the college on the specified date for admission. If the candidate fails to report to the college, the allotted seat will be forfeited, and such candidates cannot participate in subsequent rounds.
  2. Accept and Upward: The candidate is content with the allotted seat but wants to await a higher preferred choice in the ensuing upward movement. For example, if the candidate is allocated choice 5, they can wait for choices 1, 2, 3, 4. If no better choice is available, the candidate will be confirmed with the previously allotted choice 5.
  3. Decline and Upward: The candidate is not content with the allotted seat and declines the allotment but prefers to wait for a higher preferred allotment in the ensuing upward movement. If the preferred allotment is not obtained in the upward movement, the candidate will move to the next round.
  4. Decline and Move to Next Round: The candidate is not content with the allotted seat and does not wish to wait for upward movement but is willing to participate in the next round.
  5. Decline and Quit: The candidate is not content with the allotted seat and does not wish to participate in subsequent rounds.
  6. Upward or Move to Next Round: If 'no seat' is allotted based on all the choices, this option will be displayed. Candidates with 'no seat' can opt for upward movement. If a seat becomes available during upward movement, it will be allotted. If no seats are available during upward movement, the candidate will move to the next round.

Q:   Where can I download my Tentative / Provisional TNEA allotment order?

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The candidates can download their TNEA allotment order from their respective individual login at tneaonline.org. Candidates have to use their User ID and password to login.

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Q:   What will happen if I do not report to TFC after I get my TNEA allotment order?

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If a candidate accepts their assigned seat by choosing the "Accept and Upward" or "Accept and Join" options, they will receive a provisional allocation order. To secure their seat, they must visit the nearest TFC, settle the tuition fees, and submit their original certificates. Failure to complete these steps will result in the cancellation of their allocation, and they will lose their seat. Additionally, they will not be considered for further rounds of TNEA counselling.

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Q:   Where can I check the list of TFCs for TNEA counselling?

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Candidates can check the list of TNEA FACILITATION CENTERS (TFC) on the official website of TNEA. The TFC list will provide the candidates with details of the TFCs like the district, TFC number, TFC center name and address, and the coordinator details.

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Q:   What is the process for admission in SSN College of Engineering, Chennai? Can I get admission without TNEA by using other method?

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SSN College of Engineering in Chennai offers admission through two primary modes: Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) and Management Quota. TNEA requires passing 12th standard exams with a minimum qualifying mark, and applicants must register and apply online through the official TNEA website. Selection is based on TNEA rank and category.

Management Quota also requires passing 12th standard with qualifying marks. SSN College of Engineering allocates a specific number of seats under the management quota based on merit, considering marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in 12th standard exams and performance in any entrance exams conducted by the college.

Admission without TNEA can be obtained through the management quota. To apply, visit the SSN College of Engineering website, visit the admissions section, and contact the admissions office for the latest information. However, management quota seats are generally limited and competitive, with higher fees compared to TNEA seats. The college may conduct its own entrance exam or consider scores from other engineering entrance exams for the management quota.

In conclusion, while TNEA is the primary mode of admission for SSN College of Engineering, the management quota offers an alternative path. Candidates should carefully research eligibility criteria, application process, and fee structure before applying.

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TNEA Counselling 2025: Joining and Admission

If a candidate is happy with their assigned seat and selects the "Accept and Upward" option, they will receive a provisional allocation order. They need to go to the nearest TFC, pay the tuition fees, and submit their original certificates to retain their current seat. If they fail to report or pay the fees, it will be assumed that they are not willing to join, and their allocation will be cancelled. In this case, they will lose their allotted seat and will not be considered for further rounds of TNEA 2025 counselling.

Q:   Is there any scholarship available in TNEA?

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Yes. The Government have ordered to grant Post Matric Scholarship to SC/SCA/ST candidates and SC/SCA converted Christians, whose parental annual income is less than INR 2,50,000/- from all the sources shall only be eligible. The eligible candidates have to submit income certificate obtained from appropriate authorities and get the Post Matric Scholarship from the colleges where they get admitted.

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Q:   What is Post Matric scholarship in TNEA?

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As per the Post Matric scholarship in TNEA, the Government have ordered to grant Post Matric Scholarship to SC/SCA/ST candidates and SC/SCA converted Christians, whose parental annual income is less than Rs. 2,50,000/- from all the sources shall only be eligible. The eligible candidates have to submit income certificate obtained from appropriate authorities and get the Post Matric Scholarship from the colleges where they get admitted.

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Q:   Is AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme applicable in TNEA?

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Yes. This scheme is applicable in Self-Financing Engineering Colleges and Self-Supporting courses in Government Aided Engineering Colleges only that participae in the TNEA counselling. AICTE Tuition fee waiver scheme is applicable for B.E./B.Tech. courses only. Seats up to a maximum of 5 percent of sanctioned intake per course may be available under the scheme. Tuition fee waiver under First Graduate scheme is provided by Government whereas, AICTE TFW scheme is provided by the Management of the Institution. Sons and daughters of parents whose annual income is less than Rs.8.0 lakhs from all sources shall only be eligible under this scheme. All other fees except tuition fee will have to be paid by the candidate. Beneficiary student admitted under AICTE TFW scheme will not be allowed to change Institution / course under any circumstances.

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Q:   What is First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession in TNEA?

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As per the First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession in TNEA, the Government have ordered to grant tuition fee concession to the candidates who are to be the first graduate in a family, those who are attending counselling and joined in professional courses in Government / Aided and Self-Financing Engineering Colleges. They have to submit the following:

  • Certificate obtained from Head Quarters Deputy Tahsildar in the format prescribed in G.O. Electronic form/ digitally signed e-Certificate only will be accepted which necessarily should include name of applicant’s father, mother, father’s father, father’s mother, mother’s father, mother’s mother, brother(s) and sister(s) and joint declaration by himself and parent/guardian in the prescribed format.

Note: If the applicant’s Brother or Sister has already availed First Graduate Tuition Fee concession for studying Professional Courses, then the applicant is not eligible for such concession.

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TNEA 2025 Counselling Cutoff

TNEA cut-off 2024 is released by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE). The authority releases TNEA 2024 community-wise cutoffs for all the candidates. TNEA cut-off score is the minimum mark that candidates have to secure to be eligible for admission to BTech courses. Eligible candidates for TNEA 2024 are called seat allotment based on TNEA 2024 cut-off marks and availability of seats in the TNEA participating colleges. The TNEA 2024 cut-off admission scores will also be released after each round of counselling on the official website. TNEA cutoffs are different for all the categories depending on various exam factors.

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Q:   How much cutoff is required for a CSE candidate to get admission to Thiagarajar College of Engineering?

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Thiagarajar College of Engineering BE/ BTech admission is based on a valid TNEA scores, followed by a counselling process. TNEA Round 1 cutoff 2024 has been released, and the closing ranks ranged between 1561 and 12483 for the students belonging to the General AI category. For CSE, the Round 1 cutoff is 1561. So, considering the Round 1 closing ranks, if a candidates seeking admission to CSE at Thiagarajar College of Engineering in Round 1 must secure a rank up to 1561. This is for students who belong to the General AI category, as the cutoff varies for different courses and categories. 

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the category-wise TNEA round 1 cutoff 2024 for the Computer Science and Engineering

CategoryTNEA Round 1 Closing Rank 2024
General1561
OBC2170
SC20671
EWS/ PWS813
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Q:   What factors determine TNEA cutoff?

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Below are the factors that will determine the cut off of TNEA 2025:

  1. The difficulty level of the exam
  2. The number of students who appeared in the exam
  3. Available seats in the institutes
  4. Last years cutoff trends The authority releases TNEA community-wise cutoffs for all the candidates.

TNEA cut-off score is the minimum mark that candidates have to secure to be eligible for admission to B.Tech courses. Eligible candidates for TNEA are called seat allotment on the basis of TNEA cut-off marks and availability of seats in the TNEA participating colleges. The TNEA cut-off admission scores will also be released after each round of counselling on the official website. TNEA cutoffs are different for all the categories depending on various exam factors.

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Q:   How much cutoff is required for an ECE candidate to get admission at Kumaraguru College of Technology?

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Kumaraguru College of Technology BE/ BTech admission is based on a valid TNEA scores, followed by a counselling process. TNEA Round 1 cutoff 2024 has been released, and the closing ranks ranged between 4671 and 26073 for the students belonging to the General AI category. For ECE, the Round 1 closing rank stood at 4671. So, considering the Round 1 closing ranks, if a candidates seeking admission to ECE at the Kumaraguru College of Technology in Round 1 must secure a rank up to 4671. This is for students who belong to the General AI category, as the cutoff varies for different courses and categories.  

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the category-wise TNEA round 1 cutoff 2024 for the Electronics and Communication Engineering:

CategoryTNEA Round 1 Closing Rank 2024
General4671
OBC6388
SC25947
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Q:   What are the TNEA Round 1 opening and closing ranks for Civil Engineering at CIT Coimbatore?

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Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For TNEA Round 1 cutoff 2023, the opening rank was 17649 and closing rank was 17649 for the general category candidates under All India quota. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to Civil Engineering in CIT Coimbatore is based on the scores obtained in the TNEA entrance exam. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

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TNEA 2025 FAQs

Check below some of the most frequently asked questions on TNEA counselling:

Q:   My cut off is 149 in TNEA. Can you suggest some top colleges in Tirunelveli and Coimbatore for engineering?

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Based on your cut off of 149, here are some good engineering colleges in Tirunelveli and Coimbatore that you can consider: 1. Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli 2. University College of Engineering, Nagercoil 3. St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering, Nagercoil 4. PET Engineering College, Vallioor 5. M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur 6. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore 7. Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore 8. Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore 9. Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore 10. Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore These colleges offer various undergraduate engineering courses in branches such as Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), among others. You can research these colleges based on your preferred location, course options, college ranking, campus facilities, and other factors, and apply to them accordingly. It is important to note that admission to these colleges also depends on the number of seats available, the cutoff for the specific course, and your performance in the counseling process. Therefore, it is recommended to keep a backup plan and apply to multiple colleges to increase your chances of getting admission in a good college with the desired branch.
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Q:   I am expecting 130 cut off. Which are the top colleges via TNEA for mechatronics engineering?

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Hi, based on the search results, it is difficult to determine the top colleges for mechatronics engineering in TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) with a cutoff of 130. However, according to a source, there are some engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu that accept TNEA cutoff below 130, such as University College of Engineering Villupuram, Kakuppam, Villupuram, and others. Similarly, another source provides a list of the best mechanical engineering colleges for BC group with a cutoff of 130 in TNEA , including the college name, code, district, and type. It is important to note that the cutoff information may vary depending on the specific guidelines of the conducting authority and the admission process. Therefore, candidates are advised to check the official website of TNEA or contact the admission cell of the colleges for the latest updates and notifications related to the admission process, courses offered, cutoff information, and other relevant details. Additionally, candidates can check the previous year's cutoff information for various colleges and courses on the official website of TNEA.

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Q:   My rank is 400 in TNEA can I get seat in ssn (CSE)?

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Yes you have a a very good chance to get CSE in your preferred college. Some good colleges that will be available in this rank rage are:

  1. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
  2. Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
  3. Kalavakkam Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai
  4. Anna University Regional Campus, Coimbatore
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Q:   What is Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College TNEA Cutoff?

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Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College cutoff 2023 for admission to the BTech course was concluded after Round 3. Analysing the previous year's cutoff, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College has witnessed a declining trend for B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering programme for the General All India category students. For more specialisation, candidates can refer to the table given below:

Course2023
B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering22337
B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering22613
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering15144
B.E. in Biomedical Engineering21453
B.Tech. in Information Technology19320
B.E. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science17603
Integrated B.Tech.+ M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering22233
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Q:   What has been Madras University TNEA cutoff?

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Madras University offers Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) admissions through TNEA scores. Candidates who meet the cutoff are called for the round-wise TNEA counselling. As per Madras University cutoff 2021, the TNEA closing rank for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) was 613 for General category All India Quota candidates. Tabulated below are the previous year's closing ranks for Madras University BArch admissions:

Course2021
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)613
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Q:   What are the Sandwich Courses in B.Tech for admission in TNEA?

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The Sandwich courses in B.Tech are designed for students who wish to combine their academic studies with practical work experience in the industry. In Tamil Nadu, the Anna University offers Sandwich courses in B.Tech through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions TNEA process. The following are the Sandwich Courses in B.Tech for admission in TNEA: B.Tech (Sandwich) in Mechanical Engineering B.Tech (Sandwich) in Production Engineering B.Tech (Sandwich) in Automobile Engineering B.Tech (Sandwich) in Manufacturing Engineering B.Tech (Sandwich) in Industrial Engineering B.Tech (Sandwich) in Aeronautical Engineering B.Tech (Sandwich) in Aerospace Engineering B.Tech (Sandwich) in Electronics and Communication Engineering B.Tech (Sandwich) in Computer Science and Engineering The duration of the course is usually five years, and it includes one year of industrial training. During the industrial training, students get an opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world problems and gain practical work experience in the industry.
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Q:   Does TNDALU Chennai accept TNEA score?

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Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TNDALU) in Chennai primarily focuses on law courses and does not admit students through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) score. TNEA is specifically designed for engineering admissions in the state. TNDALU conducts its own entrance exams and follows separate admission procedures for law-related programs, including LL.B., LL.M., and integrated programs like B.A. LL.B. The university assesses candidates based on their performance in these dedicated law entrance exams, academic qualifications, and possibly interviews, depending on the course. Prospective students interested in law programs at TNDALU should refer to the university's official admission guidelines for detailed information.

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Q:   Can I get B.Tech at CIET with 75 percentile in TNEA?

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With 75 percentile, you can get some normal courses at CIET. High cut-offs are frequently found in popular fields like computer Science and electronics and communication compared to less popular ones. Lower cut-off scores apply to categories such as SC, ST, and OBC since seats are reserved for them. The total applicant pool and their respective test results may have an impact on the cut-off scores. A factor that also matters is the quantity of seats that CIET has available in your selected branch.

Visit CIET directly to see the cut-off scores for TNEA candidates in your desired branch. Visit the TNEA and CIET websites to obtain this information. Your chances are favourable if your score is higher than or almost as high as the previous year's cutoff for the branch you want.

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Q:   Is there any counselling link for TNEA?

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Yes, the official counseling link for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions TNEA is available on the official website of TNEA. The counseling process for TNEA is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu. The counseling link for TNEA is generally activated after the publication of the merit list, which is prepared based on the candidates' class 12th marks. Once the merit list is released, eligible candidates are required to register for counseling through the official website by providing their personal and academic details. After the registration process, candidates are required to pay the counseling fee and attend the counseling sessions as per the scheduled dates. During the counseling process, candidates can choose their preferred engineering college and branch based on their merit rank and the availability of seats. It is advisable to regularly check the official website of TNEA for updates on the counseling process and to stay informed about the latest news and announcements related to TNEA counseling.
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Q:   Is TNEA rank important to get admission in CIT?

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Yes, Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions rank is very important for getting admission. it plays a vital role to the engineering programs at Coimbatore Institute of Technology. CIT offers various undergraduate programs such as B.E., B.Tech, and B.Sc. The admission process is through TNEA counseling. The TNEA counseling is conducted by the Anna University. For admission candidate's TNEA rank is important, otherwise the merit list will not be prepared.
To secure admission to CIT, it is important to have a good rank in the TNEA merit list. Those candidates who have good marks and high ranks get admission to CIT very easily.
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The Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Chennai, offers undergraduate programs such as B.Tech in Plastic Technology and B.E. in Manufacturing Engineering. The Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) cutoff ranks for these programs in 2024 were as follows:

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The Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2024 process, conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu, has concluded its counseling rounds for the academic year 2024-2025. The counseling schedule was as follows:

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The rank list for TNEA 2024 was declared on July 10, 2024. Counseling through online sessions took place between July 22 and September 3, 2024. Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Engineering and Technology participates in centralized counseling organized by TNEA. Students seeking to join PABCET sho

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No, Ponjesly College of Engineering generally admits students to their B.E. / B.Tech courses through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) process. TNEA is the centralized counseling system for engineering admissions in Tamil Nadu, and it is used to allot seats based on your marks in the 12th

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You can't join RMK Engineering College for the B.Tech programme without going through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) process. TNEA is the official way to get into engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu, and RMK Engineering College uses this system for admissions.

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The TNEA result date for Sriram Engineering College is scheduled for July 12, 2024. This date marks the announcement of the rank list based on the candidates' performance in the TNEA process, which is crucial for admission into the B.E. / B.Tech programs at the college. Candidates should keep an ey

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The important dates related to the TNEA application process for admission to B.E. / B.Tech courses at Sriram Engineering College for the year 2024 are as follows: Online registration will commence on May 6, 2024, and the last date for submission of applications is June 6, 2024. Candidates must upl

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The result date for TNEA Jaya Engineering College, Thiruninravur, Chennai, is usually corresponding to the official TNEA counselling schedule. Usually, TNEA declares results after the application and verification process, which in most cases occurs in June or July. Once declared, candidates are rank

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Admission to Jaya Engineering College (JEC), Thiruninravur, Chennai, for the B.E./B.Tech degree course is usually done through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) which mainly recruits students on the merit basis of their 12th-class results. Students from states other than Tamil Nadu have the o

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The TNEA cutoff varies for different courses and different years at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College, or DSEC. For instance, Computer Science and Engineering in the year 2022 closed with a rank of 36,670. However, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science had a closing rank of 72,129. In c

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Discontinued (Feb 2023)- B.Tech. in Food Technology
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SSN College of Engineering

SSN College of Engineering

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