TNEA 2025 Application Form: Date, Registration Link, Fees, Upload Documents, Verification

Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions 2025 ( TNEA )

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Updated on Nov 18, 2024 12:19 IST

TNEA 2025 Application Form: The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu will release the TNEA application form 2025 in May 2025. 10+2 passed/appearing candidates can apply for TNEA 2025 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). The TNEA application process involves TNEA 2025 registration, application form filling, previewing the form, application fee payment, and generation of the confirmation page. The candidates must take a printout of the filled-in online application form and keep it with them for any future reference.

Candidates who successfully register for TNEA 2025 are allotted a random number which is then sent to the candidates through SMS. Candidates can also view their TNEA random numbers under their respective logins using their registered email ID and password. The random number is used for tie-breaking for TNEA rank list generation when all other tie-breaking criteria are exhausted. Check all details of the TNEA 2025 application form like how to apply, documents needed, application fee, eligibility, and more below.

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Q:   Is TNEA only for Tamil Nadu students?

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TNEA is open to other state candidates who have studied VIII, IX, X, XI and XII class in Tamil Nadu. Candidates who are 10+2 passed with minimum 45% marks are eligible to apply for TNEA under the Open competition category. The nativity conditions for TNEA 2025 are as follows:

  1. Tamil Nadu candidates who have passed VIII, IX, X, XI and XII standard. From schools situated in Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply. They need not produce Nativity Certificate for verification.
  2. Tamil Nadu native candidates who have passed any of the VIII, IX, X, XI and XII standard. Or their equivalent examination from schools situated outside Tamil Nadu can also apply. They should produce Original Nativity Certificate only in electronic form/digitally signed e-Certificate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 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 is working in Tamil Nadu continuously for the past FIVE YEARS has to be produced.
  5. 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.
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Q:   What is the TNEA application fee?

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The application fee for TNEA 2025 is INR 500 for the general candidates and INR 250 for SC /SCA /ST category belonging to Tamil Nadu. The application fee can be paid using payment modes like Credit card/ Debit card/ Net banking/ Demand Draft. The application process includes the below steps:

  1. Registration: Provide the details asked and register for counselling
  2. Login: Candidates who register successfully are issued login details that include a username and password
  3. Fill out the online application form: Candidates have to complete the online application form which has 7 parts. One part of them is the application fee payment.
  4. Preview and submit the online form: Candidates can preview the form carefully once before final submission.
  5. Download the online form: The online form can be downloaded after the final submission. Candidates must keep the downloaded copy with them. It is not meant to be sent to the authorities.
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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:   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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Q:   While applying for TNEA counselling, who are considered the natives of the Tamil Nadu state?

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The following candidates are considered the native of Tamil Nadu state:

  • 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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Link for TNEA Application Form 2025

The link to apply for TNEA 2025 counselling will be given below:

  • TNEA 2025 counselling registration link: will be available here

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:   How to fill the TNEA Application Form?

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Hi, the process of filling the TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) application form may vary depending on the specific guidelines of the conducting authority. However, in general, the following steps may be involved: 1. Visit the official website of TNEA and click on the "Registration" link. 2. Register for the exam by providing basic details such as name, email ID, mobile number, and other relevant details. 3. Log in with the registered email ID and password and fill in the required details like name, registered mobile number, email, and other relevant details. 4. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway. 5. Fill in personal details such as name, date of birth, gender, category, and other relevant details. 6. Fill in academic details such as marks obtained in the qualifying exam, name of the board/university, and other relevant details. 7. Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and other relevant documents as per the specifications mentioned in the application form. 8. Review the application form and make any necessary corrections. 9. Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference. It is important to note that the specific steps for filling the TNEA application form may vary depending on the conducting authority's guidelines. Therefore, candidates are advised to check the official website of TNEA or contact the admission cell of the conducting authority for the latest updates and notifications related to the application process.
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Q:   What are the requirements to apply for TNEA?

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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:   What is the process for other state students to apply for TNEA?

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Other state students can also apply for TNEA 2025. The steps to apply for all the candidates are the same irrespective of their nativity or category.

The process is as follows:

  • Registration: Provide the details asked and register for counselling
  • Login: Candidates who register successfully are issued login details that include a username and password
  • Fill out the online application form: Candidates have to complete the online application form which has 7 parts. One part of them is the application fee payment.
  • Preview and submit the online form: Candidates can preview the form carefully once before final submission.
  • Download the online form: The online form can be downloaded after the final submission. Candidates must keep the downloaded copy with them. It is not meant to be sent to the authorities.
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Eligibility to Apply for TNEA Counselling 2025

The TNEA counselling eligibility criteria 2025 are 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

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.

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.

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 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.
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.
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%

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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:   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:   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:   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:   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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TNEA 2025 Application Fee

candidates can check below the TNEA 2025 application fee:

Category

Application Fee

General Category

INR 500

SC/ST/SCA Category Candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu

INR 250

Special Reservation Category (for each category)

INR 100 for each reservation selected

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:   What is the TNEA Admission Process?

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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:   How to pay fee for TNEA counselling?

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Q:   What are the credentials required for TNEA Login?

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Candidates have to enter their email address and password on the TNEA login window. The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) Tamil Nadu releases TNEA application form on the official website. To apply for TNEA admissions, candidates have to pass their qualifying examination I. e. 10+2 or intermediate and meet the eligibility requirements set by the authority. Candidates who have successfully registered for admission will be allotted a random number. To participate in the TNEA 2025 counselling process, candidates have to submit the TNEA application form 2025 within the prescribed timelines and pay the required fees.

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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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Documents/Information to Be Kept Ready Before TNEA 2025 Registration

Before starting the TNEA 2025 registrations candidates have to keep the following documents/information ready:

  • Mobile phone number
  • E-mail ID
  • 10th Marksheet
  • +2 Marksheet
  • School details where he/she has studied from 6th to 12th standards
  • Community/ Caste details
  • Aadhar card [Aadhar number details] (Optional)
  • Parent annual income details
  • Credit card/ Debit card/net banking/ UPI/ Demand Draft details for paying registration fees. The candidate should exercise their option whether he/she is applying for seats reserved under
    special reservation categories such as
    • 7.5% reservation for Government School Students
    • Son/daughter of Ex-servicemen
    • Differently abled persons
    • Eminent sportsperson
  • The candidate should give the option of whether they want to avail:
    • First graduation Fee concession
    • Post-matric scholarship

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:   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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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:   Can a Diploma holder apply for TNEA?

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Yes, a Diploma holder candidate can apply for the TNEA examination. However, they have to complete their three years of engineering Diploma after class 12th with 50% aggregate score to be eligible to do so. Also, it is mandatory for the candidate to have completed the 12th grade before appearing in the examination. 

To know more about the examination, candidates can refer to the official website or Shiksha. 

 

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How to Fill TNEA 2025 Application Form

Check below the steps to apply for TNEA 2025:

The detailed application procedure has been explained below:

Step 1 - TNEA 2025 registration

On the registration page, candidates have to enter their name, email ID, password generation, nationality, nativity, religion, community, whether they have studied from 8th to 12th standard in Tamil Nadu or not, date of birth, mobile number, gender, qualifying number, the month of passing, year of passing.

An OTP will be sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number. After submitting the OTP and previewing the details, candidates have to click on the ‘register’ button. After registration, candidates will be sent their user ID in their registered mobile number.

 Note:

  • The name should be entered in the class 10th /12th mark sheet
  • Candidates have to enter his/her e-mail address for 'User ID'. If the candidate does not have an e-mail address, then an e-mail address has to be created and enter the same for the user ID. In case, they do not have an email and if not in a position to create one immediately, use their parents' email. This e-mail address shall be treated as the candidate’s login user ID and registered e-mail address to which all communications are sent
  • The mobile number entered here will be treated as your registered mobile number
  • The password should contain a minimum of 8 characters with which at least one capital, one numerical and one special character
  • Details entered here cannot be modified later, hence enter the details correctly before confirming
  • Candidates have to remember their User ID (e-mail address) and password because this will be used during the process of application, payment, choice entry and allotment

Step 2 - Login

After receiving the user id and password, candidates have to login using their ID and password to enter details in the application form.

Step 3 - Fill out the online application form

In the online application form candidates have to enter the following details:

  1. Personal details
  2. Special reservation information
  3. Scholarship information
  4. School of Study Information
  5. Academic Information

Step 4 - Preview/submit an application

The preview of the filled application form will be displayed and after checking for any mistakes, the candidates will have to submit it.

Step 5 - TNEA application fee payment

In this step, candidates have to pay the application fees through online mode only. The payment can be made through debit/net banking/credit card.

Step 6 - Printout of TNEA 2025 application form

After submitting academic details, candidates have to take a printout of the application form for further admission process. The printout must be kept safe until the admission process is over.

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TNEA Application Form 2025: Certificate Upload

The registered candidates should upload their copies of the following original certificates. 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.

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TNEA Random Number 2025 for Registered Candidates

To resolve ties in the TNEA merit list when other criteria are inconclusive, each applicant will be assigned a unique 10-digit random number known as the TNEA random number. If a tie persists, the candidate with the higher random number will be given priority. To view the TNEA 2025 Random Number List, candidates need to log in using their registration number and date of birth.

Q:   When will DoTE release the TNEA Random Number?

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TNEA 2025 Random Number will be out in June 2025. Registered candidates have to sign in by entering login Id/email Id and password to view their unique random number allotted by the authority. The conducting body also informs all the registered candidates about the assigned random number of TNEA 2025 through SMS. The random number will be a 10 digit number that will be allotted to the candidates randomly. Candidates have to verify their documents at TFCs as per their assigned TNEA random number.

How to check TNEA Random Number?

  1. On the official website of TNEA 2025
  2. Navigate to the candidate login page
  3. On the login page, enter your email ID/login ID, password, and captcha code
  4. The TNEA random number will be displayed on the screen
  5. View your random number and save it for future references.
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TNEA 2025 Document Verification Process at the TFCs

The uploaded certificates are subjected to verification at the TFCs selected by the candidates in the online application form. The certificate uploading and verification procedure is intimated after the completion of the registration process.

While verifying the documents uploaded during TNEA 2025 registration, candidates have to follow the following steps:

  1. If the status shown is Incomplete, candidates have to scan all the required certificates as a single PDF file and upload it.
  2. After uploading they must freeze the upload and logout.
  3. If the status shown is 'upload not completed and the upload status is not started', scan all the certificates as a single PDF file and upload.
  4. After uploading freeze the upload and logout.
  5. If the status shown is 'In Progress', it indicates that certificate verification is under process.
  6. If the status shown is 'Completed successfully', then it indicates that Certificate verification is completed successfully for that Application.

Only those candidates whose certificates are verified successfully are included in the TNEA rank list and become eligible to participate in the TNEA counselling process.

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Q:   How to fill choices in TNEA counselling?

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Check below the steps on how to fill choices in TNEA 2025 counselling: Add/Remove Choices: Candidates have to choose carefully their preferences for getting a seat in a branch in an institution. Based on the availability of seats, rank, and community, candidates will be allotted. Candidates must prepare a list of choices in the order of preference to enter the choices in the order preference correctly and quickly. Choice Entry and Locking of Choices will be available for 3 days, 3rd day until 5.00 pm. All the above processes can be completed from anywhere, from your home if you have a facility or you can avail of the facility of TFC. Choice Entry and Locking of Choices (3 days, 3rd day until 5.00 pm. Adding choices - On the top Navigation Bar, candidates will SEE the link for Add Choices. Using this, candidates can create a list of branches and colleges. This choice list or preference list should finally be in the order of candidate preference. By clicking, add choices, the following screen will appear on the screen. Choice by District Entering the name of the District in the list box field Choice by Branch Name Entering the name of the Branch Name in the text box field Choice by College Code Entering the name of the College Code in the text box field Choice by College Name Entering the name of the College Name in the text box field.

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Q:   When will the TNEA document verification at the TFCs start?

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The TNEA 2025 document verification at the TFC will be held in June. The uploaded certificates are subjected to verification at the TFCs selected by the candidates in the online application form. The Certificate uploading and verification procedure is intimated after the completion of the registration process. While verifying the documents uploaded during TNEA 2025 registration, candidates have to follow the following steps:

If the status shown is Incomplete, candidates have to scan all the required certificates as a single pdf file and upload it.

After uploading they must freeze the upload and logout.

If the status shown is 'upload not completed and Upload status as Not started', scan all the certificates as a single pdf file and upload.

After uploading freeze the upload and logout.

If the status shown is 'In Progress', it indicates that Certificate verification is under process.

If the status shown is 'Completed successfully', then it indicates that Certificate verification is completed successfully for that Application.

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