TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) is the centralised, merit-based admission process run by Anna University's Directorate of Technical Education for B.E./B.Tech seats in Tamil Nadu. There is no entrance exam - the rank is based purely on normalised Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) marks, and seats are allotted through TNEA online counselling.
Exam Pattern
Mode:No separate entrance exam - admission by Class 12 PCM marks (cut-off out of 200)
Duration:Not applicable
Total Marks:Class 12 PCM marks (cut-off out of 200)
Marking Scheme:No entrance test is conducted; merit is decided by Class 12 PCM marks (cut-off out of 200)
Syllabus
Not applicable
Admission is counselling-based, not via a written test conducted by this authority
Eligibility Criteria
Passed/appearing Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Minimum marks as per TNEA norms
Tamil Nadu domicile for state-quota seats
Important Dates
Application opens
May 2027
Rank list
June 2027
Counselling
June-July 2027
Application Process
Register for the counselling on tneaonline.org
Enter your qualifying score (Class 12 PCM marks (cut-off out of 200))
Fill college/branch choices and lock them
Pay the counselling fee and report for document verification
Accept the allotted seat and confirm admission
💡 Preparation Tips
Maximise the score that decides merit (Class 12 PCM marks (cut-off out of 200))
Research college and branch cut-offs before choice-filling
Keep category, domicile and academic certificates ready
Lock choices carefully - they drive seat allotment
Colleges accepting TNEA
52 colleges accept this exam across 1 state. Tap a college to view full details, placement data, and shortlist.