TNEA 2027
Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA)
TNEA is not an entrance exam. It is the centralised online counselling for B.E./B.Tech seats in Tamil Nadu, and merit is decided purely by Class 12 marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. This hub covers the process, dates, fees, rank calculation, reservation and rounds.
- Conducted by
- Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Government of Tamil Nadu, with Anna University as the coordinating university
- Mode
- Online counselling (certificate verification through Tamil Nadu Facilitation Centres)
- Frequency
- Once a year (single admission cycle with 3 main rounds plus supplementary counselling)
- Duration
- About 4 months from registration to the end of general counselling (May to August in 2026)
TNEA 2027 Application Form
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Directorate of Technical Education notices
Registration is a one-time online process on tneaonline.org. Details below are from the 2026 cycle; use the 2027 brochure for the final rules.
Steps to register
- 1
Open the portal
Go to tneaonline.org and use the new registration link when the notification is out.
- 2
Create your account
Register with a valid mobile number and email. OTPs and allotment messages come to these.
- 3
Fill the application
Enter personal, community, board and Class 12 mark details exactly as on your marksheet.
- 4
Choose special categories
Select 7.5% government school, differently abled, ex-servicemen, sports, vocational or first graduate options if you qualify.
- 5
Pay the fee online
Pay by card, net banking or UPI. A demand draft can be submitted at a TFC.
- 6
Upload certificates
Upload marksheets and e-certificates before the last date (6 June in 2026).
- 7
Attend verification
Your documents are checked online through a Tamil Nadu Facilitation Centre; resolve any query raised.
- 8
Note your random number
A 10-digit random number is assigned once registration closes and is used in tie-breaking.
Registration fee (2026)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OC, BC, BCM, MBC and DNC | Rs 500 |
| SC, SCA and ST (Tamil Nadu) | Rs 250 |
| Special reservation category (each) | Rs 100 |
The Rs 100 per special category is reported by Careers360 and Shiksha. A separate counselling fee is collected later for Accept and Upward (see Counselling tab).
Documents to keep ready
- Class 10 marksheet and Class 11 / Class 12 marksheets
- Transfer Certificate
- Community certificate (digitally signed e-certificate) for reserved categories
- Nativity e-certificate, if you studied Classes 8 to 12 outside Tamil Nadu
- First graduate certificate and joint declaration, if claiming the concession
- Proof of government school study from Class 6 to 12, for the 7.5% reservation
- Special category certificates (disability, ex-servicemen, sports) where applicable
- Passport-size photograph and scanned signature
Photo and signature
The portal accepts only scans in the size and format shown on the upload screen. I could not verify an exact pixel or KB limit from an official source, so follow the instructions on the portal.
Corrections
Errors found during certificate verification are flagged by the TFC and you can correct them while verification is open (8 to 29 June in 2026). After the rank list, a grievance window of about six days (1 to 6 July in 2026) handles mistakes in the ranking.
Common mistakes
Avoid these
Wrong marks entered, uploading non-digitally signed community certificates, forgetting to tick special categories, and registering with a mobile number you cannot access. Marks are tallied against the board database, and a mismatch delays your rank.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply if I am from outside Tamil Nadu?
Yes, if you meet the nativity rules. Candidates who studied Classes 8 to 12 outside the state need a nativity certificate; certain central government employee children and Sri Lankan Tamil refugees have separate proofs.
Is the application fee refundable?
Registration fees are generally non-refundable; check the brochure.