TNEA 2023: The official notification for TNEA 2023 is going to be released tenatively by 2nd week of June 2023. The registration for the same is likely going to in 3rd week of June 2023. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria should fill out the form before the last date. Check TNEA 2023 Application Form
Around 54 sports are defined under the sports quota. Candidates who have played the State/National/International level games can get admissions under the sports quota. Candidates will be divided into 6 categories and each category will have different marks. Those who have played International sports have the upper hand as more marks are given to the candidates. Check TNEA 2023 Sports Selection Process
Counselling for TNEA 2023 is conducted in online mode for General, Academic and Vocational categories as per the rank list published. Candidates can check their TNEA Rank List on the official website-tneaonline.org by using their login credentials. The admissions are purely based on a Merit List prepared on the basis of Class 12th scores of the registered candidates and no entrance exam is conducted for the same. Check TNEA 2023 College Predictor
According to TNEA 2023 Eligibility Criteria, candidates must be a native of Tamil Nadu or have completed his/her Intermediate education in Tamil Nadu. In addition to the domicile criteria, the candidate should score at least 45% (for the General category) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in class 12th. Check TNEA 2023 Reservation Criteria
TNEA 2023 Counselling Dates
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Start date of online TNEA Registration | 3rd week of June 2023 |
| Last date of online TNEA Registration | 3rd week of July 2023 |
| Assinging Random Number | 3rd week of July 2023 |
| Declaration of TNEA Rank List | 2nd week of August 2023 |
| Grievances Address | 2nd week of August 2023 |
| Special TNEA Counselling (For reserved categories) | 3rd week of August 2023 |
| Commencement of TNEA General Counselling | 4th week of August |
| Supplementary TNEA Counselling (Online) | 1st week of September 2023 |
| SCA to SC Counselling (Online) | 2nd week of September 2023 |
| End of TNEA Counselling | 3rd week of October 2023 |
TNEA 2023 Eligibility Criteria
It is very important for candidates to know before applying as failing to meet any of the criteria would lead to rejection of the form. Only, the candidates who qualify for the eligibility conditions must proceed to fill out the application form.
TNEA 2023 Domicile Criteria
According to the Domicile Criteria for TNEA 2023, the following candidates are eligible to register. The candidate is required to meet any one of the following Domicile Criteria to register for TNEA 2023:
| Criteria | Supporting Documents Needed |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu Domiciled Candidates who have completed their class VIII to class XIIth education in the state of Tamil Nadu | Class 10, 11th, 12th Marksheets |
| Candidates who are not native of/domiciled in Tamil Nadu but have completed their class 8th to Class 12th in the state of Tamil Nadu | Class 10, 11th, 12th Marksheets |
| Tamil Nadu domiciled candidates who have passed any one of class VIII, Class X!, class X, class XI and class XII examinations outside the state of Tamil Nadu | Domicile/original Nativity certificate (Digitally signed) |
| Native and non-native candidates, whose parent is employed by the Central Government and have been serving in Tamil Nadu for the past 5 years continuously | Certificate of Employment (of the parent) from the employer |
| Native and non-native candidates, whose parent is employed by the Public Sector companies or Government recognised Institutions and have been serving in Tamil Nadu for the past 5 years continuously |
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| Child of an All India Service officer (Tamil Nadu Cadre) | Self-declaration from the parent |
Check: For more info check TNEA 2023 Eligibility Criteria
TNEA 2023 Academic Qualifications
- Candidates must have passed their intermediate (Class 12th) or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
- The minimum marks required for TNEA admissions is 45% in Class 12th for General Category for all other categories it is 40%
TNEA 2023 Age Criteria
- Minimum age of candidates: 18 years
- Maximum age of candidates: 25 years
- As per the TNEA rules, an age relaxation provision is present for the reserved category.
People Also Ask
Ques. Who is eligible for TNEA?
Ans. To be eligible for TNEA, candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board. Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 40% of marks are mandatory for candidates belonging to reserved categories.
Ques. Can PCB students apply for TNEA 2023?
Ans. Students with Biology/Biotechnology can also apply for specific courses such as B. tech in Biotechnology etc. Otherwise, it is mandatory to have mathematics as one of the subjects other than Physics and Chemistry to get admission in other branches.
Ques. Are CBSE students eligible for TNEA?
Ans. Candidates must have passed their intermediate or Class 12 from a recognized board with Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. The minimum mark required for TNEA admissions is 50% in intermediate or Class 12.
Ques. What are the age criteria for TNEA 2023?
Ans. The minimum age criterion for TNEA is 18 years and the maximum age criterion is 25 years. According to TNEA rules, an age relaxation provision is present for the reserved category candidates.
TNEA 2023 Admission Process
No entrance exam is conducted for TNEA 2023. Admissions are on the basis of class 12th marks of the registered candidates. The steps involved in TNEA 2023 Admission process are:
- The candidate has to register one sale on the official website for the TNEA 2023 admission process.
- Upon registration, the candidate would be allotted a unique roll number/registration number and password
- The candidate then needs to verify his certificates at the designated TNEA facilitation centres.
- Shortly after a verification process, a merit list of the selected candidates would be published which would form the basis of the TNEA 2023 counselling process
- The candidates mentioned in the merit lists are eligible for the counselling process after payment of the initial deposit for the counselling. In the counselling process, the candidates are required to choose the institutes and courses as per his rank based on which the candidate may or may not be allotted a seat in the seat allotment process.
- If the candidate is satisfied with his seat allotment, he has to confirm his allotment.
- The candidates who have accepted the allotted option are required to report to the allotted institute at the specified date and time.
Check TNEA 2023 College Predictor
TNEA 2023 Application Form
Students can fill TNEA 2023 Application Form online on the official website tentatively till July 2023. The detailed steps to fill and submit TNEA 2023 Application Form are as following:
- Visit the official website and select the “Online Registration” link.
- Register and obtain a Registration number/Login ID and Password
- Fill personal and academic details and attach the relevant form as and when required.
- After ensuring all the information entered is correct and relevant, submit the application and pay the application fees by debit card, credit card, UPI and other payment options.
- Take a printout of the filled application form or save it as an soft copy
Candidates must ensure that the email ID and mobile number they are submitting are active till the completion of the counselling process so that the university can notify them of any correction or update.
Since no form correction is allowed after submission, candidates must fill their TNEA 2023 Application Form very carefully
TNEA 2023 Application Fee
| Category | TNEA 2023 Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General | 500 |
| Reserved | 250 |
Documents Required for TNEA 2023 Registration
The list of documents required for TNEA 2023 Registration are
- Class 10th mark sheet
- Class 12th mark sheet and hall ticket
- Transfer Certificate
- Passport size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Income certificate (if needed)
- Nativity certificate (not for candidates who are exempted)
- Valid email address and mobile number
- Identity proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
People Also Ask
Ques. How can I get admission into TNEA?
Ans. Candidates get admission into TNEA on the basis of class 12th marks. No entrance exam is conducted for TNEA 2023.
Ques. Is TNEA 2023 application form released?
Ans. TNEA 2023 application form was released in the month of June 2023. Candidates were able to fill out the application form until July 2023.
Ques. What is the application fee to apply for TNEA?
Ans. Candidates who want to apply for TNEA have to pay INR 250 - INR 500 based on their category. The general category candidates need to pay INR 500 as TNEA application fee whereas candidates of the reserved category have to pay INR 250.
Ques. What are the documents required for TNEA registration?
Ans. Check the below-mentioned documents for TNEA registration:
- Class 10th mark sheet
- Class 12th mark sheet and hall ticket
- Income certificate (if needed)
- Nativity certificate (not for candidates who are exempted)
- Valid email address and mobile number
- Identity proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Transfer Certificate
- Passport size photograph
- Scanned signature
TNEA 2023 Counselling
TNEA 2023 Counselling is being held likely from 3rd week of August 2023. The students are called for counselling rounds on the basis of their ranks, reservation and choices filled in the merit list and allotted colleges as such. A counselling call letter is released by the authorities after the submission of the counselling fee. During counselling, candidates are allotted seats in TNEA participating colleges in Tamil Nadu. Once a college is allotted, the candidate must report to the college on the specified date and time in the allotment letter.
Major steps involved in TNEA 2023 Counselling are:
- TNEA 2023 Counselling Registration and Uploading of Required Documents
- TNEA 2023 Random Number Generation. Random Number refers to a unique 10 digit number assigned to each applicant by TNEA based on a computerized process to break a tie between candidates with the same score.
- Online Document/ Certificate Verification at Designated TNEA Facilitation Center
- Rank Publication
- Online TNEA 2023 Counselling for Special Reservation and Vocational Categories
- Commencement of General TNEA 2023 Counselling
- Payment of Initial Deposit
- Choice Filling
- Publication of tentative TNEA 2023 Seat Allotment
- Choice Locking by candidates
- Publication of Final TNEA Seat Allotment
- Reporting at allotted institute
- Online TNEA 2023 Supplementary Counselling
- Online SCA to SC Counselling
Documents Required for TNEA 2023 Counselling
Candidates have to present their original documents for verification at the time of counselling. Documents required during the counselling process are as follows:
- Original Class 10th and class 12th certificate and mark sheet
- Proof of identity - Aadhaar Card or other
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate and in case the candidate is exempted from being domiciled of Tamil Nadu relevant proof of employment and declarations of the parents.
- Counselling Call Letter.
- Six passport size photos
TNEA 2023 Merit List
Authorities will release TNEA 2023 Merit List which contains the names of the students eligible to participate in the next counselling process. The merit list is generated based on the candidate’s Class 12th scores for subjects- Maths, Physics and Chemistry out of a total marks of 200 (Maths- 100, Physics- 50 and Chemistry- 50).
TNEA 2023 Merit List includes both the overall rank and community rank published on the official website. After the publication of the merit list, a week is reserved to address any grievances put forward by the applicant.
TNEA 2023 Cutoff
Anna University will issue TNEA 2023 cutoffs through online mode only. TNEA 2023 Cutoff will be published only on the official website. Candidates who will satisfy the cut off marks released by Anna University will get admission in various professional courses in different colleges only.
- The cut off marks are the minimum marks that candidates should get for getting admission in top colleges through TNEA 2023. Anna University issues TNEA cutoff marks after the completion of the application process.
The cutoff released is based on many factors such as availability of seats, number of candidates applied, 10 + 2 performance of candidates etc.
Given below are the tentative cut-off marks (opening and closing) for the year 2023 based on the previous year's data. Candidates can refer to these cut-offs for calculating their chances in the participating colleges of TNEA.
| S.No | B.Tech Programs | Opening cut-off | Closing cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Automobile Engineering | 81 | 187.75 |
| 2. | Biotechnology Engineering | 85.75 | 194.25 |
| 3. | Civil Engineering | 76 | 194.5 |
| 4. | Computer Science Engineering | 75 | 200 |
| 5. | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 80.5 | 195.50 |
| 6. | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 87.25 | 198 |
| 7. | Information Technology | 75 | 193 |
| 8. | Mechanical Engineering | 77.5 | 199 |
| 9. | Food Technology | 87.75 | 193.5 |
| 10. | Chemical Engineering | 83 | 198.75 |
TNEA 2023 Reservation for Sports Quota
Some seats are reserved in TNEA 2023 for the student playing competitive sports at State, National or International level. This reservation for sports Quota has been increased from 100 to 500.
Given below is the list of sports considered by TNEA 2023 Reservation for Sports Quota
| Mallakhamb | Athletics | Motor Sports |
| Atya Patya | Netball | Badminton |
| Powerlifting | Ball Badminton | Roller Skating |
| Baseball | Rowing | Basketball |
| Rugby | Beach Volleyball | Sailing |
| Billiards and Snooker | Sepak Takraw | Bodybuilding |
| Shooting | Boxing | Silambam |
| Carom | Soft Ball | Chess |
| Soft Tennis | Cricket | Squash Rackets |
| Cycle Polo | Swimming | Cycling |
| Table Tennis | Fencing | Taek–won–do |
| Football | Tennikoit | Golf |
| Tennis | Gymnastics | Throwball |
| Handball | Triathlon | Hockey |
| Volleyball | Judo | Weightlifting |
| Kabaddi | Wrestling | Karate-Do |
| Wushu | Kho Kho | Yachting |
| KorfBall | Archery | Yoga Asanas |
Read More: TNEA Selection Process for Sports Quota
TNEA 2023 Courses Offered
Through TNEA Anna University offers various undergraduate courses in engineering like B.E & B.Tech in different specializations including:
- Automobile Engineering
- Biotechnology Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Food Technology
- Chemical Engineering
TNEA 2023 FAQs
Ques. What will be the basis for admission to the TNEA 2023 General category?
Ans. Candidates will be selected on the basis of the intermediate score for admission in TNEA 2023. His obtained marks in the prescribed class 12th subjects (Mathematics – 100, Physics +Chemistry – 100) would be reduced to 200 for the generation of merit list.
Ques. When will TNEA 2023 random number rank list be released?
Ans. TNEA rank list has been released on the official website as well as sent to the registered mobile number and email id.The release date for TNEA 2023 Random Number Generation is likely in 3rd week of July 2023.
Ques. Can I buy TNEA 2023 Application Forms from its participating institutes?
Ans. No, you cannot get the application form from any institutes of TNEA 2023. TNEA application form is available online for all candidates. You can also visit the TNEA facility centres to fill the application form.
Ques. Are other state students eligible to apply for TNEA 2023 Counselling?
Ans. Yes, other state candidates who have studied their class VIII to class XII in Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply. Such candidates need not produce a Nativity Certificate as proof.
Ques. Which web browsers support the online TNEA 2023 application form?
Ans. It is advised to use fully updated Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Also if you are using Internet Explorer you must use version 9 or above fully updated.
Ques. On what basis will TNEA 2023 merit list be published?
Ans. TNEA 2023 merit list will be prepared on the basis of the total marks of 200. Out of which 100 marks would be allotted to Mathematics and 100 to Physics + Chemistry. It will be made on the basis of 12th marks.
Ques. What are the Sandwich Courses offered in BTech for admission through TNEA 2023?
Ans. In BTech, sandwich courses in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering are offered at PSG College, participating in TNEA 2023, of Technology under a self-financing scheme
Ques. I am from outside Tamil Nadu. Can I apply under TNEA Special Reservation?
Ans. Candidates must note that only Tamil Nadu native candidates are eligible for Special Reservation in TNEA 2023. All the eligible outside candidates, as per TNEA 2023 Eligibility Criteria, would be considered for admissions on openseats.
Ques. I have scored 95% marks in my 10+2 examination, will I get the college and branch of my choice in TNEA 2023 ?
Ans: It is not certain, the allotment of the seat depends upon the availability of seats in the course and the rank of the candidate. However, candidates with good scores in their 10+2 examination will be given priority while allotting the seats in TNEA 2023.
Ques. What is the counselling fee for TNEA 2023?
Ans: Candidates will have to pay the initial deposit of INR 5000(INR 1000 for SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu) as the counselling fee for TNEA 2023, it can be paid either online or at the facilitation centre.
Ques. What are the documents that need to be verified in TNEA 2023 Counselling process?
Ans: The following original documents have to be verified in the TNEA 2023 counselling process:
- Class 10th and 12th Mark Sheet
- Class 10th and 12th Passing Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate
- Identity proof
- Six passport size photograph
Ques. What if I do not confirm my seat in the second round of TNEA 2023 counselling. Would I be eligible for the third round of counselling?
Ans: Yes, you will be eligible for the third round of TNEA 2023 counselling if such a case occurs. However, there is no guarantee that you will get the same college and course again. You will still have to fill in and lock your choices to secure the seat.
Ques. What is the procedure after TNEA 2023 counselling is over?
Ans: After the end of TNEA counselling, the candidate will have to report to the allotted institution along with the allotment letter & documents to complete the admission process. Candidates will also have to pay the course fee and complete other formalities.
Ques. What are TNEA 2023 Facilitation centres?
Ans: TNEA 2023 Facilitation centres will be opened across the 32 districts of Tamil Nadu to assist the students in attending online counselling, get the application form, and remission of fees.
Ques. What is the minimum qualification to appear for TNEA 2023 Admission process?
Ans: Candidates have to pass their 10+2 or equivalent examination with PCM as compulsory subjects from a recognised board in order to be eligible for TNEA 2023. Candidates must also secure a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate (General Category), 40% marks (OBC Category) & 40% marks (MBC, DNC, SC, ST & SCA Category).
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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