The TNEA 2024 counselling process includes registration, certificate verification, random number, rank list, choice filling, and seat allotment. Applicants should qualify the minimum cutoff criteria to be eligible for the counselling process.
TNEA Counselling 2025 -
In Tamil Nadu, admission to BE/
BTech (Bachelor of Technology)
courses is conducted through the online counselling process known as TNEA. There is no state-level entrance exam for admission in Tamil Nadu. The counselling rounds involve steps like registration, certificate verifications, publication of the rank list., choice filling, seat allotment, confirmation of allotment, reporting to the college/TFC, and payment of fees based on their confirmation.
TNEA 2025 counselling will be conducted for the applicants who qualify the minimum cutoff criteria. Applicants have to register to participate in the counselling process and complete the entire counselling process to be eligible for seat allotment and admissions.
Candidates who have passed or are appearing in the 10+2 exams can apply for TNEA counselling process. The admission will be based on the candidates' marks in the relevant subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. These marks will be reduced to a maximum of 200 (Maths - 100, Physics - 50, Chemistry - 50). To find comprehensive details about TNEA counselling date 2025, including application procedures, eligibility, and the counselling process, please read further below.
TNEA 2025 Highlights
Candidates can check the key areas pertaining to TNEA 2025 from the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions |
Admission Frequency | Once a year |
| Courses Offered |
|
Admission Mode | Online |
Applicants | 1.4 Lakhs (Approximate) |
Accepting Colleges | 519 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee | General- INR 500 Reserved- INR 250 |
Total Seats Offered | 9450 (including govt. and private colleges) |
Applications Per Year | 1.4 lakh (approx.) |
Official Website | www.tneaonline.org |
| TNEA Downloads | TNEA Information Brochure 2025 |
TNEA Helpline | 044-22351014 | 044-22351015 |
TNEA Counselling Dates 2025
The TNEA 2025 rank list has been published by the authority on July 10, 2025. DTE has completed the TNEA 2025 counselling registration on June 11, 2025 and documents could be uploaded till June 12, 2025. However, the round-wise TNEA counselling dates 2025 have been revealed.
Counselling Events | Dates (Tentative) |
Publication of TNEA 2025 Rank List | July 10, 2025 |
Grievances Redressal | July 11 to July 18, 2025 |
Government (7.5%) Special Reservation Categories (Online) Differently Abled, Ex-Servicemen, Sports | July 22 to July 23, 2025 |
General Special Reservation Categories (Online) 1) Differently Abled 2) Ex-Servicemen 3) Sports | July 25 to July 27, 2025 |
General Counselling (Online) 1) Academic 2) Govt. School 7.5% Category 3) Vocational | July 29 to September 3, 2025 |
Supplementary Counselling (Online) | September 6 to 8, 2025 |
SCA to SC | September 10 to 11, 2025 |
End of TNEA Counselling 2025 Session | September 11, 2025 |
Special Reservation Category Counselling (Government School) | |
Choice filling | July 22, 2025 (10 AM to 7 PM) |
Release of seat allotment results (Tentative) | July 22, 2025 (9 PM) |
Seat allotment confirmation | July 23, 2025 (up to 5 PM) |
Release of provisional allotment | July 23, 2025 (9 PM) |
Special Reservation Category Counselling | |
Choice filling | July 25 to July 26, 2025 (10 AM to 5 PM) |
Release of seat allotment results (Tentative) | July 27, 2025 (7 AM) |
Seat allotment confirmation | July 27, 2025 (up to 7 PM) |
Release of provisional allotment | July 28, 2025 (7 AM) |
This table consolidates all the TNEA 2025 counselling dates and events for easier reference.
Also Check: TNEA 2025 List of Documents & Certificate Upload: Dates, Process, Digital Formats & Sizes
TNEA Counselling Process 2025
The counselling process of TNEA is divided into various stages, and the candidates must complete the required process in all the stages to be eligible for the seat allotment. The stages involved in TNEA counselling 2025 are as follows -
Stage 1 | Registration |
|---|---|
Stage 2 | Certificate Verification (Online) |
Stage 3 | Publication of Rank List/ Merit List |
Stage 4 | Payment of Initial Deposit |
Stage 5 | Choice Filling |
Stage 6 | Allotment |
Stage 7 | Confirmation of Allotment |
Stage 8 | Reporting to College/TFC and payment of fees depending upon their confirmation |
The candidates can check the detailed TNEA counselling process for all the stages mentioned above here.
Stage 1 - Registration
The first stage in the TNEA counselling process is registration. The candidates will have to complete the primary registration to be eligible for the counselling and seat allotment process. All the details pertaining to the registration process for TNEA 2025 have been explained in the article below. Please click on the link above for details.
The candidates must note that without registration, it is not possible to participate in the counselling process and seat allotment of TNEA.
Stage 2 - Certificate Verification
The second stage in the TNEA counselling process is certificate verification. The certificate verification process started after registration on June 13, 2025 and the late date was June 30, 2025
Documents to be Produced for TNEA Certificate Verification 2025
The following documents must be produced for the TNEA certificate verification -
Class 10 Certificate/ Mark Sheet | Class 12 Certificate or Mark Sheet |
|---|---|
Class 12 Hall Ticket | TC (Transfer Certificate) |
Community Certificate (only for SC/ ST/ SCA/ BCM/ BC/ MBC & DNC) | Nativity Certificate (if required) |
Income Certificate (if applicable) | First Graduate Certificate |
Special Reservation Certificate (If applicable) | TNEA Application/ Registration Form |
Stage 3 - Publication of Merit/ Rank List
The most important stage in the counselling process of TNEA is the publication of the merit list. The candidates must note that the merit list/ rank list is prepared based on marks obtained in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
Weightage for Each Subject in the TNEA Rank List
The weightage given for each subject while preparing the rank list of TNEA is as follows -
Name of the Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
Mathematics | 100 |
Physics | 50 |
Chemistry | 50 |
How to Check TNEA Merit/ Rank List?
The candidates must note that the TNEA 2025 rank list got published on July 10, 2025, by TNEA. The candidates can visit the official website, i.e., www.tneaonline.in to check the rank list by logging in using their username and password.
Only the candidates who feature in the rank list of TNEA will be eligible for further rounds of the counselling process. If the candidates find any discrepancy in the merit or rank list published by DTE, they can object. Such candidates need to contact the Office of the Secretary - TNEA, Directorate of Technical Education (Chennai).
After the publication of the merit list, the candidates will have one week to raise objections.
Stage 4 - Initial Payment
An official schedule for payment, choice filling and seat allotment will be published after the confirmation of the merit list. As per the schedule, the candidates will have to complete the initial payment. The detailed process for the same can be checked below.
What is TNEA Initial Payment?
The candidates will have to deposit a precautionary amount to participate in the choice filling. If the candidates do not get a seat in any of the four rounds of counselling, their payment will be refunded. The fee details are as follows -
Name of the Category | Initial Deposit |
|---|---|
General | Rs. 5,000 |
SC/ SCA/ ST | Rs. 1,000 |
How to Pay TNEA Initial Fee?
There are two methods to complete the initial fee payment. The candidates can either pay the fee through the online payment gateway through the official website or by DD (Demand Draft).
Online Fee Payment
The candidates planning to pay the fee online will have to follow the below guidelines -
Step 1 | The candidates will have to log in on the official website by using their e-mail ID and password. |
|---|---|
Step 2 | The personal details of the candidates will be displayed on the screen. Please crosscheck these details. |
Step 3 | After checking the personal details, click on ‘Next’ |
Step 4 | You will be Payment Gateway 1, 2, 3, 4 on the screen. Click on any option to complete the payment. |
Step 5 | An E-Receipt will be displayed on the screen confirming the fee payment. |
Offline Fee Payment
For offline fee payment, the candidates will have to follow the below guidelines -
Step 1 | The candidates will have to draw a DD (Demand Draft) of Rs. 5000/ 1000 in favour of ‘The Secretary, TNEA’ payable at Chennai. |
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Step 2 | The candidates will have to visit the Facilitation Centre. |
Step 3 | Submit the DD at the Facilitation Centre and get the confirmation receipt from the authority. |
TNEA Choice Filling 2025
The next stage in the TNEA counselling process is choice filling. The candidates will have to exercise his/ her choices, i.e., he/ she should select the list of colleges in which they are aspiring for admission. The detailed process for the same can be checked below.
Step 1 | The candidates will have to log in on the official website of TNEA. |
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Step 2 | Click on the option that indicates ‘Add Choices’ |
Step 3 | You will a list of colleges & courses along with their location and the total number of seats. Click on ‘Add’ if you want to choose any college. |
Step 4 | You can also select the district, branch through the dropbox on the screen. You can also search the college name in the search section and add the same as preference. |
Step 5 | Now, you can see all your choices under ‘My Choices’ section. You can change/ shuffle the choices (if required. |
How to Choose the Relevant Choices in TNEA Counselling 2025?
The candidates must be smart while filling choices in TNEA counselling 2025. The candidates must consider the following factors before filling choices -
Factor 1 | Location Preference |
|---|---|
Factor 2 | College Reputation |
Factor 3 | Previous Year TNEA Cutoff of the Respective College |
Factor 4 | Total No. Of Seats Reserved for Each Category |
Factor 5 | Merit Position or Rank in TNEA |
Stage 6 - Choice Locking
The next stage is Choice Locking. The candidates will have to lock his/ her choice once the filling is completed. The candidates are advised to crosscheck the filled choices before locking the same. The candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to lock the choices -
Step 1 | First, the candidates need to click on My Choices and crosscheck the filled preferences |
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Step 2 | Click on ‘Next’ |
Step 3 | Tick the box that says ‘I have completed adding my preferential choices and hence lock my choices’. |
Step 4 | You will receive an OTP on your mobile via SMS |
Step 5 | Enter the OTP and click on ‘Lock Choices’. |
Once the choices are locked, the candidates will not be allowed to edit the same. If the candidates do not receive the OTP, click on the ‘Resend OTP’ option. It is advisable to wait for at least two minutes for the OTP.
Stage 7 - Tentative Seat Allotment
Based on choices filled by the candidates, tentative TNEA counselling date for seat allotment is published. The seat allotment will be made as per the following three factors -
- The first choice in the preference list will be allocated
- If the first choice is not allocated, the lower choice is allocated as per the community and rank of the candidates
- If seat allotment is not possible as per the above two factors, the choice that is not filled by the candidates in the preference list will be allocated based on rank and community.
Stage 8 - Confirmation of Tentative Seat Allotment
After checking the seat allotment, the candidates will see three options -
Option 1 | I Accept and Confirm the Choice Allot to me | Candidates choosing this option can accept the allotment and join the college/ wait for a better allotment in the next round. The allotted seat will remain until the candidates get a better allotment. This option is only for those candidates who have been allotted seats as per lower preference/ choice. |
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Option 2 | I decline the current seat allotment and proceed to the next round. | Candidates choosing this choice will have no right on the seat allotted in the respective round and he/ she can participate in the next round for better seat allotment. |
Option 3 | I decline the current allotment and quit counselling | Candidates choosing this option will not be eligible for the further rounds of the TNEA counselling process. |
After choosing any of the above options, the candidates will have to click on ‘Submit’ and ‘Confirm’.
Stage 9 - Final Seat Allotment
Once the candidates confirm the tentative seat allotment, the final seat allotment of TNEA will be published on the official website. The candidates will have to download the seat allotment order. It will have the details such as the Candidate’s Name, Rank, Overall/ Community Rank, College Name and Branch Name. Take the printout of the seat allotment order.
Stage 10 - Reporting
Reporting is the last stage in the TNEA counselling process. The candidates who have been allotted admission through TNEA counselling 2025 will have to report to the respective college within the specified date. The candidates will have to carry the TNEA seat allotment order and the list of documents specified on the allotment order. Candidates who fail to report within the specified date must note that his/ her admission will stand cancelled.
If you are looking for direct B. Tech admission in Tamil Nadu, you can fill out the Common Application Form on CollegeDekho.
Participating Colleges of TNEA 2025
There are around 500+ colleges in Tamil Nadu that accepts TNEA admission for BTech admission. Below is the list of top institutes which are accepting TNEA:
Institutes accepting TNEA | Total no. of seats (Tentative) |
|---|---|
300 | |
1290 | |
Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore (MCET) | 1110 |
900 | |
860 | |
1200 | |
1680 | |
600 | |
540 | |
700 |
Related Links
You can click on the links below for more details about B.Tech admissions and colleges :-
TNEA 2025 Registration & Application Form: Dates, Fees, Documents, Process | Tamil Nadu B.Tech Admissions 2025 (TNEA) |
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Stay tuned to CollegeDekho for the latest TNEA news and updates.
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