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TNEA Counselling 2024 - Dates, Fees, Process, Eligibility

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Kitiyala Jamir

Updated on 15th July, 2024 , 7 min read

Latest Update: The TNEA counselling is now ongoing. The deadline for registering for counselling is June 6. The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Tamil Nadu is in charge of TNEA 2024 counselling. Candidates can access the counselling using the direct link.  TNEA 2024 is a comprehensive online procedure that comprises Registration, Payments, Choice Filling, Allotment, and Confirmation. 

TNEA Counselling 2024: The conducting body will release the provisional allotment of upward opted candidates in TNEA 2024 counselling round 2 in August 2024. The schedule for TNEA counselling 2024 has been published on the official website by the conducting authorities. Because there will be no entrance exam in 2024, candidates will be admitted based on their class 12 results and the TNEA 2024 counselling process.

What is TNEA Counselling?

The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu, organises the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) to admit applicants to the state's numerous engineering institutes. The students are called for counselling rounds based on their ranks, reservations, and preferences made on the merit list and universities as such, TNEA counselling for this year is taking place from May 6 to September 2024. 

Candidates are admitted to undergraduate programmes like Bachelors of Engineering (BE) and Bachelors of Technology (B. Tech) in Tamil Nadu colleges using the TNEA rank list. Candidates should note that the TNEA written exam has been cancelled because college places are now allocated based on TNEA rank rather than Class 12 marks, which are used for counselling. After the tentative TNEA allocation, candidates can change their preferences in their choices. The authority announces the TNEA final seat allocation results after a few days. Candidates who have been allocated seats in TNEA counselling must complete the online document verification and fee payment process.

TNEA Counselling 2024 Overview

Particulars

Details

Name

TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission)

Conducting Body

Anna University

Level of Admission Process

State Level

Admission for

Undergraduate Engineering Programs

Application Modes

Online Mode

Accepting Colleges

400

Application fee

General- 500/-

Reserved- 250/-

Total seats offered

151870

Official Website

www.tneaonline.org

TNEA Helpline

044-22351014 | 044-22351015

TNEA Counselling 2024 Courses Offered

Through TNEA, various UG programs are offered to the candidates:

  • Biotechnology Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Automobile Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Food Technology
  • Chemical Engineering

TNEA Supplementary Counselling Dates 2024

TNEA 2024 Events

TNEA 2024 Dates (Academic/Vocational/Govt School Studied)

Application process

May 6, 2024

Last date to fill and submit the application form

June 6, 2024

TNEA rank list publication date

July 10, 2024

Grievances Redressal

July 11 - 20, 2024

Academic online 

Sept 2024

SCA to SC counseling (Online)

Sept 2024

End of counseling

Sept 2024

TNEA Counselling 2024 Important Dates:

Events

Dates

TNEA 2024 Notification

6th May 2024

Application form availability

6th May 2024

Last date of application form

6th June 2024

Allotment of Random Numbers

12 June 2024

Certificate verification

12 June 2024

Rank list/ Merit list release

10 July 2024

Grievances Redressal

11 - 20 July 2024

Counselling for special reservation category

July 2024

Commencement of General category

August 2024

End of counselling

September 2024

TNEA Counselling Eligibility

The most important step for the candidate before applying for TNEA Counselling 2024 is for them to have knowledge about the criteria that are required by them to become an eligible candidate and only the ones who meet all the eligibility should go forward and apply. 

Also Check: TNEA Cutoff 2024

TNEA Counselling 2024 Academic Criteria

Candidates must have completed their HSC (Academic) or its equivalent with a minimum combined average percentage in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in order to be eligible to apply for TNEA Counselling 2024

Community

Pass Percentage

General

45%

OBC including Muslim OBC 

40%

SCA,SC,ST

40%

MBC,DNC

40%

TNEA Domicile Criteria

The following candidates are qualified to register in accordance with the TNEA 2024 Domicile Criteria. To register for TNEA Counselling 2024, the candidate must fulfil one of the following domicile requirements:

Criteria Required Documents
Tamil Nadu Domiciled candidates who have passed their Class VIII- Class XII in the state of Tamil NaduMarksheets of Class 10, 11th, 12th 
Candidates who are not native of /domiciled  Tamil Nadu but have completed their class 8th to Class 12th in the state of Tamil NaduMarksheets of Class  10, 11th, 12th 
Tamil Nadu domiciled candidates who completed any one of class VIII to class XII examinations from other state/country. Certificate of Domicile/original Nativity (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 consecutive yearsEmployment certificate(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 consecutive years

Employment certificate (of the parent) from the employer

Evidence of employment like  salary slip, PF slip, Issued Institution Identity card and others.

Child of an All India Service officer (Tamil Nadu Cadre)Self-declaration from the parent

TNEA Counselling 2024 Age Criteria

Age Criteria

Years

Minimum Age

18 years

Maximum Age

25 years

As per TNEA rules, there is age relaxation provision for the reserved category.

TNEA Counselling 2024 Application Process

The steps given below should be followed while applying for TNEA:

Registration 

Step1: Go to annauniv.edu

Step 2: Enter the required information once the application form window opens.

Information required: name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, email id, registration number, and passing year of 10+2 level.

Step 3: Create password for security reasons

Step 4: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile no

Step 5: Enter OTP to activate your account

Form Filling 

  • Candidates will be automatically led to the login page following successful registration. Candidates must fill this page with all the information requested on the application form.
  • Following that, he or she can choose between the "SAVE AND LOGOUT" and the "SAVE AND PREVIEW" options. Candidates can modify the application form using the earlier options.
  • The application form cannot be changed after the "print" option has been selected. Therefore, check all the information before printing. Despite the fact that the application reference number will be listed on the application form, it is still a good idea to write it down for future use

Payment of Application Fee

Application forms won't be accepted unless the application payment is included. The only method to submit the application fee is online (with a credit card, debit card, or net banking).

 CategoryApplication Fee (in Rs.)
General500/-
SC/ST/SCA250/-

Printout of the Application Form 

The application form is available to print once all the formalities have been completed. The completed application form must be printed as it will be submitted offline. It is advised that candidates keep a physical copy of the application form on them at all times for future use.

Documents Required for TNEA Counselling 2024

These are the documents that are required for the application form:

  • 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 (Aadhar Card/ Voters ID/ Indian Passport) 
  • Category certificate (if applicable)

TNEA 2024 Counselling Fees:

Category 

Counselling Fee

General 

5000/-

SC/ST/SAC/OBC candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu

1000/-

  • After paying the TNEA counselling cost for 2024, candidates must check in to the TNEA portal using their user ID and password (Same that used at the time of registration). Candidates will need to select the courses and the institutes they are interested in after successfully logging in.
  • The selected institutes are then locked. After locking, no alteration will be permitted. Once the choices have been locked, the integrity code and a PDF document with the candidates' locked options will be sent to their registered email address. The purpose of integrity code is  to stop any further modification to the applicant's submitted choice list. If a candidate doesn't lock their choices within the specified time, the system will do it automatically.
  • The system allots the applicants' preliminary seats in accordance with the choices they made in.Candidates can see the prospective TNEA seat allocation by logging into their accounts.
  • The candidates will have the option to accept, refuse, or reject the offer after the seats have been allotted in 

Note: A candidate's seat will be forfeited if no allotment option is submitted within the allotted period. The candidates may, nonetheless, take part in additional counselling sessions.

  • The authorities will finally allocate seats in accordance with the choices made by the candidates then the official portal makes the TNEA seat allocation results available.
  • Candidates who secured seats in the final distribution have to turn up at the assigned institute to pay the admissions fee and secure their place.
  • A candidate may request a return of the original money if they are not given a seat at TNEA counselling 2024. The reimbursement will be processed in accordance with TNEA protocol.

TNEA 2024 Fee Structure

Given below are the list of total fees that are paid for TNEA 

ParticularsAmount in Rs.
Total Fees
  • Rs. 9180– General
  • Rs. 7180– SC/ST
  • Rs. 7180 – First Graduate General
Amount to be paid at the time of counselling
  • Rs. 5000– General
  • Rs. 1000 – SC/ST
  • Rs. 5000 – First Graduate General
Balance amount to be paid at the time of admission
  • Rs. 6180 – General
  • Rs. 4180 – SC/ST
  • Rs. 2180 -  First Graduate General

TNEA Seat Allotment

The TNEA 2024 seat allocation list will be made available by the authority online. The authority's merit list, the selections made, and the candidate's category will be the only criteria used to create the list of candidates. To view the results of the seat allocation, candidates must log in to their TNEA accounts. Candidates have the option of accepting the seat or giving it up to take part in the subsequent round of seat allocation. Candidates must report to their specific institute or college in Tamil Nadu after receiving confirmation of their seat.

TNEA 2024 Sports Reservation

For students that compete in sports at the State, National, or International level, there are seats reserved in TNEA 2024. The number of reservations for sports has gone up from 100 to 500.

The list of sports taken into account by the TNEA 2024 Reservation for Sports Quota is given below.

MallakhambAthleticsMotor Sports
Atya PatyaNetballBadminton
PowerliftingBall BadmintonRoller Skating
BaseballRowingBasketball
RugbyBeach VolleyballSailing
Billiards and SnookerSepak TakrawBodybuilding
ShootingBoxingSilambam
CaromSoft BallChess
Soft TennisCricketSquash Rackets
Cycle PoloSwimmingCycling
Table TennisFencingTaek–won–do
FootballTennikoitGolf
TennisGymnasticsThrowball
HandballTriathlonHockey
VolleyballJudoWeightlifting
KabaddiWrestlingKarate-Do
WushuKho KhoYachting
KorfBallArcheryYoga Asanas

Top TNEA Accepting Colleges

  • PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
  • Anna University, Chennai
  • Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai
  • Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
  • Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore (MCET) 
  • Kongu Engineering College, Erode
  • St. Joseph's College of Engineering, Chennai
  • Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
  • Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur
  • Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore (MCET) 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who conducts Tamilnadu Engineering Admissions or TNEA?

Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) 2024 is being held by the Directorate of Technical Education in Tamil Nadu. TNEA 2024 counselling was previously delivered by Anna University.

I am a ST category candidate belonging to Tamil Nadu. Do I have to pay the counselling fee?

Yes, Candidates from Tamil Nadu who are SC, SCA, or ST must pay a counselling fee of Rs. 1000.

How can I know if I am eligible for TNEA counselling 2024?

Prior to the counselling process, the authorities published a list of all the qualified candidates on the official website.

Are other state students eligible to apply for TNEA Counselling?

Yes, other state candidates who have studied their VIII-XII in Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply.

Can I pay the TNEA counselling fee in offline mode?

No, all the candidates must pay their counselling fees through online payment mode.

I am from outside Tamil Nadu. Can I apply under Special Reservation?

Candidates must have the knowledge that only Tamil Nadu domicile candidates are eligible for special reservations.

Where are TNEA 2024 Counselling Centres?

In all 32 districts of Tamil Nadu, TNEA 2024 Facilitation Centers will be set up to assist students access online counselling, obtain application forms, and receive fee waivers.

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