TAMIL NADU ENGINEERING ADMISSIONS (TNEA)

Conducting BodyDirectorate of Technical Education , Tamil Nadu
TNEA Official Websitehttps://www.tneaonline.org/
Exam TypeState Level Entrance
Exam CategoryUndergraduate ( UG )
Mode of ExaminationOnline
Mode of ApplicationOnline
TNEA CounselingOnline
Accepting Colleges440 Colleges
SI.NoCourse Name
1Biotechnology Engineering
2Civil Engineering
3Computer Science Engineering
4Electrical Engineering
5Electronics & Communication Engineering
6Automobile Engineering
7Information Technology
8Mechanical Engineering
9Food Technology
10Chemical Engineering
Subjects NameTotal QuestionsTotal Marks Time Allotted
Physics,Chemistry,
Mathematics
1501502 hrs 30 minutes
  1. All the questions will be multiple choice Questions (MCQ).
  2. Questions will be asked from 12th Physics ,Chemistry and Mathematics.
  3. Question paper will be in English only.
  4. The time allotted for the paper will be 2 hrs 30 minutes .
  5. One mark will be rewarded for a correct answer and no negative marking provision for an incorrect response.

Candidates are eligible to apply for TNEA if they have cleared their HSC (Academic) or its equivaent with a minimum average percentage in mathematics, physice and chemistry put together as mentioned below:

CommunityPass Percentage
General Category45 %
Backward Class including Backward Class Muslim40 %
MBC and DNC40 %
SC / ST / SCA40 %
Criteria :Supporting Documents Needed
Tamil Nadu Domiciled Candidates who have completed their class VIII to class XIIth education in the state of Tamil NaduClass 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 NaduClass 10 , 11th , 12th Marksheets
Tamil Nadu domiciled candidates who have passed any one of class VIII , Class IX , class X , class XI and class XII examinations outside the state of Tamil NaduDomicile / 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 continuouslyCertificate 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• Certificate of Employment ( of the parent ) from the employer • Evidence of employment – 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