TNEA 2020: Counselling (Started), Cut-off, Dates, Allotment, Admission
TNEA 2020 Seat Allotment (Supplementary Round) has been released. Anna University organizes the admission process of Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) every year. Admission into various engineering institutions situated in the state of Tamil Nadu is provided on the basis of marks of 10+2 level and counselling organised by the University. Any separate entrance test is not conducted to offer admission. Through TNEA, Admission is offered in undergraduate programmes of B.E and B.Tech. Number of colleges located in Tamil Nadu accepts TNEA Scores to provide admission in the offered engineering programmes. Through this article we have provided complete information regarding TNEA 2020.
TNEA 2020 Notifications – Supplementary Allotment Out
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TNEA 2020 Seat Allotment (Supplementary Round) has been released. Check here for details.
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TNEA 2020 Important Dates
Below we have provided tentative TNEA Dates for various activities:
Events | Dates |
TNEA 2020 Notification Release | 16th July 2020 |
Starting of Registration process | 16th July 2020 |
Last date to fill Application | 16th August 2020 |
Starting of uploading original certificates | 31st July 2020 |
Last date for uploading of original certificates | 20th August 2020 |
Assigning random number | 26th August 2020 |
Verification of original certificates at TFC’s | 24th August- 1st September 2020 |
Publication of rank list | 28th September 2020 |
Counselling for special reservation category | – |
Commencement of counselling | 8th October 2020 |
TNEA 2020 Counselling
TNEA Counselling Process has been started from 8th October 2020. In the order of merit, candidates are called for counselling process. As per the rank and communal category of the candidate, seats have allotted to the candidates.
Before participating in counselling process candidate must download their call letter. The counselling process is organized in five rounds. Candidates must have to choose their course of preference and colleges.
Also counselling fee has to be submitted by the candidate by cash or demand draft. Candidates have to bring their original and photocopies of their required documents/testimonials for the document verification process.
TNEA 2020 Cut off
After the successful registration process, Anna University will release the cut off of TNEA 2020. The TNEA cut off marks will be released through online mode on the website for various programmes. Candidates must qualify the minimum cut off marks to get admission into the University.
The cut off marks will vary for various campuses. To break the tie candidates will be issued random numbers in case two or more candidates attain the same scores. Candidates will get their random numbers from the website.
TNEA 2020 Admission
After the successful completion of TNEA 2020 Counselling Process, admission will be provided to the qualified candidates. Candidates are required to report at the allotted college with the provisional admission letter within the prescribed date and time.
Also candidates have to submit their required documents and pay the admission fee at the respective institution.
FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions)
TNEA 2020 Application Form
The notification of TNEA 2020 has been released on 16th July 2020. Candidates can check below the complete information of TNEA 2020 application form:
- TNEA 2020 Application Form can be filled by the students through online mode from 16th July 2020.
- The Online registration process of TNEA 2020 includes various steps like registration, filling the application form, payment of application fee and sending application form with the required documents.
- Candidates have to apply for single application form for various courses and colleges.
- Last date to fill the application form online and submit it with the required documents will be till 16th August 2020.
- Candidates must fill the application form correctly as no modification or correction in the form will be allowed later.
- The filled in application form has to be submitted with the required documents before the last date to the below mentioned address:
The Secretary,
Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions,
Anna University, Chennai – 600025
Documents to be enclosed with the Application Form
- 10th and 12th Mark sheets and Pass Certificates
- Transfer Certificate
- Permanent community certificate
- 12th Class Hall Ticket
- First graduate certificate and first graduate joint declaration
- Nativity certificate (If applicable)
- SriLankan Tamil Refugee certificate
- Relevant documents showing proof of Army personnel
Application fee
Candidates have to pay the below given application fee through internet banking/debit card/credit card.
- For General candidates – Rs.500
- For ST/SC/SCA candidates – Rs.250
- For special reservation category- Rs. 100 (Additional)
TNEA 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for TNEA 2020, candidates must go through the given below TNEA eligibility criteria:
General Eligibility
Nativity
- Candidates who have passed their 10+2 level exams from schools located in Tamil Nadu can apply.
- Candidates from outside Tamil Nadu state can also apply on the basis of showing their Nativity Certificate only in the form of digitally signed E-Certificate or Electronic Form.
- Those who are children of Central Government Employees are also eligible for admission.
- Candidates of other states who have completed their 10+2 level from Tamil Nadu state are also eligible.
Qualification Criteria
- Qualifying Exam: Applying candidate must have passed their 12th level exam or its equivalent from a recognized Board or University.
- Qualifying Marks: Candidates must have passed their HSC exam with minimum of 45% marks (For OBC – 40%; For ST/SC/DNC/MBC/SCA – 40%).
- Qualifying Subjects: Candidates must have passed his 10+2 level with the subjects of Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
Course Wise Eligibility
For Marine Engineering
- Qualifying Exam: Candidate must have passed his/her 10+2 level exam or its equivalent from a Recognized Board.
- Qualifying Subjects: He/she must have passed his 10+2 level with Mathematics,Physics, Chemistry and English as main subjects.
- Qualifying Marks: Candidate must have passed with minimum average of 60% in PCM subjects and 50% in English subject.
- Age Criteria: Applying candidate should be of maximum 25 years.
TNEA 2020 Merit List/Rank List
The University has prepare a common merit list on the basis of which the counseling will be conducted. The TNEA merit list/rank list has been released on the website on 28th September 2020. The board has publish overall rank and community rank on the website.
The merit list has been prepared by the board on the basis of marks submitted by the candidates at the time of registration. Those who have successfully get shortlisted in the merit/rank list will be eligible for counselling process.
If you have any query related to TNEA 2020, you can ask your query in the comments section provided below.
can I pay the initial payment when the time of counselling?
How to we submit the original documents to the alloted college ? Either we submit online or courier or we go to alloted college and submit
Contact to the official help desk as they will guide you.
If i quit from counselling will i get my initial deposit refunded ?
No, Counselling fee will be non-refundable.
Our application is uploaded and completed but certificate verification is in progress,yesterday dint get the name in ranking list.how to approach this issue and what to do next.
how many choices filling in TNEA 2020
Hello sir, madhya Pradesh is my native state can I apply for Tnea …please explain me..so much confusion about this..am I eligible or not.
Sir my cut off is 184 bc will i get seat in madurai thiyagarajar clg for ece
Seats will be allotted to you by the officials.
Is 8th,9th std proofs needed for counselling ?
If needed what should be provided ..bonafide or mark sheet?
I have scored 479/600 in board exam. Can I able to get scholarship in college for BTech.I had scored 81 in biology
It will be notified to you by the officials.
Apply to computer science
i am not uploading the income certificate,all other certificates are uploaded.what will do sir? its necessary
Yes, it will be necessary.
i am not uploading the income certificate,all other certificates are uploaded.what will do sir?
When will the random number published and how to check random number reply fast plsss
We will update when it will be started.
When will the TFC center for correction open .
how to apply B.pharm course and veterinary course? please share the details
Can we get m.sc data science as an option.
Is this tnea is also for B.pharm or we have to apply separately for B. Pharm
When does they release the application form for lateral entry in engineering in tamilnadu????
It will be known to you when it will be released.
College tc is enough for applying
If the applicant doesn’t upload the documents in the required time given to him/her ,what to do?
Hi,
Can abroad student apply for TNEA? My son finished 10+2 CBSE exam in Dubai. Is he eligible to apply for TNEA? Please reply asap. Thank you.
Dear Sir,
Myself K.AJITH RAM, Application number : 260740, is applying for B.Tech course.
I have paid the TNEA application fee Rs.500/- via online through SBI gateway.
Bank send me a message for the debited amount.
But the TNEA website shouldn’t allow me to next steps (after Preview)
I request you to advise further to proceed further…
Candidates have to submit their filled in application form by offline mode with some documents at – The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions,Anna University, Chennai – 600025.
Have submitted in online mode. Is offline mode also required and if yes, on which date?
Hi, Sir
I am complete diploma in 2019, this year I have to joint Btech in part-time, how can I apply in counseling can you please help for that and tell me details for counseling procedure.
When b pharm counseling will be held and how to apply for that?
When will be b pharm counseling held? How to apply for that?
It will be updated in our article when official will announce it.
Sir, my niece scored maths :35, physics :55, chemistry 45,. Is she eligible to join BE or BTech ??
Sir I’ve finished Diploma in 2019 how can I apply for engineering councelling and what are the procedures?
You must go through TNEA 2020 Eligibility article.
Will 11std marks also be considered.. Becoz 12std exams are for 600marks.. How s cutoff calculated? Only 12th marks or both 11th n 12th
Sir,when its start for TNEA application registration process? What is the last date for submission ? Please answer me sir.
Registration has been started.
Sir anna university released application form for counseling
Not released yet.
I am from Telangana. Can I eligible for TNEA.
You must check complete details about eligibility in TNEA 2020 Eligibility article.