Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions — Everything You Need to Know
By Engineering Serunga — Season 1 | Verified from tneaonline.org & DoTE | Last updated: April 2026
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Table of Contents
- What Is TNEA?
- Year-Wise Statistics (2022–2025)
- College Types & Seat Categories
- Eligibility Rules
- Rank Calculation Formula
- Community Reservation System
- 7.5% Government School Quota
- Registration Process & Documents
- Facilitation Centres (TFCs)
- 3-Round Counselling Process
- Upward Movement & Supplementary Counselling
- Seat Matrix & Allotment Logic
- Post-Round Counselling: SCA to SC
- Complete TNEA Timeline (2026 Expected)
- Fees, Scholarships & Concessions
- Key Variables That Determine Your Outcome
- 25 Critical Rules & Common Mistakes
- Quick Reference: Important Dates 2026
1. What Is TNEA?
Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) is the single-window online admission system for B.E., B.Tech., and B.Arch. degree courses across Tamil Nadu. It is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Chennai, under the Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department.
The most important fact: Tamil Nadu does NOT hold a separate engineering entrance exam. Admission is based entirely on Class 12 board marks — making TNEA unique among all major Indian engineering admissions.
Official Portals
| Portal | Purpose |
|---|---|
| tneaonline.org | Primary portal — registration, rank list, choice filling, allotment |
| dte.tn.gov.in | DoTE official site — GOs, brochures, schedules |
| suppl.tneaonline.org | Supplementary counselling portal (after Round 3) |
TNEA 2026 at a Glance
| Metric | TNEA 2025 (Previous Cycle) | TNEA 2026 (Current Cycle) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Registrations | 3,01,026 | Expected ~3.1+ lakh |
| Available Seats (Govt Quota) | 1,72,388 | Expected ~1.80–2.02 lakh |
| Overall Fill Rate | 80.29% — decade high | TBC after counselling |
| Participating Colleges | 423 | Expected ~430+ |
| Students benefited from Upward Movement | 14,837 | TBC |
Registration opens 2nd week of May 2026. Monitor tneaonline.org from May 1.
Read the full TNEA 2026 Overview guide
2. Year-Wise Statistics: 2022–2025
TNEA has grown dramatically — registrations rose 43% from 2.11 lakh (2022) to 3.01 lakh (2025).
| Year | Registrations | Available Seats | Seats Filled | Fill Rate | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,11,115 | 1,48,811 | ~83,000–86,000 | ~59.9% | 4 rounds due to NEET delay |
| 2023 | 2,28,122 | ~1,44,630 | ~1,15,347 (all quotas) | ~72.36% | First early-July counselling |
| 2024 | 2,49,918 | ~1,79,950 | ~1,31,028 | ~72.81% | Anna Univ. + 30+ colleges 100% fill |
| 2025 | 3,01,026 | 1,72,388 (Govt Academic) | 1,38,573 | 80.29% | Decade high; 57 colleges at 100% fill |
Fill rate improved from ~59.9% (2022) to 80.3% (2025) — driven by increased demand for CS/AI/ML branches.
3. College Types & Seat Categories
| Institution Type | TNEA (Govt) Quota | Management Quota |
|---|---|---|
| Government Engineering Colleges | 100% of all seats | None |
| Government Aided Colleges | 100% of aided seats | None |
| Anna University campuses (CEG, MIT, ACT, BIT) | 100% | None |
| Non-Minority Self-Financing Colleges | 65% surrendered to TNEA | 35% direct |
| Minority Self-Financing Colleges | 50% surrendered to TNEA | 50% direct |
Common misconception corrected: The "50% government quota" applies ONLY to minority SF colleges. Non-minority SF colleges must surrender 65% to TNEA.
Programmes Covered
- B.E. / B.Tech. — 4 years (all branches)
- B.E. Sandwich (Mechanical, EEE, Production) — 5 years at PSG College of Technology only
- M.Tech. CSE Integrated — 5 years at select institutions
- B.Arch. — 5 years (separate brochure and mark calculation)
Read the full College Types & Seat Matrix guide
4. Eligibility Rules
Who Can Apply? (8 Nativity Categories)
- Category 1: TN natives who studied Classes 8–12 entirely in TN — no nativity certificate needed
- Category 2: TN natives who studied any class (8–12) outside TN — digitally signed e-Nativity Certificate required
- Category 3: Children of Central Govt. employees serving continuously in TN for 5+ years — eligible under OC
- Category 4: Children of Public Sector employees in TN for 5+ years
- Category 5: Sons/daughters of All India Service (TN cadre) officers
- Category 6: Candidates from other states who studied Classes 8–12 in TN
- Category 7: Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees who studied in TN
- Category 8: OCI/PIO cardholders who are TN natives (not applicable to those born abroad after 04.03.2021)
Minimum Academic Eligibility (Class 12 PCM Average)
| Community | Minimum % in PCM |
|---|---|
| OC (General) | 45.00% |
| BC, BCM, MBC & DNC | 40.00% |
| SC, SCA, ST | 40.00% |
Minimum eligibility uses RAW marks only — NOT normalised marks. Improvement exam marks are NOT considered under any circumstances (G.O. No. 184, 2005).
Special Branch Requirements
- Marine Engineering: Min. 60% PCM, IMU-CET qualified, max age 25, min height 157 cm, normal colour vision
- Mining Engineering: Female candidates subject to restrictions under the Mines Act, 1952
Read the full Eligibility & Registration guide
5. Rank Calculation Formula
The Core Formula
TNEA Score (out of 200) = Mathematics (out of 100) + [Physics / 2] (out of 50) + [Chemistry / 2] (out of 50)
Example: Maths 90, Physics 98, Chemistry 87 → TNEA Score = 90 + 49 + 43.5 = 182.5 / 200
Maths is double-weighted — it is the single most important subject for your TNEA rank.
Normalisation Across Boards
Normalised Mark = (Your Raw Mark / Highest Mark in Your Board) x Highest Mark in TN State Board
| Board | Reference |
|---|---|
| TN State Board | No normalisation — is the reference itself |
| CBSE | Highest mark at national level |
| ICSE | Highest mark at national level |
| Other recognised boards | Highest mark in that board among TN students |
Tie-Breaking Rules (Applied in Sequence)
- Higher % in Mathematics
- Higher % in Physics
- Higher % in Optional Subject (Chemistry/Vocational)
- Higher % in total Class 12 marks (all subjects)
- Date of Birth — older candidate gets priority
- TNEA Random Number — computer-generated 10-digit tiebreaker
2025 Marks vs Rank Reference
| TNEA Score (out of 200) | Approx. General Rank | Round |
|---|---|---|
| 200.000 | 1 – 141 | Round 1 |
| 195.000 – 199.667 | 142 – 5,251 | Round 1 |
| 180.000 – 194.810 | 5,252 – 36,665 | Round 1 |
| 179.000 – 179.980 | 36,666 – 39,145 | Round 1 (tail) |
| 143.085 – 178.965 | 39,146 – 1,37,710 | Round 2 |
| 77.500 – 143.000 | 1,37,711 – 2,39,299 | Round 3 |
Read the full Rank Calculation Formula guide
Download TNEA 2026 Complete Guide — Free PDF
6. Community Reservation System
| Category | Abbr. | % | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Competition | OC | 31.00% | ALL candidates, any community |
| Backward Class | BC | 26.50% | 181+ listed BC communities |
| Backward Class Muslim | BCM | 3.50% | Muslim communities under BC |
| Most Backward Class & DNC | MBC & DNC | 20.00% | Vanniakula Kshatriya, etc. |
| Scheduled Caste | SC | 15.00% | Notified SCs (excl. SCA) |
| Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyars | SCA | 3.00% | Arunthathiyar sub-caste |
| Scheduled Tribes | ST | 1.00% | Notified Scheduled Tribes |
| Total | 100% |
SC + SCA together = 18% total. Unfilled SCA seats convert to SC after all rounds.
Critical Cross-Category Rule
Any reserved-category candidate can also get an OC seat if their general rank is high enough. They appear in BOTH the general rank list AND their community rank list simultaneously.
Community Certificate Requirements
| Category | Issuing Authority |
|---|---|
| SC / SCA | Tahsildar of native taluk |
| ST | Revenue Divisional Officer / Sub-Collector |
| BC / BCM / MBC & DNC | HQ Deputy Tahsildar / Zonal Deputy Tahsildar |
Only permanent card or digitally signed e-Certificate accepted. Certificates from other states are NOT recognised for TNEA reservation.
Read the full Community Reservation guide
7. 7.5% Government School Quota
Introduced by G.O. (Ms) No. 167, Higher Education (J2) Dept., dated 31.08.2021 — gives students who studied Class 6–12 in TN Government Schools a separate, less-competitive seat pool.
Which Schools Qualify?
- Government Schools (TN State Government)
- Corporation Schools (Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai corporations, etc.)
- Municipal Schools
- Adi Dravida and Tribal Welfare Schools (ADW Dept.)
- Kallar Reclamation Schools
- Forest Department Schools
- Schools managed by any state government department
Aided private schools, unaided private schools, CBSE private schools, and Matriculation schools do NOT qualify — even if they receive government grants.
How It Works (Horizontal Reservation)
7.5% is carved out of each community category proportionally. Government school students compete only among themselves — significantly lower competition.
Example: 60-seat branch → OC seats = ~18 → 7.5% of 18 = ~1–2 seats. Only OC government-school students compete for those 1–2 seats.
Full Fee Waiver (G.O. Ms. No. 221, dated 15.11.2021)
| Fee Type | Covered? |
|---|---|
| Counselling (registration) fee | YES |
| Tuition fee | YES — paid by state govt. to college |
| Hostel fee | YES |
| Development fee | YES |
This waiver is NOT means-tested — applies to every 7.5% quota admit regardless of family income.
2025 Round-wise Marks Range (7.5% Quota)
| Round | Marks Range | Govt. General Rank Range |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 200.000 – 179.000 | 1 – 2,662 |
| Round 2 | 178.965 – 143.085 | 2,663 – 18,921 |
| Round 3 | 143.000 – 77.500 | 18,922 – 46,848 |
Read the full 7.5% Govt. School Quota guide
8. Registration Process & Documents
2026 Expected Timeline
| Event | 2025 Actual | 2026 Expected |
|---|---|---|
| Notification + Registration Opens | May 7, 2025 | 2nd week of May 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | June 6, 2025 | 1st week of June 2026 |
| Document Upload Deadline | June 9, 2025 | ~June 10, 2026 |
| Random Number Assignment | June 11, 2025 | ~2nd week of June 2026 |
| Rank List Published | June 27, 2025 | Late June / 1st week July 2026 |
Registration Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OC / BC / BCM / MBC & DNC | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / SCA / ST | Rs. 250/- |
Payment: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Demand Draft.
Mandatory Documents to Upload
| Document | Required For |
|---|---|
| 10th (SSLC) Mark Sheet | All candidates |
| HSC +1 and +2 Mark Sheets | All candidates |
| Transfer Certificate (TC) | All candidates |
| Community Certificate (permanent card / e-Certificate) | Reserved category candidates |
| Nativity Certificate (e-Certificate only) | Category 2 candidates |
| First Graduate e-Certificate + Joint Declaration | First Graduate concession seekers |
| Government School Proof (6th–12th) | 7.5% quota applicants |
All certificates must be uploaded before the application deadline. Physical/handwritten certificates are NOT accepted — only digitally signed e-Certificates.
Read the full Eligibility & Registration guide
9. TNEA Facilitation Centres (TFCs)
TFCs serve three functions:
1. Certificate verification — staff verify uploaded documents
2. Fee payment — for candidates who choose "Accept and Upward"
3. Upward Movement processing — staff assist with the upward process
In TNEA 2025, there were 110 TFCs across all Tamil Nadu districts.
TFC Count in Key Districts (2025)
| District | TFCs |
|---|---|
| Chennai | 8 |
| Coimbatore | 5 |
| Madurai | 5 |
| Tirunelveli | 3 |
| Salem | 3 |
| Krishnagiri | 4 |
| Dharmapuri | 4 |
The complete official TFC list is published as "7_List_of_TFCs.pdf" on tneaonline.org at the start of each cycle.
Read the full Facilitation Centres (TFC) guide
10. The 3-Round Counselling Process
Three streams run simultaneously: General Academic (92.5%), 7.5% Govt. School Quota, and Vocational (2%, separate seat matrix).
2025 Exact Schedule
| Stage | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Range | 200.000 – 179.000 | 178.965 – 143.085 | 143.000 – 77.500 |
| General Rank Range | 1 – 39,145 | 39,146 – 1,37,710 | 1,37,711 – 2,39,299 |
| Choice Filling Opens | July 14, 10 AM | July 26, 10 AM | August 7, 10 AM |
| Choice Filling Closes | July 16, 5 PM | July 28, 5 PM | August 9, 5 PM |
| Tentative Allotment | July 17 | July 29 | August 10 |
| Confirmation Window | July 17–18 | July 29–30 | August 10–11 |
| College/TFC Reporting | July 19–23 | July 31 – Aug 4 | August 12–17 |
| Upward Movement Result | July 26 | August 7 | August 20 |
The 4 Stages of Every Round
Stage 1 — Choice Filling (3 days)
Login to tneaonline.org. Enter all college-branch preferences in priority order. No limit on number of choices. Order is CRITICAL — Choice 1 = highest preference. Once the window closes, choices cannot be changed.
Stage 2 — Tentative Allotment
The computer processes candidates in strict rank order. For each candidate, it checks choices in order and allots the first available seat matching community eligibility.
Stage 3 — Confirmation Window (2 days — CRITICAL)
Each candidate MUST choose one of 6 options within 2 days. Not choosing = automatic loss of seat + exclusion from all further rounds. No exceptions.
| Option | Meaning | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|
| Accept and Join | Happy with allotment; joining permanently | None |
| Accept and Upward | Satisfied but want a better choice | Zero risk — original seat protected |
| Decline and Upward | Reject current allotment; try for better | Medium — lose current seat if no upgrade |
| Decline and Move to Next Round | Reject; participate in next round | Medium |
| Decline and Quit | Exit TNEA entirely | Permanent — IRREVERSIBLE |
| Upward or Move to Next Round | (Only when no seat allotted) | — |
Stage 4 — Reporting Window (5 days)
- "Accept and Join" → Report directly to allotted college; pay fees
- "Accept and Upward" → Report to TFC; pay counselling fee (Rs. 5,000 for OC/BC/MBC; Rs. 1,000 for SC/SCA/ST)
- Other options → No reporting needed
Read the full Counselling Schedule & Rounds guide
Download TNEA 2026 Complete Guide — Free PDF
11. Upward Movement & Supplementary Counselling
What Is Upward Movement?
Upward Movement runs between the confirmation deadline and the next round's choice filling. It scans for better choices for "Accept-Upward" and "Decline-Upward" candidates.
Key guarantee: Upward movement can only IMPROVE or MAINTAIN a candidate's allotment — it can NEVER downgrade. In TNEA 2025, 14,837 students were upgraded.
Supplementary Counselling
After Round 3, open to: candidates not allotted in Rounds 1–3, students who passed HSC supplementary exams (August), and students unsatisfied with Round 3 allotment.
| Event | 2025 Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration & Choice Filling Opens | August 21, 2025 |
| Tentative Allotment | August 22, 2025 |
| Confirmation & Fee Payment | August 22–23, 2025 |
| Reporting to College | By August 26, 2025 |
Portal: suppl.tneaonline.org
Read the full Upward Movement guide
12. Seat Matrix & Allotment Logic
How the Algorithm Works
- Eligible candidates list published based on rank ranges
- System processes candidates in strict rank order — best rank first
- Scans each candidate's choices from Choice 1 onward
- Checks: (a) remaining capacity in community cell AND (b) candidate's community eligibility
- First matching available seat is allotted
- "No Allotment" if no choices could be fulfilled
A lower-ranked (better) candidate at Choice 5 gets priority over a higher-ranked (worse) candidate at Choice 1. Rank always comes first.
Seat Matrix for a Typical 60-Seat Branch
| Category | % | ~Seats | 7.5% Govt School Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| OC | 31% | 18–19 | ~1–2 |
| BC | 26.5% | 15–16 | ~1 |
| BCM | 3.5% | ~2 | <1 |
| MBC & DNC | 20% | ~12 | ~1 |
| SC | 15% | ~9 | <1 |
| SCA | 3% | ~2 | <1 |
| ST | 1% | ~1 | <1 |
| Total | 100% | 60 | ~4–5 |
Seat Matrix Updates Between Rounds
- "Accept and Join" seats → permanently allotted; removed from future matrix
- Seats of students who did NOT confirm → released back as vacant
- A fresh residual seat matrix PDF is published before each round — always download it
Read the full College Types & Seat Matrix guide
13. SCA to SC Counselling
After all 3 rounds + supplementary, vacant SCA (Arunthathiyar) seats are converted to SC seats in a final "SCA to SC Counselling" round.
| Event | 2025 Dates |
|---|---|
| SCA to SC Counselling | August 25–26, 2025 |
| End of ALL TNEA Counselling | August 26, 2025 |
After official SCA-to-SC counselling concludes, colleges CANNOT independently fill vacant seats — they must wait for written DoTE authorisation.
14. Complete TNEA 2026 Timeline
| Phase | Process Step | Expected 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Counselling | Notification + Registration Opens | 2nd week May 2026 |
| Pre-Counselling | Last Date for Registration | 1st week June 2026 |
| Pre-Counselling | Document Upload Deadline | ~June 10, 2026 |
| Pre-Counselling | Random Number Assignment | ~June 12–14, 2026 |
| Pre-Counselling | Rank List Published | Late June / July 1st week |
| Pre-Counselling | Grievance Redressal | ~3–5 days after rank list |
| Round 1 | Choice Filling | ~3rd–4th week July 2026 |
| Round 1 | Confirmation Window | ~2 days after allotment |
| Round 1 | College / TFC Reporting | ~5 days after confirmation |
| Round 2 | Choice Filling | ~August 1st week 2026 |
| Round 3 | Choice Filling | ~August 2nd week 2026 |
| Post-Round | Supplementary Counselling | ~August 3rd week 2026 |
| Post-Round | SCA to SC Counselling | ~August 4th week 2026 |
| End | TNEA 2026 Officially Closes | ~August 26–31, 2026 |
Official 2026 dates not yet announced (as of April 2026). Monitor tneaonline.org from May 1, 2026.
15. Fees, Scholarships & Concessions
| Scheme | For Whom | What Is Covered | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5% Govt. School Full Fee Waiver | All 7.5% quota admits | Counselling fee + Tuition + Hostel + Development fees | Studied Class 6–12 in TN Govt. school; NOT means-tested |
| First Generation Graduate Concession | First graduate in family | Tuition fee concession | Digital e-Certificate + Joint Declaration |
| AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) | Up to 5% of seats in SF colleges | Tuition fee only | Family income < Rs. 8 lakhs; B.E./B.Tech. only |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) | SC/SCA/ST candidates | Tuition fees | Family income < Rs. 2,50,000 |
| Prime Minister's Scholarship (PMSS) | Children of Central Govt. employees | Monthly scholarship + fee coverage | Per PMSS eligibility criteria |
Read the full Fees & Scholarships guide
16. Key Variables That Determine Your Outcome
| Variable | Importance | What It Determines | Can You Control? |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNEA Score (out of 200) | CRITICAL | General Rank — single most important factor | YES — Class 12 performance |
| General Rank | CRITICAL | Which Round; allotment priority | Indirect (via TNEA score) |
| Community Category | HIGH | Which reserved seats you compete for | NO — fixed by birth |
| 7.5% Govt. School Eligibility | HIGH | Access to less-competitive pool + full fee waiver | NO — fixed by school history |
| Choice Order | CRITICAL | Exact preferences determine allotment outcome | YES — strategic planning |
| Upward Movement Decision | HIGH | Can significantly improve final college | YES — student decision |
| Confirmation Timeliness | CRITICAL | Missing 2-day window = seat loss + exclusion | YES — active monitoring |
| Reporting Timeliness | CRITICAL | Missing 5-day joining window = allotment cancelled | YES — active monitoring |
17. 25 Critical Rules & Common Mistakes
- Any reserved-category candidate CAN get an OC seat if their general rank is high enough.
- No community certificate = automatically OC. OC minimum eligibility (45% PCM) then applies.
- "Decline and Move to Next Round" does NOT end eligibility — only "Decline and Quit" does that permanently.
- Not confirming within 2 days = automatic seat loss + exclusion from ALL further rounds. No grace period.
- Online confirmation alone is NOT enough for "Accept and Join." Physical college reporting within 5 days is mandatory.
- Upward movement CANNOT downgrade your allotment. "Accept-Upward" is always zero-risk.
- 7.5% quota is a separate, less-competitive pool. A 155/200 govt-school student does not compete with the general pool for 7.5% seats.
- The 7.5% fee waiver has NO income condition. Every 7.5% admit gets it regardless of family income.
- Improvement exam marks are NOT considered under any circumstances. Only original first-attempt marks count.
- Management quota = 35% for non-minority SF colleges, NOT 50%. Minority SF colleges have 50% management quota.
- CBSE normalisation uses national highest marks, not TN state highest.
- The self-financing college govt. quota split is 65-35, not 50-50 (for non-minority colleges).
- A student can participate in a later round even after getting allotted by choosing "Decline and Move to Next Round."
- Community rank and general rank are both checked simultaneously in each allotment run.
- Choice filling order is fixed once the window closes. Plan carefully before submitting.
- Supplementary counselling is also open to students unsatisfied with Round 3 allotment.
- Vacant SCA seats do NOT disappear — they become SC seats in the SCA-to-SC counselling.
- Always use the updated residual seat matrix for each round — the initial matrix is not valid for Round 2 or 3.
- First Graduate Certificate must be a digital e-Certificate. Physical/handwritten copies not accepted.
- Nativity Certificate must also be a digitally signed e-Certificate. Physical copies not accepted.
- Check tneaonline.org EVERY DAY during the counselling period. Windows are very tight.
- College + Branch = one choice. Same college with a different branch is counted as a separate choice.
- 7.5% quota students still need to complete all counselling stages — choice filling, confirmation, and college reporting.
- Students can list the same college under both OC and community category choices. The system handles it correctly.
- After all TNEA rounds end, colleges CANNOT independently fill vacant seats without written DoTE authorisation.
Read the full Common Mistakes & FAQ guide
18. Quick Reference: Important Dates 2026
| Event | Expected 2026 Date | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| TNEA Notification + Registration Opens | 2nd week of May 2026 | Register immediately; prepare all documents |
| Last Date for Registration | 1st week of June 2026 | Complete registration + pay fee |
| Last Date for Document Upload | ~June 10, 2026 | Upload all required documents |
| Random Number Assignment | ~June 12–14, 2026 | Check your random number on portal |
| Rank List Published | Late June / July 1st week 2026 | Check rank; determine which round you fall in |
| Round 1 Choice Filling | ~3rd–4th week July 2026 | Fill choices in order of preference; submit before deadline |
| Round 1 Confirmation Window | ~2 days after allotment | Select one of 6 options WITHIN 2 DAYS — no extension |
| Round 1 College/TFC Reporting | ~5 days after confirmation | Report physically; pay fees if required |
| Round 2 | ~August 1st week 2026 | Same process as Round 1 |
| Round 3 | ~August 2nd week 2026 | Same process as Round 1 |
| Supplementary Counselling | ~August 3rd week 2026 | If unallotted after R3 or passed supplementary exams |
| SCA to SC Counselling | ~August 4th week 2026 | SC candidates for converted SCA seats |
| End of TNEA 2026 | ~August 26–31, 2026 | All admissions finalised |
TNEA 2026 official dates have NOT yet been published (as of April 2026). Monitor tneaonline.org from May 1, 2026.
About This Guide
This page is part of Engineering Serunga — Season 1, Tamil Nadu's most complete TNEA 2026 counselling guide.
- Verified from: tneaonline.org, dte.tn.gov.in, and official G.O. documents
- Covers: General Academic Counselling (3 rounds) + 7.5% Government School Quota
- Does NOT cover: Special reservations (DA, Ex-Servicemen, Sports), NRI quota, Management quota
- Last reviewed: April 2026
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Primary sources: TNEA 2025 Information Brochure, TNEA Tentative Schedule 2025, 7_List_of_TFCs.pdf, dte.tn.gov.in, Tamil Nadu Gazette G.O. documents. Last verified: April 2026.