The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) Tamil Nadu is set to commence the counselling process for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) today, July 22, 2024. Candidates can access the complete counselling schedule on the official portal, tneaonline.org.
TNEA Counselling 2024 Schedule
Special Reservation Categories
- Government (7.5%) Special Reservation: July 22 – July 23
- General Special Reservation: July 25 – July 27
General Category
- First Round:
- Dates: July 29 – July 31
- Cut-off Marks: 200 – 179
- Provisional Allotment Release: August 10
- Second Round:
- Dates: August 10 – August 12
- Cut-off Marks: 178.9 – 142
- Provisional Allotment Release: August 23
- Third Round:
- Dates: August 23 – August 28
- Cut-off Marks: 141.9 – 77
- Preliminary Allotment Release: September 4
Supplementary Counselling
- Dates: September 6 – September 8
SCA to SC Counselling
- Dates: September 10 – September 11
Counselling Phases
The TNEA counselling process will be conducted online in three phases, with candidates participating in rounds based on their ranks. The stages include:
- Registration
- Choice Filling
- Seat Allotment
- Seat Acceptance
- Reporting to College/TFC
- Fee Payment
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying for TNEA Counselling 2024. The counselling is based on the Class 12 merit of the candidates, and it is crucial for students to check their eligibility beforehand.
Special Reservation Categories
Special reservation categories include Sportspersons, Children of ex-servicemen, and differently-abled students, who will undergo online counselling first.
For more detailed information and to stay updated, visit the official TNEA portal at tneaonline.org.