Registration for TNEA 2026 was opened from May 3 and is scheduled to close on June 2. Candidates are required to submit their certificates by June 6, following which the rank list will be published on June 29. Counselling will take place in July to guide candidates in the admission process. This year, there are over 2 lakh engineering seats at 400-plus colleges under Anna University. The systematic process allows candidates to keep track of their dates right from the time of registration until the counselling process.
TNEA 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date(s)
Issue of Notification, Commencement of Online Registration, Filling of Applications, Uploading of Certificates
03.05.2026
Last date for Registration of Online Applications
02.06.2026
Last date for Uploading Documents
06.06.2026
Assigning a Random Number
05.06.2026
Certificates Verification (Online)
08.06.2026 – 20.06.2026
Publication of Rank List
29.06.2026
Grievances Redressal
30.06.2026 – 04.07.2026
Counselling for Government (7.5%) Special Reservation Categories (Online): Differently Abled, Ex-Servicemen, Sports
Dates to be Announced
after AICTE approval
Counselling for General Special Reservation Categories (Online): Differently Abled, Ex-Servicemen, Sports
Dates to be Announced
General Counselling (Online): Academic, Govt. School 7.5% Category, Vocational
Dates to be Announced
Supplementary Counselling (Online)
Dates to be Announced
SCA to SC Counselling (Online)
Dates to be Announced
End of Counselling
Dates to be Announced
TNEA 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for different engineering courses are given below-
Category
Eligibility Condition
Certificate Requirement
Tamil Nadu candidates (studied VIII–XII in TN schools)
Eligible
No Nativity Certificate required
Tamil Nadu natives (studied VIII–XII outside TN)
Eligible
Must produce electronic/digitally signed Nativity Certificate
Children of Central Government Employees
Eligible if parents/guardians have served in TN continuously for 5 years
Employer certificate required
Children of Public Sector/Govt. recognized Institution employees
Eligible if employed in TN continuously for 5 years
After logging in, provide details of academics, personal data, and desired course(s).
Step 3 – Uploading Documents
Upload necessary documents such as Mark sheet of 12th standard, Certificate of Community, Nativity Certificate, and Photograph/Signature.
Step 4 – Fee Payment
Make the payment of fee through the available online options. The fee for the general category is INR 500, while for the reserved category it is INR 250.
Step 5 - Download of Form
Download the filled up form from the online website for further use during the the counselling process.
Step 6 - Verification of certificates
Get your certificates verified at various TNEA Facilitation Centres (TFCs) on June 8, 2026 - June 20, 2026.
Step 8 - Viewing Rank List
Check out your rank on June 29, 2026.
TNEA 2026 Student Support
Facilitation Centres (TFCs): 110 centres set up across Tamil Nadu.
Helpline: Toll-free number 1800 425 0110 (8 AM – 6 PM).
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