Anna University Counselling 2023: Dates, Random Number, Rank List

Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions 2026 ( TNEA )

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Updated on Mar 23, 2023 15:45 IST

TNEA Anna University Counselling 2023 is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) Tamil Nadu. Anna University TNEA Counselling registration will be available online only. Check all details on this page below.

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Anna University TNEA 2023 counselling registration is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) Chennai, Government of Tamil Nadu in online mode. The Anna University TNEA choice filling will be started after the registration. The authority will conduct TNEA 2023 counselling in four to five rounds in online mode. TNEA counselling includes registration, paying the counselling fees, filling the online application form, assigning random numbers, verification of certificates, initial payment, choice filling and declaration of seat allotments. After each round of Anna University counselling TNEA, the authority will announce the seat allotment result.

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  • Anna University TNEA Counselling Schedule for Vocational and Academic stream (Tentative)
  • Anna University Counselling TNEA: Steps
  • FAQs related to Anna University Counselling TNEA

Anna University TNEA Counselling Schedule for Vocational and Academic stream (Tentative)

The schedule for Anna University TNEA counselling will be released on the official website of TNEA 2023. Candidates can check the Anna University TNEA counselling schedule for both academic and vocational streams.

Q:   How to fill choices in TNEA counselling?
A:

Check below the steps on how to fill choices in TNEA 2026 counselling: Add/Remove Choices: Candidates have to choose carefully their preferences for getting a seat in a branch in an institution. Based on the availability of seats, rank, and community, candidates will be allotted. Candidates must prepare a list of choices in the order of preference to enter the choices in the order preference correctly and quickly. Choice Entry and Locking of Choices will be available for 3 days, 3rd day until 5.00 pm. All the above processes can be completed from anywhere, from your home if you have a facility or you can avail of the facility of TFC. Choice Entry and Locking of Choices (3 days, 3rd day until 5.00 pm. Adding choices - On the top Navigation Bar, candidates will SEE the link for Add Choices. Using this, candidates can create a list of branches and colleges. This choice list or preference list should finally be in the order of candidate preference. By clicking, add choices, the following screen will appear on the screen. Choice by District Entering the name of the District in the list box field Choice by Branch Name Entering the name of the Branch Name in the text box field Choice by College Code Entering the name of the College Code in the text box field Choice by College Name Entering the name of the College Name in the text box field.

Q:   When will the counselling dates be announced for TNEA?
A:

The TNEA 2026 dates will be announced in May 2026. Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu will release the application process for TNEA 2026.

Candidates can check the important TNEA 2026 dates like registration dates, random number release dates, Certificate verification dates, rank list release dates and counselling dates. The counselling rounds will include steps like Choice Filling, Allotment, Confirmation of Allotment, and Reporting to the College/TFC and payment of fees.

10+2 passed/appearing candidates can apply for TNEA counselling. Admission will be based on marks obtained by the candidates in the relevant subjects, namely, Maths Physics and Chemistry which will be reduced to 200 (Maths 100, Physics 50 and Chemistry 50).

Q:   What is the last date to register for TNEA counselling?
A:

The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu will release the TNEA 2026 counselling process dates for registration, assignment of random numbers, Certificate verifications, rank list publication, and finally, the counselling. The counselling rounds will include steps like Choice Filling, Allotment, Confirmation of Allotment, and Reporting to the College/TFC and payment of fees depending upon their confirmation.

BE/B.Tech admission in Tamil Nadu is done based on the online counselling process called TNEA. There is no state-level entrance exam for admission in Tamil Nadu. Candidates have to register and appear for the online Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions TNEA counselling held every year. 10+2 passed/appearing candidates can apply for TNEA counselling. Admission will be based on marks obtained by the candidates in the relevant subjects, namely, Maths Physics and Chemistry which will be reduced to 200 (Maths 100, Physics 50 and Chemistry 50).

TNEA 2023 Events

TNEA 2023 Dates (Academic & Vocational)

Anna Univeersity counselling TNEA application

Jul-2023

Last date to fill and submit the TNEA counselling application form

Aug-2023
Commencement of uploading original certificates  Jul-2023
Last date for uploading original certificates Aug-2023

Assigning TNEA random number

Aug-2023

Verification of documents at TFCs

Sep-2023

Anna University TNEA Rank list publication date

Sep-2023
Special Reservation categories Counselling Sep-2023

General Counseling (Academic & Vocational)

Sep-2023 to Oct-2023

Supplementary Counseling (Online)

Sep-2023

SCA to SC counseling (Online)

Sep-2023

Last date for Anna University TNEA counselling

Sep-2023

Anna University Counselling TNEA: Steps

The process of Anna University TNEA counselling will include the steps given below:

1. Filling of application and Certificate uploading
2. Random Number Generation (by TNEA Authority)
3. Certificates Verification online.
4. Rank Publication (by TNEA Authority)
5. Payment of Initial Deposit
6. Exercising the choices of institutions and Branches
7. Publication of Tentative Allotment on a notified date (by TNEA Authority)
8. Confirmation of allotment option
9. Final allotment of institution and branch (by TNEA Authority)
10. Finally reporting to the allotted Institutions at a specified date

Detailed procedure for Anna University TNEA counselling has been elaborated below:

Registration for TNEA - Candidates have to register from the official website at tneaonline.org. Candidates who do not have an internet connection can head straight to the TFCs which will help them register for the exam. In this step, candidates have to enter all their basic details in the application form of TNEA counselling such as name, date of birth, mobile number and email address among others.

Payment of TNEA counselling fees - Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam, have to pay the counselling fee as per their category. The counselling fee for different categories are as follows:

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  • General/OBC - Rs. 500
  • SC/ST - Rs. 250
  • For each special reservation category - Rs. 100

Filling all personal details - The third step of counselling is TNEA choice filling after payment. Candidates have to fill in their basic details such as details of the nativity, nationality, category, marks of qualifying examination and board name within a given period of time.

Submission of Anna University counselling TNEA application form - After verifying the personal details, candidates have to submit the filled-in TNEA application form.

Allotment of random number - All the registered candidates will be allotted a 10 digit random number. The purpose of the random number of TNEA 2023 is to help break the deadlock between candidates if there is a tie even after exhausting all tie-breaking rules.

Q:   When will the TNEA counselling process end?
A:

The TNEA 2026 counselling will end in September 2026.

BE/B.Tech admission in Tamil Nadu is done based on the online counselling process called TNEA. There is no state-level entrance exam for admission in Tamil Nadu. Candidates have to register and appear for the online Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions TNEA counselling held every year. 10+2 passed/appearing candidates can apply for TNEA counselling. Admission will be based on marks obtained by the candidates in the relevant subjects, namely, Maths Physics and Chemistry which will be reduced to 200. TNEA 2026 counselling process includes registration, assignment of random numbers, Certificate verifications, rank list publication, and finally the counselling. The counselling rounds will include steps like Choice Filling, Allotment, Confirmation of Allotment, and Reporting to the College/TFC and payment of fees depending upon their confirmation.

Q:   When will the TNEA counselling for Special Reservation categories start?
A:

The TNEA counselling for Special Reservation categories will be held in July. TNEA stands for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions. The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu conducts TNEA every year. It is an online counselling window. All Indian National candidates who wish to take admission to Government and Government Aided Engineering Colleges, University Departments and Constituent Colleges of Anna University, Annamalai University and for the seats surrendered by Self-Financing Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu have to apply for TNEA counselling. TNEA counselling is a Unified Single Window Admission System for Indian Nationals only. The courses offered via this online counselling are BE/B.Tech and BE (sandwich) courses. TNEA counselling is conducted online in 4 rounds as per the Schedule. Candidates need to participate in corresponding rounds based on their rank.

TNEA Certificate Verification at the TFCs - Candidates will be required to go to the TFCs with their application, original certificates and their photocopies. Students will be given a week's time to choose the closest TFC which can be in any district across the state. During this time, students will also be handed out a booklet with information on all colleges, seats and courses. This handbook will also be available online. Besides this, a video too will be displayed at the TFCs instructing the TNEA counselling process to guide students. Below are the documents required for Anna University counselling TNEA:

  • High school marksheet
  • Intermediate marksheet
  • Photo identity proof like Aadhaar card, election ID card, driving licence
  • Transfer certificate from the last school attended
  • Nativity certificate (in case applicable)
  • Category certificate (applicable category

Counselling Process - The counselling will comprise four to five rounds. Each round will be held over 5 days where candidates will have three days to enter their tentative option (college/course). They may take the next two days to confirm the allotment given to them. Students will have the option to carry this process online but they can also approach the TFCs for the same. At this stage, aspirants will be required to pay a sum of Rs. 5,000 (1,000 for SC/SCA/ST) as initial deposit for college admissions.

During each stage, SMS, as well as an email alert, will be sent to candidates. Further details about TNEA 2023 counselling process is yet to be declared. The TNEA cutoff will also be released for all rounds of counselling.

Seat Allotment and confirmation - The authority will release the first list of TNEA 2023 seat allotment. The list of candidates will be prepared solely on the basis of merit list prepared by the authority, choices filled and category of the candidate. Candidates have to login to their TNEA account to see the result of seat allotment. Candidates can either accept the seat or surrender the seat to participate in next round of seat allotment. After confirming the seat, candidates have to report to their respective institute/college of Tamil Nadu.

FAQs related to Anna University Counselling TNEA 

Q. How can I get Counselling in Anna University?

A. Candidates have to apply for TNEA 2023 for taking admission into Anna University. TNEA 2023 registration started from July 26 to August 24 in online mode.

Q. What is the cut off marks for Anna University? 

A. TNEA cutoff 2023 will be released after counselling of TNEA.

Q.  Is TNEA 2023 application form released?

A. The application form of TNEA 2023 has been released by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) Tamil Nadu.

Q. How can I get admission in Anna University 2023?

A. Candidates have to fulfil the eligibility criteria for admission into the university. After fulfilment of the eligibility conditions, candidates have to apply for TNEA (BTech) or TANCET (MTech/ MArch/ MPlan/ ME, MBA and MCA programmes).

Q. Does Anna University accept JEE Mains?

A. No, JEE Main marks will not be considered in giving admission for engineering in Anna University. There will be no entrance exam. Candidates have to apply through TNEA or TANCET.

Q. Is TNEA only for Tamilnadu?

A. Yes, candidates belonging to the state of Tamil Nadu Applicants who have passed 10 2 in Tamil Nadu can apply for TNEA.
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