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TNEA 2025 Counselling Ends Today: Final Chance for Students as 2.14 Lakh Applications Already Submitted
June 6, 2025 — The Directorate of Technical Education (DOTE) has announced that today marks the final day for students to register for the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2025 counselling. With over 2.14 lakh applications already submitted, aspiring engineers have until midnight to complete their applications on the official portal: tneaonline.org.
Understanding TNEA 2025 Counselling
The TNEA counselling process is a centralized admission system for undergraduate engineering programs in Tamil Nadu. Managed by the DOTE, it facilitates admissions based on Class 12 marks, eliminating the need for separate entrance examinations.
Key Highlights:
- Application Period: May 7 – June 6, 2025
- Application Fee:
- General Category: ₹500
- SC/ST/SCA (Tamil Nadu): ₹200
- Special Reservation Category: ₹100 per category
- Eligibility: Completion of Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
- Admission Basis: Class 12 marks (No entrance exam)
Steps to Apply for TNEA 2025
Follow these steps to complete your application:
- Visit the official website: tneaonline.org
- Click on the "New Registration" link
- Fill in personal and academic details
- Upload required documents:
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- Transfer Certificate
- Community Certificate (if applicable)
- Nativity Certificate (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference
Important Dates to Remember
Event | Date |
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Last Date for Registration | June 6, 2025 |
Assigning Random Numbers | June 10, 2025 |
Certificate Verification | June 13 – June 30, 2025 |
Publication of Rank List | July 10, 2025 |
Grievance Redressal | July 11 – July 20, 2025 |
Commencement of Counselling | July 25, 2025 |
Top Engineering Disciplines in Demand
Based on recent trends, the following engineering disciplines are witnessing high demand:
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Participating Institutions
The TNEA counselling process includes admissions to:
- Government and Government-Aided Engineering Colleges
- University Departments and Constituent Colleges of Anna University
- Self-financing Engineering Colleges affiliated to Anna University
Reservation Policy
The Tamil Nadu government follows a reservation policy to ensure equitable access to education:
- Open Competition (OC): 31%
- Backward Class (BC): 26.5%
- Backward Class Muslim (BCM): 3.5%
- Most Backward Class & Denotified Communities (MBC & DNC): 20%
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 15%
- Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyars (SCA): 3%
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 1%
Contact Information
For assistance, contact the DOTE helpline:
- Phone: 044-22351014 / 22351015
- Email: tnengineering2025@gmail.com
Ensure you complete your registration before the deadline to secure your chance at pursuing engineering education in Tamil Nadu.
For more information, refer to the following resources: