TNEA 2026 Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Registration, Eligibility, Preparation Tips

Last updated on 20 Apr 2017

TNEA 2026 Info

The Anna University conducts Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) for students applying to various engineering courses in Tamil Nadu. Every year, TNEA is conducted in the month of May for the admission to undergraduate engineering courses in the state of Tamil Nadu.

TNEA 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for TNEA exam must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects from a recognised board.

Applicants must have secured minimum 50% marks (40% marks for candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.

For Candidates applying for Marine Engineering program:

Candidates applying for marine engineering program through TNEA exam are required to secure minimum 50% marks in English and an aggregate of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Such candidates must satisfy the other criteria, which are mentioned below:

The aspirant must not be above 25 years old.

The application’s height must be at least 157cm.

The candidate must weigh minimum 48 kg.

The applicant must have normal colour vision.

Medical fitness is essential for admissions.

TNEA 2026 Application Details

Candidates who wish to apply for TNEA are required to visit the official website of Anna University and click on the “Apply Online” link.

After clicking, the applicant will be redirected to the online application form of TNEA.

Fill all the required details mentioned in the application form and make payment.

Once submit the form, take a printout of the filled in application form for the future references.

Application fees detail

S. No

Category

Application Fee

1

General

INR 500

2

SC/ST/SCA

INR 250

 

TNEA 2026 Contact Details

Anna University

Sardar Patel Road, Guindy,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025

Ph: 044 2235 7004

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 571 participating institutes in the TNEA exam.

S. No

Category

Percentage of Reservation

1

Open Competition

31%

2

Backward Class

26.50%

3

Backward Class Muslim

3.50%

4

Most Backwards Class & Denotified Communities

20%

5

Scheduled Caste

15%

6

Scheduled Caste

3%

7

Scheduled Tribe

1%

 

Original Special Reservation Form with DD

10th Mark Sheet

HSC/ Equivalent Mark Sheet

Transfer Certificate

12th Hall Ticket

Proof of ST, SC, SCA, MBC & DNC, BC & BCM

Nativity Certificate only in Electronic form/digitally signed e-Certificate