Exam Overview
Application Start
05 May 2026 (Tentative)
Application Deadline
Jun 2026
Exam Date
Counseling Only
Mode
12th MarksParticipating Colleges
Top institutes accepting TNEA scores:
Anna Univ (CEG/MIT)
#20SSN College
#47PSG Tech
#67Sri Krishna (SKCET)
#77Rajalakshmi Engg
#86Kumaraguru (KCT)
#151-200Easwari Engineering
#101-150Kongu Engineering
151-200RMK Engineering
151-200St. Joseph's Engg
201-300Vellore Institute of Technology
#16Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
#47Chennai Institute of Technology
101-150Coimbatore Institute of Technology
101-150Thiagarajar College of Engineering
101-150Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology
151-200Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology
201-300K. Ramakrishnan College of Engineering
201-300Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology
201-300Karpagam College of Engineering
201-300M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering
201-300PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul
201-300R. M. K. College of Engineering and Technology
201-300Sri Eshwar College of Engineering
201-300Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
201-300KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology
101-150Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute
151-200Mepco Schlenk Engineering College
151-200Sona College of Technology
151-200Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
151-200E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College
201-300National Engineering College
201-300Panimalar Engineering College
201-300Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College
201-300R.M.D Engineering College
201-300Rathinam Technical Campus
201-300SNS College of Technology
201-300About TNEA 2026
The TNEA is a major entrance examination for students seeking admission to Tamil Nadu (Counselling). The exam is conducted in 12th Marks mode, with the exam scheduled for Counseling Only. It is one of the important exams for 2026 admissions in India and is conducted annually to fill seats across participating institutions.
The application process opens from 05 May 2026 (Tentative) and the last date to apply is Jun 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. All applications must be submitted online through the official portal. Keep your academic documents, photograph, and signature ready before starting the registration process.
TNEA scores are accepted by 37 institutes across India, including Anna Univ (CEG/MIT), SSN College, PSG Tech. The complete list of participating institutions includes: Anna Univ (CEG/MIT) (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); SSN College (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); PSG Tech (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu); Sri Krishna (SKCET) (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu); Rajalakshmi Engg (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); Kumaraguru (KCT) (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu); Easwari Engineering (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); Kongu Engineering (Erode, Tamil Nadu); RMK Engineering (Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu); St. Joseph's Engg (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); Vellore Institute of Technology (Vellore, Tamil Nadu); Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering (Kalavakkam, Tamil Nadu); Chennai Institute of Technology (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); Coimbatore Institute of Technology (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu); Thiagarajar College of Engineering (Madurai, Tamil Nadu); Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu); K. Ramakrishnan College of Engineering (Samayapuram, Tamil Nadu); Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu); Karpagam College of Engineering (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu); M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering (Karur, Tamil Nadu); PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul (Dindigul, Tamil Nadu); R. M. K. College of Engineering and Technology (Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu); Sri Eshwar College of Engineering (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu); Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu); KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu); Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); Mepco Schlenk Engineering College (Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu); Sona College of Technology (Salem, Tamil Nadu); Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu); E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College (Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu); National Engineering College (Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu); Panimalar Engineering College (Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu); Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College (Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu); R.M.D Engineering College (Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu); Rathinam Technical Campus (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu); SNS College of Technology (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu). Candidates will be allotted seats based on their rank in the entrance exam along with the counselling process.
For the most current and accurate information on TNEA 2026 — including admit card release, syllabus, exam-day instructions, answer key, and result announcement — candidates should regularly check the official website at https://www.tneaonline.org/. Bookmark the page and set reminders for key dates to avoid missing any deadlines.
How to Apply for TNEA 2026
- Visit the Official Website — Go to TNEA official website and click Apply Online or New Registration.
- Register and Create Account — Enter your name, email, and mobile number. Verify via OTP.
- Fill the Application Form — Complete personal details, educational qualifications, exam city preferences, and category information.
- Upload Documents — Upload your passport-size photograph, signature, and Class 10/12 mark sheets as per specifications.
- Pay the Application Fee — Pay online via card, net banking, or UPI before Jun 2026. Save the payment receipt.
- Submit and Download Confirmation — Review, submit, and download your confirmation page. The admit card will be released before the exam (Counseling Only).