TAMIL NADU ENGINEERING ADMISSION

TNEA
ABOUT TNEA
After abolition of Tamil Nadu Professional Colleges
Entrance Examination in 2007, the admission to
Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu is conducted through
Single Window Admissions by Anna University, Chennai.
First Graduate Tuition Fee Exemption

Tamil Nadu native candidates who are to be first graduate in a
family, and joined in professional courses by attending counseling
in Government or Govt. Aided or Self-Financing Engineering
Colleges are eligible for First Graduate Fee Exemption. If the
applicants brother or sister has already availed First Graduate
Tuition Fee concession for studying Professional Courses, then the
applicant is not eligible for such concession
SPECIAL RESERVATION
Special reservations are also available for Physically Differently
Abled Persons, Sports person, and the Children of Ex-Servicemen,
Freedom fighters
SPECIAL RESERVATION
Since the special reservation applicants are instructed to enclose
separate special reservation form along with the main application.
Appropriate certificates or supporting documents for special
reservation claim should be submitted.


Special Category Anna Univsersity AUT Govt. Aided Private
Children of Ex-Servicemen 4 seats 4 seats 34 seats 108 seats
Children of Freedom Fighters Nill Nill 10 seats Nil
Eminent Sports Persons 12 seats 488 seats
Orthopaedically Differently Abled Persons 1%
Hearing Impaired 1%
Visually Impaired 1%
RESERVATION OF QUOTA
TNEA fills the Govt. quota seats of all Engineering colleges. In
Govt. Engineering colleges 100%, In Govt. Aided Engineering
colleges 90%, In Self financing/ Private Engineering colleges 65%,
In private Minority colleges 50% seats are filled by TNEA
RESERVATION OF QUOTA (cont..)
Category Reservation

Category OC BC BCM MBC & DC SC SCA ST
Total-100% 31% 26.50% 3.5% 20% 15% 3% 1%
RESERVATION OF QUOTA (cont..)
Number of Seats available on TNEA 2011 counseling

College OC BCM BC MBC SCA SC ST Total
Anna University 2347 265 2005 1517 227 1143 77 7581
Govt Aided 1404 160 1201 915 139 686 46 4551
Self-financing 39092 4419 33438 25252 3789 18932 1264 126186
Total 42831 4844 36644 27684 4155 20761 1387 138318
ELIGIBILITY MARKS
Categories HSC (Academic) HSC (Vocational)
General
Minimum average of 50% and above in Maths, Physics and
Chemistry
Min. average of 45% and above in Maths, Physics and
Chemistry
BC / BC (Muslims)
Minimum average of 45% and above in Maths, Physics and
Chemistry
Minimum average of 50% & above in the related subjects,
Vocational theory Subject and practicals
MBC & DNC
Minimum average 40% and above in Maths, Physics and
Chemistry
Minimum average of 40% & above in the related subjects,
Vocational theory Subject and practicals
SC/SCA/ST
Minimum average of 35% in the qualifying Examination
with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Minimum average of 35% above in the related subjects,
Vocational theory Subject & practicals.
CUT-OFF MARKS
Subjects Total Marks Cut-off Calculation Cut-Off Marks
Mathematics 200 200/2 100
Physics 200 200/4 50
Chemistry 200 200/4 50
Engineering Cut-Off 200/200
CUT-OFF MARKS - EXAMPLE
For example, if a student secured 197 in Mathematics, 173 in
Physics and 176 in Chemistry, then the Engineering Cut-off marks
of that student will be as follows
Subjects Total Marks Cut-off Calculation Cut-Off Marks
Mathematics 200 197/2 98.50
Physics 200 173/4 43.25
Chemistry 200 176/4 44
Engineering Cut-Off of this candidate 187.75 / 200
SPORTS QUOTA
The Govt. of TamilNadu increased the Sports quota seats in TamilNadu
Engineering Admissions. Previously 12 seats in Anna University , 88
seats in Govt., Govt. Aided and Private colleges, Totally 100 seats were
available under sports quota. Now the total number of seats in sports
quota increased to 500. 12 seats will be in Anna University and the
remaining 488 seats will be in Anna University of Technologies, Govt.,
Govt. Aided and Private engineering colleges.
SPORTS QUOTA (cont..)
To apply for Sports quota, Students should attach the special
reservation form for Sports with TNEA application form and a
Demand draft for Rs. 100/- and copies of the relevant certificates
in person to the Secretary TNEA, Chennai. Also refer Annexure II
in the TNEA instruction given with application from for getting the
special reservation form.
TAMIL NADU MEDICAL DENTAL
COLLEGES ADMISSIONS
ABOUT TNMD
Tamil Nadu Government authorized Directorate Medical Education (DME) to take
care of the MBBS, BDS, Para-medical admissions in all the Tamil Nadu Government,
Govt. Aided medical colleges and 50% of the seats of Self-financing (Private)
Medical Colleges under Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
In the total Medical Council of India (MCI) approved MBBS, BDS seats in
Government Medical and Dental Colleges, 85% will be allotted in Tamil Nadu
through Tamil Nadu Medical Admission (TNMA) through Directorate Medical
Education DME at Kilpauk, Chennai and the rest 15% seats will be allotted through
All India Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental Test(AIPMT). If in case, any student not joining
through the AIPMT, then the seats All India Quota will be surrendered to Tamil
Nadu Medical Admissions.

RESERVATION OF SEATS
Category Reservation
Open Competition (OC) 31.0 %
Backward Class (BC) 26.5 %
Back ward Class Muslim (BCM) 03.5 %
Most Back ward Class (MBC) 20.0 %
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15.0 %
Scheduled caste Arunthathiyar (SCA) 03.0 %
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 01.0 %
SPECIAL RESERVATION
Seats earmarked for the special categories will be allotted
following the Horizontal Reservation. The Seats will be allotted as
per merit order in the concerned special category and those seats
will be deducted in the concerned compartment (OC/ BC/BCM/
MBC/DC/ SC/ SCA/ST) and the remaining seats will be allotted to
the General Category. If no eligible candidates are available for
the seats earmarked under special category, those seats will be
added to general pool and allotted on merit basis.
SPECIAL RESERVATION
Counseling for the Special Categories will be done before the General category, No
allotment / change of college allotted for the Special Category



Special Category Physically Disabled Children of Freedom Fighters Children of Ex-servicemen Eminent Sportsperson
Medical (MBBS) 3 % 3 2 3
Dental (BDS) 3 % - 1 -
ELIGIBILITY FOR MBBS
Other Communities OC
A minimum of 60% marks in Biology or Botany and Zoology taken together.
A minimum of 60% marks in each of the subjects of Physics and Chemistry.
Aggregate percentage of marks in (a) and (b) should not be less than 140 out of 200 marks.

Backward Class BCs and Backward Class Muslim BCMs
A minimum of 60% marks in Biology or Botany and Zoology taken together.
A minimum of 60% marks in each of the subjects of Physics and Chemistry.
Aggregate percentage of marks in (a) and (b) should not be less than 130 out of 200 marks.

ELIGIBILITY FOR MBBS
Most Backward Classes MBCs and Denotified Communities
A minimum of 55% marks in Biology or Botany and Zoology taken together.
A minimum of 55% marks in each of the subjects of Physics and Chemistry.
Aggregate percentage of marks in (a) and ( b) should not be less than 120 out of 200 marks .

Scheduled Castes SCs, Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar SCAs, Scheduled Tribes ST
A minimum of 40% marks in Biology or Botany and Zoology taken together.
A minimum of 40% marks in each of the subjects of Physics and Chemistry.
Aggregate percentage of marks in (a) and (b) should not be less than 80 out of 200 marks.

Physically Challenged Category
The candidates under Physically challenged Category of Locomotory disability of Lower Limbs alone,
regardless of OC, BC, BCM, MBC or DC should have obtained a minimum of 45% marks in each prescribed
subject in the qualifying examination.

ELIGIBILITY FOR BDS
The candidates ( OC / BC / BCM/ MBC/ DC ) should have obtained not less than
50% of the aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology / Botany and
Zoology taken together at the qualifying examination.

SC, SC Arunthathiyar, ST
Scheduled Caste, Scheduled caste Arunthathiyar and Scheduled Tribe, the
aggregate marks required for admission shall be 40%.

Physically challenged category
The candidates under physically challenged category (OC / BC / BCM / MBC /
DC) should have obtained not less than 45% of the aggregate marks in the
above prescribed subjects at the qualifying examination.

TAMIL NADU ARCHITECTURE COLLEGE
ABOUT TNA
Taminadu we dont have entrance examination for Engineering and
Medical colleges, for Architecture college admission (B.Arch.) the
students need to appear for National Aptitude Test for Architecture
(NATA).
Separate Application Form will be issued from Anna University available
on 02 June 2014, the students whoever appeared for NATA only will be
considered for admission. The total marks of +2 will be considered for
ranking (not your MPC marks) and convert to 200 marks in addition to
200 marks of NATA
ABOUT TNA
Cutoff Calculation for TN Architecture Marks
50% of Aggregate Score of total Tamil Nadu HSE Exam.
(Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Language, English and additional subjects)
200
50% of NATA Score - Aptitude Test
(Paper based Drawing Test + Computer based Online Aesthetic Sensitivity Test)
200
Total marks 400
ELIGIBILITY
(a) HSC (Academic)/Equivalent: The candidates who have passed 10+2 or its
equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
OC candidates should have secured not less than 50% marks in aggregate.
BC/ BCM / MBC & DNC / SC/ SCA / ST candidates should have secured not less than
45% marks in aggregate.
(b) Diploma: The candidate who have passed 10+3 Diploma (any stream) recognized
by Central / State Governments.
(c) International Baccalaureate Diploma: The candidates who have passed
International Baccalaureate Diploma after 10 years of schooling, with Mathematics as
compulsory subject.

NATA NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN
ARCHITECTURE
TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY
ABOUT TNAU
Tamilnadu Agricultural University is a leading agrotechnology provider of India
and its graduates are recognized throughout the world. Though the Tamil Nadu
Agricultural University (TNAU) came into being on June 1, 1971, it had its
genesis from establishment of an Agricultural School at Saidapet, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu, India as early as 1868 which was later relocated at Coimbatore
during 1906.
Courses offered in TNAU
The University is offering 12 Undergraduate Degree Programs and 29
Postgraduate Degree Programs in 10 Colleges distributed in seven campuses all
over Tamil Nadu. Besides, the University has 36 Research Stations for
agrotechnology development and 14 Farm Science Centers for outreach.

RESERVATION
Open competition (OC) 31.0% Most backward/Denotified (MBC) 20.0%
Backward Classes (BC) 26.5% Schedule Caste (SC) 18.0%
Backward class Muslims (BCM) 03.5% Scheduled Tribe (ST) 01.0%
SPECIAL RESERVATION
Eminent Sports Person
Four seats in B. Sc. (Ag.) and one seat in B. Sc. (Hort.) are reserved under sports quota for eminent
sports persons.
Certificates obtained at National / State / District / Division level alone will be considered on the
order of merit and hence copies of all relevant certificates should be attached. Candidate should
also enclose a list of certificates attached signed by candidate and parent.
Candidates have to attach special application for this purpose and enclose DD for Rs.100/.

SPECIAL RESERVATION
Ex-servicemen
Six seats in B. Sc. (Ag.) and one seat each in B. Sc. (Horti.) and B. Tech. (Agrl. Engg.) degree
programs are reserved for the son / daughter of Ex-servicemen.
Candidates called for special counseling should produce Ex-serviceman ID cards of their parents
Candidates have to attach special application for this purpose and enclose DD for Rs.100/.
Freedom Fighter
One Seat is reserved in B. Sc. (Ag.) for the descendants of freedom fighters. The applicant should
fulfill all qualifying requirements.
Candidates have to attach special application for this purpose and enclose DD for Rs.100/.
SPECIAL RESERVATION
Ex-servicemen
Six seats in B. Sc. (Ag.) and one seat each in B. Sc. (Horti.) and B. Tech. (Agrl. Engg.) degree
programs are reserved for the son / daughter of Ex-servicemen.
Candidates called for special counseling should produce Ex-serviceman ID cards of their parents
Candidates have to attach special application for this purpose and enclose DD for Rs.100/.
Freedom Fighter
One Seat is reserved in B. Sc. (Ag.) for the descendants of freedom fighters. The applicant should
fulfill all qualifying requirements.
Candidates have to attach special application for this purpose and enclose DD for Rs.100/.
ELIGIBILITY
Category Percentage Required
Open competition 55% aggregate of all the four subjects
BC and BCM 50% aggregate of all the four subjects
MBC and Denotified 45% aggregate of all the four subjects
SC and ST A pass in qualifying examination