TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023 (Out) Nativity & Age Limit

Q: Who are eligible for TNEA for other state students?

Candidates for the TNEA 2023 should have completed their Class 12 coursework, or its equivalent, from an accredited university or board with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as their required courses. For general candidates, students in Class 12 or Intermediate level must have graduated with at least a 50% grade point average.

Q: When to apply for TNEA 2023?

Candidates for Anna University's B.Tech programme can register for TNEA counselling online. Registration for TNEA counselling began on May 5. By June 4, candidates must finish the TNEA registration process. Based on their grades in physics, chemistry, and maths in class twelve, the TNEA rank list for 2023 was created.

Q: Can AP students apply for TNEA?

Yes, AP students are eligible to apply for the TNEA exam 2023 for Tamil Nadu engineering admissions. Students from any state or region are eligible to apply, according to TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023. The general eligibility conditions, such as educational requirements and domicile requirements stipulated by the conducting authority, must be met by AP students to be eligible for TNEA.

Jul 05, 2023, 16:45 IST

TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023- On the official website tneaonline.org, the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu, has published TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023. Candidates who are interested in engineering admissions at Anna University in Chennai must meet the TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023.

At any moment during the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission process, a candidate who is found to be ineligible shall be dismissed. The TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023 includes several nativity requirements, educational requirements in the relevant courses, and program-specific requirements for the Marine engineering branch.

Therefore, applicants interested in the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) programme should be aware of the TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023 before submitting an online application.

Candidates can review detailed information on TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023 in the article below and learn about all the prerequisites they must meet to be admitted.

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What is the TNEA? TNEA exam 2023: Overview TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023 TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023: Nativity TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023: Qualifying Examination TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023: Marine Engineering Branch TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023: FAQs

What is the TNEA?

Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions popular by the name of TNEA. Every year, TNEA is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Technical Education. It is a counselling portal on the Internet.

All Indian national candidates must apply for TNEA counselling if they want to get admission to Government and Government Aided Engineering Colleges, University Departments, Constituent Colleges of Anna University, Annamalai University, and the seats given up by Self-Financing Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu.

For Indian nationals only, TNEA counselling is a Unified Single Window Admission System. BE/BTech and BE (sandwich) courses are available through this online consultation. According to the schedule, TNEA counselling is going online in 4 rounds. Depending on their rank, candidates must take part in the corresponding rounds.

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TNEA exam 2023: Overview

Check out the chart below for crucial information about TNEA 2023 counselling:

Particulars	Details
Counselling name	Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions
Admission Frequency	Once a year
Courses offered	BE/BTech (4 Academic years comprising 8 semesters) BE (5 academic years, 10 semesters, sandwich course)
Admission Mode	Online
Admission based on	10+2 marks
Compulsory subjects in 10+2	Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Accepting Colleges	440 colleges
Mode of Application	Online
Application Fee	General- INR 500 Reserved- INR 250
Total Seats Offered	151870
Applications Per Year	1.4 lakh (approx.)
Official Website	www.tneaonline.org

Check: TNEA Application Form 2023

TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023

The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu, has published the TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023. Candidates from both within and outside of a state may apply as long as they meet the extra requirements listed in the table below.

TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023: Nativity

Categories	Supporting Documents
TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023 for Tamil Nadu applicants who have finished grades 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12	Such candidates are not required to give the authorities proof of their nativity.
TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023 for candidates who have passed any class eight, nine, ten, eleven, or twelve examinations, or those that are equivalent, from institutions outside of Tamil Nadu	Such candidates must present a Nativity Certificate (only in electronic form or an e-certificate that has been digitally signed).
TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023 for children or dependents of Central Government employees who have worked in Tamil Nadu for the past five years without interruption	Under TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023 candidate must have a certificate indicating such work in Tamil Nadu from the employer of such parent or guardian (if both parents have died).
TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023 for children whose parents have regularly worked in the public sector or at institutions accredited by the government for the past five years	A certificate from the employer confirming that the applicant's parent is a permanent employee, together with an income tax return, PF slips, or another document proving employment, and five or more years of service.
TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023 for Tamil Nadu cadre officers who are children of All India service	Candidate must have evidence of employment to fall under TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023.
TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023 for refugee Tamil from Sri Lanka pursuing an education in Tamil Nadu	Identification document issued by the Tahsildar at the Head Quarters, or a cop holding a passport, a visa, and a letter registered with the police station

TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023: Qualifying Examination

Particulars	TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023
Qualifying Examination	Examination for the Higher Secondary Certificate (Academic or Vocational Subject)
Subjects required for the qualifying examination	Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (choose any of these for studies)
Minimum combined average scores in mathematics, physics, and chemistry in the 12th grade	General - 45% Backward Classes including Backward Class Muslims - 40% MBC & DNC - 40% SC/SCA/ST - 40%
When related subjects, vocational theory, and practicals are combined, the minimum average marks are 12	General - 45% Backward Classes including Backward Class Muslims - 40% MBC & DNC - 40% SC/SCA/ST - 40%
Subjects offered under Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023)	Biotechnology Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Automobile Engineering Information Technology Mechanical Engineering Food Technology Chemical Engineering Automobile Engineering Textile Engineering
Vocational Subjects offered under Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023)	General Machinist Electrical Machines and Appliances Electronic Equipment Draughtsman Civil Auto Mechanic Textile Technology
Candidates have to produce original grade certificates to prove their scores otherwise, they shall have complied with the minimum score only. Additionally, according to the TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023*, rounding of scores is not permitted for determining the required minimum score.

TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023: Marine Engineering Branch

Particulars	TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023
Qualifying Examination	Candidates should have passed class 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized institute
Mandatory Subjects	They should have Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English in the qualifying examination
Minimum Score	There has to be a minimum score of 60% in PCM Also, a score of at least 50% in English either at 10 or 10+2 level
Additional Requirements	TNEA applicants must be at least 25 years old. Candidates over 25 cannot get admission to the TNEA exam 2023 TNEA applicants must be at least 157 cm. Candidates below this height cannot get admission to the TNEA exam 2023 The weight of TNEA applicants must be at least 48 kg. Candidates below this weight might face trouble in the TNEA admission process. The colour vision of TNEA applicants must be Normal
Candidates must also meet the physical fitness requirements by presenting a certificate issued by an authorized medical professional in addition to the requirements listed above.

TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023: FAQs

Q1. What are the eligibility criteria for the TNEA exam?

Ans. Candidate must be a citizen of India and pass the 10+2 examination with PCM subject. Tamil Nadu candidates must have a domicile certificate. For more details, you can check TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023 mentioned in the blog.

Q2. Who are eligible for TNEA for other state students?

Ans.Candidates for the TNEA 2023 should have completed their Class 12 coursework, or its equivalent, from an accredited university or board with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as their required courses. For general candidates, students in Class 12 or Intermediate level must have graduated with at least a 50% grade point average.

Q3. When to apply for TNEA 2023?

Ans.Candidates for Anna University's B.Tech programme can register for TNEA counselling online. Registration for TNEA counselling began on May 5. By June 4, candidates must finish the TNEA registration process. Based on their grades in physics, chemistry, and maths in class twelve, the TNEA rank list for 2023 was created.

Q4. What is the age eligibility for TNEA?

Ans.TNEA applicants must be at least 25 years old. Candidates over 25 cannot get admission to the TNEA exam 2023. Candidates who are younger than this age are still eligible to apply for the TNEA exam as long as they also match the other eligibility conditions, such as those for education and residency.

Q5. Can AP students apply for TNEA?

Ans.Yes, AP students are eligible to apply for the TNEA exam 2023 for Tamil Nadu engineering admissions. Students from any state or region are eligible to apply, according to TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2023. The general eligibility conditions, such as educational requirements and domicile requirements stipulated by the conducting authority, must be met by AP students to be eligible for TNEA.