TNEA 2026: BE, BTech Admissions Open in Tamil Nadu; Apply Till June 2
Applications for BE and BTech admissions in Tamil Nadu (TNEA 2026) have officially begun, with the last date to apply set as June 2, 2026. The announcement was made by the Directorate of Technical Education, which oversees engineering admissions in the state.
Students seeking admission to undergraduate engineering courses can apply online through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions portal at www.tneaonline.org The application process started on May 3 and will remain open until June 2.
The admissions cover a wide range of institutions, including government and government-aided engineering colleges, constituent and affiliated colleges of Anna University, Annamalai University, and self-financing engineering colleges under the government quota.
Candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹500 for OC, BC, BCM, MBC, and DNC categories, while SC, SCA, and ST candidates need to pay ₹250.
To assist students who do not have access to the internet, around 110 TNEA Facilitation Centres have been set up across Tamil Nadu. These centres will help students complete the application process and participate in counselling.
Additionally, a dedicated helpline is available from 8 AM to 6 PM to clarify student queries. Students can contact 1800-425-0110 or send their queries via email to [email protected]
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The counselling schedule for TNEA 2026 will be announced at a later date. Last year, a total of 443 engineering colleges participated in the counselling process, offering over 2.54 lakh seats. More than 2.20 lakh students secured admissions through the process.
Students are advised to complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues, as this is one of the most important admission processes for engineering aspirants in Tamil Nadu.
