An entrance exam Tamil Nadu Professional Courses Entrance Examinations (TNPCEE) is conducted by Anna University in Chennai on behalf of Tamil Nadu University for admission into various professional courses. TNPCEE Engineering Exam is conducted by Anna University for the selection of appropriate candidates for the engineering courses offered by various Government and self financing institutes under Anna University. The undergraduate Engineering course offered by the University has the duration of Four years. The candidates who want to pursue an engineering degree can apply for the test.

Structure of TNPCEE Engineering Exam

The candidates have to qualify the written test for getting admission for the Engineering courses offered by the Institute of Anna University. The written test consists of six papers of questions. The engineering candidates have to attend two papers for the exam. The exam includes objective type questions. The first paper consists of 120 questions and the second paper consists of 90 questions. The test comprises of questions to analyze the candidates’ basic knowledge in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and mathematics. The total marks awarded for the test is 100.

Syllabus for TNPCEE Engineering Exam

The TNPCEE Engineering Entrance Exam consists of questions from the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in the Higher Secondary syllabus. The questions are expected from the following topics.

Paper 1: Physical Science (Physics, Chemistry) (120 Questions) (50 Marks)

Physics

• Thermodynamics
• Radiation
• Measurement and Units
• Wave Motion
• Electronics
• Modern Physics
• Alternating Current Circuits
• Harmonic Motion
• Kinetic Theory of Gases
• Magnetic Field

Chemistry

• Atom
• Chemical Equilibrium and Ionic Equillibria
• Chemical Kinetics
• Nuclear chemistry
• Properties and reactions of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes
• Transition elements (3d series)
• Ores and minerals
• Non-metals and compounds
• Hybridization of carbon
• Sigma and pi-bonds

Paper 2: Mathematics 90 Questions 50 Marks

• Sets and Relations
• Algebra
• Calculus
• Complex Numbers
• Arithmetic
• Quadratic Equations
• Matrices
• Logarithms
• Induction
• Co-ordinate Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Parabola
• Hyperbola
• Circle
• Ellipse
• Conics

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who have completed their Higher Secondary Examination from any recognized board with 60% marks in aggregate. The candidates should secure 60% marks separately in Mathematics and in Physics and Chemistry together.  The candidates who have more than 21 years cannot apply for the test. The SC/ST candidates have allowed certain relaxation for marks and age.

How to Apply?

The interested candidates can obtain the application form and information bulletin from the selected exam centers in Tamil Nadu. The form will be also obtained from the selected Canara bank branches in Tamil Nadu. It is also obtained from State bank of India branch of Anna University.  The application fee is Rs.205/- The candidates can send a request letter with a demand draft of Rs. 230/- for getting the form by post. The demand draft should be taken from any nationalized bank.

How to fill the Form?

The information bulletin consists of all the instructions for filling the application form. The candidates should fill the form as per the instructions. The candidates should fill all the details correctly. Otherwise it leads to the cancellation of the form. The contact details of the candidates should be filled correctly without any mistakes. The fee payment details should also mentioned in the application form. The demand draft and self attested copy of the certificates should be attached with the application form.

Important Dates (Tentative)

Availability of Application Form: Third Week of March, 2012

Last Date for submission forms: Last Week of March, 2012

Date of Exam: Second Week of May, 2012

List of TNPCEE Engineering Exam centers

• Aruppukotai
• Chennai
• Coimbatore
• Cuddalore
• Dindigul
• Kancheepuram
• Madurai
• Mailathurai
• Nagapatinam
• Nagarcoil
• Namakkal
• Neyveli
• Perambalur
• Pollachi
• Puthukotai
• Ramanathapuram
• Srivilliputhur
• Thanjavur
• Theni
• Thiruchengode
• Thiruvallur
• Thiruvannamalai
• Tinichirappalli
• Tirupattur
• Tiruvarur
• Uthagamandalam
• Vellore
• Virudhunagar

Contact Address for the TNPCEE Engineering Exam

• The Director, Entrance Examinations, Anna University Chennai
• Website: www.annauniv.edu.

Colleges Accepting the TNPCEE Engineering Exam score

• Adhiyamaan College of Engineering
• Adhiyamaan College of Engineering
• Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology
• Annai Mathammal Sheela Engineering College
• Arasu Engineering College
• Arignar Anna Institute of Science & Technology
• Cape Institute of Technology
• College of Engineering Guindy
• Erode Sengunthar Engineering College
• ES College of Engineering and Technology
• Francis Xavier Engineering College
• Ganadipathy Tulsi’s Jain Engineering College
• GKM College of Engineering and Technology
• Government College of Engineering Salem
• Government College of Engineering Tirunelveli
• Government College of Technology Coimbatore
• Hindustan College of Engineering and Technology
• Jaya Engineering College
• Jayamatha Engineering College
• Jeppiaar Engineering College
• Jerusalem College of Engineering
• JJ College of Engineering and Technology
• Joe Suresh Engineering College
• Karpagam College of Engineering
• Kilpauk Medical College
• Kings Engineering College
• KMCH College of Pharmacy
• Kongu Engineering College
• KRS Pallavan College of Pharmacy
• Kumaraguru College of Technology
• M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering
• Maamallan Institute of Technology
• Madras Institute of Technology
• Mahendra Engineering College
• Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College
• MIET Engineering College
• MNM Jain Engineering College
• Mohamed Sathak Engineering College
• Narayanaguru College of Engineering
• National Engineering College
• Paavai Engineering College
• Pallavan College of Engineering
• Park College of Engineering and Technology
• PET Engineering College
• PGP College of Engineering and Technology
• Ponnaiyah Ramajayam College of Engineering and Technology
• Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College
• PSG College of Technology
• PSNA College of Engineering & Technology
• PSR Engineering College
• PTR College of Engineering & Technology
• Raja College of Engineering and Technology
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College
• Rajarajeswari Engineering College
• Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering
• SACS MAVMM Engineering College
• Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College
• Sankaralingam Bhuvaneswari College of Pharmacy
• Sapthagiri College of Engineering
• Saraswathi Velu College of Engineering
• Sardar Raja College of Engineering
• Saveetha Engineering College
• SCAD College of Engineering and Technology
• Sethu Institute of Technology
• Shree Motilal Kanhaiyalal Fomra Institute of Technology
• Sona College of Technology
• Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
• Sri Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences
• Sri Muthukumaran Medical College
• Sri Nandhanam College of Engineering & Technology
• Sri Padmavathi College of Engineering
• Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
• Sri Ramanujar Engineering College
• Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
• Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
• St Joseph’s College of Engineering
• St Peter’s Engineering College
• St Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering
• Tagore Engineering College
• Tamilnadu College of Engineering
• Thangavelu Engineering College
• The Indian Engineering College
• Thiagarajar College of Engineering
• TJ Institute of Technology
• Trichy Engineering College
• Udaya School of Engineering
• Vellamal College of Engineering & Technology
• Vel’s Srinivasa College of Engineering & Technology
• VINS Christian College of Engineering
• VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology
• VSB Engineering College

Reference Books for TNPCEE Engineering Exam

• Advanced Level Physics by Nelkon and Parker
• Aptitude Test Problems in Physics by S.S Krotov
• A collection of questions and Problems in Physics by L.A. Sena
• Elements of Dynamics Part I & II and Dynamics of a Particle & of Rigid Bodies by S.L.Loney
• General Chemistry by Ebbing
• Physical Chemistry by P.Bahadur
• Concepts of Physics Vol I and II by H.C. Verma
• Problems in Physics by A.A Pinsky
• Higher Algebra by Bernard & Child, Algebra Made Easy by K.P. Basu
• A Problem Book in Mathematical Analysis by G.N. Berman
• Organic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
• IIT Chemistry by O.P. Agarwal
• Physical Chemistry by P.W. Atkins
• Maths XI & XII by R.S. Agarwal
• Plane Trigonometry Part I and Co-ordinate Geometry by S.L.Loney
• Higher Algebra by Hall & Knight
• Co-ordinate Geometry by Dr. Gorakh Prasad

Coaching Centers for TNPCEE Engineering Exam

Brilliant Tutorials Private Ltd

FIITJEE

Aakash Institute

Sri Chaithanya Educational Institutions

Career Forum Warangal

T.I.M.E

Shiva Coaching Centre

National Institute for Cellular Technology

D. N. K. Institute of Education

Sagar Coaching Centre

Online Coaching Centre

Buddha Institute of Competition

Brilliant Coaching Centre

Bright Career Education Centre

Nalanda Centre of Education

Mastermind Academy

ACE Engineering Academy

Sree Raghavendra Educational Academy

Aakashdeep Academy

Envision Institute

Jetking Guwahati Learning Center

Knowledge Resource Company

Way 2IIT Tutoruaks

Study Plan

The candidates should develop a study plan which should be followed by the candidates. The candidates have to collect the syllabus of the exam from the website. Divide the portions into difficult and easy portions. Give more time to study the difficult and most important topics. It helps the candidates to score more marks. The candidates have to collect notes from all possible sources. Try to prepare short notes while reading the text books. Give some hours each day for preparing and revising the topics. Collect previous question papers from the website. It helps the candidates to identify the exam pattern and style of the questions. Try to attempt the exam without exam fear. It helps the candidates to score good marks in the exam.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of the exam will be published in the website www.annauniv.edu. The candidates have to check the website regularly for the exam details.

Score Validity

The exam score is valid only for the present academic year. After that period new exam notification will be released.