Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission test is conducted to admit students for various engineering courses in colleges coming under Anna University. The exam is conducted across various centers in Tamil Nadu.

Structure and Syllabus

The entrance test is been divided into two sections. Part A consists of Mathematics. This part carries 100 marks. Part B will cover Physics and Chemistry. This section also carries 100 marks. The syllabus is more or less same as that of NCERT test. The latest structure of the exam has not been announced yet.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should have passed plus two or its equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks or more. The average marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics should not be less than the required percentage.
• Candidates can also apply if they have qualified in any vocational subject with the required percentage.
• Candidates belonging to SC or ST can apply if they have attained a pass mark
• Those belonging to MBC and DNC are eligible to apply only if they have scored 40% or above.
• Those who are from backward classes can apply only if they have got 45% or above.

How to Apply?

Candidates can purchase the form from the designated center by paying Rs 500/- for general category and Rs 250/- for other classes. It can be paid by cash or through Demand Draft.

Candidates can also buy the form through post. They need to send a request for the application form to the designated office. They also need to enclose a Demand Draft of Rs 700/- for those belonging to general and Rs 450/- fro those belonging to SC or ST.

Candidates can also choose the online method. A detailed instruction to fill the form is given on the official website.

How to fill the Form?

The form has got two parts: the application form and coding sheet. Instructions to fill the forms are given in the Booklet. Candidates are requested to refer to the booklet while filling the form. The register number and the name of the course should be marked neatly and correctly. They should go through all the columns and answer them correctly. All the other important documents such as 10th mark sheet, plus two certificates, community certificates etc should be enclosed properly. Candidates will not be allowed to submit them later. They will also not be allowed to make any changes in the application form. The form should be addressed to the officer in charge at the university.

Important Dates

• Application forms will be available around May, 2012
• Final date to submit the forms is by last week of May, 2012
• Last date to submit the filled up forms is by June 1st week, 2012

List of TNEA Exam centers

• Chennai
• Ariyalur
• Kanyakumari
• Dindigul
• Cuddalore
• Namakkal
• Krishnagiri
• Coimbatore
• Nagapattinam
• Erode
• Karur
• Dharmapuri
• Madurai
• Ramanathapuram
• Kancheepuram
• Thanjavur
• Pudukottai
• Perambalur
• Thiruvallur
• Tirunelveli
• Salem
• Tiruppur
• The Nilgiris
• Sivaganga
• Theni
• Thiruvannamalai
• Vellore
• Tuticorin
• Tiruchirappalli
• Virudhunagar
• Villupuram
• Thiruvarur

Contact Address for the TNEA

• The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions, Anna University, Chennai - 600 025

Colleges Accepting the TNEA Score

• Vivekananda Institute of Engineering & Technology for Women
• Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College Sankari
• VICKRAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Sreenivasa
• VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathu
• V.P.M.M. Engineering College for Women
• University VOC College of Engineering, Thoothukudi, Anna University Tirunelveli
• University Departments of Anna University Tiruchirappalli, BIT Campus
• University Departments of Anna University Chennai, MIT Campus
• University Departments of Anna University Chennai, CEG Campus
• University Departments of Anna University Chennai, ACT Campus
• University College of Engineering, Villupuram
• University College of Engineering, Tindivanam
• University College of Engineering, Nagercoil, Anna University Tirunelveli
• University College of Engineering, Arni
• Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai
• Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology, Bagayam
• T.J. Institute of Technology
• SYED AMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE
• St. Santhiagapar Nagar,Kalayarkoil
• SRM University Vadapalani
• SRIRAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE, Perumalpattu
• SRI SAI RAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Sai Leo Nagar
• Sri Ramana Maharishi College of Engineering
• Sri Lakshmi Ammal Engineering College Thiruvanchery
• Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology Chennai
• Sona College of Technology Salem
• SHREE MOTILAL KANHAIYALAL FOMRA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Chennai
• Sethu Institute of Technology Pulloor, Kariapatti
• Saveetha Engineering College Chennai
• SACS MAVMM ENGINEERING COLLEGE KIDARIPATTY
• S.S.M. College of Engineering Namakkal
• S. A. ENGINEERING COLLEGE Thiruverkadu
• RVS College of Engineering and Technology Coimbatore
• RVS College of Engineering and Technology Dindigul
• Raja Rajeswari Engineering College Chennai
• R.M.K. Engineering College Tiruvallur
• R.M.D. Engineering College Tiruvallur
• PSNA College of Engineering and Technology Kothandaraman nagar
• PSG College of Technology Peelamedu
• Prathyusha Institute of Technology and Management Tiruvallur
• PET Engineering College Vallioor
• ODAIYAPPA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY P.T.R.Palanivelrajan Nagar
• Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology Coimbatore
• National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
• Muthayammal Engineering College, Rasipuram
• Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi
• Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College Kodambakkam
• Latha Mathavan Engineering College, Lathamathavan Nagar
• KLN College of Engineering (KLNCE) SIVAGANGAI
• Kings College of Engineering Pudukottai
• KCG College of Technology Chennai
• Kamban Engineering College Thiruvannamalai
• K.S.R. College of Engineering Tamilnadu
• K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology Tiruchengode
• K.L.N. College of Information Technology Sivagangai
• Jawahar Engineering College
• Saraswathy College of Engineering & Technology
• OAS Institute of Technology and Management
• Nadar Saraswathi College of Engineering & Technology
• C.A.R.E School of Architecture
• Infant Jesus College of Engineering Tirunelveli
• Infant Jesus College of Engineering and Technology Thoothukudi
• HINDUSTAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, CHENNAI
• Government College of Technology Coimbatore
• Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli
• Government College of Engineering, Salem
• Government College of Engineering, Bargur
• GKM College of Engineering and Technology
• Easwari Engineering College Chennai
• Dr.MGR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE Chennai
• Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Chennai
• CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Dindigul
• Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET)
• Central Electrochemical Research Institute Karaikudi
• Bharath University Chennai
• B. S. ABDUR RAHMAN CRESCENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE SEETHAKATHI ESTATE
• Asan Memorial College of Engineering & Technology (AMCET)
• ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY Annamalai Nagar
• Anna University Tiruchirappalli, Pattukkottai Campus
• Anna University Tiruchirappalli, Dindigul Campus
• Anna University Tiruchirappali, Thirukkuvalai Campus
• Anna University Tiruchirappali, Ramanathapuram Campus
• Anna University Tiruchirappali, Panruti Campus
• Anna University Tiruchirappali, Ariyalur Campus
• ANNA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY TIRUNELVELI
• Aksheyaa College of Engineering Kancheepuram
• Agricultural Engineering College & Research Institute Tamil Nadu
• Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology
• Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of engineering Chennai
• A.C .College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi

Reference Books for TNEA Exam

For Chemistry:

• O.P. Agarwal IIT Chemistry Recommended for Inorganic Chemistry and reference book in general
• Ebbing General Chemistry Reference Book
• J.D. Lee Concise Inorganic Chemistry Reference Book
• R.T. Morrison, R.N. Boyd Organic Chemistry Reference Book
• R.C. Mukhrjee Numerical Chemistry Reference Book
• Francis Carey Organic Chemistry Reference Book

For Mathematics

• R. S. Agarwal Maths XI & XII Basic Text Books
• S.L. Loni Plane Trigonometry Part I Recommended
• S.L. Loni Co-ordinate Geometry Recommended
• Hall & Knight Higher Algebra Recommended
• I.A. Maron Problems in Calculus of One Variable Recommended
• Vectors & 3-D Geometry Arihant Prakashan Recommended

For Physics

• H.C. Verma Concepts of Physics Vol I and II Recommended both as text books and problem books
• I.E. Irodov Problems in General Physics Recommended for selected problems
• Halliday, Resnick & Walker Fundamentals of Physics Reference Book
• Sears and Zemansky University Physics Reference Book
• Nelkon and Parker Advanced Level Physics Reference Book
• A.A Pinsky Problems in Physics Reference Book

Coaching Centers for TNEA

• Brilliant Tutorials
• Ascent Education
• Axiom Academy

Study Plan

Since it is a common entrance it will be competitive exam. Students need to work really hard in order to qualify for the exam. It is better to start preparing as early as possible. Students can divide the portions according to their convenience. They should approach a systematic method. They should also see that they cover as number of chapters as possible. Revising the everyday portions will also be very helpful. It will help them to become more acquainted with the portions. One can also join an entrance coaching center. It will definitely prove to be beneficial. It is better to join coaching centers which focus mainly on such entrance exams.

How and Where To Get the Results?

Results will be published on the official website Anna University

Cutoff Marks for Qualification

The cut off marks usually ranges from 195 to 200. However there are exceptions for candidates belonging to other classes. It depends upon the University in which a student wishes to enroll for the course.

Score Validity

The validity period of TNEA score in one year.