TNEA 2025 Registration Starts: Dates, Eligibility, Documents, and How to Apply

DOTE Tamil Nadu has started the TNEA 2025 registration on May 7, 2025. The last date to register is June 6, 2025 and upload the documents by June 9, 2025. The TNEA registration form is available on the official website, tneaonline.org. 

Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions, or TNEA 2025, is the gateway to students being enrolled in B.E. and B.Tech degree courses from colleges of engineering of Tamil Nadu. Regulated by the Directorate of Technical Education or DoTE, the TNEA procedure operates purely on the basis of marks by candidates in their Class 12—there's no separate entrance examination.

The registration of TNEA 2025 shall be made through the online official website and has to submit all the respective applications within the respective time period.

TNEA 2025: Latest Trends

• TNEA 2025 Selection Process
• TNEA 2025 Eligibility
• TNEA 2025 Cutoff

Important Dates for TNEA 2025 Registration

Note: These dates are indicative and will be confirmed once the official notice is made.

Who is Eligible to Apply for TNEA 2025?

For admission to TNEA 2025, candidates need to fulfill certain academic and nativity requirements.

Nativity Rules

• Students who pursued Classes 8 to 12 in Tamil Nadu are eligible without a nativity certificate.
• Candidates who pursued their education from outside Tamil Nadu but belong to native status should submit a valid nativity certificate.
• Children of the employees of the Central Government who have worked in Tamil Nadu for a minimum of five years are eligible.
• Refugee students belonging to Sri Lankan Tamils can apply under some conditions by providing proper documentation.

How to Register for TNEA 2025: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Register Online

• Go to the official TNEA website: tneaonline.org.
• Click on "New Registration" and give basic information like name, email ID, date of birth, and mobile number.
• Create a safe password and authenticate your mobile number using an OTP.

Step 2: Fill in Application Form

• Login in and complete personal, academic, and community information.
• If applying under some special reservation class (such as sports quota or differently-abled), ensure mentioning it.

Step 3: Upload Supporting Documents

1. Prepare scanned copies of relevant documents:
   • Recent photograph pasted on a passport size photograph
   • Signature
   • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
   • Caste/community certificate (if required)
   • Nativity certificate (if required)
   • First graduate certificate (if applicable)
   • Special reservation certificates (if required)

• Upload the documents according to the prescribed format and size requirements.

Step 4: Pay the Application Fee

Payment should be done online using debit card, credit card, or net banking. Fees for applications once paid cannot be refunded.

Step 5: Final Submission

• Check all the details filled prior to submission.
• Submit the application form and download a copy of the acknowledgment for reference.

What Documents Are Needed for TNEA 2025 Registration?

The following documents should be kept ready by candidates at the time of registration:

• Class 10 mark sheet (for age proof)
• Class 12 mark sheet
• Transfer certificate from the school or institution last attended
• Community certificate (for SC/ST/SCA/OBC/MBC categories)
• Nativity certificate (if required)
• First graduate certificate (for suitable applicants)
• Certificates in favor of special reservations
• Passport-size photo
• Signature scan

Understanding Random Number Allocation

After the registration and document checking are over, a random 10-digit number is allotted to every candidate. This random number is utilized solely for breaking the tie in the event of two or more candidates obtaining the same marks and ranks. Candidates can check their random number once it has been announced by logging into their account.

Important Points to Remember

• Double-check all the details in the application prior to final submission to prevent errors.
• Be prepared with scanned copies of documents well in advance to facilitate easy uploading.
• Follow the official TNEA website daily for updates on document verification, random numbers, and counselling dates.
• Join the counselling session as per the schedules and guidelines provided to obtain a seat.

Helpdesk Details

• For technical support or registration-related issues:
• Visit the official portal: tneaonline.org

Contact numbers and support details will be provided once the registration process is initiated.

Note: Students are requested to retain multiple copies of their application form, payment receipts, and uploaded documents in case of further use during document verification and college admission.