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TNEA 2025: Major Competition Ahead for 1.72 Lakh Engineering Seats in Tamil Nadu
8 July 2025 43 views
TNEA 2025 Overview
In 2025, Tamil Nadu's Engineering Admissions (TNEA) is witnessing an unprecedented competition with over 2.4 lakh students vying for just 1.72 lakh BE/BTech seats. The spike in applicant numbers reflects a growing interest in engineering education across the state.
Key Details
- Number of Students Competing: Approximately 2,47,938 students have paid their application fees, while 2,24,102 have successfully completed their document uploads.
- Available Seats: A total of 1,72,388 seats are available in various engineering colleges under the general academic category.
- Increase in Applications: This year marks a 20.9% increase in the number of students compared to previous admissions, demonstrated by a rank list consisting of 2,41,641 students.
Admission Process
- Criteria: Admissions are based on Class 12 performance, with key subjects being Maths, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Registration: The registration process commenced on May 7, 2025, concluding on June 6, 2025, followed by document uploads until June 9, 2025.
- Rank List Release: The TNEA 2025 rank list was released on June 27, 2025.
Counseling Schedule
- Grievance Redressal: June 28 to July 2, 2025.
- Government Special Reservation Counseling: July 22 – July 23, 2025.
- General Special Reservation Counseling: July 25 – July 27, 2025.
- General Counseling (Online): July 29 – September 3, 2025.
Conclusion
The TNEA admission process continues to be a crucial pathway for students aspiring for engineering careers. Candidates are advised to stay updated through the official TNEA website for the latest announcements and schedules.