TNEA Exam 2024: Who is it for? Eligibility, Counseling, Exam Pattern

The TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission) is conducted by the DTE (Directorate of Technical Education) in the state. It is a counseling window for admissions to undergraduate engineering courses, like BE/BTech and BE courses. The application procedure is expected to begin on the TNEA official website by May 2024 tentatively. This article covers more details about the TNEA exam 2024 – its syllabus, eligibility, exam pattern, and more.

What is TNEA Exam

The TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission) exam is for admissions to undergraduate engineering courses at several universities and institutions in the state. Candidates will be called for counseling rounds if their names are on the merit list. Those meeting the declared cutoff range will be listed on the final TNEA merit list. The final admission is conducted based on the marks obtained in Class XII and there is no entrance examination held for the same.

TNEA 2024 Pattern

The TNEA cutoff will be officially released by the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu. It is made public for candidates in the form of closing and opening marks. It is the minimum score candidates require for admission to the BTech/BE course. It depends on several aspects, like the number of seats, the number of applicants, and the performance of candidates in 10+2, among others. 

The exam has 150 questions to be answered in 150 minutes (2.30 hours). The question sheet is given in English, and there are no negative markings. The paper covers physics, chemistry, and mathematics.

TNEA 2024 Syllabus

The TNEA syllabus includes the following components: 

Physics- 

• Magnetic effects of electric current and magnetism
• Electromagnetic induction and alternating current
• Electrostatics
• Optics
• Current electricity 
• Atomic and nuclear physics
• Electromagnetic waves and wave optics
• Dual nature of radiation and matter
• Semiconductor devices and their applications 

Chemistry- 

• Atomic structure
• Alcohols and ethers
• Electrochemistry
• Chemical equilibrium and chemical kinetics
• Isomerism in organic compounds
• Thermodynamics
• Coordination chemistry and solid-state chemistry
• P, D, and F- Block elements 
• Carbonyl compounds
• Biomolecules
• Organic nitrogen compounds
• Carboxylic acids and their derivatives

Mathematics- 

• Functions of several variables
• Differential calculus
• Differential equations
• Multiple integrals
• Integral calculus

TNEA Exam Dates

Here are the tentative dates for TNEA 2024: 

• Start date for online TNEA registration- 4th May, 2024
• Last date for online registration- 4th June, 2024
• Assigning random number- 7th June, 2024
• Declaration of the rank list- 12th July, 2024
• Grievances address- To be announced
• Special TNEA counseling (for reserved categories) - To be announced
• Beginning of TNEA general counseling- To be announced
• Supplementary (online) TNEA counseling- To be announced 
• SCA to SC counseling (online) - To be announced
• Conclusion of counseling- To be announced 

TNEA 2024 Registration

TNEA registration usually involves the following steps: 

• Candidates have to fill out the application form on the TNEA official website. 
• They have to click the registration link and enter their name, gender, email address, mobile number, and 10+2 passing year first. 
• They have to create their passwords and get OTPs on their registered numbers after submitting this information. 
• They have to enter the OTP and then click on Register. 
• The next step is to fill out the application form with academic and personal information, while a scanned copy of every required document has to be uploaded. 
• The application should be submitted, and candidates will get random numbers to keep in their records. 
• The application fee has to be paid after that. It is usually Rs. 500 for general category applications and Rs. 250 for SC/ST category applications. 

The required documents include Class X and XII mark sheets, a Class XII admit card, a nativity e-certificate with a digital signature if required, a category certificate if needed, a migration certificate, and the Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee certificate if applicable. 

TNEA Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria include the following- 

Nativity- 

• Those from Tamil Nadu who have completed higher secondary education (Class XI). 
• Those completing higher secondary education outside the state should furnish Nativity proof. 
• Sons and daughters of Central Government officials who have been employed for the last five years in Tamil Nadu. They should present certificates from their parents’ employers. 
• Children of all employees of Tamil Nadu cadre. 
• Children of Tamil Nadu employees who have been continuously employed in the public sector or institutes with Government recognition for the last five years. 

Educational Qualifications- 

• Those in the general category should complete Class XII with chemistry, physics, and mathematics as their compulsory subjects and an overall percentage of 45% at least. 
• Students from backward classes should complete Class XII with the same compulsory subjects and a minimum percentage of 40%. 
• Those in the SC/ST/SCA categories should have the same compulsory subjects and complete Class XII with 40%. 
• Students from the MBC (most backward class) and DNC (denotifed class) categories should have completed Class XII with an overall 40% passing grade. 
• Those applying for marine engineering should get at least 60% in Class XII with a maximum age limit of 25 years. They should also meet the physical requirements of 48 kg in minimum weight, 157 cm in minimum height, and standard/normal vision. 

TNEA Counseling

TNEA counseling is available for qualifying candidates. They are invited based on rank, choice, and reservation category. The TNEA colleges announce seat allocation after the process. Candidates are given seats and have to report to these institutions on their designated dates. After registration for counseling, candidates will get 10-digit random numbers. 

The TNEA facilitation center will then verify the documents and publish the rank. Based on the same, candidates will participate in counseling rounds, which include choice filling, payment of counseling fees, and choice locking. Once these procedures are completed, the final allotment of seats is announced. Candidates have to then report to their colleges on the date that is announced for the same. 

These are basic details of the TNEA examination, registration, and counseling procedure. You should keep an eye on the official website for updates regarding the examination and other dates in 2024 and accompanying details.

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