TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2025 (Released) - Check Age Limit, Nationality, Aggregate Marks

TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2025 (Released) - Check Age Limit, Nationality, Aggregate Marks

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Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 06 Jun 2025, 05:27 PM IST

TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2025 - DoTE Tamil Nadu has published the TNEA eligibility criteria 2025 along with the information brochure on the official website, tneaonline.org. Candidates can go through the detailed TNEA eligibility guidelines mentioned on this page. The TNEA engineering eligibility criteria comprise of minimum conditions candidates must fulfil for TNEA 2025 admission. Only eligible candidates can fill out the TNEA 2025 application form. The TNEA eligibility conditions 2025 comprise nativity, education qualifications with the particular subjects, along with program-specific requisites for the marine engineering branch. The authority has announced the TNEA 2025 dates on the official website. Candidates can check the complete article for more comprehensive information on the TNEA exam eligibility conditions 2025.

TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2025 (Released) - Check Age Limit, Nationality, Aggregate Marks
TNEA eligibility criteria 2025

TNEA 2025 Eligibility Criteria

TNEA eligibility criteria conditions have been announced by the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu. State and non-state candidates are eligible provided that they follow the additional conditions explained in the table below.

TNEA Eligibility 2025 - Nativity

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Supporting Documents

Candidates who have passed class 8, 9, 10 11 and 12 from Tamil Nadu

Such candidates do not need to submit any nativity proof to the authorities

Candidates who have passed any of class 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 or other equivalent examinations from schools situated outside Tamil Nadu

Such candidates have to submit a Nativity Certificate (only in electronic form or digitally signed e-certificate)

Children of Central Government Employees serving continuously in Tamil Nadu for the past 5 years

Certificate from the employer of such parent or guardian (if both parents have passed away) regarding such employment in Tamil Nadu.

Children of people employed in the Public sector or government-recognized institutes, continuously for the past 5 years

Certificate from the employer stating such person (Applicant’s parent) is a permanent employee along with any one of Income Tax return, PF Slips, etc., and 5 years or more work tenure.

Children of All India Service Tamil Nadu cadre officers

Proof of employment

Srilankan Tamil Refugee studied in Tamil Nadu

Identification certificate from the Head Quarters Tahsildar or otherwise a cop of passport, visa, and letter registered with the police station

TNEA 2025 Eligibility Criteria - Qualifying Examination

Particulars

Details

Qualifying Examination

Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (Academic or Vocational Subject)

Mandatory Subjects under Qualifying Examination

Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (Any one of these subjects for vocational studies)

Minimum average marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry put together in the 12th

General - 45%

Backward Classes including Backward Class Muslim - 40%

MBC & DNC - 40%

SC/SCA/ST - 40%

Minimum average marks in Related Subjects, Vocational Theory and Practicals put together in12

General - 45%

Backward Classes including Backward Class Muslim - 40%

MBC & DNC - 40%

SC/SCA/ST - 40%


Vocational Subjects prescribed under Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) eligibility criteria

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Automobile Engineering

  • Electronics Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Automobile Engineering

  • Textile Engineering

*Candidates have to produce original grade certificates to prove their scores or otherwise they shall be considered to have complied with the minimum score only. Also, rounding of marks shall not be considered for calculating the minimum marks as per TNEA 2025 eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria 2025 for TNEA for Marine Engineering Branch

Particulars

TNEA Eligibility Criteria 2025

Qualifying Examination

Candidates should have passed class 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized institute

Mandatory Subjects

They should have Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English in qualifying examination

Minimum Score

There has to be a minimum score of 60% in PCM

Also, score of at least 50% in English either at 10 or 10+2 level

Additional Requirements

  • Maximum age - 25 years

  • Minimum Height - 157 cm

  • Minimum Weight - 48 kg

  • Colour vision - Normal

*In addition to the conditions mentioned above, candidates have to comply with the physical fitness norms by producing a certificate obtained from an authorised medical officer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the eligibility for engineering in Anna University?
A:

Candidates should comply with the TNEA eligibility criteria 2025 for engineering admissions in Anna University.

Q: Can other states students apply for TNEA?
A:

To be eligible for TNEA 2025, candidates should either be natives of Tamil Nadu and have completed their 12th grade or intermediate education in the state of Tamil Nadu.  Candidates from outside of Tamil Nadu should ensure they meet the TNEA eligibility criteria for other state students in order to be eligible to apply.

Q: What is the eligibility marks for engineering admission in TamilNadu?
A:

The minimum mark required for TNEA admissions is 50% in intermediate or Class 12.

Q: What is the maximum age limit for engineering admission in tamilnadu
A:

According to the TNEA regulations, eligibility is determined by age, which should fall within the range of 18 to 25 years. Prospective candidates are required to have completed their 12th grade or equivalent education from a recognized board, with mandatory subjects being Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.

Q: What is the eligibility for engineering in TamilNadu?
A:

There are various norms of nativity, academic qualification, minimum score, etc. that have to be complied with under engineering eligibility in tamilnadu.

Q: Is there any entrance exam conducted for engineering admission in Anna University?
A:

No, there is no separate entrance examination for engineering admissions. Candidates have to go through the Tamil Nadu Engineering admission process.

Q: Is English a compulsory subject for TNEA?
A:

As per the TNEA eligibility criteria, English is a compulsory subject only for candidates aspiring for admission under Marine engineering branch.

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