Anna University admission for undergraduate engineering (B.E./B.Tech) through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) via single-window counseling, based on scaled 12th-grade (higher secondary) marks, with specific cutoffs for popular branches like CSE and ECE at its affiliated colleges (CEG, MIT, ACT). Applications typically open in May/June, with rank lists in July, followed by counseling rounds. Admissions are merit-based, considering 12th marks for rank calculation, with JEE scores not used.
Admission Process (Undergraduate):
• TNEA Registration: Apply online during the TNEA registration period (usually May-June).
• Certificate Verification: Attend certificate verification (around June).
• Rank List: Anna University releases a merit list/rank list based on scaled 12th-grade marks (out of 200).
• Counseling: Participate in online counseling rounds (July-September) based on your rank to select colleges and branches.
Eligibility:
• 12th Marks: Crucial for ranking; marks are scaled.
• Cutoffs: Vary by branch (e.g., CSE, ECE, Mechanical) and campus (CEG, MIT, ACT).
• No JEE: JEE Mains scores are not considered for admission.
Course:
• B.E./B.Tech: CSE, IT, AI & Data Science, Mechanical.
• Postgraduate: M.Tech, MBA, MCA.
Where to Find Information:
• Official Anna University website for announcements.
• TNEA website (for application/counseling).