CAREER GUIDANCE

TAMIL NADU ENGINEERING ADMISSION

TNEA
ABOUT TNEA
After abolition of Tamil Nadu Professional Colleges
Entrance Examination in 2007, the admission to
Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu is conducted through
Single Window Admissions by Anna University, Chennai.
First Graduate Tuition Fee Exemption

Tamil Nadu native candidates who are to be first graduate in a
family, and joined in professional courses by attending counseling
in Government or Govt. Aided or Self-Financing Engineering
Colleges are eligible for First Graduate Fee Exemption. If the
applicants brother or sister has already availed First Graduate
Tuition Fee concession for studying Professional Courses, then the
applicant is not eligible for such concession
SPECIAL RESERVATION
Special reservations are also available for Physically Differently
Abled Persons, Sports person, and the Children of Ex-Servicemen,
Freedom fighters
SPECIAL RESERVATION
Since the special reservation applicants are instructed to enclose
separate special reservation form along with the main application.
Appropriate certificates or supporting documents for special
reservation claim should be submitted.


RESERVATION OF QUOTA
TNEA fills the Govt. quota seats of all Engineering colleges. In
Govt. Engineering colleges 100%, In Govt. Aided Engineering
colleges 90%, In Self financing/ Private Engineering colleges 65%,
In private Minority colleges 50% seats are filled by TNEA
RESERVATION OF QUOTA (cont..)
Category Reservation

RESERVATION OF QUOTA (cont..)
Number of Seats available on TNEA 2011 counseling

ELIGIBILITY MARKS
CUT-OFF MARKS
CUT-OFF MARKS - EXAMPLE
For example, if a student secured 197 in Mathematics, 173 in
Physics and 176 in Chemistry, then the Engineering Cut-off marks
of that student will be as follows

SPORTS QUOTA
The Govt. of TamilNadu increased the Sports quota seats in TamilNadu
Engineering Admissions. Previously 12 seats in Anna University , 88
seats in Govt., Govt. Aided and Private colleges, Totally 100 seats were
available under sports quota. Now the total number of seats in sports
quota increased to 500. 12 seats will be in Anna University and the
remaining 488 seats will be in Anna University of Technologies, Govt.,
Govt. Aided and Private engineering colleges.
SPORTS QUOTA (cont..)
To apply for Sports quota, Students should attach the special
reservation form for Sports with TNEA application form and a
Demand draft for Rs. 100/- and copies of the relevant certificates
in person to the Secretary TNEA, Chennai. Also refer Annexure II
in the TNEA instruction given with application from for getting the
special reservation form.
TAMIL NADU MEDICAL DENTAL
COLLEGES ADMISSIONS
ABOUT TNMD
Tamil Nadu Government authorized Directorate Medical Education (DME) to take
care of the MBBS, BDS, Para-medical admissions in all the Tamil Nadu Government,
Govt. Aided medical colleges and 50% of the seats of Self-financing (Private)
Medical Colleges under Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
In the total Medical Council of India (MCI) approved MBBS, BDS seats in
Government Medical and Dental Colleges, 85% will be allotted in Tamil Nadu
through Tamil Nadu Medical Admission (TNMA) through Directorate Medical
Education DME at Kilpauk, Chennai and the rest 15% seats will be allotted through
All India Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental Test(AIPMT). If in case, any student not joining
through the AIPMT, then the seats All India Quota will be surrendered to Tamil
Nadu Medical Admissions.

RESERVATION OF SEATS
SPECIAL RESERVATION
Seats earmarked for the special categories will be allotted
following the Horizontal Reservation. The Seats will be allotted as
per merit order in the concerned special category and those seats
will be deducted in the concerned compartment (OC/ BC/BCM/
MBC/DC/ SC/ SCA/ST) and the remaining seats will be allotted to
the General Category. If no eligible candidates are available for
the seats earmarked under special category, those seats will be
added to general pool and allotted on merit basis.
SPECIAL RESERVATION
Counseling for the Special Categories will be done before the General category, No
allotment / change of college allotted for the Special Category



ELIGIBILITY FOR MBBS
Other Communities OC
A minimum of 60% marks in Biology or Botany and Zoology taken together.
A minimum of 60% marks in each of the subjects of Physics and Chemistry.
Aggregate percentage of marks in (a) and (b) should not be less than 140 out of 200 marks.

Backward Class BCs and Backward Class Muslim BCMs
A minimum of 60% marks in Biology or Botany and Zoology taken together.
A minimum of 60% marks in each of the subjects of Physics and Chemistry.
Aggregate percentage of marks in (a) and (b) should not be less than 130 out of 200 marks.

ELIGIBILITY FOR MBBS
Most Backward Classes MBCs and Denotified Communities
A minimum of 55% marks in Biology or Botany and Zoology taken together.
A minimum of 55% marks in each of the subjects of Physics and Chemistry.
Aggregate percentage of marks in (a) and ( b) should not be less than 120 out of 200 marks .

Scheduled Castes SCs, Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar SCAs, Scheduled Tribes ST
A minimum of 40% marks in Biology or Botany and Zoology taken together.
A minimum of 40% marks in each of the subjects of Physics and Chemistry.
Aggregate percentage of marks in (a) and (b) should not be less than 80 out of 200 marks.

Physically Challenged Category
The candidates under Physically challenged Category of Locomotory disability of Lower Limbs alone,
regardless of OC, BC, BCM, MBC or DC should have obtained a minimum of 45% marks in each prescribed
subject in the qualifying examination.

ELIGIBILITY FOR BDS
The candidates ( OC / BC / BCM/ MBC/ DC ) should have obtained not less than
50% of the aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology / Botany and
Zoology taken together at the qualifying examination.

SC, SC Arunthathiyar, ST
Scheduled Caste, Scheduled caste Arunthathiyar and Scheduled Tribe, the
aggregate marks required for admission shall be 40%.

Physically challenged category
The candidates under physically challenged category (OC / BC / BCM / MBC /
DC) should have obtained not less than 45% of the aggregate marks in the
above prescribed subjects at the qualifying examination.

TAMIL NADU ARCHITECTURE COLLEGE
ABOUT TNA
Taminadu we dont have entrance examination for Engineering and
Medical colleges, for Architecture college admission (B.Arch.) the
students need to appear for National Aptitude Test for Architecture
(NATA).
Separate Application Form will be issued from Anna University available
on 02 June 2014, the students whoever appeared for NATA only will be
considered for admission. The total marks of +2 will be considered for
ranking (not your MPC marks) and convert to 200 marks in addition to
200 marks of NATA
ABOUT TNA
ELIGIBILITY
(a) HSC (Academic)/Equivalent: The candidates who have passed 10+2 or its
equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
OC candidates should have secured not less than 50% marks in aggregate.
BC/ BCM / MBC & DNC / SC/ SCA / ST candidates should have secured not less than
45% marks in aggregate.
(b) Diploma: The candidate who have passed 10+3 Diploma (any stream) recognized
by Central / State Governments.
(c) International Baccalaureate Diploma: The candidates who have passed
International Baccalaureate Diploma after 10 years of schooling, with Mathematics as
compulsory subject.

TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY
ABOUT TNAU
Tamilnadu Agricultural University is a leading agrotechnology provider of India
and its graduates are recognized throughout the world. Though the Tamil Nadu
Agricultural University (TNAU) came into being on June 1, 1971, it had its
genesis from establishment of an Agricultural School at Saidapet, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu, India as early as 1868 which was later relocated at Coimbatore
during 1906.
Courses offered in TNAU
The University is offering 12 Undergraduate Degree Programs and 29
Postgraduate Degree Programs in 10 Colleges distributed in seven campuses all
over Tamil Nadu. Besides, the University has 36 Research Stations for
agrotechnology development and 14 Farm Science Centers for outreach.

RESERVATION
SPECIAL RESERVATION
Eminent Sports Person
Four seats in B. Sc. (Ag.) and one seat in B. Sc. (Hort.) are reserved under sports quota for eminent
sports persons.
Certificates obtained at National / State / District / Division level alone will be considered on the
order of merit and hence copies of all relevant certificates should be attached. Candidate should
also enclose a list of certificates attached signed by candidate and parent.
Candidates have to attach special application for this purpose and enclose DD for Rs.100/.

SPECIAL RESERVATION
Ex-servicemen
Six seats in B. Sc. (Ag.) and one seat each in B. Sc. (Horti.) and B. Tech. (Agrl. Engg.) degree
programs are reserved for the son / daughter of Ex-servicemen.
Candidates called for special counseling should produce Ex-serviceman ID cards of their parents
Candidates have to attach special application for this purpose and enclose DD for Rs.100/.
Freedom Fighter
One Seat is reserved in B. Sc. (Ag.) for the descendants of freedom fighters. The applicant should
fulfill all qualifying requirements.
Candidates have to attach special application for this purpose and enclose DD for Rs.100/.
SPECIAL RESERVATION
Ex-servicemen
Six seats in B. Sc. (Ag.) and one seat each in B. Sc. (Horti.) and B. Tech. (Agrl. Engg.) degree
programs are reserved for the son / daughter of Ex-servicemen.
Candidates called for special counseling should produce Ex-serviceman ID cards of their parents
Candidates have to attach special application for this purpose and enclose DD for Rs.100/.
Freedom Fighter
One Seat is reserved in B. Sc. (Ag.) for the descendants of freedom fighters. The applicant should
fulfill all qualifying requirements.
Candidates have to attach special application for this purpose and enclose DD for Rs.100/.
ELIGIBILITY
NATA NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN
ARCHITECTURE
ABOUT NATA
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) an online examination for admission to
1st Year of 5-year B.Arch. degree course at all COA approved architectural institutions in
the country (including Government Institutions, Government Aided institutions,
Universities, and deemed universities and private universities established by a central
or state legislature and other private institutions) since academic session 2006-2007.
It is mandatory for every student seeking admission to 5 years B.Arch. Degree course in
any Council of Architecture approved architectural institution in country to obtain valid
NATA score in addition to any other selection procedure whether based on common
entrance examination or marks obtained in the qualifying examination. The evaluation
through NATA is a mandatory for students for registration as an Architect on successful
completion of 5 year B.Arch Degree course.
EXAMINATION PATTERN
Paper based drawing test
Computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (IISC),
BANGALORE
ABOUT IIS
The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore is a highly reputed University of Research
was established in 1909 by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata under first Public Private
Partnership (PPP) institution in India. The institute campus 400 acres of prime land
in Bangalore was donated by the Maharaja of Mysore in March 2007. Many of
Indias most distinguished scientists have been associated with the institute as
students or faculty. The alumnus list of IISc includes Nobel Laureate Sir. C. V.
Raman, Vikram Sarabhai, Homi Bhabha, Sathish Dhawan and many reputed
scientists and scholars. Recently, Infosys Executive Vice Chairman Mr. Krish
Gopalakrishnan made biggest philanthropic contributions amount of Rs.225 Crores
to develop a Centre for Brain Research at IISc Bangalore. It is one of the single
largest donations to IISc has received from an individual.
IISC ELIGIBILITY 2014
Students who have completed 12th Standard or II PUC or equivalent in
2013 & those who are expecting to complete it in 2014 are eligible to
apply.
Students must have studied Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as main
subjects during their 12th Standard or PUC.
Students who have studied Biology, Statistics, Electronics, Computer
Science, etc., should also have taken Physics, Chemistry, and
Mathematics.
Students should have a first class or 60% or an equivalent grade
(relaxed to pass class for SC/ ST candidates).
RESERVATION
Number of Seats in Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
The Institute will admit about 110 to 120 students.
Seats will be allotted to general and special categories as per Government
regulations.
Physically Handicapped Students
3% seats are reserved for physically handicapped candidates, as specified by the
Government of India. Candidates who have at least 40% permanent physical
impairment in relation to a body part/system/extremity/extremities/whole body,
etc., will be given the benefit. The candidates in this category are required to be
certified by a Medical Board at IISc. The Medical Board will decide the following,
Whether the candidate qualifies for the benefits under this category.
If the disability is likely to interfere with his/her studies.
DASA 2012 DIRECT ADMISSION OF
STUDENTS ABROAD
ABOUT DASA
DASA Scheme provides admissions for Non-Resident Indians
(NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Foreign Nationals (FNs) UG
Engineering degrees in National Institutes of Technology (NITs),
Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and Reputed
Technical Institutions in India.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must be Foreign Nationals / Persons of Indian Origin
(PIOs) studying in any country (including India) / Indian Nationals
studying abroad. In case of Indian Nationals studying abroad they
must have completed the 11th and 12th standard or equivalent
from outside only.

LAW COLLEGES
ABOUT TNALU
The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University was established by the
Government of Tamil Nadu by an Act of State Legislature. It was
inaugurated by His Excellency Thiru K.R. Narayanan, President of India
on September 20th 1997. School of Excellence in Law established in
2002. In addition to this, affiliated Government Law Colleges in
Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Thirunelveli, Chengalpattu and 3
year B.L. Courses in Vellore respectively.

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