Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2025 has reached Round 2 of its seat allotment process. This phase is crucial for students whose general rank falls between 39,146 and 1,37,710 and who are aiming to secure engineering seats across top colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Round 2:
Round 2 is primarily for:
- Candidates who did not get a seat in Round 1
- Candidates who opted for upward movement after Round 1
- New candidates within the eligible rank range
This round involves choice filling, tentative seat allotment, seat confirmation, final allotment, and reporting to colleges or TNEA Facilitation Centres (TFCs).
Important Dates for Round 2
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Choice Filling Begins | July 26, 2025 |
| Choice Filling Ends | July 28, 2025 |
| Tentative Seat Allotment | July 29, 2025 |
| Confirmation of Tentative Allotment | July 29 – 30, 2025 |
| Final Allotment (Accept/Join/Upward) | July 31, 2025 |
| Reporting to College or TFC | July 31 – August 4, 2025 |
| Upgradation Allotment Result | August 7, 2025 |
Who Can Participate?
Candidates with a general rank between 39,146 and 1,37,710 can take part in Round 2. This includes:
- Students who participated in previous rounds but didn’t confirm a seat
- Candidates who chose upward movement after Round 1
- New registrants within the el igible rank bracket
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Choices
- Visit the official website: tneaonline.org
- Login using your credentials
- Navigate to “Round 2 Choice Filling”
- Browse through available colleges and branches
- Add courses in your preferred order
- Lock your choices before the deadline (July 28)
Note: Once locked, choices cannot be changed.
What Happens After Choice Filling?
- On July 29, the tentative seat allotment result will be released
- You must confirm your allotment and choose either:
- Accept and join, or
- Opt for upward movement to try for a better seat
- Confirmation must be done by July 30
- If no action is taken, your allotment will be cancelled
Final Seat Allotment and Reporting
- July 31: Final seat allotment result will be released
- From July 31 to August 4, you must report to:
- Your allotted college, or
- A nearby TNEA Facilitation Centre (TFC) for verification
Make sure you carry all required documents, including:
- 10th and 12th Mark Sheets
- Transfer Certificate
- Community Certificate (if applicable)
- Special category documents (if any)
What is Seat Upgradation?
- If you chose upward movement, a revised allotment result will be declared on August 7
- Based on availability and your rank, you may be offered a better seat
- If no better seat is available, your previous allotment stands
Next Steps After Round 2
- Check the tentative allotment on July 29
- Confirm your decision by July 30
- Report to the college or TFC between July 31 – August 4
- Wait for upgradation results (if opted) on August 7
- Be ready for further rounds if you’re still seeking better options
FAQs
No, once you lock your choices, they can’t be edited — so double-check before confirming.
If you don’t confirm, your seat allotment will be cancelled automatically and you’ll lose that opportunity.
Yes, you must report to the allotted college or nearest TFC between July 31 and August 4 to secure your admission.
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