In Person:

Candidates can obtain the Application Form in person from the 60 centres (detailed on Anna University’s official website) by paying Rs.500/-(Rs.250/- for SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu, on production of a photocopy of the Permanent Community Card or electronic form / digitally signed e-Certificate) towards application fee, by cash/demand draft.

By Post:

Application Forms can also be obtained by post from "The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA), Anna University, Chennai-600025" by sending a requisition letter along with a Demand Draft for Rs.700/- (Rs.450/- for SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu with a photocopy of the Permanent Community Card or electronic form / digitally signed e-Certificate) and an address label written in capital letters to which the application form is to be mailed

Through Website:

The candidates can also register through internet by logging on to www.annauniv.edu/tnea2015; the procedure for registration is available in the website. All Demand Drafts should be drawn in favour of “The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions” payable at Chennai, drawn on any Nationalised Bank dated on or after 05th May 2015

Candidates are instructed to write the name and address on the reverse side of the Demand Draft

Application Submission:

Completed the application forms along with the required documents should be mailed in an A4 size envelope to the address:

"The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA), Anna University, Chennai-600025" 

Documents Required

• 10th and 12th class mark sheet.
• Transfer Certificate
• Community Certificate
• Nativity Certificate (If applicable)
• 12th examination Hall Ticket (In case of pursuing)
• Refugee Certificate (If applicable)
• Demand Draft

Aspirants seeking admission to 4 year Full-time B.E Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement

1. Candidate who have passed 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as main subjects should have a minimum average percentage given below.

• For Communities other than BC / BC (Muslims) / MBC & DNC / SC /ST & Other Communities – A minimum average of 50% and above in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.
• For BC / BCM Communities – A minimum average of 45% and above in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.
• For MBC & DNC Communities – A minimum average of 40% and above in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.
• For SC / ST – belonging to Tamilnadu, a mere pass (40%) in the qualifying examination with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

2. Candidate who have passed 12^th (Vocational ) or equivalent should  have a minimum average of percentage given below:

• For Communities other than BC / BC (Muslims) / MBC & DNC / SC /ST & Other Communities- 50% and above in Vocational or related subjects put together.
• For BC / BCM Communities – A minimum average of 45% and above in Vocational or related subjects put together.
• For MBC & DNC Communities – A minimum average of 40% and above in Vocational or related subjects put together.
• For SC / ST – belonging to Tamilnadu, a mere pass (40%) in the qualifying examination with Vocational or related subjects.

Entrance Exam

Candidates will be selected through TNEA Counselling.

The table shows some of the basic details related to the B.E course

AEC offers B.E under 5 specializations that includes Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering.

Eligibility Criteria

For admission into B.E courses, candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for BC, 40% for MBC and passing marks for SC/ST) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Selection Criteria

• The college provides admission to candidates through TNEA Counselling based on the class 12th score.
• During the counselling, applicants have to register online, get their documents verified and fill the choice of course and college i.e AEC.
• The concerned authority will allot seats to eligible students based on their score and choices.
• After the allotment, students need to confirm the allotted seat by paying the fee.
• At last they have to report at the allotted college for further admission formalities.