Fri Jun 27 09:41:13 UTC 2025: ## Summary:

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Govi. Chezhiaan released the TNEA 2025 rank list, announcing that single-window counseling for undergraduate engineering seats affiliated with Anna University will begin on July 14th for the general category. The TNEA committee will conduct multiple rounds of counseling for various streams, with special categories prioritized early July. Over 241,000 candidates are on the merit list, a significant increase from last year. The counseling process is scheduled to conclude on August 26th, earlier than the previous year. Support is available for candidates through TFCs and online channels.

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**Tamil Nadu Releases Engineering Admissions Rank List, Counseling to Begin July 14th**

**CHENNAI, June 27, 2025** – The Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2025 rank list was released today by Higher Education Minister Govi. Chezhiaan at the Directorate of Technical Education (DOTE) in Guindy, Chennai. The announcement paves the way for single-window counselling for undergraduate engineering seats in colleges affiliated with Anna University, commencing July 14th for general category applicants.

The TNEA committee will conduct a series of counseling rounds for academic and general streams. Applicants from the vocational stream will participate in a single round. Candidates can access their ranks online at http://www.tneaonline.org. A five-day window, ending July 2nd, is available for candidates to verify their information and address any grievances at TNEA Facilitation Centers (TFCs).

Counselling for special categories, including sportspersons, differently-abled individuals, and wards of ex-servicemen, will take place on July 7th and 8th. Counselling for all students under the provisional horizontal reservation for government school students, general stream and vocational stream students begins on July 14th.

This year’s merit list includes 241,641 candidates, a substantial increase of 41,773 compared to last year. A significant portion of applicants, 51,004, applied under the horizontal reservation category.

“Despite starting later this year, we are aiming to conclude the counseling process by August 26th, two weeks ahead of last year’s schedule,” stated Minister Chezhiaan.

Authorities have provided multiple channels for assistance. Candidates can contact the toll-free number 1800-425-0110 or email tneacare@gmail.com for clarifications.

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