The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu, has released the TNEA 2026 Round 1 provisional allotment for candidates who opted for upward movement. Candidates can download their allotment order at tneaonline.org. Alongside this, the TNEA Round 2 choice filling window has opened for candidates with general ranks between 37,977 and 1,31,093.
Direct Link to Check TNEA 2026 Round 1 Provisional Allotment and Round 2 Choice Filling
TNEA 2026 Round 1 Provisional Allotment and Round 2 Choice Filling - Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu |
| Counselling Name | Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2026 |
| Update | Round 1 provisional allotment (upward movement candidates) released; Round 2 choice filling activated |
| Official Portal | tneaonline.org |
| Round 2 Choice Filling Window | August 3 to August 8, 2026 |
Important Dates - TNEA 2026 Round 1 and Round 2
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| TNEA Round 2 choice filling (fill/modify college and course preferences) | August 3 to August 8, 2026 |
| TNEA Round 2 tentative seat allotment result | August 8, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Confirmation of Round 2 tentative allotment | August 7 to August 8, 2026 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) |
| TNEA Round 2 provisional allotment (accepted/upward movement candidates) | August 9, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Reporting to allotted colleges (Round 2) | August 9 to August 13, 2026 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) |
TNEA 2026 Counselling Stages
TNEA counselling for each round generally follows these stages:
- Choice Filling: Candidates log in and enter their preferred colleges and courses in order of preference.
- Tentative Allotment: DoTE releases a provisional seat match based on rank, category, and choices filled.
- Confirmation of Tentative Allotment: Candidates confirm their decision - Accept and Join, Accept and Upward, or Decline and Upward.
- Provisional Allotment: Based on confirmation, the final provisional allotment for that round is released.
- Reporting/Joining: Candidates report to the allotted college or TNEA Facilitation Centre (TFC) as applicable, within the given deadline.
How to Download TNEA 2026 Round 1 Provisional Allotment Order
- Visit the official TNEA counselling website: tneaonline.org.
- Log in using your registered email ID and password.
- Click on the "Round 1 Provisional Allotment" link.
- Check the allotted college and course details carefully.
- Download and save the allotment order for future reference.
How to Complete TNEA 2026 Round 2 Choice Filling
- Log in to the TNEA candidate portal using your credentials.
- Open the "Round 2 Choice Filling" section.
- Add, modify, or rearrange your preferred colleges and courses.
- Save and lock your choices before 5:00 PM on August 8, 2026.
- Keep a downloaded copy of the submitted choices for future reference.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only candidates within the eligible rank band (37,977 to 1,31,093) can participate in Round 2 choice filling.
- Candidates who already have a Round 1 allotment and selected "upward movement" should check their status before making Round 2 changes.
- Complete choice filling well before the deadline to avoid last-minute portal load issues.
- Keep login credentials confidential; do not share OTPs or passwords with anyone claiming to assist with counselling.
- Regularly check tneaonline.org for updates, as counselling dates can be revised by DoTE.
