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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Capitation soars as engineering seats fill up fast ahead of TNEA 2025 counselling
MADURAI: The TNEA 2025 counselling for admissions to Anna University and engineering colleges affiliated to it is a good one month away but seats in several self-financing institutions in the southern districts are already filling up fast as parents willingly shell out as much as Rs 8 lakh demanded in capitation fee to secure admission for their child in the management quota. The principals and deans of various colleges, besides aspirants and their parents, TNIE spoke to say the interest this time is towards BE (Computer Science Engineering) and BTech (IT) programmes. Programmes in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and Mechanical Engineering are the next preferred courses, while civil engineering is the least preferred. Self-financing colleges accordingly demand capitation fee for securing admission, with a BE (CSE) seat said to be priced at Rs 8 lakh. N Mahesh, a parent who enrolled his son in a popular college in the city said, 'I handed over Rs 6.5 lakh in capitation fee within a week of the Class 12 results being published. If I booked early, a payment of`4 lakh would've been enough.' This is over and above the prescribed annual course fee of Rs 1.30 lakh, he added. His son's TNEA cut-off score is 119 on 200. P Srivathsan said that his parents 'reserved' a seat in the BE (CSE with cyber security) programme at a popular college in the district for him by paying Rs 2 lakh as 'advance'.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Over 1.05 lakh aspirants upload documents for engineering counselling
Over 1.05 lakh of the 2,18,019 aspirants, who have so far registered for the single window counselling for engineering admission this year, have uploaded the required documents on the portal. The last date to upload documents along with filled applications is June 6. On Wednesday by 6 p.m., 15 days after the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions 2025 committee opened the application portal, a total of 1,05,126 candidates had completed the registration and uploaded their documents. TNEA committee conducts online counselling for the four departments of Anna University and over 400 engineering colleges affiliated to the university. So far, of the 2,18,019 candidates who registered as many as 1,48,605 aspirants have paid the counselling fees, according to the TNEA authorities. Officials said over 2 lakh seats are available for counselling this academic year.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
TNEA registrations pick up pace at Tiruchi district's facilitation centres
A week after it was declared open, student registration for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) has been proceeding at a brisk pace at the four facilitation centres in Tiruchi district, largely due to a resurgent interest in the subject this year. The TNEA committee had commenced single-window admission process for engineering, polytechnic, and arts and science programmes for the academic year 2025-26 on May 7. The last date to register for online admissions through is June 6 and the last date to upload documents is June 9. 'We have helped to register 70 students so far, and are expecting more in the coming weeks, as there is a greater interest in engineering this year. We had 1,024 registrations in the last academic year; the number may be significantly higher in 2025,' T. Senthilkumar, dean, University College of Engineering (BIT Campus), Anna University, told The Hindu. Besides the varsity, the Government Polytechnic Colleges in Thuvakudimalai and Srirangam, and Government College of Engineering, Srirangam, are the other TNEA Facilitation Centres (TFCs) in the district. 'There is a greater awareness of engineering among male and female students compared to previous years. We have already registered 50 persons in the past week,' said P. Vanitha Muthu, head, Department of Computer Science, and TFC coordinator at Government College of Engineering, Srirangam. The TFCs have deputed staff teams to help applicants complete the online registration. Sources said that quite a few students were opting to register through external e-service centres to save time. 'Applicants should be careful to see that the online form is filled correctly. Very often the selection for the First Generation Graduate Scholarship Scheme or the reservation available for government school students is missed by outside browsing centre staff, that could deprive the applicant from fee concessions. Rectification of data is a long-winded process, which is why it is better to get registered through a designated centre,' said a TFC team member.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Admissions begin for T.N. engineering, polytechnic, arts and science colleges
The Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA 2025) committee on Wednesday (May 7, 2025) commenced the single-window admission process for engineering, polytechnic, and arts and science programmes for the academic year 2025-26. Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan launched the websites for the same at a function in Anna University, Chennai. He also exchanged MoUs with five companies for student-training programmes. Engineering admissions The last date to register for online admissions through is June 6 and the last date to upload documents is June 9. Random numbers will be assigned on June 11 and certificate verification will be conducted online at the TNEA facilitation centres from June 10 to 20. The rank list will be published on June 27, and students may get their grievances redressed from June 29 to July 2. With 11 government engineering colleges introducing new degree programmes, an additional 720 students will be admitted. TNEA facilitation centres The government has established 110 TFAs, and candidates may contact officials at 1800-425-0110 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to get their doubts cleared. They may also send an email to tneacare@ . In 2024-25, 463 engineering colleges with 2,42,231 seats participated in the counselling process. As many as 1,78,070 candidates were enrolled. This is 4.82% more than the previous year, officials said. Under the 7.5% reservation category, 11,355 candidates of the 13,496 eligible candidates from government schools — an increase of 12.63% as compared to 2023-24 — were admitted. The registration fee for candidates from OC/BC/BCM/MBC and DNC is ₹500. For ST/SC/SCA candidates, it is ₹250. Polytechnic education The TNEA committee will conduct the admission process for 55 government polytechnic colleges as well. Candidates may apply online till May 23 for the two-year diploma programmes as well as direct entry for second-year diploma programmes. Candidates may register at For admission to the first year of the two-year diploma courses, candidates must have qualified in SSLC or matriculation. For lateral-entry diploma courses, candidates must have qualified Class 12 or must have qualified in ITI (any branch of engineering and technology after qualifying Class 10). For admission to the four-year part-time diploma, aspirants must have qualified Class 10, with two years of ITI or two years of work experience. Registration fee is ₹150. For ST/SC/SCA candidates, there is no registration fee. Five new courses have been launched this year in 13 government polytechnic colleges, benefiting an estimated 360 students. Arts and science education This year, 1,25,345 students will be admitted to the 176 government arts and science colleges in the State. This is 18,868 more seats than last year. In the 2025 Budget, the government announced 11 new colleges in Coonoor, Natham, Alandhur, Vikravandi, Cheyyur, Manamadurai, Kolakkanatham, Ottapidaram, Muthupettai, Tiruvidaimaruthur and Panruti. Candidates may register through . The last date to register is May 27. The registration fee is ₹48. For SC, ST, and SCA category students, it is ₹2. Websites for single-window admissions - for engineering colleges affiliated to Anna University - for government arts and science colleges - for government polytechnic colleges
