Engineering Admission 2027 in Tamil Nadu
See the B.E. / B.Tech admission 2027 status of 25 engineering colleges and universities in Tamil Nadu: applications are open at 8 of them. Below the table: how TNEA and university admissions work, and the steps to follow.
| # | College / University | Admission 2027 | Admission route | Annual fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open now | Own entrance; Class 12 merit | ₹3,95,238 | View | |
| 2 | Open now | SRMJEEE; JEE Main for some seats | ₹2,75,000 | View | |
| 3 | Open now | Own entrance; JEE Main; Class 12 merit | ₹1,47,500 | View | |
| 4 | Open now | Karunya entrance | ₹2,71,000 | View | |
| 5 | Open now | — | ₹4,83,563 | View | |
| 6 | Open now | Own test; Class 12 merit | ₹2,64,896 | View | |
| 7 | Open now | — | ₹1,32,000 | View | |
| 8 | Open now | — | ₹4,80,513 | View | |
| 9 | Opens 9 Nov 2026 | VITEEE | ₹3,31,500 | View | |
| 10 | SASTRA Deemed UniversityThanjavur | Opens 16 Nov 2026 | JEE Main; Class 12 merit | ₹1,70,000 | View |
| 11 | Opens 23 Nov 2026 | VTUEEE | ₹3,10,000 | View | |
| 12 | Opens 30 Nov 2026 | Own entrance; Class 12 merit | ₹4,19,000 | View | |
| 13 | Opens 7 Dec 2026 | Own test; Class 12 | ₹3,25,000 | View | |
| 14 | Karpagam Academy of Higher EducationCoimbatore | Opens 14 Dec 2026 | — | ₹4,95,505 | View |
| 15 | Opens 21 Dec 2026 | — | ₹2,61,793 | View | |
| 16 | Opens 28 Dec 2026 | — | ₹4,94,000 | View | |
| 17 | Not started | Own test; Class 12 merit | ₹3,08,504 | View | |
| 18 |  Amrita Vishwa VidyapeethamCoimbatore | Not started | AEEE; JEE Main | ₹3,75,000 | View |
| 19 | Not started | HITSEEE | ₹4,87,216 | View | |
| 20 | Not started | Class 12 merit | ₹4,77,501 | View | |
| 21 |  PRIST UniversityThanjavur | Not started | Merit-based | ₹3,20,206 | View |
| 22 |  Noorul Islam Centre for Higher EducationKumaracoil | Not started | — | ₹3,32,562 | View |
| 23 | Not started | — | ₹3,65,696 | View | |
| 24 | Not started | — | ₹4,81,171 | View | |
| 25 | Not started | — | ₹1,50,000 | View |
Two ways to get an engineering seat in Tamil Nadu
Most students apply to TNEA and to two or three universities, then pick the best seat they are offered.
- TNEA counselling: for government, government-aided and Anna University affiliated colleges. There is no entrance exam; the rank list is made from your 12th marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
- University admissions: deemed and private universities run their own applications, using their own entrance exam, JEE Main or 12th marks.
Engineering admission 2027: steps to follow
Exact dates change every year. Check each exam's official notice and our exam guides for the latest dates.
- Now to early 2027: apply to university entrance exams such as VITEEE, SRMJEEE and AEEE, and register for JEE Main.
- January to April 2027: write JEE Main and the university entrance exams you applied for.
- After 12th board results: register for TNEA on the official website and upload your documents.
- Rank list and counselling: TNEA publishes a rank list and runs online counselling rounds; universities run their own counselling.
- Seat confirmation: pay the admission fee before the deadline and report to the college.
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Frequently asked questions
When does engineering admission 2027 start in Tamil Nadu?
University applications for 2027 open from late 2026, and 8 of the colleges listed here are already accepting applications. TNEA registration opens after the 12th board results.
Do I need TNEA for private universities?
No. Deemed and private universities have their own admission process. TNEA is for government, aided and Anna University affiliated colleges.
How many colleges can I apply to?
There is no limit. You can apply through TNEA and to as many universities as you like, but each university charges its own application fee.