TNEA 2026 Round 1 Provisional Allotment and Round 2 Choice Filling - Quick Overview

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

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Important Dates - TNEA 2026 Round 1 and Round 2

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.

TNEA 2026 Round 1 Provisional Allotment and Round 2 Choice Filling - Important Links

• Direct Link to Check TNEA 2026 Round 1 Provisional Allotment and Round 2 Choice Filling
• TNEA Official Website