The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) has opened the choice filling process for TNEA 2026 engineering admissions, Round 3. The application period started on August 17, 2026. Students can now log in to the official TNEA website to select their preferred engineering colleges and courses.
TNEA 2026 Round 3 Key Dates
The window for candidates to submit their course and college selections closes on August 19, 2026, at 5 PM . This is the final round of counselling for TNEA 2026.
Counselling Schedule Overview
The DoTE released a schedule for Round 3. It details the deadlines for choice submission, seat allotment confirmation, and final reporting.
| Event | Date |
| Round 3 Choice Filling Begins | August 17, 2026 |
| Last Date to Fill Choices | August 19, 2026, 5 PM |
| Tentative Seat Allotment | August 21, 2026 |
| Tentative Allotment Confirmation | August 21–22, 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | August 23, 2026 |
| Joining/Reporting | August 23–27, 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment (Upward Opted) | August 31, 2026 |
How to Fill TNEA 2026 Round 3 Choices
Candidates should follow these steps to submit their preferences:
- Visit the official TNEA website: tneaonline.org .
- Log in using application credentials.
- Access the Round 3 choice filling portal.
- Select desired engineering colleges and courses.
- Order choices by preference.
- Review all selections carefully.
- Submit and lock choices before the deadline.
- Download the confirmation page for records.
TNEA Round 3 Seat Allotment
Following the close of the choice filling period, the DoTE will publish the tentative seat allotment for Round 3 on August 21, 2026 . Students must confirm their tentative allotment within the given timeframe.
The provisional allotment for candidates who accept and report, along with allotments for those opting for upward movement, is scheduled for release on August 23, 2026 .
