TNEA Counselling 2026 : The Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2026 choice-filling period for Round 1 began today. Eligible candidates can now select their preferred engineering courses and colleges on the official TNEA website.
Choice Filling Opens
The window for candidates to submit their choices remains open until July 22, 2026 . This step is crucial for the upcoming seat allotment process.
Allotment Results
Tentative and final allotment results for Round 1 are scheduled for release on July 24, 2026 . Candidates are advised to prioritize their selections based on their preferred courses and colleges.
How to Fill Choices
Follow these steps to enter your course and college preferences:
- Visit the official TNEA counselling website.
- Click on the choice-filling link.
- Log in using your registered email ID and password.
- Access the choice-filling section and enter your selections.
- Review your choices carefully.
- Save and submit your preferences.
Post-Allotment Procedures
Following the allotment results, provisional allotments for candidates accepting and joining will be issued on July 26, 2026 . The upward movement option will be open from July 26 to July 30, 2026 .
Provisional allotments for candidates who opt for upward movement will be released on August 3, 2026 .
| Event | Date |
| Round 1 Choice Filling Starts | Today |
| Round 1 Choice Filling Ends | July 22, 2026 |
| Tentative & Final Allotment (Round 1) | July 24, 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment (Accept & Join) | July 26, 2026 |
| Upward Movement Option Opens | July 26, 2026 |
| Upward Movement Option Closes | July 30, 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment (Upward Opted) | August 3, 2026 |
