The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu, opens the TNEA 2026 Round 3 choice-filling process for eligible candidates. Applicants can log in to the official TNEA portal and submit their preferred colleges and engineering branches. The choice-filling window remains open until 5 PM on August 19, 2026.
Round 3 covers candidates with general ranks from 1,31,094 to 2,33,812. The corresponding aggregate marks range from 135.5 to 77.500. Candidates within the specified range who meet the eligibility requirements can participate in this counselling round.
To complete choice filling, candidates need to log in to the TNEA portal, select their preferred colleges and branches, and arrange the choices in order of preference. Candidates can enter any number of choices during the available period. The order is important because seat allotment considers rank, community, seat availability, and the preference order submitted by candidates.
The tentative seat allotment is scheduled for August 21, 2026. Candidates need to confirm the tentative allotment between August 21, 2026, and August 22, 2026. The provisional allotment for eligible candidates is scheduled for August 23, 2026.
Key highlights:
- TNEA 2026 Round 3 choice filling remains open until 5 PM on August 19, 2026.
- Round 3 covers general ranks from 1,31,094 to 2,33,812.
- Candidates can submit and arrange college and branch preferences online.
- The tentative seat allotment is scheduled for August 21, 2026.
Candidates should visit the official portal of TNEA to complete Round 3 choice filling and check the latest counselling instructions. The official website provides authoritative information on choice filling, allotment, and further admission procedures.