Chennai, June 2:
The deadline for registration under the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2026 process has been extended to June 5, providing additional time for aspiring engineering candidates across the State. The earlier deadline was June 2.
Following this extension, the release of random numbers, initially scheduled for June 5, has now been postponed to June 10, officials said.
According to data released by authorities, a total of 2,81,502 students have registered for engineering admissions since the process began on May 3. Of these, 2,17,627 candidates have completed the payment process, while 1,84,053 students have successfully uploaded their certificates so far.
The last date for certificate upload was previously fixed as June 6. Meanwhile, offline certificate verification at TNEA Facilitation Centres (TFCs) is scheduled to be conducted from June 8 to June 20, as per the existing timeline. The rank list is expected to be released on June 29.
The detailed counselling schedule — including choice filling, seat allotment, confirmation, reporting to colleges, and fee payment — will be announced at a later date.
Though no official reason has been cited for extending the deadline, sources indicated that delays in the revaluation process of Class 12 marksheets, which recently sparked controversy, may have influenced the decision. With lakhs of students awaiting counselling, authorities are keen to ensure that all eligible candidates are included in the process.
Officials from the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), which oversees engineering admissions in Tamil Nadu, stated that the ongoing CBSE revaluation process, which commenced on June 1, is expected to be completed within 10 days.
“If the process extends beyond the expected timeline, there could be a delay in counselling,” an official noted, indicating that timelines may be subject to further revision depending on developments.
Students have been advised to complete their registration and documentation within the revised deadline to avoid last-minute complications.