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Admission to all undergraduate courses (/academics) ie. Bachelors in Engineering (B.E.) are carried out through the single window system of the Anna University. Students can choose the courses based upon the state-wise rank calculated by their marks in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the Department of Education, Government of TamilNadu. 

Reservations are provided for BC/MBC/DNC/SC/ST etc as per the rules of the Government of TamilNadu. 

Reservations are also provided for Physically handicapped / Ex-Service men / Sports persons / Other state candidates. 

The admission shall be on the basis of TNEA entrance exam.

Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. OR Passed Diploma (in Engineering and Technology) examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) subject to vacancies in the First Year, in case the vacancies at lateral entry are exhausted.

Other Communities (OC):

(Communities other than BC / MBC / SC / ST) Pass in 12th standard or equivalent with an aggregate of at least 55% marks in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry.

Backward Class Community (BC) of Tamil Nadu:

Pass in 12th standard or equivalent with an aggregate of at least 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry. The candidate should produce the Community Certificate duly signed by the Tahsildar.

Most Backward Class Community (MBC) of Tamil Nadu:

Pass in 12th standard or equivalent with an aggregate of at least 45% marks in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry. The candidate should produce the Community Certificate duly signed by the Tahsildar.

SC/ST Community of Tamil Nadu:

Mere pass in 12th standard or equivalent with Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry. The Candidate should produce the Community Certificate duly signed by the Tahsildar. Note: Candidates from other states irrespective of their community are considered as OC (Other Community).

LATERAL ENTRY - DIRECT II YEAR B.E./B.TECH

Other Communities:

(Communities other than BC / MBC / SC / ST) Pass in 3-year Diploma examination conducted by the State Board of Technical Education of respective states in the relevant subjects with a minimum of 55% marks in the final year examination. Pass in any recognized bachelor's degree in Science of minimum 3 years duration with Mathematics as a subject.

Backward Class Community of Tamil Nadu:

An aggregate of 50% marks in the final year diploma examination / Final year B.Sc.degree course.

Most Backward Class Community of Tamil Nadu:

An aggregate of 45% marks in the final year diploma examination / final year B.Sc.degree course.

SC/ST Candidates of Tamil Nadu:

Merit pass is enough in Diploma Course / B.Sc. Degree course.