Colleges

• The candidate should have passed in 10+2 (PCM Group) or it's equivalent from any recognized College or Board. and Secure Minimum 55% Marks for OC, 50% for BC, 45% for MBC and Just pass for SC and ST.
• For Lateral Entry - Candidate should have 3 years engineering diploma in the relative subject.

A pass in the HSC (Academic) or its equivalent with a minimum average percentage in the relevant subjects. ( OR ) Any other equivalent qualification with relevant subjects approved by the Higher Secondary Board of Tamil Nadu. 

A pass in the HSC (Academic) or its equivalent with a minimum average mark of 55.00% in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry put together. OR A pass in any one of the following HSC (Vocational Stream) with any one of the related subjects, namely Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry, with a minimum average marks of 55.00% OR Any other equivalent qualification with relevant subjects approved by the Higher Secondary Board of Tamil Nadu. Relaxation of marks – Backward Class including Backward Class Muslim (50.00%); MBC & DNC (45.00%); SC/SCA/ST.

• Students who have studied 8th,9th,10th,11th, and 12th Standard in Tamil Nadu(Candidates do not need to enclose Nativity Certificate within in Application form.)
• At least five years of service in the Tamil Nadu Central Government Employees. Sons and daughters also apply for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions.
• IAS Officers' Sons and daughters [Tamil Nadu Cadre (All India Service)] are eligible.
• At least five years of service in Tamil Nadu Government-recognized Institutions. Employees' Children may also apply for TNEA
• At least five years of service in the Tamil Nadu Public Sector Employees. Sons and daughters also apply.