The Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2026 Round 3 choice filling closes today, August 19. Candidates with ranks between 131,094 and 233,812 must finalize choices before 5:00 PM IST. Eligible engineering aspirants need to act fast to keep their preferred college options active.
Applicants must log into the portal to review, reorder, save, and lock choices carefully. Taking a screenshot of locked preferences and downloading the acknowledgement slip provides essential proof. Unlocked choices submit automatically at 5:00 PM IST based on server time settings.

The Directorate of Technical Education will publish tentative seat allotment on August 21 at 10:00 AM. Candidates must log into their accounts between August 21 and August 22 to confirm choices. Decision delays can lead to loss of tentatively allotted engineering seats in this round.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Choice Filling Deadline | August 19 (5:00 PM) |
| Tentative Allotment | August 21 (10:00 AM) |
| Provisional Allotment | August 23 |
Official provisional allotment orders will release on August 23 for confirmed seat candidates. Students must report to assigned colleges between August 23 and August 27 with original documents. Failing to report within this timeline leads to immediate cancellation of allotted college seats.
Candidates opting for upward movement will view their updated allotment results on August 31. TNEA officials advise candidates to complete all admission actions through official portal links only. Never share sensitive details like One Time Password (OTP) numbers with agents or unverified sources.
Engineering aspirants should lock their preferences immediately to secure top choices safely before deadline. Track allotment notifications regularly and report promptly to secure your desired engineering seat. Responsible planning ensures a smooth transition into your preferred Tamil Nadu engineering institution.