TNEA 2026 Round 1 Provisional Allotment & Round 2 Choice Filling - Dates & Guide

Eligibility Details

• The post pertains to TNEA 2026 Round 1 provisional allotment for upward movement candidates and Round 2 choice filling. Eligibility specifics (e.g., marks or rank thresholds) are not detailed in the provided content beyond the stated rank band for Round 2.

Important Dates (TNEA 2026 Round 1 & Round 2)

• Round 2 choice filling window: 03-08-2026 to 08-08-2026
• Round 2 tentative seat allotment result: 08-08-2026, 10:00 AM
• Confirmation of Round 2 tentative allotment: 07-08-2026 to 08-08-2026 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
• Round 2 provisional allotment (accepted/upward movement candidates): 09-08-2026, 10:00 AM
• Reporting to allotted colleges (Round 2): 09-08-2026 to 13-08-2026 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

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Application Fees

• No specific application fee information is provided in the post.

Other Instructions

• Only candidates within the eligible rank band (37,977 to 1,31,093) can participate in Round 2 choice filling.
• Candidates who already have a Round 1 allotment and selected upward movement should verify their status before making Round 2 changes.
• Complete choice filling well before the deadline to avoid portal load issues.
• Keep login credentials confidential; do not share OTPs or passwords with anyone claiming to assist with counselling.
• Regularly check tneaonline.org for updates, as counselling dates can be revised by DoTE.

Counselling Stages (Overview)

1. Choice Filling: Enter preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
2. Tentative Allotment: DoTE releases provisional seat matches based on rank, category, and choices.
3. Confirmation of Tentative Allotment: Accept and Join, Accept and Upward, or Decline and Upward.
4. Provisional Allotment: Final provisional allotment for the round is released.
5. Reporting/Joining: Report to the allotted college or TNEA Facilitation Centre within the deadline.