Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) Tamil Nadu — Higher Education Department, Tamil Nadu
| Organization / University | Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|
| Exam / Course Name | Lateral Entry to 2nd Year B.E./B.Tech |
| Update Category | Examination Result / Scorecard |
| Status | DECLARED & ACTIVE |
| Release Date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://tnlea.com |
| Result Date | 15 Jul 2026 |
|---|
The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu, has officially released the rank list for the 2026 Lateral Entry Admission (TNLEA) process. This process facilitates direct admission for diploma (polytechnic) holders into the second year of B.E./B.Tech programmes across engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Candidates who completed their online registration are required to download their individual rank cards to participate in the upcoming counselling rounds.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 2026-06-07 |
| Online Registration Start | 2026-06-07 |
| Last Date for Registration | 2026-07-07 |
| Rank List Publication | 2026-07-15 |
| Special Counselling | 2026-07-16 to 2026-07-17 |
To view your rank and status, follow these steps:
Candidates must prepare the following documents for the certificate verification phase:
Note: Always refer to the official notifications on the DoTE website for the final document checklist, as requirements may be updated by the conducting authority.
TNEA is for candidates seeking first-year admission based on 12th-grade marks, whereas TNLEA is a specific channel for diploma holders seeking direct lateral entry into the second year of engineering programmes.
Candidates should immediately use the grievance submission feature, if available on the official portal, to report discrepancies in their personal details or marks.
Registration fees are generally non-refundable. General candidates are required to pay Rs 300, while those in reserved categories are exempted from this fee.
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