TNEA 2025 Counselling: Special Categories Conclude Today, Main Rounds Begin Soon

For engineering aspirants belonging to the Government Special Reservation Categories in Tamil Nadu, a significant phase of the TNEA 2025 counselling process draws to a close today, July 8, 2025.

For engineering aspirants belonging to the Government Special Reservation Categories in Tamil Nadu, a significant phase of the TNEA 2025 counselling process draws to a close today, July 8, 2025. The online choice filling for these categories, which include Sports, Ex-Servicemen, and Differently Abled candidates from government schools, began yesterday, July 7, 2025, with a crucial deadline.

Candidates in these specific categories had to complete their choice filling process by 7 PM yesterday, July 7. The counselling activities for these Government Special Reservation Categories are scheduled to conclude today, July 8, 2025, marking the finalization of their initial admission steps.

Important Dates and Next Steps:

• Choice Filling Concluded: The online choice filling for Government Special Reservation Categories effectively ended yesterday, July 7, 2025, at 7 PM.
• Counselling Conclusion: The counselling process for these specific categories (Sports, Ex-Servicemen, and Differently Abled from government schools) concludes today, July 8, 2025.
• Upcoming General Special Reservation Categories: Counselling for other "general" special reservation categories (which are distinct from the government special reservation categories) is set to take place from July 9 to July 11, 2025.
• Main Counselling Rounds: The main counselling rounds for general category candidates are scheduled to commence from July 14, 2025.

While specific dates for provisional allotment and physical reporting for the Government Special Reservation Categories were not immediately available, candidates who participated must remain vigilant for official announcements regarding these subsequent stages.

Engineering aspirants who fall under these special categories are advised to monitor the official TNEA portal (tneaonline.org) for all updates on seat allotment results and further instructions. Preparing all necessary documents for verification, such as mark sheets, category certificates, and other relevant proofs, remains paramount for all candidates.

The conclusion of this phase signals the progression towards the broader TNEA 2025 counselling, which will soon open up for the general category. Adherence to deadlines and continuous monitoring of official channels are vital for all engineering aspirants to secure their Higher Education seats in Tamil Nadu.

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