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Competitive Examinations in Tamilnadu

We have discussed important competitive exams in Tamilnadu in the fields of Medical, Management and Engineering. These competitive Exams are held on all India basis, but there is seat preference for domicile students of Tamilnadu. Below are given details for eligibility, application procedure and selection procedure for respective competitive exam. These Tamilnadu competitive exams cover Universities in Tamilnadu, Medical colleges in Tamilnadu, Engineering colleges in Tamilnadu and Management colleges in Tamilnadu.

Management Exam in TAMILNADU

For Admission to MBA (Regular and Part-time) course in Tamilnadu management Institutions including University Departments, candidates are required to apply separately to the institute (s) of their choice after issue of notification. However, eligibility and selection procedures are similar in all the institutions

COMMON DETAILS are given hereunder.

Eligibility MBA Bachelor’s with 50% aggregate marks (pass marks for SC/ST candidates) Candidates appearing in the qualifying exam are also eligible. MBA (PT) Second class Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience. Preference is given to sponsored candidates.

Selection Entrance test, group discussion and interview by the respective university/institute. The test broadly contains questions on reading comprehension, numerical ability, data interpretation, application and judgement ability.

Engineering Exam in TAMILNADU

TAMILNADU PROFESSIONAL COURSES ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (TNPCEE) is conducted by Anna University for admission to (I) BE/BTech/BArch courses of Anna University;
(ii) BE/BTech/BE (Sandwich)/B Arch couses in the Government Government Aided and Private Engineering colleges under the purview of the Directorate of Technical Education and affiliated to the Universities of Bharathiar, Bharathidasan, Madras, Madurai Kamaraj, manonmaniam Sundaranar, Periyar (including Home State quota of Regional Engineering College, Tiruchirapalli); and (iii) BE (Agriculture) and BTech (Food Process Engineering) courses of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.


Candidates are admission to professional courses are required to

(i) appear for the entrance examination; and
(ii) apply to the respective authorrities for Admission. (Candidates are advised to look out for separate announcements for admission issued by the respective admitting authorities).


TNPCEE DETAILS
are given hereunder:

Allocation of Seats Free Seats (Taminadu candidates) All seats in University/Government/Aided Engineering Colleges and 50% seats in private engineering colleges open to Tamil Nadu and other States candidates.

Tamil Nadu Candidates Application domiciled in Tamilnadu or candidates who have passed IX, X and HSC examination in the State of Tamilnadu. Exceptions (I) Children of employees of Central Government/Public Sector/Govt. recognised institutions serving in the State for 5 yrs.

Reservations (Govt. Colleges, RECs, Aided & Private Colleges) SC/ST/OBC/PH/Freedom Fighters, Defence personnel. Children of : Servicemen/Ex-servicemen, Civil personnel, BSF, CRPF, children born out of Inter-caste marriage, Tamil reptriates from Maynmar and Srilanka, Widows, Orphans, Physically handicapped, NCC, sports persons, Other States nominees, Candidates of Tamil origin from Andaman and Nicobar Admn, Candidates of Tamil origin from Eastern countries, Candidates from Kerala/Karnataka under reciprocal basis. Vocational Stream candidates.

(Anna University Constituent Colleges ) Defence personnel 2 seats Physically handicapped 3% Sports persons 5 seats Other States 40 seats.

Eligibility Age Below 21 yrs as on 1st July (Below 24 yrs for Tamilian Repatriates from Myanmar and Srilanka and SC/ST candidates).

Academic qualification
12 yrs HSC (Academic/Vocational) or equivalent with Phy, Chemistry and Maths/vocational subjects securing 60% marks in each subject and 70% aggregate marks. Diploma holders of State Board of Mechanical Education securing 60-70 % marks are also eligible. In case of SC/ST candidates a mere pass may be sufficient. Candidates should be medically fit.

Application Procedure Application form for TNPCEE can be obtained in person from the engineering colleges/other colleges/institutions/Head Post Offices of Tamilnadu as notified on payment of Rs.105 in cash or Rs.100 by DD in favour of the Registrar, Anna University, Chennai. Application form can also be obtained by post on payment of Rs. 130 through bank draft alongwith a self- addressed slip of 12x8 cm size from the Secretary, Tamilnadu Professional Courses Entrance Examination, Anna University, Chennai 600025. Completed should reach the Secretary, TNPCEE, Anna University by the notified date.

Selection
Selection is made on the basis of marks obtained in qualifying exam/TNPCEE. TNPCEE is conducted in Physical Sciences (Physic & Chemistry) and Maths at various centres in the State. Candidates applying for admission to B Arch course are also required to appear for an aptitude test. TNPCEE papers for last years can be obtained from Anna University on payments of Rs. 20 for each subject.

Admission
Candidates who appear in TNPCEE are required to apply separately for admission after TNPCEE result. Application form and prospectus can be obtained from the notified colleges/Anna university on payment of Rs. 100/250 or as notified. Completed applications should reach the Dean (Engineering Admission), Anna University, Chennai 600025 by the notified date.

Enquiries
: (i) Secretary, TNPCEE, Anna University, Chennai 600025. (ii) Director of Education, Sardar Patel Road, Chennai 600025.

Medical Exam in TAMILNADU

TAMIL NADU PROFESSIONAL COURSES ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (TNPCEE) is conducted by Anna University, Chennai for admission to all professional courses in Tamil Nadu Including MBBS, BDS, BPharm, BPT/BOT, BSc (Nursing) courses for all ‘Free seats and Payment Seats’ in Government, Government Aided and private medical colleges. Exemption Govt of India Nominees, Diploma Holders for BPharm course, NRIs candidates.

Annamalai university, Annamalainagar and Christian medical College, Vellore, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai (Deemed University) have framed separate entrance test/admission rules which may be referred at appropriate place.

COMMON DETAILS are given hereunder:


Categories of Seats Free Seats All seats in Government Colleges and 50% seats in private colleges, Payment Seats 50% seats including 155 NRIs in private medical colleges.

Admission is open to Indian citizens and whose parents have permanent residence in the State. Exceptions Candidates who have studied from IX Std to qualifying exam in the State. Children of defence personnel of TN origin who have passed X/XII exam from the State. Children of employees of State Govt/Public Sector Undertakings.

Allocation of Seats SC 18% ST 1% BC 30% Most Backward and denotified communities 20% General 31%.

Reservations MBBS/BDS All India entrance 15% MBBS Grand children/children of Freedom Fighters 3 seats Development of Tamil Language 6 Defence Quota 6 (BDS 1) Children of Police Personnel (who died in Heroic Action) 3 Eminent sportsmen 3 Widows 10 Deserted women 1 Children born on intercaste marriage in Andaman and Nicobar Islands (MBBS/BPharm 2), Anglo-Indian candidates (BSc Nursing 1).

Children of Medical Deptt Staff (who lost their lives on account of Infection, Radiation and Chemical reaction in hospitals) 4 Recipients of Anna Awards 2 Sri Lanka Tamils among Sri Lankan refuge students 10. Seats are available for Government of India nominees (BPharm 3) and Government of Pondicherry nominees (BPharm 1).

Eligibility Age 17 year of admission. Academic qualification MBBS/BDS 12 yrs Hr Sec (Academic) exam of Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary State Board or equivalent with Phy, Chem, Biol (Zool & Bot) taken together securing 60% marks in each subject and 70% (140 out of 200) aggregate marks in first appearance. BC/SC & ST candidates securing 55-60%/40% marks in each Sc subject are also eligible for admission. BPharm 12 yrs Hr Sec with Phy, Chem and Biol (Zool & Bot) taken together securing 50%aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST). BPharm holders are eligible for BPharm course. BSc (Nursing) BPT/BOT 12 yr He Sec exam with Phy, Chem and Biol (Zool & Bot) takes together. Candidates should be medically fit. (Candidates both male and female seeking admission to BSc (Nursing) course should be unmarried. The ratio between men and women is 1:10 respectively in the selection of candidates).

Application Procedure (TNPCEE) Application form can be obtained in person from the notified colleges on payment of Rs.80 through bank draft in favour of Registrar, Anna University payable at Chennai. The form can also be obtained by post from the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Professional Courses Entrance Examinations, Anna University, Chennai 600025 on payment of Rs. 90 through bank draft alongwith a self-addressed slip of 12*8 CM SIZE Completed applications with registration fee of Rs.180 should reach the TNPCEE by the notified date. (ADMISSION) Prospectus and application forms for admission can be obtained from the notified medical colleges in the State on payment of Rs. 300/250 through bank draft in favour of the Director of Medical Education, Chennai on State Bank of India. Completed application should reach the Secretary, (Selection Committee), Kilpauk Medical College Hospital Campus, Chennai 600010 by the notified date. The admission notification is issued sometime in April.

Selection On merit on the basis of marks obtained in Science subjects (PCB) at the qualifying exam reduced to the base of 200 marks and the marks obtained for the maximum of 100 marks in entrance exam conducted by Anna University. The test is conducted at 21 centres in Tamil Nadu. The questions are of qualifying exam standard. The list of the selected candidates is notified at the Office of the Selection Committee/local dailies.

Fees Tuition fee (per annum) Free Seats in Govt/Private Colleges MBBS Rs. 4,000/10,000 BDS Rs.2,000/7500; BPharm Rs. 1,200/5,000 BSc (Nursing) Rs. 1,200/6,000 BOT/BPT Rs.1,200/6,000 PAYMENT SEATS MDDS Rs.85,000 BDS Rs.60,000 BPharm Rs.31,000 BSc (Nursing)BOT/BPT Rs.34,000 (or as notified from time to time)

Enquiries For TNPCEE Secretary, TNPCEE, Anna University, Chennai-600025.

For Admission Directorate of Medical Education, Chennai-600025.