Which marks are used for the TNEA cutoff?

Only your Class 12 (HSC) marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are used. Maths is taken in full and Physics and Chemistry are each halved, giving a maximum of 200.

Is the TNEA cutoff out of 200?

Yes. Maths contributes up to 100, and Physics and Chemistry contribute up to 50 each, for a maximum cutoff of 200.

TNEA Cutoff Calculator 2026 — Anna University Engineering Cutoff Marks

Q: How is the TNEA cutoff calculated?

The TNEA engineering cutoff is out of 200 and is calculated as your +2 Maths marks (out of 100) plus half of your Physics marks plus half of your Chemistry marks. So Cutoff = Maths + (Physics / 2) + (Chemistry / 2).

Q: What is a good TNEA cutoff?

It depends on the year and the college and branch you want. Broadly, above 190 is very strong for top government colleges and popular branches, 170 to 190 is competitive, and below that opens more choices in other colleges. Check the previous year's closing cutoffs for your target.

For Tamil Nadu engineering aspirants (TNEA / Anna University counselling), 2026. Educational tool — confirm the current rule in the official TNEA notification.

Quick answer: Your TNEA engineering cutoff is out of 200, calculated from your +2 (HSC) marks as Maths + (Physics ÷ 2) + (Chemistry ÷ 2). So Maths 95, Physics 90, Chemistry 88 gives 95 + 45 + 44 = 184 / 200. This cutoff decides your rank in Tamil Nadu engineering counselling. Enter your marks below.

TNEA Cutoff Calculator (out of 200)

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TNEA cutoff—

Breakdown—

TNEA engineering cutoff is calculated out of 200 as Maths marks plus half of Physics marks plus half of Chemistry marks, used for Tamil Nadu engineering admission through Anna University counselling

Maths counts full; Physics and Chemistry are each halved.

Key takeaways

Cutoff = Maths + Physics/2 + Chemistry/2, out of 200.
Only your +2 (HSC) Maths, Physics, Chemistry marks are used.
The cutoff sets your rank in TNEA (Anna University) counselling.
Above ~190 is very strong; check last year's closing cutoffs for your target college/branch.

How the TNEA cutoff is calculated

Tamil Nadu engineering admission (TNEA), run through Anna University, ranks candidates on a cutoff out of 200 built purely from your Class 12 (HSC) marks:

Cutoff = Maths + (Physics ÷ 2) + (Chemistry ÷ 2)

Maths is taken in full (up to 100), while Physics and Chemistry are each halved (up to 50 each). So Maths 95, Physics 90, Chemistry 88 = 95 + 45 + 44 = 184/200. A perfect 100 in all three gives the maximum 200.

What cutoff do you need?

The cutoff you need depends on the college and branch and changes each year with demand. As a rough guide, above 190 is very competitive for top government colleges and sought-after branches (CSE, ECE), 170–190 opens strong options, and lower cutoffs still have many good choices. The reliable way to plan is to look up the previous year's closing cutoffs for the colleges and branches you want, and compare with your score above.

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Frequently asked questions

How is the TNEA cutoff calculated?

Maths + Physics/2 + Chemistry/2, out of 200.

What is a good TNEA cutoff?

Above ~190 is very strong; 170–190 competitive. It varies by year, college and branch.

Which marks are used?

Only your +2 (HSC) Maths, Physics and Chemistry marks.

Is it out of 200?

Yes — Maths up to 100, Physics and Chemistry up to 50 each.

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Disclaimer: Educational information only. The TNEA cutoff method and counselling rules can change — confirm in the official TNEA notification at tneaonline.org before relying on it.