Choice filling begins for second round of TNEA 2026 counselling

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The second round of counselling for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2026 has officially commenced, with candidates now able to fill in their college and course choices.
The choice-filling window is open and will close at 5 p.m. on August 5, 2026, after which no further changes will be permitted.
This round follows the first round of seat allotment and is a critical step for students who did not secure a preferred seat or wish to upgrade their options.
The process is being managed by the Tamil Nadu engineering admissions authority, and coverage from The Hindu and its Tamil Nadu edition is purely informational, with no contested narratives or political framing.
Students who miss the deadline risk forfeiting their chance at a seat in this round.
What to watch next includes the closure of the choice-filling window, the subsequent seat allotment results, and any reporting or document verification steps that follow.

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