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In many state counseling systems like TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions), your destiny isn't decided by an entrance exam, but by your 12th-grade board marks. This "Aggregate Cutoff" out of 200 is the single most important number for your career. Every 0.25 marks can change your rank by thousands.
How It Is Calculated
Engineering (PCM)
For B.E. / B.Tech courses. Mathematics is the kingmaker here, carrying full weight.
Maths (100) + Phy(100)/2 + Chem(100)/2
Medical (PCB)
For Nursing, B.Pharm, Agri. Biology takes the lead spot with full weightage.
Bio (100) + Phy(100)/2 + Chem(100)/2
Historical Cutoff Trends (Approx)
* based on General Category (OC) trends for top colleges like CEG, MIT, and SSN.
| Department | Safe Score (Tier 1) | Competitive (Tier 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | 198.5+ | 190 - 198 |
| Electronics (ECE) | 197+ | 188 - 197 |
| IT / AIDS | 196+ | 188 - 196 |
| Mechanical | 194+ | 180 - 194 |
| Civil | 190+ | 175 - 190 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the TNEA Engineering Cutoff calculated?
The standard TNEA formula for Engineering is: Mathematics Marks (100) + (Physics Marks / 2) + (Chemistry Marks / 2) = Total Cutoff out of 200. Maths is given 100% weightage while Physics and Chemistry are given 50% each.
How is the Medical / Para-Medical Cutoff calculated?
For course like B.Pharm, Nursing, or Agriculture (B.Sc Agri), the formula is: Biology Marks (100) + (Physics Marks / 2) + (Chemistry Marks / 2) = Total Cutoff out of 200.
What is a "Good" cutoff score for Anna University?
Historically, top campuses like CEG (Guindy) and MIT (Chromepet) require extremely high cutoffs. For Computer Science (CSE), the General Category cutoff is typically above 198/200. For Mechanical or Civil, it may range from 190-195.
Does the cutoff include 11th standard marks?
No. For TNEA and most state counseling processes, only your 12th Grade (HSC) marks in the core subjects are considered.
Can CBSE students use this calculator?
Yes. If your marks are out of 100, enter them directly. If your marks are out of 80 (theory), convert them to 100 first (or use your total subject score including practicals). The aggregate formula remains the same.
What happen if two students have the same cutoff?
In case of a tie, TNEA uses a "Random Number" system, but prioritizing: 1. Higher Maths marks, 2. Higher Physics marks, 3. Higher Biology/Chemistry marks, 4. Date of Birth (Older gets preference).
Is this calculator updated for 2026 admission rules?
Yes, this tool follows the current prevailing normalization method used by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) Tamil Nadu.
What is the minimum pass mark required?
You usually need to pass all 12th subjects. The minimum eligibility aggregate varies by community (OC: 45%, BC/MBC/SC/ST: 40%).
How does the community reservation affect admission?
Your "Community Rank" is as important as your general cutoff. A score of 185 might get a BC student a seat that requires a 192 for an OC student due to reserved quotas.
Can I use this for lateral entry?
No, Lateral Entry (Direct 2nd Year) usually considers Diploma results, not 12th standard marks. The calculation logic is different.