The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) in Tamil Nadu has opened the doors for aspiring students seeking admission to Diploma courses in 57 Government Autonomous Polytechnic colleges across the state for the year 2024.
Here’s a comprehensive guide on the eligibility criteria, application process, and essential steps to apply for TN Polytechnic Admission 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for TN Polytechnic Admission 2024, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
Nativity
- Applicants must belong to Tamil Nadu and possess a Domicile certificate. However, exceptions apply for candidates meeting specific criteria:
- Studied in Tamil Nadu till Class VI.
- Children of central government employees serving in Tamil Nadu for the past five years.
- Children of parents employed in Private, Public, or Government institutions of Tamil Nadu for five years at the time of admission.
Age Limit
- There is no age limit for applying to TN Polytechnic admissions in 2024.
Qualifying Examination
- Candidates must have passed Class 10th (SSLC) or an equivalent course from a recognized institution or board.
- Applicants who have completed 2 years of vocational training (ITI) in any branch of Engineering and Technology are also eligible to apply.
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply for TN Polytechnic Admission 2024:
- Visit the Official Website:
- Go to the official website of Tamil Nadu DoTE at tnpoly. in.
- Navigate to Admissions:
- Click on the “Admissions” section and select “Polytechnic Colleges” to access the TN DoTE portal for admissions.
- Lateral Entry Registration:
- Click on the “Lateral Entry” tab.
- For new users, complete the registration process by providing necessary details such as email ID, mobile number, and password.
- For existing users, log in with your credentials.
- Fill Application Form:
- Complete the application form with accurate details.
- Review the information before proceeding to the next step.
- Document Upload:
- Upload scanned copies of required documents in the specified format.
- Payment of Application Fee:
- Pay the application fee according to your category (SC/ST candidates are exempted from fees).
- Confirmation:
- After a successful transaction, you will receive an acknowledgment message confirming the completion of your application.
Application Fee
Candidates applying for TN Polytechnic Admission 2024 are required to pay the following application fee based on their category:
- SC/ST: No fees
- All other categories: ₹150/-
Important Dates and Links
- Last date to register: 20 May 2024
- Handbook Link: TN Polytechnic Admission 2024 Handbook
- Official Website: TN Polytechnic Official Website
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for TN Polytechnic Admission 2024 is based on merit and scores obtained in qualifying examinations for regular courses.
For sandwich courses, 50% of seats are allotted on a merit basis, while the remaining 50% are allocated to eligible candidates sponsored by approved institutes.
The list of selected candidates will be announced on the official website or offline, followed by admission counseling and document verification.
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Documents Required
Candidates need to have the following documents for TN Polytechnic Admission 2024:
- SSLC Mark sheet
- Passport size photograph
- Special reservation Certificate (if applicable)
- Permanent Community Certificate (if applicable)