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TN Govt Polytechnic College Admission 2026-27

The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu has started online applications for admission to First Year Diploma courses in Government and Government Aided Polytechnic Colleges for the academic session 2026-27. Online registration began on May 4, 2026 and will continue till May 30, 2026. Admission is based on 10th standard marks. This is a merit-based centralized admission process for various diploma engineering and non-engineering courses.

Overview of TN Govt Polytechnic College Admission 2026-27

Particulars	Details
Admission For	First Year Diploma Courses
Conducting Body	Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu
Academic Session	2026-27
Application Mode	Online
Registration Start Date	May 4, 2026
Last Date to Apply	May 30, 2026
Official Website	tnpoly.in

Important Dates 2026

Event	Dates
Online Registration Start	May 4, 2026
Last Date for Online Registration	May 30, 2026
Last Date for Second Year Admission	May 25, 2026
Certificate Upload & Verification	During Registration Period
Merit List & Seat Allotment	To be announced
Classes Commencement	July/August 2026

Eligibility Criteria 2026

Must have passed 10th Standard (SSLC) or equivalent examination.
No age limit.
Candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu will be given preference.
For Lateral Entry (Direct Second Year): Passed 12th or ITI (2 years) after 10th.
For Part-Time Diploma: 10th pass + 2 years work experience.

Application Fee 2026

SC / SCA / ST Candidates: No Fee (Free)
Other Categories: Nominal processing fee (as mentioned on the portal during application)

How to Apply for TN Govt Polytechnic College Admission 2026-27

Visit the official website: https://www.tnpoly.in/
Click on Start Application / New Registration.
Register with valid mobile number and email.
Fill personal, academic and communication details.
Upload required documents (SSLC Marksheet, Photo, Community Certificate etc.).
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Documents Required

SSLC (10th) Marksheet
Permanent Community Certificate
Special Category Certificate (if applicable)
Passport Size Photograph
Aadhaar Card
Transfer Certificate

TN Govt Polytechnic College Admission 2026-27 - FAQ's

Q1. When did TN Govt Polytechnic College Admission 2026-27 start?

Online registration started on May 4, 2026 and the last date is May 30, 2026.

Q2. What is the official website for TN Polytechnic Admission 2026?

The official website is https://www.tnpoly.in/.

Q3. Who is eligible for TN Govt Polytechnic Admission?

Candidates who have passed 10th standard (SSLC) are eligible for first year diploma admission.

Q4. Is there any application fee for SC/ST candidates?

No, SC/SCA/ST candidates can apply free of cost.

Q5. How can I apply for Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic Admission 2026?

You can apply online only through www.tnpoly.in.

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