Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) is the single-window counselling process for B.E/B.Tech admissions in Tamil Nadu. Candidates scoring between 100 to 120 marks (out of 200 scaled score) in TNEA have realistic chances in many private self-financing engineering colleges. Around 100+ colleges accept students in this range. This article provides a complete list of colleges, average cutoffs, counselling process, branch-wise options, and expert tips to help you make the best choice.

Overview

Parameter	Details
Cutoff Range	100 – 120 (out of 200)
Number of Colleges	~100+ (mostly Private Self-Financing)
Admission Through	TNEA Counselling (No Entrance Exam)
Seat Availability	High in Private Colleges
Popular Branches	ECE, Mechanical, Civil, EEE, IT, CSE (limited)
Best For	Students with average to good board marks

TNEA Cutoff Marks 100-120: List of Colleges (Highest to Lowest)

S.No		District	Category	Average TNEA Cutoff Marks
1	Lourdes Mount College of Engineering and Technology, Marthandam-Karungal Road, Chundavilai, Mullanganavilai, Nattalam Post	Kanyakumari	Private Self-Financing	120.00
2	Bharathidasan Engineering College, Nattrampalli Post	Tirupattur	Private Self-Financing	119.98
3	Aishwarya College of Engineering and Technology, Errattaikaradu, Paruvachi Post, Anthiyur (Via), Bhavani Taluk	Erode	Private Self-Financing	119.98
4	Arul Tharum VPMM College of Engineering and Technology, Krishnakoil	Virudhunagar	Private Self-Financing	119.95
5	Sardar Raja College of Engineering, Alangulam	Tenkasi	Private Self-Financing	119.88
6	Arulmurugan College of Engineering, Karvazhi Road, Thennilai Post	Karur	Private Self-Financing	119.82
7	P B College of Engineering, Irungkattukottai, Sriperumpudur Taluk	Kancheepuram	Private Self-Financing	119.79
8	Gojan School of Business and Technology, Alamathi	Thiruvallur	Private Self-Financing	119.76
9	Jayamatha Engineering College, Aralvaimozhi	Kanyakumari	Private Self-Financing	119.75
10	Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman College of Engineering, Vadamavandal	Thiruvannamalai	Private Self-Financing	119.66
11	Noorul Islam College of Engineering and Technology, Thuckalay	Kanyakumari	Private Self-Financing	119.61
12	Salem College of Engineering and Technology, Salem-Attur Main Road (NH-68), Mettupatty, Perumapalayam	Salem	Private Self-Financing	119.57
13	OASYS Institute of Technology, Pulivalam Village, Musiri Taluk	Tiruchirappalli	Private Self-Financing	119.56
14	Loyola Institute of Technology and Science, Loyola Nagar, Thovalai	Kanyakumari	Private Self-Financing	119.56
15	Saraswathy College of Engineering and Technology, NH-45 Main Road, Olakkur, Tindivanam Taluk	Villupuram	Private Self-Financing	119.55
16	Mookambigai College of Engineering, Keeranur	Pudukkottai	Private Self-Financing	119.49
17	MET Engineering College, Mogals Garden, Thovalai Village, Aralvaimozhi Town Panchayat	Kanyakumari	Private Self-Financing	119.46
18	Pollachi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Poosaripatti, Main Road	Coimbatore	Private Self-Financing	119.44
19	Angel College of Engineering and Technology, P.K. Palayam, Ugayanur Village	Tiruppur	Private Self-Financing	119.39
20	Bharath Niketan Engineering College, Thimmarasanaickanur, Aundipatti	Theni	Private Self-Financing	119.38
21	Star Lion College of Engineering and Technology, Manankorai Main Road, Manankorai Village	Thanjavur	Private Self-Financing	119.33
22	Pandian Saraswathi Yadav Engineering College, Thirumansolai Post	Sivagangai	Private Self-Financing	119.29
23	Annai Veilankanni’s College of Engineering, Gandhi Road, Nedungundram	Chengalpattu	Private Self-Financing	119.26
24	Asian College of Engineering and Technology, Kondayampalayam, near Saravanampatti	Coimbatore	Private Self-Financing	119.21
25	Christ The King Engineering College, Cecilia Gardens, Chikkarampalayam Village	Coimbatore	Private Self-Financing	119.13
26	Varuvan Vadivelan Institute of Technology, Nallanahalli	Dharmapuri	Private Self-Financing	118.97
27	PGP College of Engineering and Technology, Paramathi Post	Namakkal	Private Self-Financing	118.88
28	RVS College of Engineering, N. Paraipatti Post	Dindigul	Private Self-Financing	118.88
29	Jaya College of Engineering and Technology, Parivakkam, Poonamallee	Thiruvallur	Private Self-Financing	118.82
30	Jainee College of Engineering and Technology, Aathupattiprivu, Veerakkal, B.P.O.N Panjampatti Post	Dindigul	Private Self-Financing	118.80
31	Mahath Amma Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), Ariyur, Annavasal Road	Pudukkottai	Private Self-Financing	118.80
32	Jaya Sakthi Engineering College, Thirunindravur	Thiruvallur	Private Self-Financing	118.74
33	Priyadarshini Engineering College, Vaniyambadi Post	Tirupattur	Private Self-Financing	118.70
34	Selvam College of Technology, Pappanaickenpatti Post	Namakkal	Private Self-Financing	118.58
35	ARJ College of Engineering and Technology, Mannargudi Taluk	Thanjavur	Private Self-Financing	118.57
36	ARM College of Engineering and Technology, Sattamangalam, Maraimalai Nagar	Kancheepuram	Private Self-Financing	118.45
37	Surya College of Engineering, Konalai	Tiruchirappalli	Private Self-Financing	118.32
38	Jairupaa College of Engineering, Thottiapalayam, Kathankanni Post, Kangayam	Tiruppur	Private Self-Financing	118.15
39	AL-Ameen Engineering College (Autonomous), Karundevan Palayam, Nanjai Uthukuli Post	Erode	Private Self-Financing	118.10
40	Pallavan College of Engineering, Thimmasamudram	Kancheepuram	Private Self-Financing	118.00
41	Sudharsan Engineering College, Sathiyamangalam Post	Pudukkottai	Private Self-Financing	117.94
42	Jayaram College of Engineering and Technology, Karattampatti, Pagalavadi Post, Thuraiyur	Tiruchirappalli	Private Self-Financing	117.91
43	AKT Memorial College of Engineering and Technology, Neelamangalam Village	Kallakurichi	Private Self-Financing	117.88
44	Imayam College of Engineering, Kannanur, Thuraiyur	Tiruchirappalli	Private Self-Financing	117.87
45	Sri Ramanujar Engineering College, Vandalur, Kolapakkam	Chengalpattu	Private Self-Financing	117.82
46	Sasurie College of Engineering, Vijayamangalam	Tiruppur	Private Self-Financing	117.81
47	Surya Group of Institutions, GST Road, Vikravandi Village	Villupuram	Private Self-Financing	117.70
48	Rrase College of Engineering, Padappai	Kancheepuram	Private Self-Financing	117.60
49	Madha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Erandamkattalai Village, Sadanandhapuram, Thandalam Post	Kancheepuram	Private Self-Financing	117.56
50	Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Nemili, Sriperumbudur Taluk	Kancheepuram	Private Self-Financing	117.53
51	Jaya Institute of Technology, Kanchipadi Post, Thiruvallur-Tiruttani NH Road	Thiruvallur	Private Self-Financing	117.40
52	T.J. Institute of Technology, Karapakkam	Chengalpattu	Private Self-Financing	117.38
53	Arifa Institute of Technology, Esanoor, Keelaiyur Post, Thirukkuvalai Taluk	Nagapattinam	Private Self-Financing	117.35
54	CSI Institute of Technology, Thovalai	Kanyakumari	Private Self-Financing	117.26
55	Maria College of Engineering and Technology, Attoor, Puliyamoodu Junction, Thiruvattar Post	Kanyakumari	Private Self-Financing	117.26
56	Vins Christian College of Engineering, Chunkankadai Post	Kanyakumari	Private Self-Financing	117.23
57	Mother Terasa College of Engineering and Technology, Mettusalai Post	Pudukkottai	Private Self-Financing	117.13
58	Annai Vailankanni College of Engineering, Pothaiyadi Salai, Pottalkulam, Azhagappapuram	Kanyakumari	Private Self-Financing	116.97
59	Bethlahem Institute of Engineering, Karungal	Kanyakumari	Private Self-Financing	116.90
60	Annapoorana Engineering College (Autonomous), Sankari Main Road (NH-47), Periaseeragapadi	Salem	Private Self-Financing	116.86
61	SAMS College of Engineering and Technology, Panappakkam, Chennai-Tirupati Road, Uthukottai Taluk	Thiruvallur	Private Self-Financing	116.84
62	SSM College of Engineering, Komarapalayam	Namakkal	Private Self-Financing	116.84
63	NSN College of Engineering and Technology, Manalmedu, Karur-Madurai NH-7	Karur	Private Self-Financing	116.83
64	VSA Group of Institutions, NH-47, Uthamasolapuram Post	Salem	Private Self-Financing	116.82
65	Karaikudi Institute of Technology & Management (KIT & KIM Technical Campus), Keeranipatti, Thalakkuvur	Sivagangai	Private Self-Financing	116.74
66	MNSK College of Engineering, Vallathirakkottai Post	Pudukkottai	Private Self-Financing	116.72
67	Jei Mathaajee College of Engineering, Vishaandikuppam, Karappettai (Via), Siruvakkam	Kancheepuram	Private Self-Financing	116.66
68	Veerammal Engineering College, PVP Nagar, K. Singarakottai	Dindigul	Private Self-Financing	116.59
69	Indira Institute of Engineering and Technology, VGR Gardens, Pandur	Thiruvallur	Private Self-Financing	116.49
70	Jayalakshmi Institute of Technology, Thoppur	Dharmapuri	Private Self-Financing	116.48
71	KSK College of Engineering and Technology, Thanjavur Main Road, Darasuram, Kumbakonam	Thanjavur	Private Self-Financing	116.42
72	PTR College of Engineering and Technology, Thanapandiyan Nagar, Austinpatti Post	Madurai	Private Self-Financing	116.38
73	Surya Engineering College, Mettukadai, Kathirampatti Post	Erode	Private Self-Financing	116.34
74	Annai College of Engineering and Technology, Anakudi Road, Kovilacheri, Kumbakonam	Thanjavur	Private Self-Financing	116.11
75	Annamalaiar College of Engineering, Modaiyur Village, Polur Taluk	Thiruvannamalai	Private Self-Financing	116.07
76	SMK Fomra Institute of Technology, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Kelambakkam	Chengalpattu	Private Self-Financing	115.97
77	St. Anne’s College of Engineering and Technology, Anguchettipalayam, Siruvathur Post, Panruti	Cuddalore	Private Self-Financing	115.78
78	Shree Sathyam College of Engineering and Technology, NH-47, Manjakkalpatti, Kuppanur Post	Salem	Private Self-Financing	115.47
79	SBM College of Engineering and Technology, Thamaraipady, T. N. Paraipatti Pirivu	Dindigul	Private Self-Financing	115.39
80	Chendhuran College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai Road, Lenavilakku, Pilivalam Post	Pudukkottai	Private Self-Financing	115.20
81	Sir Issac Newton College of Engineering and Technology, Anthanapeetai Post, Papakoil	Nagapattinam	Private Self-Financing	114.91
82	Lord Jegannath College of Engineering and Technology, Kumarapuram, Thoppur Post	Kanyakumari	Private Self-Financing	114.56
83	Dr. Navalar Nedunchezhiyan College of Engineering, Raja Nagar, Vaithiyanathapuram, Tholudur	Cuddalore	Private Self-Financing	114.37
84	Thiruvalluvar College of Engineering and Technology, Vandavasi	Thiruvannamalai	Private Self-Financing	114.30
85	Sri Rangapoopathi College of Engineering, Alampoondi Village, Gingee	Villupuram	Private Self-Financing	114.13
86	Thirumalai Engineering College, Kilambi	Kancheepuram	Private Self-Financing	114.01
87	Sri Nandhanam College of Engineering and Technology, Molagarampatti	Tirupattur	Private Self-Financing	113.90
88	Maha Bharathi Engineering College, A. Vasudevanur, Chinnasalem	Kallakurichi	Private Self-Financing	113.65
89	As-Salam College of Engineering and Technology, Thirumangalakudi, Aduthurai, Thiruvidaimaruthur	Thanjavur	Private Self-Financing	112.91
90	Podhigai College of Engineering and Technology, Vinayakapuram, Adiyur Post	Tirupattur	Private Self-Financing	112.59
91	Sri Krishna College of Engineering, Tiruttani High Road, Arakkonam	Ranipet	Private Self-Financing	112.54
92	TSM Jain College of Technology, Melur Village	Kallakurichi	Private Self-Financing	112.02
93	Vandayar Engineering College, Pulavarnatham Post, Mariamman Koil (Via)	Thanjavur	Private Self-Financing	111.79
94	ARS College of Engineering, Maraimalai Nagar Post	Kancheepuram	Private Self-Financing	111.63
95	Ganesh College of Engineering, Attur Main Road, Mettupatti	Salem	Private Self-Financing	111.57
96	A.R. College of Engineering and Technology, AR Nagar, Kadayam-Alangulam Road, Therkkumadathoor	Tirunelveli	Private Self-Financing	111.21
97	AR Engineering College, Vadakuchipalayam, Kappiyampuliyur Post	Villupuram	Private Self-Financing	110.69
98	Annai Teresa College of Engineering, Thirunavalur	Kallakurichi	Private Self-Financing	110.38
99	Sembodai Rukmani Varatharajan Engineering College, Sembodai Village, Vedaraniam	Nagapattinam	Private Self-Financing	110.30
100	Oxford College of Engineering, Venmani Village, Karaipoondi Post, Polur Taluk	Thiruvannamalai	Private Self-Financing	108.14

TNEA Counselling Process 2025-2026 (Step-by-Step)

Online Registration — Fill application on tneaonline.org
Upload Documents & Certificate Verification (Online)
Random Number Generation
Rank List Publication
Choice Filling (College + Branch preference)
Seat Allotment (Multiple Rounds)
Confirmation & Reporting to allotted college

Branch-wise Options for 100-120 Marks

Good Chances: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, EEE, Automobile, Biotechnology
Moderate Chances: ECE, IT (in lower-tier colleges)
Limited Chances: CSE (only in few colleges)

Tips for Students with 100-120 Marks

Prioritize college reputation and placement record over branch
Fill maximum choices during counselling
Consider location and fees
Keep management quota as backup option

TNEA Engineering Colleges for Cutoff Marks Between 100 to 120 in Tamil Nadu - FAQ's

Q1. Which colleges accept TNEA cutoff between 100 to 120 marks?

Many private self-financing colleges in districts like Kanyakumari, Erode, Tirupattur, Thoothukudi, and Madurai accept students in this range. Cutoffs are higher for popular branches like CSE and lower for Civil & Mechanical.

Q2. Is 100-120 a good score in TNEA?

It is considered a low to average score. You may not get top government or well-known colleges, but you have good options in many private engineering colleges across Tamil Nadu.

Q3. What is the TNEA scaled marks calculation?

TNEA scaled marks are calculated out of 200 (Maths 100 + Physics 50 + Chemistry 50) based on your Class 12 board marks using normalisation.

Q4. Can I get CSE with 100-120 marks in TNEA?

CSE seats are very competitive. You may get CSE only in lower-ranked private colleges. Better chances are available in ECE, Mechanical, or Civil.

Q5. How many rounds are there in TNEA counselling?

TNEA counselling is usually conducted in multiple rounds (General + Special Category). Candidates participate based on their rank.

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