National Engineering College: TNEA Cutoff 2026
National Engineering College, Thoothukudi: TNEA 2026 closing marks for 7 branches by community (OC, BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA, ST), TNEA code 4962, intake, NBA status, hostel and fees from DoTE.
- TNEA code
- 4962
- District
- Thoothukudi
- Type
- Self-financing
- Autonomous
- Yes
- Minority institution
- No
- Placement (DoTE)
- 90%
- Branches in TNEA
- 7
- Total intake
- 540
Branch-wise TNEA 2026 cutoff
Closing marks out of 200 for general academic seats, by community, over rounds 1 to 3.
| Branch | OC | BC | BCM | MBC | SC | SCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering120 seats · NBA | 180 | 172 | 175.5 | 163 | 126.5 | 116 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science60 seats | 177 | 168 | 175.5 | 159 | 125 | 104.5 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering120 seats · NBA | 177 | 168.5 | 171.5 | 160 | 138.5 | – |
| Information Technology60 seats · NBA | 172 | 167 | 168.5 | 160 | 132.5 | 104 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering60 seats · NBA | 168 | 160.5 | 159 | 150.5 | 134.5 | – |
| Mechanical Engineering60 seats · NBA | 161.5 | 148 | 160 | 136 | 102.5 | – |
| Civil Engineering60 seats · NBA | 156.5 | 134 | 147.5 | 131 | 108.5 | 102.5 |
Round-wise OC closing marks
The lowest mark that got an OC seat in each round; a dash means no OC seat was allotted in that round.
| Branch | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Closing rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 180 | – | – | 21,020 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 177 | – | – | 26,494 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 177 | – | – | 26,521 |
| Information Technology | 172 | – | – | 36,011 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 171.5 | 168 | – | 45,390 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 174.5 | 161.5 | – | 60,138 |
| Civil Engineering | – | 156.5 | – | 73,500 |
Government school (7.5%) academic seats
| Branch | OC | BC | BCM | MBC | SC | SCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering120 seats · NBA | 184 | 171 | – | 179 | 160.5 | 161 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science60 seats | 179 | 171.5 | – | 174 | – | – |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering120 seats · NBA | 185 | 178.5 | – | 169.5 | 158.5 | – |
| Information Technology60 seats · NBA | 175.5 | 174 | – | 172 | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering60 seats · NBA | 171 | 168.5 | – | – | 146.5 | – |
| Mechanical Engineering60 seats · NBA | 164.5 | – | 131.5 | – | 141 | – |
| Civil Engineering60 seats · NBA | 177.5 | 159.5 | – | 160 | – | – |
General vocational seats
| Branch | OC |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering60 seats · NBA | 119 |
| Mechanical Engineering60 seats · NBA | 134.5 |
Hostel and fees
- Hostel
- Boys and Girls
- Room rent a year (boys / girls)
- ₹10,000 / ₹10,000
- Mess bill a year (boys / girls)
- ₹32,000 / ₹26,000
- Caution deposit
- ₹5,000
- Admission fee
- ₹5,000
- College transport
- Yes
As the college reported them to DoTE for TNEA 2026. Tuition fees are fixed by the Tamil Nadu fee committee.
Contact
- National Engineering College (Autonomous), K.R. Nagar, Nalattinputhur, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District-628503.
- nec.edu.in/
- principal@nec.edu.in
- 4632222502
Questions about National Engineering College in TNEA
What is the TNEA code of National Engineering College?
National Engineering College's TNEA college code is 4962. You use this code to choose its branches during TNEA choice filling on tneaonline.org.
What was the TNEA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at National Engineering College?
Computer Science and Engineering at National Engineering College closed at OC 180, BC 172, MBC 163, SC 126.5 (out of 200) in TNEA 2026, general academic seats, counting every round.
Which branch at National Engineering College needs the highest TNEA cutoff?
For OC seats in TNEA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed highest, at 180, and Civil Engineering lowest, at 156.5.
Is National Engineering College autonomous, and which branches are NBA accredited?
National Engineering College is autonomous, according to DoTE's college book. 6 of its 7 branches are NBA accredited: Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering.
Does National Engineering College have a hostel, and what does it cost?
It has a hostel for boys and girls. DoTE's college book lists room rent of ₹10,000 a year and a mess bill of ₹32,000 a year. Check the current fees with the college before admission.
Source: Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu: college information; Round 1 allotment list; Round 2 allotment list; Round 3 allotment list. Closing mark = the lowest aggregate mark allotted that seat in any round. Worked out by CollegeChalo from DoTE's lists.
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