Exam name

Tamil Nadu Professional Courses Entrance Examinations (TNPCEE)

About Exam

Tamil Nadu Professional Courses Entrance Examinations (TNPCEE) is an entry level test conducted by Anna University, Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu for candidates who seek admission to all Professional Courses in Tamil Nadu. Besides Anna University there are many participating institutes of TNPCEE.

The rank of the students is determined on the basis of performance of the candidate in the TNPCEE and Class 12 Board Examination. The TNPCEE carries 100 marks whereas the Class 12 Board Examination carries 200 marks (marks secured in Class 12 Board Exam of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry normalized to 100 marks, 50 marks and 50 marks respectively).

Eligibility

• To appear in the TNPCEE, candidates need to fulfill the following criteria.

• Candidates should have passed the HSC or qualifying examination with certain minimum percentage of marks as specified in specific course.

• For MBBS / BDS / B.Pharm / BSMS / BHMS / BPT / B.Sc Nursing/ B.Sc (Agriculture)/B.Sc (Forestry) / B.V.Sc / B.F.Sc courses candidates must have secured 60% in Biology or Botany and Zoology taken together and 60% in Physics and Chemistry taken together and aggregate of 140/200 in all the above subjects taken together.

• Those who are appearing in the HSC or qualifying examination in the current year are also eligible for TNPCEE.

• There are relaxations of percentage of marks in case of backward class candidates.

• Candidates should meet the nativity/domicile requirements of Tamil Nadu as laid down by the respective Admitting Authorities for admission to their Professional Courses.

• Other State candidates are not permitted to some of the Professional Courses under TNPCEE.

Expected date of exam

In the month of April

Colleges Under exam

Colleges of Tamilnadu

Website URL:

www.annauniv.edu