Will the TNEA cutoff reduce this year?

Predicting whether the TNEA cutoff will reduce in 2024 depends on several dynamic factors. Cutoffs are influenced by:

1. Number of applicants – If more students apply, competition rises and cutoffs increase. A lower applicant count may ease cutoffs.
2. Overall performance – When board exam marks are generally high, the cutoff tends to rise. If scores are lower across the state, cutoffs may reduce.
3. Seat availability – Expansion of intake in government or private colleges can lower closing cutoffs slightly.
4. Branch demand – CSE and ECE consistently remain the most competitive, while Mechanical and Civil often see stable or lower cutoffs.

Historical trend: On average, TNEA cutoffs shift between 0.5 and 2 marks per year. The biggest variations occur in CSE/ECE due to industry demand.

Action Tip: If your score is within 2 marks of last year’s closing cutoff for your category and branch, you should still apply confidently. Even minor shifts can open opportunities, especially in later counselling rounds.

Year-on-Year Cutoff Trend (Example pattern)