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Complete document checklist for TNEA 2026 registration and counselling — originals, photocopies, who needs what. Don't miss a single document. → Use Genie free.
Last verified: April 2026
Caveat: Education and admission guidance can change by year, category, counselling round and official notification. Verify final decisions with official sources.
Sources: StudAI editorial review, TNEA guide
Quick Answer: For TNEA 2026, you need your 12th mark sheet, 10th mark sheet, community certificate (if applicable), nativity certificate, transfer certificate, Aadhaar card, income certificate (for fee waivers), and 8 passport-size photographs. Bring originals plus 3 sets of photocopies to counselling.
| Document | Required By | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 12th mark sheet | All | Scanned JPG/PDF |
| Aadhaar card | All | Scanned copy |
| Community certificate | BC, BCM, MBC, SC, ST, SCA | Issued by Tahsildar |
| Nativity certificate | Students studying outside TN | Issued by Tahsildar |
| Passport-size photograph | All | JPG, recent, white background |
| Signature scan | All | JPG, on white paper |
| Document | Originals | Photocopies Needed |
|---|---|---|
| 12th mark sheet | 1 | 3 |
| 10th mark sheet | 1 | 3 |
| Transfer Certificate (TC) | 1 | 3 |
| Community certificate | 1 | 3 |
| Nativity / Residential certificate | 1 | 3 |
| Conduct certificate from school | 1 | 2 |
| Aadhaar card | 1 | 3 |
| Income certificate (for fee waiver) | 1 | 2 |
| Differently abled certificate (if applicable) | 1 | 2 |
| Passport-size photographs | 8 copies | — |
| TNEA allotment letter (printed) | 2 copies | — |
You can register under OC category and later submit your community certificate during the correction window or at the college during document verification. However, you will not get category benefits during online counselling without the certificate uploaded.
The TC from your school is typically self-authenticating — no separate attestation is needed. However, carry the original to the college for verification.
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