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TNEA 2023 Selection Process for Sports Quota

TNEA 2023 is held for admission of 10+2 candidates into the engineering courses in the institutes of Tamil Nadu. Candidates who have a sports background can get admission based on their performance in the sport of their choice.

There are around 54 sports defined under the sports quota. Candidates who have played the State/National/International level games can get admissions quickly under the sports quota. Candidates will be divided into 6 categories and each category will have different marks. Those who have played International sports have the upper hand as more marks are given to the candidates. Check TNEA 2023 Eligibility

Marks Awarded for Sporting Events

Check below the list for each activity:

  1. Marks for Recognized International Events

Given below are the marks that will be awarded for Recognized International Events:

Name of the Competitions Allocation of Marks in case of Gold medal/certificate  Allocation of Marks in case of silver medal/certificate Allocation of Marks in case of Bronze Medal/certificate Allocation of Marks in case of participation Medal/certificate
International (Representing India Olympics/Asian games) 1000 850 650 300
International (Games conducted in every six months) 500 450 400 150
  1. Marks for Recognized National Achievements

Given below are the marks that will be awarded for Recognized National Achievements:

Competitions Allocation of Marks in case of Gold medal/certificate  Allocation of Marks in case of silver medal/certificate Allocation of Marks in case of Bronze Medal/certificate Allocation of Marks in case of participation Medal/certificate
National Championships / National Games – Organized by National Federations / IOA / MYAS 190 160 130 50
School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Meet (National Level) 190 160 130 50
All India Rural Sports Meet / PYKKA National Level Rural Competition (National Level) 190 160 130 50
National Sports Festival for Women / PYKKA National Level Women Competition (National Level)` 190 160 130 50
National Inter-School Competition (National Level) 190 160 130 50
  1. Marks for Recognized State Championship

Given below are the marks that will be awarded for Recognized State Championship:

Competitions Allocation of Marks in case of Bronze Medal/certificate Allocation of Marks in case of participation Medal/certificate
State Championship Representing Revenue District – Organized by State Association 65 20
  1. Marks for Recognized State Level Achievements

Given below are the marks that will be awarded for Recognized State Level Achievements:

Competitions Allocation of Marks in case of Gold medal/certificate  Allocation of Marks in case of silver medal/certificate Allocation of Marks in case of Bronze Medal/certificate Allocation of Marks in case of participation Medal/certificate
Bharathiar Day Sports Meet (State Level) 80 65 50 15
Republic Day Sports Meet (State Level) 80 65 50 15
State Inter-School Competition (State Level) 80 65 50 15
KVS / CBSE National Sports Meet (State Level) 80 65 50 15
PYKKA (Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan) State Rural Competition 80 65 50 15
Chief Minister Trophy / SDAT State Games (State Level 80 65 50 15
  1. Marks for Recognized Divisional Level Achievements

Given below are the marks that will be awarded for Recognized Divisional Level Achievements:

Competitions Allocation of Marks in case of Gold medal/certificate  Allocation of Marks in case of silver medal/certificate Allocation of Marks in case of Bronze Medal/certificate Allocation of Marks in case of participation Medal/certificate
Bharathiar Day Sports Meet (Divisional Level) 60 45 30 10
Republic Day Sports Meet (Divisional Level) 60 45 30 10
KVS Regional / CBSE South Zone Meet (Divisional Level) 60 45 30 10
  1. Marks for Recognized District Level Achievements

Given below are the marks that will be awarded for Recognized District Level Achievements:

Competitions Allocation of Marks in case of Gold medal/certificate  Allocation of Marks in case of silver medal/certificate Allocation of Marks in case of Bronze Medal/certificate Allocation of Marks in case of participation Medal/certificate
District Tournaments / Sports Meet / Championships conducted by District Sports Associations (Recognized by SDAT/TNOA) 45 30 15 5
District Inter-School Competition / SAI Promotion Games (District Level) 45 30 15 5
PYKKA – District Level Rural competition 45 30 15 5
PYKKA District Level Women competition 45 30 15 5
Chief Minister Trophy / SDAT State Games – District Level 45 30 15 5

Intl. Tournaments Policy

TNEA 2023 Policy for International Tournaments

The scheme defined for International level tournaments for TNEA 2023 is set under two categories given below.

Category 1: The games organized once in 4 years like the Olympics, World Cup / Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

Category 2: The games which have the participation of at least six countries. The sport is recognized by Indian Olympics Association (IOA), Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Government of India.

  1. Candidate can claim this participation only when he/she will be also played state or national level championship. Direct participation in International sports will not be considered.
  2. The highest achievement will be considered only in a single tournament. The tournament must be organised regularly by National Olympic Committee (NOC) authorised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) / International Sports Federations affiliated to the IOC will be considered for award of marks. The candidates who have represented the country or will be representing the country will be given marks each year under the quota.
  3. Candidates who have participated in International events have to produce a VISA/Immigration certificate. The time of the event and the dates on the documents must match. In the case of forgery, the candidature will be terminated.

National Tournaments Policy

TNEA 2023 Policy for National Tournaments

The policy of the National level tournaments for TNEA 2023 is as follows:

  1. The tournament is considered as National level only if it is listed in the list of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) / Indian Olympic Association / SAI / SDAT / respective official National Sports Federation.
  2. The candidates who have just participated in the trial or coaching camps cannot claim this quota.
  3. Any event which is not registered with IOA or MYAS will not be considered valid.

State Tournaments Policy

TNEA 2023 Policy for State Tournaments

The policy defined for the state level tournaments under TNEA 2023 is as follows:

  1. The candidate must have played the tournament which is considered as the State level tournament. State Association / SAI / SDAT must approve the tournament.
  2. The tournament if is invalid for the year then the candidature is not considered. The candidate in such case must appear for the TNEA combined entrance test.
  3. No marks will be given to the candidate who will be just done some trial of a sports activity. The same applies to the coaching camps.

Guidelines for Sports Quota

TNEA 2023 Guidelines for Sports Quota Candidates

All the candidates who wish to seek admission under the sports quota category are required to adhere to the guidelines given by the committee. The guidelines for TNEA 2023 sports quota candidates are:

  • All the documents have to be submitted by the sportsperson personally at the office. TNEA Application Form submitted through the speed post, or any other post will not be accepted. Candidate will be to submit the form before the last date defined for an application form.
  • TNEA 2023 Application Form will be accepted only for the candidates who are playing the sport in the list defined by the committee. Candidates must have played the games at the National or State level.
  • Candidate will be to produce the documents defined below along with the application form. The competent authorities must sign the documents.

The list of important documents for sports professionals are below:

Category Details Competent Authority
International (Representing Nation) President / Secretary of the National Sports Federation (recognised by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports / IOA) Participation certificate / Diploma should be signed by the President / Secretary General / Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the host Nation
National (Representing State) Member Secretary, SDAT/Secretary of the State Association (recognised both by SDAT and TNOA)
National Games (Representing the State) President / Secretary of IOA and Chairman of the organising committee
National (Representing State) Chief Inspector of Physical Education for National School Games competitions
School Games Federation of India (SGFI) (National Level) President / Hon. Gen. Secretary, SGFI
National Inter-School Competition (National Level) Executive Director / Director-General, Sports Authority of India
All India Rural Sports (National Level) Executive Director / Director-General, Sports Authority of India
National Sports Festival for Women (National Level) Executive Director / Director-General, Sports Authority of India
PYKKA (Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan) National Level Rural Tournament Executive Director / Director-General, Sports Authority of India
KVS Nationals (State Level) Commissioner / Joint Commissioner of KVS
CM Trophy (State Level) Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
SDAT approved State Level Tournaments Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
CBSE National Sports Meet (State Level) A. E. O. – Sports / Secretary, CBSE
Bharathiar Day Sports Meet (State Level) R Regional Inspector of Physical Education and Chief Inspector of Physical Education
Republic Day Sports Meet (State Level) Regional Inspector of Physical Education and Chief Inspector of Physical Education
State Inter School Competitions (State Level) Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
PYKKA State Rural Competition Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
Bharathiar Day Sports Meet (Divisional Level) Regional Inspector of Physical Education and Chief Education Officer
Republic Day Sports Meet (Divisional Level) Regional Inspector of Physical Education and Chief Education Officer
CBSE South Zone Sports Meet (Divisional Level) A.E.O. – Sports / Secretary, CBSE
District Inter School Competitions (Divisional Level) District Sports Officer
PYKKA District Rural Competition Member Secretary and District Sports Officer
District Level Competitions RIPE and District Education Officer
  • Marks will be considered only for the championships mentioned in the list. No individual championship organised by any private body will be considered.
  • Candidates who have cleared all the levels from the beginning will only be considered. The candidates who have the certificate of only the last or final competition will not be considered.
  • The top 5 candidates who have played Tennis as a sport internationally will be considered for admission. The names will be picked from the ATP (Association of Tennis Players) list. The necessary documents in support have to be produced.
  • Original certificates printed will be considered. The candidates who produce scanned copy will not be considered.
  • The ranks will be given according to the marks obtained by the candidate through quota.
  • For cricket, the national and state level championships organised by TNCA / BCCI will be considered for the year.
  • Candidates who have represented the only state of Tamil Nadu in National games will be given the state sports quota.
  • Candidate of KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools) and CBSE schools are eligible for state sports quota. The nativity and schooling must have been completed from Tamil Nadu.
  • A managing committee will evaluate a candidate for admission to engineering and medical courses. The candidate who will be scored a minimum of 5 marks in the sports quota will be considered.
  • Candidate will be to produce all the forms along with the participation certificates or any other certificate. The certificate must clearly state the name of the candidate.
  • The absences of original documents lead to the cancellation of candidature.
  • Only selected candidates will be called for TNEA 2023 Counselling.
  • Legal action will be taken for the candidates and the parents of the candidates who are trying to cheat the system.
  • Candidate is allowed to choose only one of the disciple either medicine or engineering.

List of Sports

List of Sports Discipline Falling Under TNEA 2023 Sports Quota

The list of games included in the TNEA 2023 sports quota is given here. Candidate must fill be playing only the games given in the list to avail a seat under the TNEA 2023 Sports Quota:

Game List Game List
Mallakhamb Athletics
Motor Sports Atya Patya
Netball Badminton
Powerlifting Ball Badminton
Roller Skating Baseball
Rowing Basketball
Rugby Beach Volleyball
Sailing Billiards and Snooker
Sepak Takraw Body Building
Shooting Boxing
Silambam Carom
Soft Ball Chess
Soft Tennis Cricket
Squash Rackets Cycle Polo
Swimming Cycling
Table Tennis Fencing
Taek–won–do Football
Tennikoit Golf
Tennis Gymnastics
Throwball Handball
Triathlon Hockey
Volleyball Judo
Weightlifting Kabaddi
Wrestling Karate-Do
Wushu Kho Kho
Yachting Korf Ball
Archery Yogasanas

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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