(i) Those who have completed or are completing studies from standard IX to HSC or the equivalent in institutions in Tamil Nadu.

(ii) Those who studied standard IX onwards in any other State, but whose parents have permanent residence in the State of Tamil Nadu.

(iii) Those candidates whose parents are employees of Central Government or Public Sector undertakings sponsored by the Government of India and are serving in the State of Tamil Nadu for at least 5 Years continuously at the time of submitting the application.

(iv) Those who satisfy the domicile conditions prescribed for admission to the Professional Courses by the respective admitting authorities.

(v) Other -State Candidates who seek admission for B.E/ B.Tech Courses against seats reserved for Other -State Candidate in the constituent Colleges of Anna University and Management Quota in Self-Financing Engineering colleges which have opted to admit students based on TNPCEE