Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu – Complete Admission, Exam, Result & Course Guide
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The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu (DOTE TN) functions under the Government of Tamil Nadu and is responsible for administering and regulating technical education across the state. DOTE oversees polytechnic colleges, diploma programs, technical examinations, syllabus framing, evaluation, and certification. It also plays a key role in coordinating engineering admissions and maintaining academic standards in government and aided institutions.

📊 Quick Information Table
| Particulars | Details |
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| Board / Directorate Name | Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu (DOTE TN) |
| Courses Regulated | Diploma, Polytechnic, Engineering (Coordination) |
| Admission Start Date | May – June (Course-wise) |
| Admission Process | Online / Counseling-based |
| Eligibility Criteria | 10th / 12th / ITI (As per course) |
| Fee Structure | Course & Institute-wise |
| Exam Time Table | Published on official website |
| Hall Ticket / Admit Card | Issued online / through institutes |
| Syllabus Details | Branch-wise syllabus PDFs |
| Supplementary Exam | Yes |
| Re-evaluation / Re-totaling | Online application |
| Result Declaration | Online |
| Practice / Model Papers | Available (Polytechnic) |
| Official Website | https://www.dte.tn.gov.in |
🎓 Admission Process
Admissions to Diploma / Polytechnic courses are conducted through online applications and centralized counseling managed by DOTE Tamil Nadu. Candidates must register on the official portal, fill in personal and academic details, upload documents, and participate in counseling rounds. Engineering admissions are coordinated in association with state counseling authorities.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
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Diploma / Polytechnic: Passed Class 10 (SSLC)
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Lateral Entry: ITI / 12th (Science or Vocational)
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Other Technical Courses: As per notified norms
📄 Required Documents (Aavsyak Dastavej)
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10th / 12th Mark Sheet
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Transfer Certificate (TC)
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Aadhaar Card
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Passport-size photographs
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Community / Category Certificate (if applicable)
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Nativity Certificate (for state quota)
📚 Courses / Subjects Offered
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Diploma Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering
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Technology Programs: Automobile, Instrumentation, Mechatronics
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Polytechnic Courses: Various technical & vocational disciplines
🗓️ Exam Time Table & Hall Ticket
DOTE Tamil Nadu releases semester-wise examination timetables on its official website. Hall tickets are issued online or through respective polytechnic institutions.
📊 Result, Supplementary & Re-evaluation
Results are declared online for all diploma examinations. Students can apply for supplementary exams, revaluation, or re-totaling through the official DOTE portal within the prescribed timeline.
⭐ Special Note
Students are advised to regularly visit the official DOTE Tamil Nadu website and MITRACONNECT.COM for the latest verified updates regarding diploma admissions, counseling schedules, exam timetables, results, and revaluation forms.
