Overview
Reservation of seats in professional colleges (Engineering, Medicine) for meritorious athletes from Tamil Nadu.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Reservation of seats for sportspersons in Tamil Nadu professional courses (engineering, medical, arts & science) with weightage marks based on the level of sports achievement, certified by SDAT.
- Official website
- https://www.sdat.tn.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Resident of Tamil Nadu
- ▸ Represented State/India in specific recognized tournaments
- ▸ Minimum level: Participation in National level school or federation games
Benefits
- ✓ Quota seats (typically 500 for Engineering through TNEA)
- ✓ Preferential admission in government and aided colleges
Documents required
- ▪ Aadhaar card
- ▪ Proof of age (birth certificate / school certificate)
- ▪ Domicile / residence proof
- ▪ Recent passport-size photograph
- ▪ Sports achievement certificates (state / national)
- ▪ Bank account details (passbook copy)
- ▪ Coach / academy recommendation letter (if applicable)
- ▪ Medical fitness certificate
Application process
Submit sports certificates during the counseling process of TNEA/DME.
Official link
https://www.sdat.tn.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Submit sports certificates during the counseling process of TNEA/DME.
Frequently asked questions
What certificate do I need?＋
A sports achievement certificate verified by SDAT along with the federation/association result certificate, submitted with the counselling application for the relevant course.