How do I know which TNEA 2026 round my cutoff falls into?

Q: How do I know which TNEA 2026 round my cutoff falls into?

TNEA 2026 maps aggregate cutoff bands to rounds like this:Round 1: aggregate 200 down to 171.33 (ranks 1–37,976) — choice filling July 20–22Round 2: aggregate 171 down to 135.75 (ranks 37,977–131,093) — choice filling August 3–5Round 3: aggregate 135.5 down to 77.5 (ranks 131,094–233,812) — choice filling August 17–19Supplementary: after August 31So a 175 aggregate is Round 1, a 150 is Round 2, and a 120 is Round 3. Your exact rank (published July 1) is what officially decides it, since ties and category details matter at the edges. Whichever round you're in, the preparation is identical: research early, list widely, order honestly. Bookmark the full schedule at TNEA 2026 key dates.

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TNEA 2026 maps aggregate cutoff bands to rounds like this:

Round 1: aggregate 200 down to 171.33 (ranks 1–37,976) — choice filling July 20–22
Round 2: aggregate 171 down to 135.75 (ranks 37,977–131,093) — choice filling August 3–5
Round 3: aggregate 135.5 down to 77.5 (ranks 131,094–233,812) — choice filling August 17–19
Supplementary: after August 31

So a 175 aggregate is Round 1, a 150 is Round 2, and a 120 is Round 3. Your exact rank (published July 1) is what officially decides it, since ties and category details matter at the edges. Whichever round you're in, the preparation is identical: research early, list widely, order honestly. Bookmark the full schedule at TNEA 2026 key dates.

How do I know which TNEA 2026 round my cutoff falls into?

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