i am not pretty sure but i think it takes admissions in both ways by conducting its own entrance exam and by icar also .check this
http://icarcolleges.in/newsite/tamil-nadu/
also visit its official website
http://www.tnau.ac.in/ugadmission.html
it has a video regarding tnau counselling hope it will help you
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