TNBA Ranking System and Tournament Regulations

The TNBA Rankings are lists of the players / pairs in order of strength as calculated using points-based system.
The Rankings are derived from TNBA-sanctioned Ranking tournaments and the Annual State Championships held as individual events.

Players / pairs win basic points according to how far they progress in the draw of particular tournament.
If a player / pair:
- Had a bye in the first round and lost in the second round - they receive first round loser's points
- Had a bye in the first round, won the second round and lost in the third round - they receive third round loser's points
- Had a walkover in the first round and lost in the second round - they receive second round loser's points
- Had a bye in the first round, walkover in the second round and lost in the third round - they receive third round loser's points
Incase of double events
- The points awarded to a doubles pair will be divided equally between the partners, which will determine the Individual Doubles Ranking Points.
- The sum of the Individual Doubles Ranking Points of the partners will decide the total number of Ranking Points of the Pair.

If a player misses a tournament due to his engagement as nominee of TNBA or BAI in National/International Coaching Camp or a National/ International tournament, average points earned by such player prior to such tournament during the period in consideration for computing the TNBA ranking points may be added as additional points to his/her TNBA ranking points.

Entries
- The minimum number of entries in each event of the main competition must be at least 6 players / pairs.
- The 6 players / pairs must play at least one match in the competition. i.e. there should not be any walkovers.
Competition
- The separation of players between the qualifying and main draws to be according to the latest TNBA Ranking.
- The seeding also should be according to the latest TNBA Ranking.
- The vacancies in the draw to be filled according to the latest TNBA Ranking.
- An event where less than six players / pairs actually participate will not be included in the TNBA Ranking.

All tournaments except the last held state championship in consideration must have been held during the last 52 weeks as on date.
It is mandatory to update the ranking points of all tournaments of regulation 1.1 before the publish of the first M&Q List of any scheduled tournament of regulation 1.1 completed hitherto
If two players are more players are found equal in ranking points, the order of merit while ranking the players in consideration except for regulation 5.4 shall lie within the discretion of the selectors
If two or more players are in tie for a slot in the main draw,the player for the respective position in the Main draw is chosen by lots
If more players are in tie for the last entry of the main draw,the player for the Maindraw is chosen by lots
- Whenever lots were to be picked where the constitution deem fit , it is done in public view at a specified date, time and venue marked in the official website of TNBA at least 24 hours prior to the course of action along with officials appointed for this purpose.

The TNBA Ranking point list Table is as under

Progression in tournament draw	Ranking Points
Winner	120
Runner Up	102
Semi Finalist	72
Quarter Finalist	42
Last 16	22
Last 32	10
Last 64	2
Last 128	1

All TNBA sanctioned Ranking Tournaments shall have at least 3 main draw events out of the five events (MS, WS, MD, WD and XD).

The eligibility criteria shall be as per the regulations laid down by TNBA from time to time.

Withdrawals after the closing date of entries will not be allowed except on medical grounds certified by a Registered Medical Practitioner.
Withdrawals from the draw shall be allowed only if it is received in writing/email by TNBA before the date of the draw.
Players found guilty of misconduct during a tournament shall be liable for disciplinary action by TNBA.

TNBA shall have the right to change the tournament regulations at any time.
All players must abide by the rules and regulations of TNBA.
Disputes or differences arising out of interpretation of these regulations shall be referred to TNBA whose decision shall be final.

I. TNBA Ranking System