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Government College of Technology (GCT) Admission 2024: Courses, Fees, Eligibility Criteria

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| Updated On - Dec 13, 2023

Important Updates for GCT

Government College of Technology BTech admission 2024 is done through the TNEA exam. The TNEA tentative exam 2024 dates have been announced. The start date of the online TNEA registration is May 4, 2024. The last date of registration for the same is June 4, 2024. Candidates can apply for TNEA through its official website.


The Government College of Technology, established in the year 1945 is one of the premier engineering institutions of India. It is accredited by NAAC as A for 5 years. The institute offers B.E. in 9 specializations, M.E in 11 specializations and Ph.D. & M.S (by research) under-recognized research supervisors. Like most of the engineering institutes in India, Government College of Technology Coimbatore conducts its admission process followed by counseling for respective programs.

  • For B.E admission, admissions are done through Anna University's single window system. Candidates need to apply for TNEA and can select their courses 
  • For M.E admission, candidates need to appear in the TANCET exam. Candidates having valid GATE scores are also eligible for admission. 
  • For Ph.D. and M.S. admission, the selection list is prepared by Anna University based upon the merit of the students.

The institute is a public institution affiliated to Anna University and follows the admission guidelines set by it. Merit lists are prepared by Anna University and forwarded to the respective affiliated colleges to invite students for admission.

 ranks 90 among the engineering category according to NIRF ranking 2019. It has maintained an excellent placement record over the years.

Government College of Technology Coimbatore Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the institute Government College of Technology, Coimbatore
Type of institute Public
Courses offered B.E, M.E, MS by research and Doctoral program
Basic admission criteria Merit-based in 10+2 (For UG) and Entrance based for PG
Application mode Online / Offline
Name of the Entrance test TANCET or GATE
Mode of examination Offline
Counseling State

Government College of Technology Coimbatore Important Dates

Events Dates
ME/M.Tech
Commencement of Registration February 1, 2023
Last Date of Registration February 28, 2023
CEETA PG 2023 Exam Date March 26, 2023

Government College of Technology Coimbatore B.E Admission 2023

Government College of Technology Coimbatore offers full-time B.E in 9 specializations. Undergraduate courses admission is through the Anna University Single Window System. Read on for more information:

Course Name B.E
Course Duration 4 years
Course Type Full-time/ Part-time
Specializations offered 9
Annual Fee INR 55,000
Counselling TNEA
Eligibility Criteria 10+2 with at least 50%
Selection Criteria Based on merit
Application accepted Online/ Offline

The disciplines in which the degree is offered are as follows:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics engineering
  • Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
  • Industrial Biotechnology
  • Production Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have minimum 50% marks in 10+2 from a recognized board with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as optional subjects

Reservations

  • Reservations are available for MBC/ BC/ DNC/ ST/ SC according to the rules of Tamil Nadu govt.
  • Reservations are also available for Ex-serviceman/ Physically handicapped/ sports candidates / other state candidates

Selection Process

  • Selection is done on the basis of TNEA rank
  • Candidates can select their courses based upon their state-wise rank calculated by their marks in intermediate conducted by the Department of Education, Tamil Nadu Govt.

How to apply for B.E admission?

  • Visit the official website of TNEA
  • Candidates have to click on the Online Registration link and register themselves
  • Create a login ID and password through OTP verification. Submit valid and active email id and mobile number as these are required for further communication with college
  • After the registration is completed, candidates can log in easily with their user id and password
  • Fill out all the personal and academic details carefully that are required in the application form
  • Candidates need to verify all the details by using the preview button
  • Take a print copy of the filled application form for further reference
  • Make the payment of the application fee online by credit card/ debit card/ net banking
  • Anna University will publish a merit list based on the submitted application forms
  • Selected candidates need to download their counseling call letter from TNEA official website and appear for counseling
  • Candidates need to select Government College of Technology Coimbatore as the desired institution during counseling
  • Candidates need to carry the following documents during counseling
  • 10th and 12th Mark sheet and certificate
  • Identity proof
  • Domicile certificate
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • Counseling call letter
  • 6 recent passport size photographs

Government College of Technology Coimbatore M.E Admission 2023

Government College of Technology Coimbatore offers full-time M.E in 11 specializations. The admission to these postgraduate programs is through the Anna University's single window system. Read on for more details:

Course Name M.E
Course Duration 2 years
Course Type Full-time/ Part-time
Specializations offered 11
Annual Fee INR 60,000
Entrances required GATE/ TANCET
Eligibility Criteria Graduation with at least 50 % marks
Selection Criteria Based on Entrance followed by counselling
Application accepted Online

The disciplines in which the M.E program is offered are as follows:

  • Applied Electronics
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Engineering Design
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Power Electronics & Drives
  • Power Systems Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Thermal Engineering
  • VLSI Design

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have completed graduation or bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 50% marks from a recognized institute or university

Reservation

Reservations are available for MBC/ BC/ DNC/ ST/ SC according to the rules of Tamil Nadu govt.

Selection Process

  • Selection is done on the basis of TANCET Rank
  • GATE qualified candidates are also eligible for admission
  • Candidates can choose their courses based upon their rank calculated on the basis of GATE/ TANCET score

Admission Process

How to Apply for GATE?

The applications are accepted through the official website of GOAPS. Where the applicant must register first to create a new registration using one unique email id. 

Documents Required

  • Scanned photograph and signature 
  • Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving License/PAN Card/Voter ID/College ID/Employee Identification Card/Notarized Affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address).
  • Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate/Course Completion Certificate.
  • Copy of mark sheet of V /VI /VII semester.
  • Final year students must submit Provisional Certificate Letter as per format issued by the Home of Institute/Dean/Registrar/Head of Dept.
  • Candidates in the final year of AMIE have to submit their mark sheet for Section A of AMIE in case of professional equivalent qualifications.
  • Caste Certificate/Disability or PwD Certificate (if applicable).
  • Candidates pursuing a higher degree or masters have to submit the qualifying degree certificate.

How to apply for ME admission?

  • Visit the official website for TANCET
  • Go to the registration and click on New User Registration link
  • Enter name, email id, phone number, password
  • Enter the captcha code, click on I agree and click on submit button
  • After successful registration, candidates can log in using the registered email ID
  • Fill out all the details in the application form online
  • Select the center of exam and the desired course
  • Upload recent passport size photograph
  • Make the payment of application fee
  • Submit the application form
  • Download the admit card and appear for the exam
  • Appear for counselling and select Government College of Technology Coimbatore as the desired institution during counselling

Government College of Technology Coimbatore MS (by research) and Ph.D. Program Admission 2023

Government College of Technology Coimbatore offers Ph.D. & M.Sc. (by research) in various specializations. Selection is done based on the merit list of Anna University. Read on for more details:

Course Name M.S and Ph.D.
Course Duration Minimum of 3 years
Course Type Full-time
Specializations offered 5
Eligibility Criteria Graduation (for MS) and Post-Graduation (for Ph.D.) with at least 50 % marks
Selection Criteria Based on Merit

The disciplines in which the MS and Ph.D. program are offered are as follows:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Eligibility

Graduation with 50% marks or Master’s degree in the relevant field or discipline from a recognized university

Selection Process

Selection will be based on the merit list prepared by Anna University

FAQs

Ques. Does Government College of Technology Coimbatore provide accommodation?

Ans. Yes the college provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The hostel is well equipped with all the facilities required for the comfortable life of a student. Students need to pay the hostel bills within the 19th of every month to avoid fine

Ques. What are the facilities provided by the Government College of Technology Coimbatore?

Ans. Auditorium, medical facility, hostel, bank, post office, transport facility and more

Ques. Does the Government college of Coimbatore provide placement?

Ans. The placement provided by the college is quite good. Computer Science and Engineering have recorded the highest number of placements last year with 100% placement. The overall placement percentage was 77% last year.
COURSEADMISSION LINK
BE/B.Tech, M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering, ME/M.Tech, Admission Link

GCT Admission 2024 Dates

Important Events

EventDate
Admission Timeline (BE/B.Tech) [TNEA]May 05, 2024 - Sep 11, 2024

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Reviews found (14)

Overall Rating7.8
placement
8.0
college
7.0
course
8.0
hostel
8.0
internship
8.0
campus life
8.0

Remarks:

As this is a government institution, one cannot easily apply for the college. The admission is through counseling process where students have to give their preferred college and course. Based on caste and cut-off, the college is allocated.

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Reviewed on January 24, 2023|
Overall Rating8.5
placement
10.0
college
9.0
course
8.0
hostel
8.0
internship
7.0
campus life
9.0

Remarks:

The admission process was through counseling. The minimum cut-off required for this course was above 195. If you go through counseling it is easy, you can select the college just by seeing the seats available.

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Reviewed on January 13, 2023|
Overall Rating6.8
placement
7.0
college
7.0
course
7.0
campus life
6.0

Remarks:

All 12th-pass students are eligible here. Students are selected here from the tnea counseling. To get a seat here, one should get a good rank in the as this college is one of the tops in the state The application form is available on the time website. Application fees are 550.

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Reviewed on January 6, 2023|
Overall Rating7.3
placement
7.0
college
7.0
course
8.0
campus life
7.0

Remarks:

Students are admitted here based on their 12th marks. Only those who either completed the 12th or diploma can get admitted here. The application form is rs 500. The application form is available at tnea counseling. The application starts from the date when results are announced

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Reviewed on December 26, 2022|
Overall Rating6.3
placement
7.0
college
6.0
course
6.0
campus life
6.0

Remarks:

Anyone who completed his/her 12th standard or diploma can apply here. Here one can apply only through tnea counseling. Only very few are allowed from other states. The application form is available on tnea website. The application fee is around 550. The application can be initiated after the results Community reservation is present

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Reviewed on December 22, 2022|
Overall Rating8.8
placement
9.0
college
8.0
course
9.0
hostel
9.0
internship
9.0
campus life
9.0

Remarks:

The admission process was very easy. For admission purposes, we have to apply for engineering counseling through the online portal. we have to submit the necessary details. If we are eligible, we can get a seat.

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Reviewed on December 22, 2022|
Overall Rating6.8
placement
6.0
college
8.0
course
7.0
campus life
6.0

Remarks:

A 12th or diploma degree is enough to apply here. One can apply here only through counseling. The application form is available on the tnea website. The application fee is Rs500. Applications can be availed after the 12th results or diploma results The process is time efficient

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Reviewed on December 20, 2022|
Overall Rating7
placement
7.0
college
8.0
course
7.0
campus life
6.0

Remarks:

Every student who completed 12th in Tamilnadu is eligible. A student who completed a diploma in tamilnadu is also eligible. The application form is available on tnea website and the application fee is 500. Many reservations for the community, the first graduate is present.

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Reviewed on December 18, 2022|
Overall Rating7.7
placement
8.0
college
8.0
course
7.0
hostel
6.0
internship
8.0
campus life
9.0

Remarks:

It was the same procedure to join this College. You should apply for the engineering application through TNEA. After providing all the information, they call us for the admission process. If we are eligible for the seat, we can avail of the admission.

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Reviewed on December 17, 2022|
Overall Rating7
placement
9.0
college
6.0
course
7.0
campus life
6.0

Remarks:

Anyone who has finished 12th is eligible for this course. Students can join the college only using the thea. Tnea is the general counselling for Tamilnadu. 500 application fees and we can apply after our board results. Only students of Tamilnadu can enter tnea and some exceptional cases.

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Reviewed on December 17, 2022|


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