National College Tiruchirapalli–(NCT), was established in June 1919, re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of “A++”. It is a private college affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Palkalaiperur Campus, offering both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 

About 53 courses across 5 streams, with 11 specializations are offered by the college. The college provides undergraduate and postgraduate diploma programs in 7 courses. It also provides certification programs in 11 courses. Candidates who want to get admission in M.Phil program, will have to appear in the University Entrance Test. Admissions will be provided based on combined marks of PG degree and University Entrance Test. For Ph.D. admissions, the criteria is decided by Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali.

 

The admission procedure of the college for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses are merit/ marks based. Students can apply to the college by filling the application form online or offline. 

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NCT Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1919 | Private
Approved By National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Courses Offered 53 Courses across 5 Streams
Popular Courses B.Sc, M.Sc
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria UG, PG Course: Merit-Based
M.Phil: University level Entrance Examination
Top Recruiters Wipro, IDBI Federal, Eureka Forbes, Kotak Mahindra.
Official Website https://www.nct.ac.in/index.php

NCT Courses

The college offers a varied range of 53 courses across 5 streams. It also provides a specialization in 11 subjects. It also offers Diploma and Certification courses of both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. 

Courses Details
B.Sc Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Higher secondary (10+2) qualified from a recognized board
Specializations: Geology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Computer Application, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Botany
B.A Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Higher secondary (10+2) qualified from a recognized board
Specializations: Economics, History, English, Tamil
B.Com Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Higher secondary (10+2) qualified from a recognized board
Specializations: Commerce, Computer Application
M.Sc Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation in a similar or related course from a recognized university
Specializations: Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Botany, Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Zoology, Chemistry
M.Com Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation in a similar or related course from a recognized university
Specializations: Commerce, Financial Management
M.Phil Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: Graduation with valid marks in a similar or related course from a recognized university
Specializations: Tamil, Biotechnology, Geology, Chemistry, Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Botany, English, Physics.
Ph.D Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Graduation with valid marks in a similar or related course from a recognized university
Specializations: Botany, Mathematics, Physics, Biotechnology, Zoology, Tamil, Business Management, Physical Education, Commerce, English, Geology, Economics, Chemistry

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NCT Admission

Admission at National College is strictly based on the merit list published by the college.

Candidates, who want to take up any Undergraduate or Postgraduate course in the college should fill up the application form available online. 

Candidates who want to get admission in M.Phil program, will have to appear in the University Entrance Test. Admissions will be provided based on combined marks of PG degree and University Entrance Test. 

For Ph.D. admissions, the criteria is decided by Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali. 

Interview rounds are conducted for selected students. Dates of interviews will be declared shortly after announcing the merit list.

How to Apply?

  • The application forms are available and accepted through online mode only.
  • Candidates need to visit the official website and search for the Online Admission option present at the top panel.
  • The applicant should Sign Up for Online Registration.
  • Applicants should then Log In and then fill up the application form with all the personal details, educational qualifications, and other important documents required, very cautiously.
  • After filling it with necessary details, submit the form to start with the payment procedure.
  • For paying the Application Fees, the applicant needs to choose from the given options of payment method Debit/Credit/Wallet/UPI.
  • After paying, confirm the application status as “Submitted” and “Paid”.
  • If your eligibility criteria and document verification is passed then you may get selected.
  • Wait until the Admission status is revealed through the merit list and then proceed to the admission fee payment procedure.

Document required:

For UG Course

  1. Higher secondary certificate
  2. Higher secondary mark sheets
  3. Date of Birth proof
  4. Conduct certificate/ Transfer certificate
  5. 4 passport size photographs
  6. Photocopy of AADHAR card, Ration card, Telephone bill, Electricity bill as proof of residence
  7. Community certificate
  8. Any other certificate like Sports/Cultural activities, physically handicapped, etc. 

Extra Documents for PG Course

  1. UG Provisional / Degree certificate
  2. Migration certificate / Eligibility certificate (if UG is completed from a university other than Bharathidasan University).

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NCT Placement

Like other colleges, National College also has a Training and Placement cell where the students are groomed through programs that offer various services to meet the professional development needs of students. The final year students are provided the following pieces of training:

  • Basic Communication Skills Training.
  • Developing Verbal & Non-Verbal Communications.
  • Program providing career guidance.
  • Conducting group discussions & mock interview practice sessions.
  • Providing Aptitude training and technical skill training.
  • Personality and team development skill training.

Some of the top recruiting companies that visit the college and recruit students are Info view, Capgemini, Wipro, CMS, Eureka Forbes, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDBI Federal, Onyxon, Duruva, etc.

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NCT Facilities

The following are the facilities offered by the college to cater to the needs and expectations of the students.

  • Hostel: The College provides separate hostels for both boys and girls, to maintain privacy. The hostel is large with a huge capacity of 920 students. The boy’s hostel has 560 beds whereas the girl’s hostel has 360 beds.
  • Library: The institute has a well-updated and furnished library with 115260 books 83 Journals, varying between different genres. The library has a study-friendly environment and the books are always available for the students to do self-study.
  • Labs: The college has several labs for different departments where all the practical classes are conducted. Among the various labs, the computer lab of the college is mention-worthy. There are five computer labs with a total of 400 systems, to cater to the needs of all the students of the college for their training in Computer-related courses. All these systems are connected to the Internet for students’ use.
  • Cafeteria: The campus also has a cafeteria which is open from 8:00 A.M to 3:30 P.M every day. It provides students with healthy and price worthy food.
  • Sports and Fitness: There are separate football and cricket grounds in the college for the students to practice. The college also has athletic tracks and gym facilities.
  • Auditorium Hall: The College has an auditorium hall where all the seminars are conducted. The hall room is Air-conditioned with a seating capacity of 450 students.
  • Free Medical Centre: The College has a free medical center where the students and staff members can go for a checkup every Monday and Friday of the week.

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FAQs

Ques. What are the Diploma courses offered by the college? 

Ans. The College offers both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Diploma courses. The UG Diploma Courses are offered for Fabrication Engineering, Factory Management, e-Commerce & Accounting, Gemology, and Journalism & Editing. The PG Diploma Courses are offered for Bioprocess Technology and Clinical Trial Management & Regulatory Affairs.

Ques. How many Certification courses are offered by the college?

Ans. The College offers Certification Programs Human Rights Education, Tally, Photoshop, Office Automation, Web Designing, Biomedical Waste Management, Tourism & Travel Management, and Functional English.

Ques. What are the colleges in comparison to the National College –NTC?

Ans. The Colleges that are often compared to the National College, Tiruchirapalli are:
  • Shri Matru Mandir B.S.W. College
  • Parvathy Arts and Science College
  • Tirupur Kumaran College for Women
  • Scott Christian College
  • Nesamony Memorial Christian College
  • Shri Brijlal Biyani Science College
  • Payyannur College
  • Providence Women’s College.

Ques. When the college was declared autonomous?

Ans. The College was declared autonomous in 2010 by The University Grants Commission, New Delhi. The College was Re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) at ‘A’ Grade in 2011.

Ques. How many teaching and non-teaching staff are present in the college?

Ans. National College - (NTC), Thiruchirapalli has about 250 teachings and 97 non-teaching staff in the college. About 3700 students are studying presently in college.