Government College of Engineering Chennai Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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31 Mar, 2026 TNEA 2026 registration is scheduled to commence in the second week of May 2026

Government College of Engineering, Chennai (GCE Chennai) offers admission to B.E. and M.E. Government College of Engineering Chennai (GCE Chennai) is a top government engineering college in Tamil Nadu, offering B.E. admission through TNEA 2025. For M.E. admissions, candidates must qualify for TANCET or GATE. The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses affiliated with Anna University, Chennai.

GCE Chennai Important Dates 2025

GCE Chennai Admission 2025 is open for UG programs. Given below are the key dates for GCE Chennai Admission 2025:

Dates Upcoming Events
10 July 2025 TNEA 2025 Rank List Release
20 July 2025 TNEA 2025 Counselling Begins
10 Aug 2025 TNEA 2025 Counselling Ends

GCE, Chennai Admission 2025

GCE Chennai offers B.E., M.E., and B.Tech Lateral programs in various specializations.

BE Course details

Specialization Eligibility Duration 1st Year Fees (INR) Total Fees (INR)
Computer Science And Engineering 10+2 with 50% + TNEA 4 Years INR 8,365 INR 33,460
Electronics & Communication Engineering 10+2 with 50% + TNEA 4 Years INR 8,365 INR 33,460
Civil Engineering 10+2 with 50% + TNEA 4 Years INR 8,365 INR 33,460
Mechanical Engineering 10+2 with 50% + TNEA 4 Years INR 8,365 INR 33,460
Electrical And Electronics Engineering 10+2 with 50% + TNEA 4 Years INR 8,365 INR 33,460

BTech Lateral Course Details

Specialization Eligibility Duration 1st Year Fees (INR) Total Fees (INR) Seat Intake
Electrical & Electronics Engineering 10+3 with 50% + TNEA 3 Years INR 7,880 INR 23,640 2
Civil Engineering 10+3 with 50% + TNEA 3 Years INR 7,880 INR 23,640 Not Specified
Computer Science & Engineering 10+3 with 50% + TNEA 3 Years INR 7,880 INR 23,640 Not Specified
Electronics & Communication Engineering 10+3 with 50% + TNEA 3 Years INR 7,880 INR 23,640 Not Specified
Mechanical Engineering 10+3 with 50% + TNEA 3 Years INR 7,880 INR 23,640 2

ME Course Details

Specialization Eligibility Duration 1st Year Fees (INR) Total Fees (INR) Seat Intake
Computer Science And Engineering Graduation with 50% + TANCET 2 Years INR 9,830 INR 19,660 18
Engineering Design Graduation with 50% + TANCET 2 Years INR 9,830 INR 19,660 18
Structural Engineering Graduation with 50% + TANCET 2 Years INR 9,830 INR 19,660 18
Communication System Graduation with 50% + TANCET 2 Years INR 9,830 INR 19,660 18
Power Electronics And Drives Graduation with 50% + TANCET 2 Years INR 9,830 INR 19,660 18

GCE, Chennai Cutoff 2025

The TNEA 2025 cutoff ranks for GCE Chennai have not been officially released yet. The following table shows the approximate closing ranks for the General category in TNEA 2024:

Course Name TNEA 2024 Closing Rank (General)
Computer Science & Engineering 1620
Electronics & Communication Engg 2100
Electrical & Electronics Engg 3200
Mechanical Engineering 4100
Civil Engineering 5200
Information Technology 2800

GCE, Chennai Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  • GCE Chennai B.E. Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with at least 45% aggregate marks. Admission is based on TNEA 2025 counselling, which considers normalized marks from the qualifying exam.

  • GCE Chennai M.E. Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech degree in relevant disciplines and qualify for TANCET or GATE.

GCE, Chennai Application Process

  • Visit the official GCE Chennai or Anna University TNEA website.
  • Register and fill the online application form for TNEA 2025.
  • Upload required documents such as mark sheets, certificates, and ID proof.
  • Pay the application fee online (Rs. 500 for TNEA).
  • Participate in counselling and seat allotment as per the schedule.

GCE Chennai Admission FAQs

Ques. What are the procedures and processes to follow for applying for B.E. admission in GCE Chennai in 2025?

Ans. The B.E. admission in GCE Chennai is through TNEA 2025 counselling as per the 10+2 marks for respective Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for B.E. admission in GCE Chennai?

Ans. Candidate should have passed 10+2 level from a recognized board and secured minimum aggregate of 45 per cent in 10+2 subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (40 percent in the case of reserved category).

Ques. What is the application costs for TNEA 2025 for GCE Chennai?

Ans. The application cost for TNEA 2025 is INR 500 for General category candidate, and INR 250 for SC/ST/SCA.

Ques. What is the schedule for GCE Chennai admission 2025?

Ans. The last date for TNEA 2025 registration is June 06, 2025; upload of documents - June 09, 2025; rank list - June 27, 2025.

Ques. What is the intake capacity for B.E. program in GCE Chennai?

Ans. GCE Chennai will have approximately 60 seats for each B.E. specialisation aggregating approximately 300.

Important Updates

Government College of Engineering Chennai Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Registration & Uploading Documents - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
May 07, 2026 - Jun 06, 2026
Last Date for Uploading Documents - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 09, 2026
Certificate Verification - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 10, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026
Publication of Rank List - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 27, 2026
Grievances Redressal - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 02, 2026
Govt (7.5%) Special Reservation Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jul 07, 2026 - Jul 08, 2026
General Special Reservation Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jul 09, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026
General Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jul 14, 2026 - Aug 19, 2026
Supplementary Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Aug 21, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026
SCA to SC Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Aug 25, 2026 - Aug 26, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Result Date
Tentative
Jun 28, 2026
Counselling Date
Tentative
Jul 28, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Registration Dates
Mar 16, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
Exam Date
Apr 10, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Registration & Uploading Documents - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
May 07, 2026 - Jun 06, 2026
Last Date for Uploading Documents - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 09, 2026
Certificate Verification - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 10, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026
Publication of Rank List - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 27, 2026
Result Date
Tentative
Jun 28, 2026
Grievances Redressal - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 02, 2026
Govt (7.5%) Special Reservation Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jul 07, 2026 - Jul 08, 2026
General Special Reservation Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jul 09, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026
Counselling Date
Tentative
Jul 28, 2026
General Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jul 14, 2026 - Aug 19, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Registration Dates
Mar 16, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
Exam Date
Apr 10, 2026

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