Government College of Technology Coimbatore
About GCT College
Established in 1945, Government College of Technology (GCT), Coimbatore is one of the oldest and most prestigious engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. It is an autonomous institution affiliated with Anna University and is approved by AICTE. Known for its academic excellence, research contributions, and strong placement record, GCT offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various engineering disciplines.
GCT College Admission Highlights
Particulars |
Details |
College Type |
Government, Autonomous |
Affiliation |
Anna University, Chennai |
Approved By |
AICTE |
Accreditation |
NBA, NAAC (A Grade) |
Programs Offered |
B.E., M.E., Ph.D. |
Admission Exams |
TNEA (UG), GATE/TANCET (PG), GCT Written Test |
Application Mode |
Online via TNEA/TANCA portals |
Campus Area |
45 acres |
GCT College Admission
Program |
Admission Mode |
Eligibility Criteria |
B.E. |
TNEA Counselling |
10+2 with PCM, based on merit |
M.E. |
TANCA (TANCET/GATE) |
B.E./B.Tech + Valid Exam Score |
Ph.D. |
Anna Univ. Written Test |
Master's in relevant field + Interview |
GCT College Application Process
For B.E.
- Apply through TNEA 2025 portal.
- Register and upload required documents.
- Participate in the counselling process.
- Select GCT Coimbatore as preference.
- Confirm seat and pay admission fees.
For M.E.
- Appear for TANCET or GATE 2025.
- Apply through TANCA counselling portal.
- Choose GCT during choice filling.
- Finalize admission after seat allotment.
For Ph.D.
- Apply via Anna University Ph.D. admission portal.
- Appear for written test and interview.
- Selection based on academic merit and performance.
Documents Required
- Class 10 Mark Sheet
- Class 12 Mark Sheet
- Degree Certificate (for PG and Ph.D.)
- TANCET/GATE Scorecard
- Transfer Certificate
- Community Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size Photographs
- Counselling Call Letter
- Conduct Certificate
GCT College Cut Off (TNEA)
Branch |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
Computer Science Engineering |
195.00 |
199.00 |
Mechanical Engineering |
180.00 |
195.00 |
Electrical Engineering |
185.00 |
198.00 |
Civil Engineering |
175.00 |
189.00 |
Electronics & Comm. Engg |
190.00 |
198.50 |
GCT College Fee Structure
Program |
Tuition Fee (Per Year) |
Other Fees (Library, Exam, etc.) |
Total Annual Fee |
B.E./B.Tech |
₹2,000 |
₹8,000 |
₹10,000 |
M.E./M.Tech |
₹3,000 |
₹9,000 |
₹12,000 |
Ph.D. (Full-Time) |
₹4,000 |
₹6,000 |
₹10,000 |
Hostel Fee |
₹8,000 |
Mess charges extra |
₹8,000+ |
GCT College Scholarships
- BC/MBC/DNC Scholarships – For backward class students, covers fees and provides allowance.
- SC/ST Scholarships – Full fee waiver and monthly stipend for eligible SC/ST students.
- First Graduate Waiver – Tuition fee waiver for students who are first graduates in their family.
- Merit-cum-Means Scholarships – Based on academic performance and family income.
- AICTE Pragati & Saksham – For girl students and differently-abled students, up to ₹50,000 per year.
- National Scholarships – Various central government schemes for EWS students via NSP portal.