Thiagarajar College of Engineering

Thiagarajar College of Engineering Admissions 2025

Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE), Madurai, is a government-aided autonomous institution affiliated to Anna University and recognized by AICTE and NAAC with an “A” grade. TCE is known for its quality engineering and management education, strong placement record, and research-oriented programs.

This page provides all the key details for the 2025 admissions cycle, including entrance exams, eligibility, selection process, and important deadlines.

Quick Admission Summary

1. Programs Offered: B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MBA, MCA, PhD

2. Application Dates:

• UG (via TNEA): May – June 2025
• PG (via TANCET): April – May 2025
• PhD: April – June 2025

3. Entrance Exams Required:

• UG: TNEA (Merit-based, no entrance exam)
• PG: TANCET / GATE (M.E./MBA/MCA)
• PhD: Written Test + Interview

4. Selection Criteria:

• UG: Based on Class 12 marks via TNEA counselling
• PG: TANCET/GATE score + counselling
• PhD: Written test + academic performance + interview

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Entrance Exam Overview

ProgramEntrance Exam(s)Registration DeadlineB.E./B.TechTNEA (Merit-based)June 2025M.E./M.TechTANCET / GATEApril 2025MBA/MCATANCETApril 2025PhDInstitute Written Test + InterviewMay 2025

Useful Links:

• TNEA Portal: https://www.tneaonline.org
• TANCET: https://tancet.annauniv.edu
• TCE Official Site: https://www.tce.edu

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Step-by-Step Admission Process

For UG Programs (B.E./B.Tech)

1. Register on TNEA Portal – Provide Class 12 details and preferences
2. Merit List & Ranking – Based on normalized Class 12 scores
3. Counselling & Seat Allotment – Online counselling by Anna University
4. Document Verification – During counselling or admission
5. Admission Confirmation – After counselling allotment

For PG Programs (M.E., MBA, MCA)

1. Apply for TANCET – Or submit GATE scores (M.E.)
2. Counselling Registration – Through TANCA (for PG engineering)
3. Merit List & Counselling – Based on entrance score and preferences
4. Admission Finalization – Based on document verification and counseling

For PhD Programs

1. Submit Application – Via the official TCE research portal
2. Written Test – Subject-based exam conducted by the institute
3. Interview Round – With research panel
4. Final Offer – Based on test score, academic record, and interview

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Application Timeline & Important Dates

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Eligibility Criteria & Who Can Apply

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Entrance Exam Cutoffs & Selection Criteria

TNEA Expected Cutoff Ranks (2024 trends)

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TANCET Score Range (Expected)

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Selection Criteria Weightage

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Test Preparation Tips & Admission Strategy

1. TNEA Applicants:

• Focus on 12th PCM subjects and maintain high board exam scores
• Use TNEA rank predictors and mock allotment tools

2. TANCET Aspirants:

• Practice quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, verbal ability
• Take online mock tests for time management

3. PhD Candidates:

• Prepare subject-specific fundamentals and a clear research proposal
• Focus on recent publications and academic writing

Scholarships & Financial Support

• Merit Scholarships – For top rank holders in TNEA and TANCET
• Government Welfare Scholarships – For SC/ST/OBC and minority students
• TCE Endowment Scholarships – Based on merit and need for UG/PG students
• Research Fellowships – For full-time PhD scholars under institutional projects

Final Steps & Next Actions

• Step 1: Register early on TNEA or TANCET portals
• Step 2: Prepare academic documents and entrance scores
• Step 3: Stay updated with counselling schedules and cutoffs
• Step 4: Explore available scholarships and apply accordingly

Last Updated: May 19, 2025

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