GCE Salem Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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31 Jul, 2025 GCE Salem TNEA Cutoff 2025 has been released. Check GCE Salem TNEA Cutoff 2025 here.

  • The Round 1 Cutoff Rank for BE/B.Tech is 4832-33352 for the General Category.

Government College of Engineering, located in Salem, state of Tamil Nadu, is a pioneering institution. BE and ME programs are among the undergraduate and graduate-level courses offered by GCE Salem. At the undergraduate and graduate levels, GCE Salem offers courses in over five specializations.

  • Seats are distributed according to the score on the undergraduate course qualifying exam.
  • Candidates are shortlisted for postgraduate studies based on their performance on the applicable admission exam (TANCET).
  • The Government of India's regulations make reservations.
  • Interested parties may apply online with the institute directly or through the appropriate examination board.

GCE Salem Admission 2025: Important Dates

Event Details
Start date of online TNEA Registration May 04, 2025
Last date of online TNEA Registration June 04, 2025
Assigning a Random Number June 07, 2025
Declaration of TNEA Rank List July 12, 2025

GCE Salem UG Admission 2025

Government College of Engineering, Salem, offers admission to the BE program based on performance in the qualifying examination. Candidates who have passed the 10+2 level from the Science stream are subjected to the counselling process, conducted by Anna University.

Course Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Tech. Civil Engineering Candidates must have passed the 10+2 level from the Science stream with PCM background from a recognized board in the country. Academic merit, personal interview
Mechanical Engineering
Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Computer Science Engineering

Candidates seeking admission to the undergraduate program offered by the Government College of Engineering, Salem, may do so by applying online through the official website.

  • Candidates must have a pass at the 10+2 level in the Science stream to apply.
  • The reservation is as per the regulations of the Government of India.
  • Candidates must be at least 17 years of age to apply.
  • Selection is based on merit, depending on the rank secured in the qualifying examination.

GCE Salem PG Admission 2025

Government College of Engineering, Salem offers admission to ME programs on the basis of performance in the state-level entrance conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu, TANCET. Candidates should possess a graduate degree in the relevant stream to be eligible to apply. Selected candidates must provide all original documents for verification for final admission to be processed.

TANCET consists of a 2-hour paper with 115 questions covering all relevant subject matter in the field as studied at the graduate level.

  • The paper is divided into three sections, of 20, 35, and 60 questions each.
  • 1 mark is awarded for every correct answer, and 1/3rd mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
Course Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
ME Structural Engineering A pass at the undergraduate level in the relevant BE degree from a recognized Institute, with a minimum of 50% marks secured.Appearance in TANCET is mandatory. TANCET score/rank
CAD
Thermal Engineering
PED
Welding Technology

Candidates seeking admission to the postgraduate program at Government College of Engineering, Salem, may do so by applying online through the official TANCET website.

  • Candidates should have passed at the undergraduate level in a relevant stream from a UGC recognized university.
  • The reservation is as per the regulations of the Government of India.
  • The TANCET rank is the sole method of gaining admission to the Government College of Engineering, Salem.
  • Candidates who clear the examination will be required to participate in admission counselling, conducted by Anna University, under TANCET.

GCE Salem UG Cutoff 2025

GCE, Salem BE course admissions are based on TNEA scores. The cutoff of 2025 for the BE course will be released on the official TNEA website during the counselling process. The table below shows the TNEA General category cutoff 2024 for each branch:

Courses Round 1 (Closing rank) Round 2 (Closing rank)
BE Computer Science and Engineering 4637 -
BE Electronics & Communication Engineering 6266 -
BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering 17434 -
BE Metallurgical Engineering 25790 28645
BE Civil Engineering 25982 35050
BE Mechanical Engineering 26419 25427

GCE Salem Application Process 2025

Candidates seeking admission to the UG, PG courses offered by the university may do so by following the steps given below:

For UG course:

  • The candidate should log on to the official website of the Anna University counselling process and click on the Admissions tab.
  • Next, the candidate will be redirected to an application form, which must be duly filled in with all required details.
  • Candidates must submit the application fee via online banking/debit or credit card payment, following which they will be given a registration number.
  • All necessary documents, as well as a recent photograph, must then be uploaded along with the submitted form.
  • The preference for the Government College of Engineering, Salem must be specified while filling out the application form.

For PG Course/ TANCET:

  • Candidates must first register on the official TANCET website, following which a login ID will be generated.
  • The application form must then be duly filled in with all personal and academic details
  • All necessary documents, as well as a recent photograph, must then be uploaded along with the submitted form.
  • Candidates must pay the application fee via online banking/debit or credit card payment, following which they will be given a registration number.
  • Candidates must retain a printout of the completed application form with them at the time of examination.

GCE Salem Admission 2025 FAQs

Ques. How can I apply to GCE, Salem, for admissions?

Ans. Students can apply through TNEA. The official website of TNEA provides the application form with a priority for sports quota, first graduates, and the handicapped. Through this exam, the students can get admission to various colleges affiliated with Anna University. The admission is based on cut-off marks only, without immoral sources like bribing. The admission process of the college is conducted in offline mode and involves filling out forms. Since GCE is a government college, admission is based solely on merit, which makes the process relatively straightforward. The admission process is carried out and managed by the staff without any additional charges. The admission process requires the candidates to register for Counselling conducted by Anna University Chennai with an application fee of INR 1,000. After applying for Anna University counselling, the cutoff marks determine the selection for the interested course.

Ques. Which department, EEE, ECE, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, is the best at GCE Salem?

Ans. The Department of Civil Engineering has record-breaking revenue generation through Testing and Consultancy services. The Department of Mechanical Engineering, on the other hand, has signed many MoUs to facilitate better Institute-Industry Interaction. The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering has contributed to the conservation of electrical energy and energy auditing. The Department of Metallurgical Engineering has an industrial linkage with JSW that proves pivotal for the placement, and the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is providing uninterrupted internet service across the Institute. The youngest department, Computer Science and Engineering, maintains an up-to-date Institute website and produces 100% student placement every year.

Ques. What is the BE program cutoff for GCE, Salem?

Ans. The GCE college BE program cutoff for the general category is given below:

Courses TNEA Cutoff 2025 (Expected)
BE in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) 190 - 195 marks
BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) 185 - 190 marks
BE in Mechanical Engineering 175 - 180 marks
BE in Civil Engineering 170 - 175 marks
BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) 180 - 185 marks
BE in Metallurgical Engineering 165 - 170 marks

Ques. Where is the college located?

Ans. Government College of Engineering, Salem-11, started during the Third Five-Year Plan in 1966, is located on a 162-hectare site surrounded by hills. GCE, Salem was then the Third Engineering Institution in Tamil Nadu. The first batch of students was selected for the academic year 1966-1967. The institution offers 6 UG and 6 PG programs.

Ques. Does GCE, Salem offer any fee waiver program to its students?

Ans. Yes, there are many state and central government scholarships offered by the institution. Below are some of the scholarships offered:

  • BC/MBC/DNC & BCM Scholarship
  • SC/ST & SCC Scholarship
  • SC/ST & SCC Hosteller Higher Education Special Scholarship Scheme
  • Pudhumai Penn Thittam
  • Differently Abled Scholarship
  • NSP - Minority (MCM) Scholarship
  • NSP - Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship
  • AICTE - Pragati Scholarship
  • AICTE - Saksham Scholarship
  • AICTE - Swanath Scholarship
  • Post Graduate Assistantship for ME Students
  • All Other Private & Trust Scholarship Schemes

Ques. Are there any hostel facilities provided in GCE, Salem?

Ans. GCE offers hostel facilities to its students with a capacity of 569 seats for boys and 279 for girls. The principal administers it, the ex-officio warden, with the assistance of the associate warden, hostel superintendents, deputy wardens, and resident tutors. At the end of each year, membership is terminated, and the rooms with furniture, fittings, etc., shall be handed over in fact by the members. Residing in the hostel for any period does not confer any right of membership for the next period. The deputy warden shall make allotment of rooms under the orders of the warden. Residents should be present in the hostel between 6:30 pm and 6:30 am. If students want to go out to town, they should write their names in the register intended for giving time off. Leaving and expected time of return. No resident is permitted to stay outside the hostels during the night without the written permission of her parents and the written permission of the deputy warden. Students will be allowed to go home only if there is a written request for the same from the same parent/guardian on valid grounds. Going home too frequently is not permitted.

Important Updates

GCE Salem Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
BE
6 Courses
14,130 (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 50% + TNEA7 May - 06 Jun 2025
ME
5 Courses
14,880 (1st Year Fees) Graduation + GATE15 Apr - 14 May 2025
BE {Lateral}
6 Courses
14,130 (1st Year Fees) Diploma-
Part time Courses
CourseFeesApplication DateAction
BE
6 Courses
56,475 (Total Fees) 7 May - 06 Jun 2025

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GCE Salem Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
General Counseling for TNEA Admission 2025 [B.Tech]
Ongoing
Jul 14, 2025 - Aug 19, 2025
Supplementary Counseling for TNEA Admission 2025 [B.Tech]
Upcoming
Aug 21, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025
SCA to SC Counseling for TNEA Admission 2025 [B.Tech]Aug 25, 2025 - Aug 26, 2025
End of Counseling for TNEA Admission 2025 [B.Tech]Aug 26, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
TNEA Counselling TimelineJul 20, 2025
General Special Reservation Counseling for TNEA Admission 2025 [B.Tech]Jul 09, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025
TNEA Result DateJul 10, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
GATE 2026 Registration DateAug 25, 2025 - Oct 06, 2025
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Jan 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam DatesFeb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam DatesFeb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam DatesFeb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam DatesFeb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date
Tentative
Mar 19, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
GATE 2026 NotificationAug 05, 2025
Admission Timeline 2025 [ME/M.Tech]Apr 15, 2025 - May 14, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
General Counseling for TNEA Admission 2025 [B.Tech]
Ongoing
Jul 14, 2025 - Aug 19, 2025
Supplementary Counseling for TNEA Admission 2025 [B.Tech]
Upcoming
Aug 21, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025
End of Counseling for TNEA Admission 2025 [B.Tech]Aug 26, 2025
SCA to SC Counseling for TNEA Admission 2025 [B.Tech]Aug 25, 2025 - Aug 26, 2025
GATE 2026 Registration DateAug 25, 2025 - Oct 06, 2025
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Jan 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam DatesFeb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam DatesFeb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam DatesFeb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam DatesFeb 15, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
GATE 2026 NotificationAug 05, 2025
TNEA Counselling TimelineJul 20, 2025
TNEA Result DateJul 10, 2025

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I chose this college because I am a resident of this city Salem and wanted to be a day-scholar. This college is also NAAC accredited with A+ grade and also stands as the higest graded government engineering colleges in the whole state of Tamil Nadu. The transport facility for reaching this college is also easy for me as there is availability of college bus which goes around the city to pick up the students i.e. the dayscholars all around the city. I didn't get any rejection from any other college because I got this college in my first round of counselling itself and so did not go for any other options and was not rejected by any. There is no entrance exam to get into the college. It is purely merit based and depends on the Anna University Counseling process.
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