Step-by-Step Admission Process

Step 1: Applying for TNEA

• Registration: Visit the TNEA Online Portal.
• Personal Details: Fill in your personal information, including name, date of birth, and contact details.
• Academic Details: Enter your marks from the board examinations (Math, Physics, and Chemistry).
• Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of necessary documents (mark sheets, community certificates, etc.).
• Application Fee: Pay the application fee online.
• Submission: Submit the completed application form and take a printout for future reference.

Step 2: Getting Random Number and Rank Lists

• Random Number Generation: After the application period ends, a random number is assigned to each applicant.
• Rank List Publication: The rank list is published based on the cutoff scores.
• Counseling Rounds: The number of counseling rounds is announced based on the total number of applicants. For example:
  • Round 1: Ranks 0 to 50,000
  • Round 2: Ranks 50,001 to 150,000
  • Round 3: Ranks 150,001 to 250,000

Step 3: Filling Out College Choices

• Choice Filling: Log in to the TNEA portal to fill out your choices of courses and colleges.
• Priority Order: List your preferred courses and colleges in order of priority.
• Number of Choices: It is advisable to choose a large number of colleges and courses to maximize your chances of securing a seat.
• Locking Choices: Once you are satisfied with your choices, lock them before the deadline.
• Counseling Rounds: Based on your rank, you will participate in the relevant counseling round.
• Seat Allocation: Seats are allocated based on rank and availability. Higher-ranked students get preference.
• Result Publication: The results of each counseling round are published, and students are informed about their allocated seats.

Step 4: College Admission

• Seat Confirmation: After being allocated a seat, confirm your acceptance on the TNEA portal.
• Reporting to the College: Visit the college on the specified date with the required documents for verification.
  • Documents Required:
    • SSLC Mark Sheet
    • Transfer Certificate (TC)
    • HSC Temporary Mark Sheet
    • +2 Mark Sheet (including arrear mark sheet if any)
    • 11th Mark Sheet (including arrears mark sheet if any)
    • Community Certificate (Permanent Card or Online Certificate)
    • First Graduate Certificate (if applicable)
    • First Graduate Joint Declaration, signed by parent and student (if applicable)
    • A bona fide certificate of siblings pursuing a degree (if applicable)
    • Four passport-size photos
    • Student Aadhar card (Xerox)
    • Income certificate (online certificate)
    • Bank passbook (first page, Xerox)
• Verification: Both Xerox copies and originals are required for certificate verification.
• Admission Completion: After successful verification, you will officially become a student of GCT.