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Ganadipathy Tulsi’s Jain Engineering College (GTEC) is a private self-financing engineering institution in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). GTEC operates under the Jain educational trust and has been offering engineering and management programmes to students from Vellore and surrounding districts.
GTEC Vellore does not currently appear in the NIRF rankings published by the Ministry of Education for engineering colleges.
The college is located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, a city with a strong engineering education ecosystem. The campus has hostel facilities for both male and female students.
- GTEC offers programmes across UG and PG levels:
- BE - Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- B.Tech - Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Science and Business Systems
- ME / M.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering, Digital Communication and Networking, Embedded System Technologies, Manufacturing Engineering, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, Information Technology
- MBA - Finance, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Banking
- MCA
The total BE and B.Tech fee under the general quota is INR 5,68,000 for the four-year programme. Management quota fee is INR 6,96,000. MBA total fee is INR 1,64,000 for two years.
Male students can avail hostel accommodation at INR 15,000 to INR 51,000 per year. Female hostel rates range from INR 10,000 to INR 46,000 per year.
GTEC Vellore Admission Dates 2026
GTEC Vellore BE and B.Tech admissions for the 2026-27 session are governed by TNEA 2026, the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions process. MBA and MCA admissions follow the TANCET 2026 route. The TNEA rank list was released on July 1, 2026 and counselling allotment rounds are currently in progress.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| TNEA 2026 Registration Start | May 3, 2026 |
| TNEA 2026 Registration End | June 5, 2026 |
| TNEA 2026 Rank List | July 1, 2026 |
| TNEA 2026 Counselling and Seat Allotment | July 2026 (Ongoing) |
| TANCET 2026 Exam | May 9, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Result | May 22, 2026 |
| MBA / MCA Counselling | Ongoing - contact GTEC directly |
| Academic Session Start | August 2026 (Tentative) |
The table below shows the entrance exam accepted for each programme family at GTEC Vellore.
| Programme | Exam Accepted | Selection Basis |
|---|---|---|
| BE and B.Tech (all branches) | TNEA 2026 | Class 12 PCM marks-based rank |
| MBA (all specialisations) | TANCET 2026 | TANCET score-based counselling |
| MCA | TANCET 2026 | TANCET score-based counselling |
| ME and M.Tech | TANCET 2026 / GATE | TANCET or GATE score |
GTEC Vellore Courses and Fees
GTEC Vellore offers eight engineering UG programmes and six PG engineering specialisations, all affiliated to Anna University. The total BE and B.Tech fee under the general quota is INR 5,68,000 for four years. ME and M.Tech fees are INR 1,80,000 for two years. The MBA fee is INR 1,64,000 for two years, one of the more affordable PG management options in the Vellore region.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | General Quota Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE - CSE, ECE, EEE, Civil, Mechanical | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 50% General / 45% Reserved | INR 5,68,000 |
| B.Tech - AI and Data Science, IT, CSBS | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 50% General / 45% Reserved | INR 5,68,000 |
| ME / M.Tech (all specialisations) | 2 years | Relevant BE / B.Tech with valid TANCET or GATE | INR 1,80,000 |
| MBA (Finance, Marketing, HR, IT, Banking) | 2 years | Any bachelor degree, 50% General / 45% Reserved + TANCET | INR 1,64,000 |
| MCA | 2 years | Graduation with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level + TANCET | INR 2,05,000 |
Management quota BE and B.Tech seats are available at INR 6,96,000 for the four-year programme. The B.Tech AI and Data Science branch was introduced more recently and has a different fee band under certain quota categories. Confirm the exact branch-wise and quota-wise fee schedule directly with GTEC at gtec.ac.in before reporting for admission.
GTEC Vellore Admission Process
BE and B.Tech admissions at GTEC Vellore flow entirely through the TNEA process managed by the Tamil Nadu government. MBA and MCA admissions follow the TANCET-based Tamil Nadu PG counselling. Management quota seats are filled by the college directly outside the government counselling process.
BE and B.Tech Admission - Eligibility and Selection
- Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Minimum 50% aggregate for General category. Minimum 45% for reserved category candidates.
- Selection: TNEA rank derived from Class 12 PCM marks. No separate entrance exam - the Class 12 marks directly determine the TNEA rank.
- Counselling process: Register on the TNEA portal, verify documents, fill college and branch preferences, and await allotment. GTEC management quota seats are filled by the college directly - contact admissions at gtec.ac.in.
- Management quota fee: INR 6,96,000 for four years (compared to INR 5,68,000 for general quota).
MBA and MCA Admission - Eligibility and Selection
- MBA eligibility: Any bachelor degree from a recognised university. Minimum 50% for General. Minimum 45% for Reserved.
- MBA selection: TANCET 2026 score. TANCET was held on May 9, 2026 with results on May 22, 2026.
- MCA eligibility: Graduation with Mathematics at Class 12 level or at the graduation level. Minimum 50% for General. Minimum 45% for Reserved.
- ME / M.Tech eligibility: Relevant BE / B.Tech degree with a valid TANCET or GATE score.
GTEC Vellore Scholarships
Students admitted to GTEC Vellore are eligible for central and state government scholarship schemes. The primary schemes available are listed below.
| Scholarship / Scheme | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu Government Free Education Scheme (Govt Quota) | First-generation graduate students in government quota seats | Full fee waiver for qualifying students |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC / ST) | SC and ST students | Central government scheme via National Scholarship Portal |
| BC, MBC, and DNC Scholarship | BC, Most Backward Class, and Denotified Communities candidates | Tamil Nadu government scholarship |
| Minority Scholarship | Minority community students | Central government scheme via National Scholarship Portal |
| Merit Scholarship (Institution Level) | High-performing students (confirm eligibility with GTEC) | Partial fee waiver - contact admissions office |
Contact the GTEC scholarship office via gtec.ac.in for details on current-cycle application deadlines. Government scholarship applications are processed through the Tamil Nadu e-scholarship portal and the National Scholarship Portal after admission is confirmed.
GTEC Vellore Campus and Infrastructure
GTEC Vellore is located within the Vellore city area, Tamil Nadu, with easy access to the city’s rail and road network. The campus hosts engineering labs for all department disciplines, a central library, computer centres, and seminar halls.
Hostel accommodation is available on campus for both male and female students. Male hostel fees range from INR 15,000 to INR 51,000 per year depending on room type and facilities. Female hostel fees range from INR 10,000 to INR 46,000 per year. The fee variation reflects the choice between shared and semi-private rooms. Mess facilities are provided on campus. Candidates are advised to confirm current hostel availability and charges with the GTEC hostel office before accepting an admission offer.
The college runs transport facilities for day scholars from Vellore city and surrounding areas. Sports and recreational facilities are available on campus, along with student clubs and technical associations affiliated to the engineering departments.
GTEC Vellore vs Thiruvalluvar College of Engineering vs Ranipet College of Engineering
Students applying to GTEC Vellore through TNEA typically also consider other private self-financing engineering colleges in the Vellore and Ranipet area that accept TNEA ranks and are affiliated to Anna University. Thiruvalluvar College of Engineering and Technology and Ranipet College of Engineering serve the same aspirant pool - TNEA-qualified students from Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and neighbouring districts.
| Parameter | GTEC Vellore | Thiruvalluvar College of Engg | Ranipet College of Engineering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Vellore, Tamil Nadu | Vandavasi, Tiruvannamalai | Walajah, Ranipet |
| University | Anna University | Anna University | Anna University |
| Approved By | AICTE | AICTE | AICTE |
| General Quota BE Fee (4yr) | INR 5,68,000 | Contact institute | Contact institute |
| Admission Route | TNEA for BE / B.Tech | TNEA for BE / B.Tech | TNEA for BE / B.Tech |
| PG Programmes | ME, MBA, MCA | Contact institute | Contact institute |
| Hostel | Available (male and female) | Contact institute | Contact institute |
GTEC Vellore offers a wider PG programme portfolio including MBA and MCA alongside ME and M.Tech, which not all comparable colleges in the Vellore-Ranipet belt offer. Thiruvalluvar College of Engineering covers the Tiruvannamalai belt and serves students from the southern part of the region. All three follow TNEA for UG admission, so aspirants can preference all three in the same TNEA option form.
GTEC Vellore FAQs
Ques. Is GTEC Vellore affiliated to Anna University?
Ans. Yes. Ganadipathy Tulsi’s Jain Engineering College (GTEC) Vellore is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. All BE, B.Tech, ME, M.Tech, MBA, and MCA degrees are awarded by Anna University. The college is also approved by AICTE.
Ques. What is the BE fee at GTEC Vellore?
Ans. The total BE and B.Tech fee under the general quota at GTEC Vellore is INR 5,68,000 for the four-year programme. Management quota fee is INR 6,96,000 for four years. MBA total fee is INR 1,64,000 for two years. Confirm the current fee schedule at gtec.ac.in before reporting for admission.
Ques. How is admission done at GTEC Vellore for BE?
Ans. BE and B.Tech admissions at GTEC Vellore are through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) 2026. There is no separate entrance exam - selection is based on Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics marks. TNEA rank list was released on July 1, 2026. Counselling is in progress at tnea.ac.in. Management quota seats are filled directly by the college - contact GTEC at gtec.ac.in.
Ques. Does GTEC Vellore offer hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes. GTEC Vellore has on-campus hostel facilities for both male and female students. Male hostel fees range from INR 15,000 to INR 51,000 per year. Female hostel fees range from INR 10,000 to INR 46,000 per year. Contact the GTEC hostel office for current room availability and the exact fee schedule.
Ques. What engineering branches does GTEC Vellore offer?
Ans. GTEC Vellore offers BE in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. B.Tech programmes are offered in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Information Technology, and Computer Science and Business Systems. All programmes are affiliated to Anna University.
Ques. Is MBA offered at GTEC Vellore and what is the fee?
Ans. Yes. GTEC Vellore offers MBA in five specialisations: Finance, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, and Banking. The total MBA fee under the general quota is INR 1,64,000 for the two-year programme. Admission is through TANCET 2026, which was held on May 9, 2026.
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for BE admission at GTEC Vellore?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Minimum 50% aggregate marks in these subjects is required for General category candidates. Reserved category candidates need a minimum of 45%. Admission is through TNEA rank based on Class 12 marks - no separate entrance exam.
Ques. Does GTEC Vellore have NIRF ranking?
Ans. GTEC Vellore does not appear in the NIRF rankings for engineering colleges published by the Ministry of Education. The college has not been assigned a rank by major national ranking bodies such as NIRF or The Week engineering rankings. Aspirants should evaluate the college based on Anna University affiliation, AICTE approval, and programme-specific outcomes.
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