CEETA PG 2025 Counselling Schedule: Check Seat Allotment, Registration Dates, Procedure

Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admission 2025 ( CEETA )

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Updated on Nov 28, 2024 13:18 IST

CEETA PG 2025 Counselling: The CEETA PG admission counselling will start soon after the CEETA PG 2025 exam. For GATE-qualified candidates, a single-window counselling process will be conducted through the Common Engineering Admission Procedure (CEAP). The counselling is online and comprises registration, publication of the merit list, choice filling and locking, and seat allotment. The CEAP CEETA PG counselling dates will be announced on the official website and updated here. 

On behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu, Anna University, Chennai, will conduct the CEETA PG 2024 Counselling online. CEETA PG is a state-level entrance exam that occurs annually and allows candidates to apply to various postgraduate programs such as M.E./ M.Tech/ M.Arch./ M. Plan degree programmes. Successful candidates who pass the exam will receive admission offers from University Departments, Constituent Colleges of Anna University, Annamalai University, and Government Engineering Colleges. The merit list is created based on the candidate's exam score. Candidates selected during the CEETA PG 2025 counselling will be offered M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan, and M.E degree programmes at Annamalai University, University Departments, Technical Institutions funded by the Central Government and affiliated to Anna University, etc. Applicants can check below for the CEETA PG M.Tech 2025 counselling

Q:   How can I participate in CEETA PG 2025 Counselling?

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The CEETA PG counselling 2025 is done through the Common Engineering Admission Procedure (CEAP 2025). The candidates who have appeared for CEETA PG 2025 and who opt for admission through the CEETA PG 2024 category need not apply again for CEAP 2025. Admissions to these candidates will be based on CEETA PG scores only and the eligible candidates will receive notification for CEAP 2025 in May.

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Q:   What documents are required for CEETA PG 2025 Counselling?

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Candidates must bring all the essential documents required during the CEETA PG 2025 counselling process, including their

CEETA PG 2025 admit card

Class 12 Mark Sheet

Category certificate

Passport-size photographs and other relevant documents. 

Please note that these documents are required for document verification, and it is important to submit all the required documents to avoid any inconvenience during the counselling process.

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Q:   What is CEETA PG 2025 Counselling?

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CEETA PG Counselling is the process by which successful candidates of the CEETA PG entrance exam will receive admission offers from various universities and colleges in Tamil Nadu for postgraduate programs such as M.E./ M.Tech/ M.Arch./ M. Plan degree programs. The counselling process will be conducted online by Anna University, Chennai, on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu, tentatively starting in July 2025. The merit list will be created based on the score of the candidate in the exam, and candidates must bring all essential documents during the counselling process.

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CEETA PG 2025 Counselling Process

The CEETA PG 2025 counselling will be conducted online for candidates who have qualified for the GATE or CEETA PG exam. Candidates can choose whether to apply through the GATE or CEETA exam. Candidates who opt for admission through CEETA PG need not apply for CEETA PG counselling. On the other hand, GATE-qualified candidates can apply through the CEETA PG counselling window. Also, candidates whose names appear on the merit list will be eligible to participate in the counselling.

The step-by-step process to apply for the CEETA PG 2025 counselling is as follows- 

Step I - Online Registration

Shortlisted candidates must register online at the official website. During registration, candidates must provide details such as name, parent’s name, date of birth, educational qualification, etc. 

Step II - Uploading Required Documents

After registration, candidates must upload specific documents to verify their authenticity. The documents must be scanned and in a prescribed format. The list of the documents includes a photograph, signature, and other documents. 

Step III - Payment of the Counselling Fees

Candidates must pay the counselling fees once the counselling form is filled out. The payment has to be made online through netbanking, credit card, or debit card. The fees for CEETA PG counselling are different for each category, which can be checked below -

Category

Fees

GATE-Qualified (OC/BC/BCM/MBC and DCM candidates)

INR 1000

GATE-Qualified (SC/SCA/ST candidates)

INR 500

Step V- Final Submission of the CEETA PG Counselling Form

After providing all the information, uploading the documents, and paying the counselling fees, candidates can proceed to submit the registration form.

Q:   How will I know the status of my seat allotment during CEETA PG 2025 Counselling?

A:

To know the status of your seat allotment during CEETA PG 2025 Counselling, you can check the official website of CEETA PG 2025 Counselling. The status of seat allotment will be displayed on the website, and you can check your allotment status by logging in to your account using the required credentials. Additionally, you can also check the allotment status by visiting the official websites of SEEE as the authorities will announce the seat allotment results online. Once the allotment is done, you will have to confirm your admission by paying the required fee and verifying your documents.

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Q:   Is it mandatory to pay the counselling fee for CEETA PG 2025 Counselling?

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Yes, it is mandatory to pay the counselling fee for CEETA PG 2025 Counselling. The candidates cannot participate in the counselling process without paying the fee. The counselling fee is a necessary requirement for candidates who wish to secure admission to different colleges affiliated with the Anna University Regional Campuses and University Colleges of Engineering, Annamalai University, and Government Engineering Colleges. The fee amount and the mode of payment will be specified on the official website. It is important to note that the counselling fee is non-refundable, and candidates will not be eligible for seat allotment if they do not pay the fee. Therefore, it is mandatory to pay the counselling fee to participate in the CEETA PG 2025 admission counselling process.

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CEETA PG 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CEETA 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Mar '25

CEETA PG 2025 Answer Key Release

TENTATIVE

Mar '25

CEETA PG 2025 Final Answer Key Release

TENTATIVE

Mar '25

CEETA PG 2025 Result Date

TENTATIVE

Jun '25

CEETA PG 2025 Choice Filling and Locking of Choices

TENTATIVE

Jul '25

CEETA PG 2025 Publication of Tentative Allotment

TENTATIVE

Jul '25

CEETA PG 2025 Confirmation of Tentative Allotment

TENTATIVE

Jul '25

CEETA PG 2025 Publication of Provisional Allotment for Applicants who have opted for Accept

TENTATIVE

CEETA PG 2025 Counselling - List of Documents Required

While filling out the CEETA PG counselling registration form, candidates have to upload the following documents -

  • 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
  • Qualifying degree and certificates
  • CEETA PG 2025 admit card
  • CEETA PG or GATE 2023/2024/2025 scorecard
  • Transfer certificate from the college or institute last attended
  • Nativity certificate (optional)
  • Disability certificate (optional)
  • Permanent Community certificate - digitally e-signed certificate in the case of BC Muslim, BC, MBC/DNC and SC/SC (Arunthathiyars)/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu
  • Copy of identification certificate received from the Tahsildar Headquarters or Visa Passport, and letter registered in Police Station (for Sri Lankan Refugee candidates).

CEETA PG 2025 Counselling - Merit List

Candidates who have completed the CEETA PG 2025 counselling registration will be eligible for the counselling and seat allotment process. The conducting authority will release the registered candidates' CEETA PG 2025 merit list, which will be available separately for GATE and CEETA PG-qualified candidates. 

Preparation of the CEETA PG Admission Merit List (for GATE Category)

  • GATE Engineering/Technology Category: The merit list will be prepared for the candidates with GATE 2023/2024/2025 scores in the appropriate discipline of Engineering and Technology. 
  • The merit list will be prepared based on the GATE Engineering Science (XE)/Life Sciences (XL) Category based on the GATE 2023/2024/2025 score in Engineering Sciences in the relevant discipline. Candidates under this category should also have appeared for the CEETA PG 2025 exam conducted by Anna University, Chennai. The overall mark will be calculated by considering the GATE and CEETA PG percentile scores in the ratio of 70:30.

Preparation of the CEETA PG 2025 Merit List (for CEETA-PG Category)

Candidates who have appeared for CEETA PG 2025 and opted for admission through CEETA PG 2025 need not apply for CEAP counselling 2025. Admission to such candidates will be based on the CEETA PG scores only in May 2025 by CEAP. 

CEETA PG 2025 Counselling - Seat Allotment List

The CEAP CEETA-PG 2025 seat allotment list will be based on the CEETA PG merit list. Anna University will conduct the seat allotment process, considering various factors, such as admission policies, academic performance, choice filling and document submission. The final allotment of seats will be published on the official website, and selected candidates will be offered a provisional allotment letter for further admission process. Candidates can download the CEETA PG provisional allotment letter using their login credentials.

CEETA PG 2025 Counselling - Reporting to the Allotted Institutes

Candidates who have received seats during the allotment process must report to the allotted institute or university to confirm their admission on the prescribed date and time. Admissions will be cancelled if a candidate fails to report to the allotted institute. During the reporting time, candidates must carry all the documents (original and photocopy) for verification purposes.

CEETA PG 2025 Counselling - Participating Institutes

Candidates can check the list of CEAP CEETA PG 2025 participating institutes below -

Name of the Institution

College Code

College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG) Chennai- 25 (University Departments of Anna University)

1

Alagappa College of Technology (ACT), Chennai - 25 (University Departments of Anna University)

2

School of Architecture and Planning (SAP), Chennai -25 (University of Departments of Anna University)

3

Madras Institute of Technology, Chromepet, Chennai - 44 (University Departments of Anna University)

4

Annamalai University - Faculty of Engineering and Technology

5

CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology (IPT) Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Chennai -32

1321

Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology, Vellore -632002

1516

Government College of Technology, Coimbatore - 641013

2005

P.S.G College of Technology, Coimbatore - 641004

2006

Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore - 641014

2007

Government College of Engineering, Bargur - 635104

2603

Government College of Engineering, Salem - 636011

2615

Government College of Engineering, Erode (Formerly Institute of Road and Transport Technology) - 638316

2709

University College of Engineering, Tiruchirapalli - 620064

3011

Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli - 627007

4974

Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai -625015

5008

Alagappa Chettiar Government College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi - 630003

5901

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Candidates who have appeared and qualified for CEETA PG exam will be eligible for the CEETA PG counselling. These candidates need not apply for CEAP. Their admissions will be done through CEETA PG category, based on the scores obtained. Eligible candidates will be notified for CEAP in May (tentative

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The CEETA PG counselling will be conducted online for the qualified candidates in CEETA PG. During the counselling process, candidates must register, upload the required documents, and pay the requisite fee amount. Shortlisted candidates will be allotted seats in the colleges that are under CEAP.

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Yes, Sri Sairam Engineering College admission to ME/ M.Tech course is based on CEETA-PG score. It is a state-level entrance test conducted by Anna University once in a year in offline mode. The exam is conducted for two hours and includes 115 questions. Once selected, candidates have to participate

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Yes, CEETA-PG is required for admission to M.E./MTech at Kongu Engineering College. CEETA is the Common Entrance Examination for Engineering and Architecture which is mandatory for admission to M.E./MTech. Candidates seeking admission to M.E./MTech are required to apply and appear for CEETA- PG to b

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Candidates with a B.Tech/B.E degree obtained through distance/weekend mode programs are not eligible for CEETA PG admission. 

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UPASANA PRADHAN

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Candidates can check the CEETA PG 2025 eligibility criteria on the official website of Anna University- tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates can also check the eligibility conditions from the information brochure, which will be released once the CEETA PG admission notification is out. 

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UPASANA PRADHAN

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To be eligible for CEETA PG (M.Arch) programs, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in architecture (B.Arch) with a minimum qualifying mark from a recognised university or institute. Candidates qualified as AIIA (Associateship Examination of the Indian Institute of Architects) with valid registr

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Candidates who have completed their bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (for the general category) and 45% (for the reserved category) from a recognised university or institute are eligible for CEETA PG 2025 admissions. 

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UPASANA PRADHAN

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CEETA PG stands for Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions for Postgraduate courses (CEETA PG), a two-hour state-level entrance examination conducted once a year. Read more about the CEETA PG exam pattern here-  https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/ceeta-exam-pattern

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The marking scheme for the CEETA PG entrance test is as follows -

Marks will not be deducted for the questions answered.   

  • Part I: Multiple shading will be considered as wrong answer and 1/3 mark will be reduced.   

  • Part II: All the correct answers up to 20 will be awarded marks and all the wrong answ

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