CEETA PG 2025 Admissions Registration Last Date (Extended)

The last date to submit the CEETA PG 2025 application form has been extended to Feb 28, 2025. Interested candidates must visit the official website and apply before the deadline. Anna University, Chennai, started CEETA PG registrations on January 24, 2025. Candidates can find the direct link to apply for CEETA PG 2025 on our page. The official notification for CEETA PG 2025 is now available. The online exam will be conducted on March 23, 2025, and the hall ticket will be made available on March 8, 2025. Also known as the Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admission—Postgraduate (CEETA PG), it is a state-level entrance test conducted by Anna University, Chennai, on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu to offer admissions to M.Tech/M.Arch/M.E/M.Plan. Earlier, Anna University conducted the TANCET exam to provide admission to postgraduate courses. From 2023, TANCET will be replaced by the CEETA PG entrance exam. 

The CEETA PG 2025 application form mode is online, and the exam takes place offline. The admission process for CEETA PG 2025 comprises registration, exam, counselling, etc. Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the CEETA PG 2025 examination. To be eligible for admission, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields with a minimum score of 50% (for the general category) and 45% for (the SC/ST category). Read the article below for complete details regarding CEETA PG 2025 exam admissions. 

What is CEETA PG?

CEETA PG is a state-level entrance test conducted by Anna University to offer admission to postgraduate programs. Based on CEETA PG scores and the counselling process, candidates are allotted seats for M.E, M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan programmes at the following universities -

• Anna University Regional Campuses and University Colleges Engineering
• Annamalai University
• Government Engineering Colleges through Centralised Single Window Online-Counselling

In addition, government-funded engineering colleges and technical institutions funded by the Central Government affiliated with Anna University can participate in the CEETA PG 2025 admissions. A few self-financing engineering colleges also use CEETA PG scores for admission.

CEETA PG 2025 Exam Dates 

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

Highlights of CEETA PG 2025

Check the highlights of CEETA PG 2025 in the table below

 CEETA PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Anna University will announce the CEETA PG 2025 eligibility criteria on the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu. Candidates applying for the CEETA PG 2025 admissions, must meet the eligibility criteria mentioned below. The CEETA PG eligibility for ME/MTech/MPlan/MArch admissions is below.

(i) Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a minimum score of 50% (General category) or 45% (reserved categories)

(1) BE/BTech/BArch degree

(2) Master’s Degree in the relevant branch of Science / Arts

(3) BPharm

(4) 10 + 2 + AMIE (with 2 years experience)

(5) 10 + 3-year diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE (with 2 years experience)

(ii) Candidates in their final year/semester of the degree courses during their academic year, except for courses offered by a Professional Institution like AMIE, can apply for CEETA PG 2024.

(iii) GATE candidates who want admission under CEET PG must appear for CEETA PG to be considered for admission.

(iv) Candidates with a valid GATE score in 2023, 2024, or 2025 with qualifying marks for assistantship in XE (Engineering Science) or XL (Life Science) papers are eligible to appear for CEETA PG 2025.

(v) Candidates from other states may also be eligible to appear for the entrance test, subject to the conditions set by the admitting authority/university.

CEETA PG 2025 Application Form

The CEETA PG 2025 application form has been released on January 24, 2025. The last date to submit the CEETA PG application form has been extended to February 28, 2025. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply. The form is online and must be submitted before the due date. Details entered on the application form had to be carefully checked before submission. Care should be taken with the information provided. Incorrect information may result in rejection and disciplinary action. Only online applications will be considered, and applications received through other means will be rejected. Ineligibility determined during verification of original certificates can result in loss of admission or continuation of study.

The CEETA PG 2025 application form fees for the candidates are as follows -

• For SC/ST/SCA of Tamil Nadu - INR 900 + GST on counselling fee of INR 400/-
• For other applicants - INR 1800 + GST on the counselling fee of INR 800/-

CEETA PG 2025 Admit Card

The admit card for CEETA PG will be available on the official website after registration. Candidates can download the CEETA PG hall ticket using their registration ID and password. The CEETA PG 2025 Admit Card must be presented during the Entrance Test, Counselling, and Admission. If lost, a duplicate can be obtained by paying 300/- through a Demand Draft, with a written request to The Secretary (TANCET/CEETA-PG), Anna University, Chennai – 600 025 indicating the Registration No. / Application number and Examination Centre.

CEETA PG 2025 Exam Pattern

CEETA PG exam is conducted offline. The ME/ MTech/ MArch/ MPlan entrance exam will have three parts: Part I (Engineering Mathematics), Part II (Basic Engineering & Sciences), and Part III (specific to the respective discipline). Multiple Choice Questions are asked in the exam. One mark will be awarded for each correct answer, and a deduction of ⅓ marks will be made for each incorrect one. Candidates appearing for the CEETA PG exam must be aware of the exam pattern inorder to score well. 

CEETA PG 2024 Syllabus

The candidates can check for CEETA PG 2024 syllabus here. The questions are set at the undergraduate level.

Part I: Engineering Mathematics (Common to all Candidates)

Determinants and Matrices

Calculus and Differential Equations

Vector Calculus

Functions of Complex Variables and Complex Integration

Transforms

Numerical Methods

Applied Probability

Part II: Basic Engineering and Sciences (Common to all Candidates)

Applied Mechanics

Mechanical Engineering

Physics

Material Science

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computers

Chemistry

Part III: Specific to the respective discipline

CEETA PG 2023 Question Papers

The table below includes the PDF format of the CEETA PG question papers.

CEETA 2025 Preparation Tips

• Start early: Give yourself enough time to study and review all the material. It is always better to start preparing well in advance.
• Create a study plan: Make a schedule for studying that covers all the subjects and topics from CEETA 2024 syllabus. Understand the topics covered in the syllabus and prepare the study plan accordingly.

• Study regularly: Regular studying helps keep the information fresh in your mind.
• Stay organized: Keep your notes, study materials, and tests in order.
• Active learning: Try to engage with the material, use flashcards, create diagrams, ask questions, etc.
• Practice past exams: Familiarize yourself with the format and types of questions that may appear on the exam.
• Take breaks: Taking regular breaks can help reduce stress and improve focus during study sessions.

• Get enough sleep: Adequate sleep is important for retaining information and performing well on exams.
• Stay positive: Keep a positive attitude and avoid negative self-talk. Believe in yourself and your abilities.

CEETA PG 2025 Exam Centres

The entrance test will be conducted in the following test centres in Tamil Nadu.

1. Chennai
2. Coimbatore
3. Chidambaram
4. Dindigul
5. Erode
6. Karaikudi
7. Madurai
8. Nagercoil
9. Salem
10. Thanjavur
11. Tirunelveli
12. Tiruchirappalli
13. Vellore
14. Villupuram
15. Bargur

CEETA PG 2025 Result

CEETA PG 2025 results will be announced on the official website. Candidates should download the Score Card from the website within 10 days of the results being published. The Score Card must be presented during admission. If lost, a duplicate can be obtained by paying 300/—as a Demand Draft and submitting a written request to The Secretary (TANCET/CEETA-PG), Anna University, Chennai—600 025.

CEETA PG 2025 Counselling

The CEETA PG counselling is conducted through CEAP (Common Engineering Admission Procedure) for MTech/MArch/MPlan/ ME degrees. The counselling will be conducted to offer admissions in the following -

• University Departments/Regional Campuses/Constituent Colleges of Anna University
• Annamalai University
• Government and Government-Aided Engineering Colleges
• Technical institutions are funded by the government and are affiliated with Anna University

Candidates who have qualified the CEETA PG 2025 exam will be eligible to participate in the CEETA PG counselling process. 

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