K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology | Cut-Off Details | Vidyavision

K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology (KRCT), situated in Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli, is an autonomous engineering institution affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. The college is widely recognized for its placement records and academic rigor in the Tiruchirappalli zone. Admission to KRCT is strictly merit-based, primarily conducted through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counseling process for undergraduate programs and the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) for postgraduate studies.

Admission Criteria

Admissions to B.E. and B.Tech programs at KRCT are governed by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu. The college offers both Government Quota seats (through TNEA) and Management Quota seats.

• Undergraduate (B.E./B.Tech): Candidates are selected based on their performance in the Higher Secondary (+2) examination.

  • Normalization: TNEA uses a normalized score out of 200, calculated as: $Maths (100) + \frac{Physics (100)}{2} + \frac{Chemistry (100)}{2}$.

  • Minimum Eligibility: A pass in 10+2 with a minimum average of 45% in PCM for the General category and 40% for BC/BCM/MBC/SC/ST categories.

  • Counseling: All Government Quota seats are filled through TNEA online counseling based on the state-wide rank list.

• Postgraduate (M.E.): Admission requires a valid score in the TANCET or GATE examination, followed by the Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admission (CEETA-PG).

• Reservations: KRCT follows the 69% reservation policy of the Tamil Nadu Government, which includes specific allocations for BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SC, SCA, and ST. Additionally, 7.5% of seats are reserved for students who studied in Tamil Nadu Government schools from classes 6 to 12.

Previous Year Cut-Off Trends

The TNEA cut-off ranks at KRCT have shown a trend of increasing competitiveness, particularly in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science. The cut-off is the closing rank of the candidate who secured the last seat in a specific branch during a particular round of counseling.

Estimated TNEA Cut-Off Ranks (General/OC Category)

The following table highlights the closing ranks for various programs across recent cycles. A lower rank indicates higher competition.

*Note: Drastic shifts in ranks between years often reflect changes in TNEA counseling rounds or the introduction of new specializations that redistribute the applicant pool.

Exam-Wise and Category-Wise Trends

• Counseling Rounds: TNEA counseling typically proceeds in four rounds. KRCT's high-demand seats in CSE and IT often fill up by the end of Round 2 for the Open Category (OC) and Backward Class (BC), while rounds 3 and 4 cater to other categories and less opted-for branches.

• Category-Wise Variation: * MBC and SC/ST: These categories often see significantly higher closing ranks (lower cut-off marks). For example, while CSE might close at 30,000 for OC, it may remain open up to 1,50,000+ for SC/ST candidates.

  • BCM (Backward Class Muslim): This category typically mirrors BC trends but often has fewer seats, leading to rapid closing in early rounds.

• Scholarship Incentives: KRCT offers significant tuition fee waivers based on TNEA cut-off marks. For instance, students with a 160+ cut-off in CSE often receive a 50% tuition fee waiver, while those in the 140-160 range may receive a 25% waiver.

Important 2026 Admission Dates

For the 2026-27 session, the TNEA registration process is expected to follow this tentative timeline:

1. Online Registration & Document Upload: May 07, 2026 – June 06, 2026.

2. Publication of TNEA Rank List: June 27, 2026.

3. General Counseling: July 14, 2026 – August 19, 2026.

Institutional Highlights:

KRCT is known for its Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell and is NBA accredited for several programs including Civil and Computer Science Engineering. Its proximity to the Samayapuram Toll Plaza makes it a preferred choice for students across the Tiruchirappalli and Thanjavur districts. Candidates are advised to keep their 10th and 12th mark sheets, community certificates, and nativity proofs (if applicable) ready for the TNEA verification portal.