Guru Nanak College Chennai (Autonomous) Admission 2026 is open for UG and PG courses at the Chennai campus. UG seats are filled through Class 12 Tamil Nadu HSC merit, while MBA and MCA admission needs valid TANCET, CAT, or MAT scores. The application fee is INR 50 for Shift I UG, INR 300 for Shift II UG, INR 400 for Shift II PG Science/Arts, and INR 500 for MBA/MCA.

The college has two study shifts: government-aided Shift I (morning) and self-financing Shift II (afternoon). UG selection in both shifts is based on merit, but aided seats follow University of Madras rules and do not have a management quota.

Guru Nanak College Admission Portal 2026: gurunanakcollege.edu.in/admission

Admission Update:
  • UG (B.Com/B.Sc./B.A./BCA): Applications start after TN HSC 2026 results. Apply online at gurunanakcollege.edu.in/admission.
  • MBA: TANCET 2026 result was announced on May 22, 2026. Consortium counselling is in progress. The last date for consortium registration is June 30, 2026.
  • MCA: Counselling based on TANCET is going on. Students must apply through the TANCET consortium portal.
  • Guru Nanak College fills aided (Shift I) seats as per University of Madras norms. Aided seats have no management quota.
  • Self-financing (Shift II) seats are allotted through college-level merit, with no central counselling process.
  • B.Com (Corporate Secretaryship) applicants need at least 80% in the qualifying examination.
  • Application fee: INR 50 (Shift I UG), INR 300 (Shift II UG), INR 400 (Shift II PG Science/Arts), INR 500 (MBA/MCA).
  • Forms that are incomplete or missing valid documents are rejected during screening.

Direct Admission at Guru Nanak College: Guru Nanak College does not provide management quota seats in the aided stream. HSC marks alone decide admission to all aided seats.

Guru Nanak College Chennai UG Admission 2026 

UG admission at Guru Nanak College Chennai depends fully on Tamil Nadu HSC Class 12 marks. Students do not have to appear for an entrance test. Shift I aided seats and Shift II self-financing seats are listed through separate merit lists.

Guru Nanak College Chennai UG Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Criteria Selection Basis
B.Com (all specializations except CS) Accountancy, Commerce / Business Studies & Economics Merit on HSC marks
 
B.Com (Corporate Secretaryship)
B.Sc. (Physics/Chemistry/Maths/IT/Biotechnology/Data Analytics)
Accountancy, Commerce / Business Studies
B.A. (Economics) Economics, Accountancy & Commerce / Business Studies
B.A. (Economics / Defence and Strategic Studies) Any Group in Plus Two (or) Equivalent Examination
BCA Mathematics / Business Mathematics / Computer Science / Computer Applications

Guru Nanak College Chennai UG Selection Process

The college prepares UG merit using aggregate marks from HSC Class 12. Programme-wise and shift-wise lists are released until the available seats are filled. Shortlisted students must visit the college for document checking.

  • Step 1: The college calculates the score from qualifying subject marks in HSC.
  • Step 2: Merit lists are issued separately for each programme and for Shift I and Shift II.
  • Step 3: Selected students report to the campus for in-person document verification.
  • Step 4: Admission is confirmed after fee payment.

Note: B.Sc. (Biotechnology) and B.Com (Corporate Secretaryship) have higher eligibility requirements. Students should check the official website for the latest cut-off marks before applying.

How to Apply for UG at Guru Nanak College Chennai?

  1. Go to gurunanakcollege.edu.in/admission.
  2. Sign up with a working mobile number and email ID.
  3. Complete the form and choose the programme and shift you prefer.
  4. Upload Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 marksheet, community certificate, and passport photo.
  5. Pay the application fee: INR 50 for Shift I or INR 300 for Shift II.
  6. Submit the application and keep the acknowledgement slip.
  7. Check the admission portal for merit lists after results are announced.

Guru Nanak College Chennai PG Admission 2026 

For MBA and MCA admission, Guru Nanak College Chennai considers TANCET, CAT, or MAT scores. TANCET-qualified students go through the Tamil Nadu PG Management consortium counselling handled by Anna University. CAT and MAT-qualified MBA applicants can also apply directly to the college.

Guru Nanak College Chennai MBA/MCA Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Criteria
MBA (2 years) Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and a valid TANCET / CAT / MAT or any other approved MBA entrance test score.
MCA (3 years) BCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science) / B.Sc. (IT) / Engineering or an equivalent degree OR B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 level or Graduation level (bridge course in Mathematics, if applicable). Admission is based on TANCET / approved entrance test

Guru Nanak College Chennai MBA/MCA Selection Process

TANCET-qualified students are admitted through consortium counselling. Students applying through CAT or MAT must send their scores directly to the college. In the 2025 admission cycle, the MBA TANCET cutoff at GNC was 77.349 percentile, and the MCA TANCET cutoff was 72.997 percentile.

  • Take TANCET for MBA/MCA or CAT/MAT for MBA only.
  • Complete TANCET consortium counselling registration on the Anna University portal.
  • Select Guru Nanak College during choice filling.
  • CAT/MAT applicants must submit their scorecard at the college admission office.
  • Direct-route applicants must attend the personal interview if the college calls them.

Key Insight: TANCET 2026 consortium counselling registration ends on June 30, 2026. Students who miss consortium registration have to use CAT or MAT scores and apply directly to the college.

How to Apply for MBA/MCA at Guru Nanak College Chennai?

  1. Appear for TANCET/CAT/MAT according to the programme.
  2. For the TANCET route, register at the Anna University consortium portal and choose Guru Nanak College as a preference.
  3. For the CAT/MAT route, visit gurunanakcollege.edu.in/admission and complete the online application.
  4. Pay the application fee of INR 500.
  5. Report for document verification if shortlisted.

Guru Nanak College Chennai Scholarships

Students at Guru Nanak College can apply for state and central government scholarships. Reserved category students can get major fee support through Tamil Nadu government post-matric scholarship schemes.

  • TN Government Post-Matric Scholarship: This is for BC, MBC, SC, SCA, ST, and PwD students and covers tuition fees for aided-stream seats.
  • National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Eligible reserved category students can apply for central government scholarships through this portal.
  • SC/SCA/ST/PwD/Female/Transgender fee concession: These categories get much lower application fees, with INR 50 instead of INR 300.
  • Sikh Minority Scholarship: Eligible Sikh community candidates can apply through the National Minority Development and Finance Corporation.

Guru Nanak College Chennai Admission FAQs

Ques. Does Guru Nanak College Chennai offer management quota admission?

Ans. No. Guru Nanak College does not keep management quota seats in the aided stream. Government-aided seats are allotted only through merit in HSC marks. Self-financing shift admission also follows merit and does not have a management quota.

Ques. How much percentage is needed for B.Com at GNC?

Ans. Most B.Com specializations need at least 50% in the qualifying 10+2 examination. For B.Com (Corporate Secretaryship), the required minimum is higher at 80%. The final cut-offs change every year because they depend on the merit level of applicants, so students should check the official site.

Ques. Which test score is accepted for MBA admission at Guru Nanak College?

Ans. Guru Nanak College accepts TANCET, CAT, and MAT scores for MBA admission. TANCET is held by Anna University for Tamil Nadu PG management admissions. In 2025, the MBA TANCET cutoff at GNC was 77.349 percentile.

Ques. Are final-year UG students allowed to apply for PG admission?

Ans. Yes. Final-year UG students who are waiting for results can apply provisionally. Their admission becomes final only after they submit final marksheets showing the required minimum percentage. If they do not meet the eligibility rule after results, the admission is cancelled.

Ques. How are Shift I and Shift II different at Guru Nanak College?

Ans. Shift I runs from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and is the government-aided stream, so fees are lower and seats are heavily subsidized for Tamil Nadu students. Shift II runs from 1:10 PM to 6:10 PM and is self-financing, with higher fees. The UG application fee is INR 50 for Shift I and INR 300 for Shift II.

Ques. Which documents are needed for GNC admission 2026?

Ans. Students need Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 marksheet, community certificate, transfer certificate, recent passport-size photograph, and Aadhaar card. Originals and photocopies must be submitted during in-person document verification.

Ques. How does GNC prepare the MBA merit list?

Ans. For the consortium route, MBA merit is based on TANCET percentile. For CAT/MAT applicants, the college prepares a separate list using the entrance exam score. These lists are released separately, and seats are allotted from the relevant list.

Ques. What is the 2026 application fee at Guru Nanak College?

Ans. The fee depends on the programme and shift. It is INR 50 for Shift I UG, INR 300 for Shift II UG, INR 400 for Shift II PG in Arts/Science/Commerce, and INR 500 for MBA/MCA. SC/SCA/ST/PwD/Female/Transgender candidates can get a fee waiver or concession as applicable.

Ques. Is an entrance exam needed for B.Sc. admission at Guru Nanak College Chennai?

Ans. No. B.Sc. admission is decided only through Class 12 marks. However, B.Sc. (Biotechnology) has a stricter rule and needs at least 75% in the qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.