Government College of Engineering (GCE) is a public engineering college located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded in 1946 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious engineering colleges in India. GCE is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Government College of Engineering Highlights 2024
Highlight |
Description |
Establishment |
1946 |
Location |
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
Affiliation |
Anna University, Chennai |
Approval |
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) |
Courses offered |
Undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a variety of engineering disciplines |
Research and Innovation |
Strong focus on research and innovation, with a number of research centers and laboratories |
Placements |
Good track record of placements, with many students placed in top companies in India and abroad |
Infrastructure |
State-of-the-art infrastructure |
Student life |
Vibrant student life, with a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs |
NIRF Ranking |
Ranked among the top engineering colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) |
NBA Accreditation |
Accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) |
Government College of Engineering Important Dates 2024
Event |
Date |
Online Application Start Date |
January 2024 |
Online Application Last Date |
May 2024 |
Entrance Exam Date |
June 2024 |
Entrance Exam Result Declaration |
July 2024 |
Counseling Process Starts |
August 2024 |
Counseling Process Ends |
September 2024 |
Classes Start |
October 2024 |
Government College of Engineering Courses & Fees 2024
Course |
Duration |
Fees |
UG Civil Engineering |
4 years |
3.5 lakhs |
UG Computer Science and Engineering |
4 years |
4 lakhs |
UG Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
4 years |
3.5 lakhs |
UG Electronics and Communication Engineering |
4 years |
3.5 lakhs |
UG Mechanical Engineering |
4 years |
3.5 lakhs |
UG Information Technology |
4 years |
3.5 lakhs |
UG Mechatronics Engineering |
4 years |
3.5 lakhs |
UG Artificial Intelligence and Data Science |
4 years |
4 lakhs |
UG Aeronautical Engineering |
4 years |
4 lakhs |
UG Automobile Engineering |
4 years |
4 lakhs |
PG Master of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering |
2 years |
3 lakhs |
PG Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
2 years |
3 lakhs |
PG Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering |
2 years |
3 lakhs |
PG Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
2 years |
4 lakhs |
Government College of Engineering NIRF Ranking 2024
NIRF Ranking |
Rank |
Engineering (Overall) |
43 |
Engineering (Research and Teaching) |
43 |
Engineering (Industry Perception) |
44 |
Engineering (Placements) |
41 |
Government College of Engineering Admission Process 2024
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Apply online: Applicants can apply online on the GCE website.
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Fill out the application form: The application form requires applicants to provide their personal details, academic qualifications, and extracurricular activities.
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Upload required documents: Applicants need to upload scanned copies of their required documents, such as their 10th and 12th mark sheets, passport size photographs, and caste certificate (if applicable).
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Pay the application fee: Applicants need to pay the application fee online using a credit or debit card.
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Appear for the entrance exam: GCE conducts its own entrance exam for admission to undergraduate programs. The entrance exam is held in June 2024.
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Secure a seat: Applicants who qualify for the entrance exam will be invited for counseling. During counseling, applicants will be allotted a seat based on their performance in the entrance exam and their preferences.
Government College of Engineering Placements 2024
Company |
Industry |
Accenture |
IT Services |
Cognizant |
IT Services |
Capgemini |
IT Services |
IBM |
IT Services |
TCS |
IT Services |
Wipro |
IT Services |
Infosys |
IT Services |
HCL Technologies |
IT Services |
Bosch |
Manufacturing |
Mahindra & Mahindra |
Automotive |
Tata Consultancy Services |
IT Services |
Larsen & Toubro |
Construction |
Government College of Engineering Scholarships 2024
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Government of Tamil Nadu Scholarships: The Government of Tamil Nadu offers a number of scholarships to students from various categories, such as SC, ST, BC, MBC, and minorities. These scholarships are based on merit and financial need.
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GCE Merit Scholarships: The college offers merit scholarships to students who have performed exceptionally well in their entrance exams or previous academic years.
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GCE Financial Aid Scholarships: The college offers financial aid scholarships to students who are from economically weaker sections.
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GCE Minority Scholarships: The college offers minority scholarships to students from minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist).
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GCE Sports Scholarships: The college offers sports scholarships to students who have excelled in sports.
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GCE Cultural Scholarships: The college offers cultural scholarships to students who have excelled in cultural activities.
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GCE Extracurricular Scholarships: The college offers extracurricular scholarships to students who have excelled in extracurricular activities.
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GCE Research Scholarships: The college offers research scholarships to students who are pursuing research.
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GCE Publication Scholarships: The college offers publication scholarships to students who have published papers in peer-reviewed journals.