byDinesh
Updated on - 20 Jul, 2024
AKGEC is one of the premier engineering institutions situated in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Set up in the year 1998, AKGEC is a government college that has been approved by AICTE and is affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. The faculties of this university are approved by the Government of India and the university has been awarded ‘NAAC A’ grade. In the latest NIRF rankings for the year 2023 which was released recently, AKGEC is ranked 101 among engineering colleges in India.
AKGEC provides the facility of B.Tech and M.Tech in various disciplines of engineering such as Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical Civil, and Chemical. The admission process for B.Tech course begins in April every year and the B.Tech is offered through UPSEE and JEE Main ranks besides, having direct admission for diploma holders. For M.Tech, any candidate having GATE qualify can apply directly. The new academic session for 2024-25 will likely begin admissions from April 2024. University semester exams are normally conducted in November- December and April-May.
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 1998 |
| Affiliation | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow |
| Approval | AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) |
| Location | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Campus Area | 40 acres |
| Courses Offered | B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Voc (Bachelor of Vocation) |
| Specializations (B.Tech) | Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Civil Engineering, and more |
| Specializations (M.Tech) | Robotics Engineering, VLSI Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, and more |
| Placements | Highest Package (2022): 1.13 Crore per annum Average Package (2022): 5.13 LPA Visited by companies like Amazon, American Express, Infosys, and others |
| Facilities | Well-equipped labs, classrooms, libraries, hostels, sports facilities, and more |
1. For the BTech programmes the candidate has to qualify 10+2 or equivalent examination with the main subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics securing minimum 60 per cent marks in aggregate (55 per cent for SC/ST).
2. For admission in MTech programs, the candidates are required to have a valid BTech/BE degree in the relevant specialization with minimum of 60 % marks in the aggregate for general category and 55% for SC/ST. The candidate who has appeared GATE is given preference.
3. The candidate should have passed the 10+2+3 pattern of education with a minimum of 50% marks in the Bachelor’s degree (45% in case of SC/ST) and having Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level for admission in MCA program.
4. For MBA admission the candidate should have passed the Bachelor’s degree of any discipline from any recognized University with at least 50% marks for open category (45% for reserved category). Internet connection is also mandatory while valid CAT/MAT score is also need.
5. BPharm – Candidates seeking admission in the first year should have passed the 10 + 2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Mathematics or Biology and English with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) in the above said subjects in aggregate.
AKGEC was launched in the year 1998 and is one of the prominent private engineering colleges located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. AKGEC comprises of Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) program in various disciplines of engineering and technology.
The college has a wide range of BTech degree courses in Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Electrical & Electronics Engineering. It also grants MTech degrees in Thermal Engineering, Digital Communication, VLSI Design, Computer Science, and many more.
| Program | Specializations offered | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 8 disciplines | 14000 – 16000/month |
| M.Tech | 18 specialisations | 75,000 |
| MBA | 4 options | 125000 |
1. Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh also has a Training & Placement Cell which helps the final year students to get placed. 2. The leading corporate organizations which source their employees from the college include Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra etc.
3. The maximum salary offered for the batch placing in 2022 was 43.33 lakh per annum by Directi.
4. The median of the salary offer made was approximately Rs. 65000 per month and Rs.6.5 lakh per annum.
5. To be specific, 550+ students were placed in different companies during 2022.
6. With regard to the private and self-financed students, the placement percentage of the eligible students for the 2021-22 session was found to be 84 percent, which was marginally higher compared to the previous sessions.
7. Among the campus recruiters, maximum number of placements were offered by Computer Science and IT industries along with Electronics and Communication, Information Technology and Mechanical Branches.
| Course Type | Maximum Paying Job | Median Paying Job |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 16 LPA | 5 LPA |
| Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 14 lakh per annum | 4.8 lakh per annum |
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 lakhs Per Annum | 4.5 lakhs Per Annum |
| Duration : | 4 Years |
| Level : | Graduation |
| Eligibility : | 10+2 + UPTAC |
| Course Type : | Degree |
| Duration : | 3 Years |
| Level : | Graduation |
| Eligibility : | 10+3 with 75% + UPTAC |
| Course Type : | Degree |
| Duration : | 3 Years |
| Level : | Graduation |
| Eligibility : | 10+2 |
| Course Type : | Degree |
| Duration : | 2 Years |
| Level : | Post Graduation |
| Eligibility : | Graduation with 45% + UPSEE |
| Course Type : | Degree |
| Duration : | 1 Year |
| Level : | Post Graduation |
| Eligibility : | Graduation with 45% + UPSEE |
| Course Type : | Degree |
| Duration : | 2 Years |
| Level : | Post Graduation |
| Eligibility : | Pass in Graduation + GATE |
| Course Type : | Degree |