Government Engineering College, abbreviated as GEC, is an engineering college located in Thrissur, Kerala that functions autonomously. It is a private college which was set up in the year 1999, accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is affiliated to the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. Gazi Education Complex was accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC in the year 2016-17 and has been ranked 63rd in the country in NIRF Ranking 2023 under Engineering Category.
The institute provides undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral programmes in various fields of engineering and technology. UG level: it offers 4-year BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Civil Engineering. Admissions are competitive and are done on the basis of their rank in Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) examination which is held yearly in April. It offers admissions in February each year for the applications to be forwarded. In PG level, 2 years Master of Technology (MTech) programs are available in VLSI Design, Computer Science, Structural Engineering, Power Systems Engineering etc. admission in these programmes is calculated on the basis of GATE test.
Government Engineering College Highlights 2024
| Feature |
Description |
| University Affiliation |
Not Applicable (Autonomous Institution) |
| Institute Type |
Government |
| Established |
Year of establishment (varies by college) |
| Accepted Entrance Exams |
Typically JEE Main & JEE Advanced scores |
| Approved By |
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) |
| NAAC Grade |
YES/NO with Grade (if available) |
| Last Year NIRF Ranking |
Ranking (if available) |
| Complete Address |
College Address (including City, State, PIN) |
| Nearest Bus Stand |
Name of nearest bus stand |
| Nearest Railway Station |
Name of nearest railway station |
| Nearest Airport |
Name of nearest airport |
| Campus Area Size |
Size in acres (if available) |
Government Engineering College Eligibility Criteria 2024 (by Departments)
| Program Category |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) |
|
| 1. |
Pass Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM). |
| 2. |
Must appear for JEE Main and qualify for JEE Advanced. |
| 3. |
Minimum marks requirement in Class 12th might vary (check specific college cutoffs). |
| Master of Technology (M.Tech) |
|
| 1. |
B.Tech degree in a relevant engineering discipline. |
| 2. |
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score required. |
| 3. |
Minimum qualifying percentile in GATE varies depending on program and college. |
Government Engineering College Courses Details 2024
| Program Level |
Fee Range (INR) |
| B.Tech |
10,000 - 50,000 (Government colleges typically have lower fees compared to private institutions) |
| M.Tech |
50,000 - 1,00,000 |
Government Engineering College Placements by Category
| Course Category |
Description |
Average Salary Package (LPA) |
Highest Salary Package (LPA) |
| B.Tech (CS/IT) |
Computer Science Engineering & Information Technology |
5 - 12+ |
20+ (for exceptional students and top companies) |
| B.Tech (Core) |
|
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering etc. |
4 - 8 |
| M.Tech |
Specialization in various engineering disciplines |
6 - 10 |
15+ (for niche specializations, top companies) |