Government Engineering College Gandhinagar was founded in 2004. It is affiliated with Gujarat Technical University (GTU). Government Engineering College offers admission to B.E and M.E programs. Admission into Government Engineering College Gandhinagar is offered primarily based on performance in the GATE or PGCET for M.Tech and the JEE or GUJCET for B.Tech.

The College has recorded the highest package of INR 6 Lakhs and an average package of INR 2.5 lakhs per annum in the placement drive of 2017-18. The top recruiters at this college are GNFC, Reliance Industries, L&T, Infotech, Torrent Power, Essar, Terrocil, Argusoft, Tech Mahindra, Max Ventilator and many more

Government Engineering College Highlights

Particulars  Details 
Established  2004
Courses Offered UG and PG
Affiliated to Gujarat Technical University
Approvals AICTE
Entrance Exam B.E: JEE Main / GUJCET, M.E: GATE /Gujarat PGCET
Official Website http://www.gecgh.cteguj.in/ 

Government Engineering College Courses & Fees

Course Name Details Selection Criteria
M.E
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 9,100
  • Eligibility: a B.Tech degree with at least 50% of the total grades in a relevant discipline
 GATE / Gujarat PGCET
B.E.
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 18,000
  • Eligibility: passed the 10+2 exam or its equivalent with at least 45% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from any recognized board
 JEE Main / GUJCET

Government Engineering College Cut-off

GUJCET Cutoff 2022

Courses 2022 Cutoff By 2021 Cutoff By
BE Computer Engineering 2362 1848
BE (Information Technology) 2629 2121
BE Civil Engineering 17045 -
BE Electronics & Communication Engineering 18187 12724
BE Metallurgical Engineering 21696 32163

Gujarat-ACPC Cutoff 2021

Courses 2021 Cutoff By
ME Biomedical Engineering 1016
ME Software Engineering 1017

Government Engineering College Placement

In the 2017-18 Placement drive at Government Engineering College Gandhinagar a total of 48+ recruiters have participated. The highest CTC & average CTC bagged by the students are INR 5,00,000 and 2,50,000 respectively. Top recruiters who participated in the placement are GNFC, Reliance Industries, L&T, Infotech, Torrent Power, Essar, Terrocil, Argusoft, Tech Mahindra, and Max Ventilato have made campus visits for mass hiring.

Total job offers to the students included 31 from outside the university and 17 from on-campus employers. 182 students were placed, with the highest salary being INR 5 LPA, with reputable businesses.

Government Engineering College Scholarships

Students frequently receive scholarships through government programmes because the college is one that the government established and deemed independent. For their support and encouragement, students who fall under the SC/ST, low-income, or disability categories frequently receive more scholarships than other students.

Scholarship Name Scholarship Amount Eligibility Criteria
Yuva Swavalamban Yojana Mukhyamantri (MYSY Scholarship)
  • 50% of the approved annual tuition or Rs. 50,000, whichever is less
  • A student pursuing a degree in engineering or technology at the graduate level is eligible for a stipend of Rs. 5000 in the first year as one-time book-instrument support.
  • Candidates seeking bachelor's degree scholarships must have successfully finished class XIIth in the Science/General stream from an approved Gujarati board and achieved a minimum board exam score of 80%.
  • Candidates will only be selected for the programme if their parents' combined annual income did not exceed Rs. 6,00,000.
Swanath Scholarship Programme, AICTE Rs. 50,000 per annum Candidates ought to be enrolled full-time in a degree-level programme. No family should make more than Rs. 8 lakhs every year.

Must fall within one of the following groups: Wards of the armed forces and central paramilitary forces; orphan; one or both parents passed away as a result of Covid-19;
Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Particularly Able Students Rs. 50,000 per annum Candidates accepted into the first year of a degree programme or the second year of a degree programme through lateral entrance must have a disability of at least 40% and an annual family income of no more than Rs. 8 lakhs.
Pragati Scholarships for Girl Candidates Rs. 50,000 per annum
  • Awarded to female students who have been admitted through lateral entry to the first year of a degree-level course or the second year of a degree-level course.
  • No family should make more than Rs. 8 lakhs every year.

Government Engineering College Facilities

The college provides the facilities listed below to meet the needs of both students and faculty.

  • Hostel: There are roughly 400 boys and 200 girls that can stay in the Boys and Girls Hostel. The sturdy pillars of the lovely GECG hostel are television, free and quick Wi-Fi, and clean rooms. Students are provided with enough amenities, such as a sizable study room, clean bathrooms, and a separate sports field and playground for hostel residents.
  • Laboratory: For a hands-on approach to e-learning, the labs are well-equipped with the most recent technology and software. The most recent programming software is a great addition to systems. Systems incorporate all available educational tools to facilitate students' growth and success.
  • Gym: The campus of the Government Engineering College in Gandhinagar features a gym with all the essential equipment, including weights, cycles, treadmills, and other exercise bikes. Students can use the equipment to stay in shape.
  • Auditorium: The college has a C.V. Raman Hall that is AC, projector, and ICT enabled. It is used to hold seminars, faculty meetings, expert speeches, webinars, conferences, and other events.
  • Banks/ATMs: Students, employees, and faculty members can avail of banking services at GEC in Gandhinagar.
  • Medical/Hospital: All college students have access to medical services at the GEC Hospital in Gandhinagar. There is also a first aid kit available for any type of emergency.
  • Library: The GECG library is kept up to date with the most recent technology magazines and journals. The library's shelves have more than 2800 titles and over 15000 books. 15 E-journals are also available in the library for efficient learning.

Government Engineering College vs Dharmsinh Desai University [DDU]

Particulars Government Engineering College Gandhinagar The Dharmsinh Desai University [DDU]
Accreditation Gujarat Technical University UGC, AICTE, NAAC ‘B++’, NBA, AIU
Ranking - NIRF ranked #151 for the finest colleges overall in the Band of 101-150 in 2022.
Fees Comparison
  • BTech: INR 18,000
     
  • MTech: INR 9,100
  • B.Tech: INR 6,08,000
  • M.Tech: INR 2,80,000
Top Courses Offered M.Tech and B.Tech in various Subjects B.Tech, M.tech, Mbbs, MBA, MCA, M.tech, P.hD
Facilities Library, Hostels, Sports, Labs, gym, ATM, medical Library, Hostels, Sports, Labs
Scholarship Facilities Students frequently receive scholarships through government programmes because the college is one that the government established and deemed independent. For their support and encouragement, students who fall under the SC/ST, low-income, or disability categories frequently receive more scholarships than other students. At DDU, four students receive awards totalling Rs. 25,000 each year based on merit and merit cum means. If the students meet the minimum conditions, they can continue to receive the scholarship for a further four years.

The "DDU Alumni Association Scholarship Fund" has been established, and anyone or any organisation that wants to assist students who are struggling financially is welcome to apply.
Highest CTC INR 6,00,000 INR 18,00,000
Average CTC INR 2,50,000 INR 4,50,000
Top Recruiters GNFC, Reliance Industries, L&T, Infotech, Torrent Power, Essar, Terrocil, Argusoft, Tech Mahindra Amul, Tata Consultancy Services, Alembic, Apollo Tyres,

Government Engineering College FAQs

Ques. What areas of specialisation do the courses at Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar, cover?

Ans. Computer Science Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Metallurgical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics Engineering are just a few of the specialisations offered by the Government Engineering College in Gandhinagar.

Ques. How are the Faculty at Gandhinagar's Government Engineering College?

Ans. The faculty at GECG is hugely accomplished and well-known. The college is committed to providing a broad and modern technical education. The faculty helps prepare the road for future technological breakthroughs through projects and lectures.

Ques. What is the GECG's preferred method of teaching?

Ans. Since GECG is a government institution and hires qualified staff members from across India, the language of instruction is always English for the convenience of both students and faculty. Although after school hours, the local language is extremely common.

Ques. Which airport is closest to the college?

Ans. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is the closest airport, located 23.9 kilometres away, and it will take around 34 minutes to travel there from the GEC in Gandhinagar.

Ques. What is the course intake at Gandhinagar's Government Engineering College?

Ans. There are 756 seats available for the courses provided at Government Engineering College in Gandhinagar.

Ques. What is the average package of GEC Gandhinagar?

Ans. The Average package offered at GEC Gandhinagar is INR 4-5 LPA.

Ques. What is the GTU code for Government Engineering College Gandhinagar?

Ans. The GTU code of Gandhinagar (Gujrat) is 017.

Ques. Can students from other states enroll in GECG?

Ans. Students may submit their applications for college admission from anywhere in India. Even so, one must take the JEE or GUJCET exam and achieve the minimum score required by the college.

Ques. What is the GEC Gandhinagar hostel fee?

Ans. There are two hostels with the necessary facilities for a college. The cost for PGs ranges from INR 5000 to INR 6000 each month. With INR 50 per lunch, the food is of medium quality.