LDCE Admission Dates 2027

The next LDCE admission cycle is expected for 2027-28. The schedule below is tentative and follows the pattern stated for the next cycle.

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Accepted entrance exams change by course level. The programme-wise details are given below.

LDCE Courses and Fees

LDCE runs UG, PG, and diploma-level programmes. Its BE degree covers 17 engineering branches. The fee details below are from the 2026 official fee schedule for LDCE Ahmedabad.

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

PG courses have lower fees under the government quota. The government quota fee is INR 4,650 for ME and M.Tech, INR 7,650 for MCA, and INR 4,860 for BE Lateral Entry. Since LDCE is a government college, its fee structure is highly subsidised for students.

Some of the distinctive options at LDCE are Rubber Technology, Plastic Technology, Textile Technology, and Cryogenic Engineering at the ME level. Robotics and Automation, AI and Machine Learning, and Electric Vehicular Technology were introduced in recent years to match new industry needs.

LDCE Admission Process

Admission to LDCE is handled through the centralised process of the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Government of Gujarat. Eligibility, entrance test rules, and counselling routes differ by programme.

BE Admission

For BE admission, students must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and score at least 45% marks. Reserved category students get a 5% relaxation.

1. Appear for GUJCET or JEE Main, as either score is accepted.
2. Register online for ACPC counselling.
3. Fill branch and college choices on the ACPC portal.
4. Wait for seat allotment based on merit.
5. Complete document verification and confirm admission at the ACPC centre.

• Entrance exam: GUJCET or JEE Main
• Merit calculation: 60% weightage for Class 12 marks and 40% weightage for GUJCET or JEE Main score
• Process stages: ACPC online registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and admission confirmation at the ACPC centre

BE Lateral Entry

Students with a Diploma in Engineering and at least 45% marks can apply directly to the second year of BE. ACPC Lateral Entry counselling is used for admission, and selection is fully based on Diploma percentage merit.

ME and M.Tech Admission

For ME or M.Tech, applicants need a BE or B.Tech degree in the relevant branch with at least 50% marks. A valid GATE score or Gujarat PGECET score is also needed. LDCE offers ME specialisations such as Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, Communication Systems, and VLSI Design. M.Tech options include Software Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Electric Vehicular Technology, and Environmental Management. Admission takes place through ACPC PG counselling rounds.

MCA and PG Diploma Admission

MCA applicants must have a BCA or BSc degree with Mathematics as a subject and at least 50% marks. Admission is through ACPC using the GCET MCA entrance test score. MCA Lateral Entry is open to BCA or BSc students who have completed the first two years of their course. PG Diploma admission needs a BE or B.Tech degree in the matching engineering field.

LDCE Cutoffs

LDCE cutoffs vary by branch and entrance route. Computer Engineering, IT, and AI and ML are the most competitive branches.

LDCE Placements

LDCE has shown steady placement activity over the last five placement cycles. From 2022 to 2026, the college recorded 4,800 total offers from 750 companies. The BE median package reported by NIRF is INR 5 LPA.

In 2026, the college received 1,060 offers from 246 companies, which was the highest company count in five years. IT and software recruiters make up the biggest share, while manufacturing, infrastructure, and FMCG firms also hire from the campus. Confirmed recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, L&T, Tech Mahindra, Adani, eInfochips, MG Motors, HSBC, and GNFC. Computer Engineering, IT, and Electronics and Communication usually see the highest placement numbers.

Mechanical, Chemical, Rubber Technology, and Plastic Technology students are hired by manufacturing companies, including automobile and heavy engineering firms. GNFC, ONGC, and GSFC are among the regular public sector recruiters for Chemical and Environmental Engineering students.

LDCE Rankings

LDCE takes part in the National Institutional Ranking Framework under the Engineering category. In recent cycles, the college has remained among the top 50 engineering institutes in India.

With a 43 rank in NIRF Engineering 2025, LDCE stands as the highest-ranked government engineering college in Gujarat for that cycle. NIRF considers teaching and learning resources, research output, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception while preparing the ranking.

LDCE Campus and Infrastructure

LDCE is situated in Navrangpura, a central area of Ahmedabad. The location is well connected with the city’s public transport network, so day scholars from different parts of Ahmedabad can reach the campus easily.

The campus has a central library, departmental research laboratories, computer centres, and sports facilities. LDCE provides separate Boys Hostel and Girls Hostel. Hostel fees range from INR 1,200 to INR 4,200, and allotment depends on seat availability. More than 20 student clubs and associations support technical, cultural, and sports activities. The college also conducts annual technical festivals and design competitions where students work on industry-linked problems and project challenges.

LDCE vs Nirma University vs BVM Engineering College

Students applying for engineering in Gujarat often compare LDCE with Nirma University in Ahmedabad and Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya (BVM) Engineering College in Anand, V.V. Nagar. These colleges serve different groups of GUJCET applicants.

LDCE has the stronger NIRF rank and a much lower fee structure. Nirma University gives students a private university campus and more programme autonomy, but at higher fees. BVM offers a government-aided setup in Anand and is a choice for students looking at the central Gujarat region. Since all three admit students through ACPC, GUJCET rank remains the main factor in seat allotment.