Government College of Technology, Coimbatore is a state-funded university, affiliated with Anna University. It has been ranked 104 in the Engineering category in the NIRF 2020 ranking. The institute provides BE/B.Tech full-time in 9 specializations, BE PArt-time in 4 specializations, ME in 11 specializations, and MS by Research program in 5 research areas.

To apply for undergraduate courses, the students can select the courses depending upon their score in the Higher Secondary Examination, conducted by the Department of Education, Tamil Nadu. For admission to postgraduate courses, the procedure is carried out through the single window system of Anna University, and candidates with valid GATE/ TANCET scores are eligible to apply. The institute also offers MS (by research) and PhD programs.

GCT Coimbatore Quick Facts

  • GCT Coimbatore is categorized as Band 'A' institute in the category of Govt. Colleges and Institutes
  • The institute offers various extracurricular activities to the students. For this, there are many clubs such as Tamil Mandram, Youth Red Cross, Computer Club, Science Club, Literary and Debating Society(LDS), Rotaract Club, National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme, Fine Arts Club and Orchestra, Red Ribbon Club, Eyantra Club and many more.
  • A center of excellence- Environmental studies has been established by the Environmental Engineering wing with a fund of around Rs. 5 crores, sanctioned by NPIU, Noida.
  • The State Bank of India has established a branch with ATM and Internet banking facilities on the college campus. It provides all types of banking services to students and staff members.
  • The institute has well-resourced state-of-art laboratories. It also has excellent computer labs with the latest software with high-speed Wi-Fi-enabled internet connection. A hostel facility for students is also available that has a space for around 1500 students.

Government College of Technology, Coimbatore Courses & Fees

GCT Coimbatore offers full-time BE, B.Tech, ME, MS by Research, and PhD programs. Apart from these, it also offers part-time BE courses in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and Electronics & Communication Engineering. Details of the full-time courses are given in the table below:

Course

Course Details

Selection Basis

BE / B.Tech
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fees: INR 9180/-
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 50%
  • Specializations: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer science engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

TNEA

ME



 
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 10,110/- PA
  • Eligibility: Graduation with 50%
  • Specializations: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering

GATE/TANCET score

MS Research / PhD
  • Duration: 3-5 years
  • Eligibility: 50% aggregate marks or above in Master’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university.
  • Specializations: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering

Merit list prepared by Anna University

GCT Coimbatore Cutoff 2020

The Cutoffs 2020 for BE and B/.Tech program at GCT Coimbatore is given below:

BE/ B.Tech Courses

General

SC

OBC

MBC

BCM

SCA

Electronics & Communication Engineering

329-2982

3385-9341

2983-3934

3767-5982

5134-6210

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Mechanical Engineering

1141-7027

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7107-8755

7711-9855

7136-7136

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Industrial Biotechnology

3121-9863

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Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering

4125-7020

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7052-8027

7642-9178

7774-9692

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Computer Science And Engineering

352-2617

4229-9481

2618-3347

2686-4977

4384-4964

7063-9193

Information Technology

1130-4063

6148-6148

4115-4558

4686-6963

5500-7972

9106-9106

Civil Engineering

1830-9792

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Production Engineering

--

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GCT Coimbatore Placements

The placement rate of GCT is quite good as nearly 60% of the students on average every year are placed. TCS being the major recruiter, but there are other companies as well like, LTTS, BOSCH, TAFE, ITC HOTELS, HYUNDAI, and other IT companies.

Placement Highlights

According to the college statistics, in the year 2018, out of 64 students, 56 got placed.

Courses

Placement

Civil

70

Mechanical

61

EEE

75

ECE

95

Production

67

CSE

91

IT

80

GCT Coimbatore Scholarships

Majorly, there are 2 scholarship options available for the students. The following table has the name and eligibility criteria of the scholarships:

Scholarships

Who is Eligible?

Backward And Most Backward Scholarship

The students are eligible for this scholarship when the annual income of parents is less than Rs. 2,00,000/-

Minority Welfare Educational Scholarship is given when the parent’s annual income does not exceed Rs. 2,50,000/-

Adi Dravidar And Scheduled Tribes Scholarship

The students are eligible for this scholarship when the annual income of parents is less than Rs. 2,50,000/-

Adhi dravidar special scholarship Rs. 8000/- is given to hostellers when their parent’s annual income does not exceed Rs. 2,00,000/-
 

GCT Coimbatore FAQs

Ques: Is GCT, Coimbatore good?

Ans: The university is quite good including the infrastructure as well. It is a place where you will enjoy your college life and is unique in every way. The wide variety of clubs make the campus more enjoyable, and you can develop various skills through them. Moreover, the placement rate is good enough, thereby making it a great institute.

Ques: Are there any drawbacks of GCT, Coimbatore?

Ans: No, the university does not have any major drawbacks. Yet, each one has its own drawbacks. Similarly, there may be some difficulties here, which you will have to adjust to. Like, the hostels are not so great, since the institute was made a long time ago, therefore, the hostels may have broken pipes or cracked floors. Another drawback being the university gives utmost importance to theoretical knowledge and less importance to a practical one. Also, the teachers do not spoon-feed and you will have to study most of the part on your own.

Ques: What are the timings of GCT?

Ans: The college timings are usually from 9 AM - 5 PM. Depending upon the timetable of different departments, the students might have a break of 2-3 hours in between.

Ques: Are there any cases about ragging or teasing at GCT, Coimbatore?

Ans: Till now there has been no case of ragging at GCT. The seniors are quite friendly and even help them with their notes. Juniors often take seniors' advice in selecting their electives as well. They act like brothers and sisters, and there are no signs of ragging or teasing. Their unity is much evident during various departmental fests.

Ques: How are hostel facilities at GCT, Coimbatore?

Ans: Since it is a government-aided college, the hostel facilities are not quite good. The food is also not too good because it is cooked for around 300 students. Hostel rooms are clumsy as around 3-4 students have to share one small room. Internet facilities are provided but do not have a good reach.