Gaya College of Engineering has a distinguished history. The institute was established in 1981 under the chairmanship of Shri Ramashray Prasad Singh, former Minister, Government of Bihar. Its founding committee included several educationists, such as Dr. Jagdish Sharma (former Member of Parliament), Shri Jai Kumar Palit (MLA), Capt. Shah Jahan (MLA), Shri Gopal Prasad Singh (former District Board Chairman, Gaya), Dr. Shakeel Ahmad (former Principal, Mirza Ghalib College, Gaya, and former Vice-Chancellor, BRABU University, Muzaffarpur), and Prof. R.D. Singh.
Gaya College of Engineering is a government engineering institution administered by the [Department of Science and Technology (Bihar)]]. It is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education and is affiliated to Bihar Engineering University, Patna. The institute was known as Magadh Engineering College from 1980 to 1994. It was later re-established as a public institution under its current name, Gaya College of Engineering. The college was formally inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Nitish Kumar, on 19 November 2008, in the presence of distinguished dignitaries, academicians, and public representatives during a ceremony held on the campus.[5]
Campus
The campus is situated at Bihar State Highway-4 in the Shrikrishnanagar locality on the outskirts of Gaya district, approximately fifteen kilometres from the main town. The college spreads across 87 acres and includes two academic buildings and a workshop. The surroundings are lush green and filled with various flora and fauna. A canteen is available on the campus. A branch of Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank operates here, catering to the needs of all students.
The institution provides residential facilities with five hostels, namely Buddha, Gautam, Tathagat, Parvati, and Sujata. Each hostel is equipped with essential amenities and has its own dining facility (mess), offering students a comfortable and suitable living environment.
Academic Building
Departments
Undergraduate
GCE offers undergraduate courses in five streams of engineering.[6]
Gaya College of Engineering offers postgraduate programs in four engineering specializations. [7] The courses and their specializations are as follows:
Admission to these postgraduate courses is based on performance in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) followed by the relevant counselling process.
Admission
Admission to Gaya College of Engineering is based on national and state-level entrance examinations. Candidates must qualify the Joint Entrance Examination, conducted by the National Testing Agency. Eligible students then participate in the Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling and Under Graduate Architecture Admission Counselling conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board for admission to the first year of the B.Tech and B.Arch programmes, based on their JEE merit rank. Diploma-holding candidates seeking lateral entry to the second year must qualify in the Lateral Entry (LE) admission test conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board
Library
The institute has a well-established central [ibrary that provides students access to all essential academic publishing books, reference materials, journals, and study resources required for their courses. In addition to textbooks, the library also offers technical magazines, previous year question papers, and digital learning support to help students prepare for competitive examinations and build strong subject knowledge. The library environment is peaceful and conducive to study, with adequate seating arrangements and proper lighting. Library services are structured to support students throughout the academic year, encouraging reading, research, and academic excellence as part of a strong learning ecosystem within the campus.
Hostel and student life
Hostel life at Gaya College of Engineering is an integral part of the student experience, fostering a sense of community, discipline, and self-reliance. The campus has five hostels—Buddha, Gautam, Tathagat, Parvati, and Sujata—providing accommodation for students from different regions of Bihar. Each hostel is equipped with essential facilities including a dining hall (mess), clean rooms, purified drinking water, electricity backup, washrooms, and recreational spaces. The mess serves nutritious and hygienic meals, with weekly menu variations and special dishes during festivals. Hostel wardens and caretakers ensure discipline and maintain a supportive environment for academic focus and personal development.
Life in the hostels is lively and culturally diverse. Students celebrate major festivals such as Diwali, Holi, Saraswati Puja, Janmashtami, Republic Day, and Independence Day with enthusiasm. These celebrations include cultural performances, puja events, lighting decorations, sports events, and community feasts, promoting unity and bonding among residents. The college organizes annual sports activities and competitions in cricket, football, volleyball, badminton, kabaddi, table tennis, and athletics, encouraging physical fitness and teamwork. Indoor games like chess, carrom, and ludo are also popular, offering relaxation after academic hours.
Placement and innovation ecosystem
GCE Gaya has a dedicated training and placement cell that actively works to connect students with leading companies and industries.[7] The cell plays a vital role in guiding students through aptitude training, group discussions, mock interviews, and skill-enhancement sessions to prepare them for the competitive job market. Every year, reputed organizations visit the campus for recruitment, offering students valuable opportunities in both core engineering and IT sectors. Alongside placements, the institute promotes an innovation-driven culture through its Startup and Innovation Cell, which motivates students to develop entrepreneurial ideas. The college also participates in the prestigious Smart India Hackathon, encouraging students to solve real-world problems and showcase their creativity and technical abilities. In academic and technical development, GCE Gaya is well-equipped with advanced laboratories and practical workshops catering to various engineering branches. Students gain hands-on experience in electronics, civil engineering, mechanical workshops, computer laboratories, and other specialized labs that enhance their learning experience. Highly qualified faculty and supportive technical staff ensure that students receive quality education, mentoring, and research guidance. Through a blend of academic excellence, placement support, and innovation programs, GCE Gaya fosters an environment that prepares students not only for professional success but also to contribute to the technological and entrepreneurial ecosystem of the nation.
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