Government Engineering College, Idukki

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Government Engineering College, Idukki
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Other name
GECI
TypeGovernment College
Established2000
Affiliation APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
Principal Dr. Baiju Sasidharan
DirectorDirectorate of Technical Education, Kerala
Students1000+
Location
Kuyilimala, Painavu, Idukki, Kerala
,
India

9°50′52″N76°56′32″E / 9.84778°N 76.94222°E / 9.84778; 76.94222
Campus25 acres (100,000 m2)
Website www.gecidukki.ac.in
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Government Engineering College, Idukki

The Government Engineering College, Idukki (GECI) is located in the town of Painavu, in Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is affiliated to the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. [1] The institution is under the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Kerala.

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History

The college [2] was established in 2000 under the Directorate of Technical Education [3] of the government of Kerala. The college was inspected and approved by AICTE in April 2003. [4] Government Engineering College, Idukki, was founded to provide technical education to students in the hilly regions of Kerala. It started operations in 2000 with just two undergraduate programs. Over the years, it has expanded its academic offerings to include more undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines of engineering and technology. The college operates under the administrative control of the Government of Kerala, following the curriculum prescribed by the Kerala Technological University (KTU).[ citation needed ]

Campus

The 25-acre (100,000 m2) campus is located at Kuyilimala, Painavu – the headquarters of the Idukki district and is situated near State Highway 33. [5]

Key features of the campus include:

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GEC Idukki and government offices at Kuyilimala

Admissions

Admissions to the B.Tech Degree programs are carried out on the basis of rank in the common entrance examination conducted by the Government of Kerala. [6]

Admissions to the M.Tech Degree programs are carried out on the basis of rank in the GATE conducted by the IITs. [7] [8]

Academics

GECI offers undergraduate (B.Tech) programs in disciplines such as:

Similarly, offers postgraduate (M.Tech) programs in disciplines such as:

The college follows a semester-based curriculum with a strong emphasis on practical learning, research, and innovation. The programs are accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)., [9]

Research and Collaborations

GECI actively promotes research and development in engineering and technology. The institution collaborates with various industries and research organizations to facilitate knowledge exchange and practical exposure for its students. It also hosts technical symposiums, hackathons, and workshops to enhance the research culture among students and faculty. [10]

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Library – book lending section
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Library – Reference Section

Digital library in engineering

The college has access to international journals and technical papers through the Indian National Library in Engineering (INDEST) -AICTE Consortium. [11]

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College Buses

See also

References

  1. ↑ "GECI".
  2. ↑ "Government Engineering College, Idukki Highlights 2024", Shiksha_-_TeleVehicle , retrieved 30 July 2024
  3. ↑ "Kerala Government". Archived from the original on 25 June 2007. Retrieved 17 June 2007.
  4. ↑ "AICTE". Archived from the original on 19 October 2013.
  5. ↑ "DTE - Home". www.dtekerala.gov.in. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  6. ↑ "CEE Kerala".
  7. ↑ "GATE Office, IITKGP". Archived from the original on 13 November 2013.
  8. ↑ "DTE Kerala".
  9. ↑ "Government of India, All India Council for Technical Education |". www.aicte-india.org. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  10. ↑ "APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University". ktu.edu.in. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  11. ↑ "indest".
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