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Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu

Jammu, India


Government College of Engineering and Technology - [GCET] ,Jammu ,Jammu and Kashmir

Overview

GCET Jammu or Government College of Engineering and Technology Jammu is a government college. It was established in 1993 and is affiliated with the University of Jammu. The institute is recognized by UGC, AICTE and holds the accreditation of NBA. GCET Jammu is one of the top choices for aspiring engineers. TCS, Apollo, Afcons, Bharti InfraTel Ltd., Phoenix Maritime Pvt. Ltd., Cognizant, Capgemini, ASL International, Alpha IT Systems, and Pie-Infocom are the top companies that participated in the placement drive of GCET Jammu.

The college provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses in diverse engineering disciplines, such as civil engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronic and communication engineering, etc. BTech and MTech are the popular programs of Government College of Engineering and Technology. Admission to GCET Jammu is based on the CET and GATE examinations. The college accepts the admission norms of University of Jammu.


Quick Highlights

Get the quick highlights of key features of GCET Jammu with the table below.

Features

Details

Institution Type

Government Institute

Recognition/Accreditation

  • UGC
  • AICTE
  • NBA

Affiliation

University of Jammu

Programmes Offered

UG and PG

Popular Programmes

BTech and MTech

Admission Criteria

Entrance-Based

Official Website

gcetjammu.org.in

Establishment 

1993

Location

Jammu

Government College of Engineering and Technology - [GCET] ,Jammu ,Jammu and Kashmir

Programs

GCET Jammu courses are offered at UG and PG levels in engineering disciplines. BE/BTech and ME/MTech are the major programmes of the college offered in the disciplines of civil engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronic and communication engineering, etc. For the BE/BTech programs, the total fee for the first semester is ₹22695, while for the ME/MTech programs, it is ₹35100. Check the detailed fee structure of GCET Jammu courses with the given table.

Courses

Total Fees (First Semester)

BE/B.Tech

₹22695

ME/M.Tech

₹35100

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

9 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

9 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Government College of Engineering and Technology - [GCET] ,Jammu ,Jammu and Kashmir

Admissions

The admission at GCET Jammu is an entrance-based process. GCET Jammu follows the admission guidelines of University of Jammu. For BE/BTech, candidates must have passed their 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for SC/ST) in the PCM stream and clear the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the college. For ME/MTech, candidates need to have a BE/BTech degree or equivalent in a related stream with at least 50% marks, along with a valid GATE score.

Below is an overview of the eligibility of the major programmes for GCET Jammu admissions.

Programmes

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

BE/BTech

Passed 10+2 in PCM stream with 50% (40% for SC/ST) + CET

ME/MTech

BE/BTech or equivalent in related stream with 50% + GATE

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

9

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

9

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

Applicants must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks (40% for SC/ST) in PCM subjects and should have cleared the common entrance test (CET) conducted by the college.

Admission to GCET Jammu is conducted on the basis of CET (UG courses) and GATE (PG courses).


Government College of Engineering and Technology - [GCET] ,Jammu ,Jammu and Kashmir

Placements

GCET Jammu's placement cell has relations with reputable companies across different sectors, including core engineering, consultancy, and information technology. The college's placement report announced that 27 students were placed in the academic session of 2023. Top recruiters during the session include Incture Pvt. Ltd., Pie-Infocomm Pvt. Ltd., Afcons, Phoenix Maritime Pvt. Ltd., etc. The average salary package offered to students ranges from ₹3 to 4 LPA. The given table shows the placement statistics of 2023.

Key Metrics

Placement Statistics

No. of Students Placed

27

Companies in Campus Placement

Incture Pvt. Ltd., Pie-Infocomm Pvt. Ltd., Afcons, etc.

FAQS

Companies such as TCS, Apollo, Afcons, Bharti InfraTel Ltd., Phoenix Maritime Pvt. Ltd., Cognizant, and Capgemini visit in the placement drive to recruit students from GCET Jammu.

The students get an average salary package of ₹3-4 LPA.

Government College of Engineering and Technology - [GCET] ,Jammu ,Jammu and Kashmir

Infrastructure

GCET Jammu spans across 108-acre campus, equipped with education-friendly infrastructure to support both academic and extracurricular activities. The campus includes specialized facilities like a central library, dedicated departmental laboratories, sports complex, and well-equipped lecture halls. Additionally, the college offers resources for research and development.

Key infrastructural facilities are given below.

Facilities

Details

Library

  • Collection of over 33000 documents in three sections: Govt. Grant, Book Bank, and TEQIP. 
  • Access to over 6000 e-journals and 199500+ e-books.

Laboratory

Dedicated departmental laboratories for various engineering disciplines, supporting practical learning and research.

Sports

Sports Complex with facilities for outdoor and indoor sports, promoting physical well-being of the students.

Lecture Hall

Well-equipped and spacious lecture halls for interactive learning and effective classroom teaching.


Hostel

GCET Jammu offers hostel accommodations for students with all the essential requirements. The hostel facilitates a comfortable and safe living environment with fees of ₹4050 per semester. The mess facility at the hostel campus provides nutritious and hygienic meals at ₹2600 per month. Get the particulars of the GCET Jammu hostel with the provided table.

Particulars

Fees

GCET Jammu Hostel

₹4050 (Per Semester)

Mess 

₹2600 (Per Month)

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

Yes, GCET Jammu provides hostel accommodations for students at an affordable price.

The university has a range of infrastructure facilities, including a central library house, sports grounds, departmental laboratories, lecture halls, etc.