GECT Thrissur: Admission, Cutoff, Fees, Placement

Thrissur, India


Government Engineering College - [GECT] ,Thrissur ,Kerala

Overview

Government Engineering College, Thrissur is a public institution. It was established in 1957. It is affiliated with the University of Calicut and is approved by the AICTE. Government Engineering College Thrissur admissions 2025 are merit and entrance exam-based. The key entrance exams accepted in the institute are  Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination (KEAM) & GATE. Government Engineering College Thrissur fees range between ₹8,225 to 35,930 annually. Eligibility for B.Tech programs requires 10+2 with KEAM, while for PG programs, graduation with a GATE exam is a must.

The college was placed in the band of 201-300 for its B.Tech courses by NIRF in 2024. Furthermore, the college has been accredited by the NBA. 710+ companies took part in Government Engineering College placement drives in 2022. The highest package offered in the year was ₹32 lakhs per annum with an average of ₹6.8 lakhs per annum. Key recruiters include BOSCH, TCS, Accenture, Wipro, Flex, Mahindra, South Indian Bank, TVS, Ashoka Leyland, Cognizant, Idea, etc. 

Quick Highlights 

The table below shows some of the key highlights of Government Engineering College Thrissur.

Particulars 

Details 

Establishment Year

1957

Institution Type 

Public

Affiliated to 

University of Calicut

Approved by 

All-India Council for Technical Education AICTE

Courses offered 

UG, PG, & Doctoral Courses

Mode of Applications 

Online and Offline 

Admissions Criteria 

Merit and Entrance Exams Based

Entrance Exams 

Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination (KEAM) & GATE

Top Recruiters 

TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture, IBM, Deloitte, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, and Mindtree.

Accredited by 

National Board of Accreditation 

Official Website 

Government Engineering College Thrissur


Ranking

Government Engineering College has been ranked in the band of 201-300 in the B.Tech category by NIRF in 2024. Furthermore,  the college has been accredited by the NBA. The table below shows Government Engineering College's previous year's rankings.

Ranking Body 

Year

Rank with Category 

NIRF

2024

201-300 out 300 in India for B.Tech Category 

NIRF

2022

201 out 250 out of 300 in India for B.Tech Category

NIRF

2021

156 out 300 in India for B.Tech Category

Government Engineering College - [GECT] ,Thrissur ,Kerala

Programs

Government Engineering College Thrissur offers various programs. The fee of the courses ranges between ₹8,225 to ₹35,930. The table below shows a detailed overview of the college's courses and fees.

Courses

Fees

B.Tech

₹8,225 Lakhs to 22,150 (First Year Fees)

M.Tech

₹10,970 (First Year Fees)

PhD

₹35,930 (First Year Fees)

Master of Planning [M.Plan] (Urban Planning)

₹10,170 (First Year Fees)

B.Arch

₹22,150 (First Year Fees)

B.Tech {Lateral}

₹22,150 (First Year Fees)

MCA

₹15,085 (First Year Fees)

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 Engineering College - [GECT] ,Thrissur ,Kerala

Admissions

Government Engineering College Thrissur admissions to its different programs are based on entrance exams. For B.Tech courses, applicants must have passed their 10+2 and must appear in KEAM, while for PG courses, candidates must hold a graduation and scorecard of the GATE exam. The table below further provides the course-wise eligibility details.

Courses

Eligibility 

B.Tech

10+2 with 50% + KEAM exam

M.Tech

Graduation with GATE exam

PhD

Post Graduation 

Master of Planning [M.Plan] (Urban Planning)

Graduation 

B.Arch

10+2 with 50% + NATA Exam

B.Tech {Lateral}

10+3 with 50% + KEAM Exam

MCA

Graduation


Important Dates

Some of the important dates for admissions to Government Engineering College Thrissur are:

Events 

Important Dates 

KEAM 2025 registration 

20 February to 10 March, 2025

KEAM 2025 last date to upload all other relevant documents

15 March, 2025

KEAM 2025 admit card release

10 April, 2025

KEAM 2025 exam date

24-28 April, 2025

KEAM 2025 scores out

10 May, 2025

GATE 2025 results

19 March, 2025


Cutoffs 

Government Engineering College Thrissur cutoff Score of B.Tech Courses 2024 based on KEAM for general students are listed below.

Course 

Closing Rank (Round 1)

Closing Rank (Round 2)

B.Tech Computer Science Engineering

925

1190

B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering

1714

1984

B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering

3087

3588

B.Tech Chemical Engineering

6528

8141

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

6550

8114

B.Tech Civil Engineering

9387

10664

B.Tech Production Engineering

13962

21722

B.Arch

-

191

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

9

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

9

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

The applicant must hold a 10+2 and appear in the KEAM Exam to apply to the Government Engineering College's B.Tech program.

Applicants must hold a relevant graduation with a GATE exam scorecard to pursue an M.Tech from Government Engineering College Thrissur.

Applicants must hold a relevant graduation to pursue an M.Plan from Government Engineering College Thrissur.

Government Engineering College - [GECT] ,Thrissur ,Kerala

Placements

The Government Engineering College has released placement data. 710+ companies took part in GECT placement drives in 2022. The highest income offered in the year was ₹32 lakhs per annum with an average of ₹6.8 lakhs per annum. Key recruiters include BOSCH, TCS, Accenture, Wipro, Flex, Mahindra, South Indian Bank, TVS, Ashoka Leyland, Cognizant, Idea, etc. The table below shows the placement statistics of the college.

FAQS

710+ companies visited in placement drives of GECT in its placement drives for 2022.

₹32 Lakhs per annum was the highest package offered in placement drives of GECT 2022.

Many companies from different industries take part in the placement drives. Key recruiters include BOSCH, TCS, Accenture, Wipro, Flex, Mahindra, South Indian Bank, TVS, Ashoka Leyland, Cognizant, Idea, etc.

Government Engineering College - [GECT] ,Thrissur ,Kerala

Scholarships

The Government Engineering College Trichur offers in-house scholarships to meritorious and needy students. The key in-house scholarship is GECT SAFE (Government Engineering College Trichur Student Assistance Fund for Education). Apart from this students also have access to national and state level scholarships. The key eligibility details of GECT SAFE scholarships are shown below in the table.

Scholarship Type 

Eligibility 

GECT SAFE

1. The applicant should be a Regular U G student of GECT.

2. Financial status of his/her family (Income certificate issued by an appropriate authority)

3. Family details (Strength, Occupation of family members, Qualification etc.)

4. Academic performance from 10th onwards.

5. Recommendation of councilor / member of his/her local body division/ward 

6. The applicant shall have a rank in the Common Entrance Examination of Kerala.

7. Preference will be given if the applicant is not a recipient of any other scholarship.

Government Engineering College - [GECT] ,Thrissur ,Kerala

Infrastructure

Government Engineering College Thrissur has a decent infrastructure. The list below shows the key facilities provided by the institution. 

Facilities 

Description 

Library 

More than 60,000 books are available in National and International journals in different disciplines 

Hostel

Boys Hostel: 4 Blocks; Capacity: 690

Girls Hostel: 2 Blocks; Capacity: 160

Labs

Civil Engineering, Computer, Electrical, Electronics, Language, and Mechanical

Other Facilities 

Cafeteria, Sports Complex, WiFi Campus, and Shuttle Service 


Hostels 

The Government Engineering College, Thrissur has neat and clean accommodation for its enrolled students. The table below shows the GECT hostel fees and detailed 2025.

Hostel Type 

Fees

Boys Hostel

₹1,080 to ₹4,430 per Year

Girls Hostel

₹1,080 to ₹4,430 per Year

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

Yes, separate in-house hostels for both boys and girls are available at Government Engineering College Thrissur.

The Government Engineering College Thrissur boys hostel is divided in 4 Blocks and can accommodate 690 students.

The Government Engineering College Thrissur girls hostel is divided in 2 Blocks and can accommodate 160 students.

The annual fees for Government Engineering College hostels range between ₹1,080 to ₹4,430. The fees are different for different rooms selected as per the preference of students.