What is GCE Karad, and where is it situated?

GCEK Karad is a very old and prestigious engineering college in Maharashtra. It was founded in 1960 and is an autonomous college of Shivaji University, Kolhapur. The college is situated in Karad, a city in the Satara district of Maharashtra, approximately 160 km from Pune and 300 km from Mumbai. The campus is spread over 40 acres of green spaces and offers a serene environment for studies and self-growth.

What is the campus life at GCE Karad like?

Campus life in GCEK is vibrant and eventful. Besides academics, students engage in cultural activities, sports, tech fests, and social awareness programs. GCE Karad has student clubs for robotics, coding, music, dance, NSS, and entrepreneurship, which are available for students to join. Annual events such as "Aavishkar" (technology) and "Sanskriti" (culture) offer students a platform to exhibit their talent and make friends. The campus also offers sports grounds, a gym, a canteen, and good internet connectivity for the welfare of students.

What are the courses available at GCE Karad?

GCEK Karad provides UG (B.Tech), PG (M.Tech), and doctoral (Ph.D.) courses in all the branches of engineering. GCEK Karad's flagship program is B.Tech, and other courses include M.Tech courses that provide specializations in subjects such as structural engineering, heat power engineering, and electrical power systems. There is also a research-oriented atmosphere for students studying Ph.D.s in fields of engineering.

What is the admission process for B.Tech at GCE Karad?

Admissions to B.Tech programs at GCEK are made through the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) organized by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. Candidates should have passed 10+2 with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as principal subjects. As per MHT-CET scores and merit lists, students are allocated seats through a centralized admission procedure (CAP rounds). For non-local candidates, admission could also be offered through JEE Main scores.

What are the placement facilities provided by GCE Karad?

GCEK Karad has an extremely active Training and Placement Cell that operates throughout the year to groom students for placements. The cell conducts soft skills training, aptitude tests, technical seminars, and mock interviews to enhance the confidence of the students. Recruiters like TCS, Wipro, Infosys, L&T, Capgemini, and Cognizant visit the campus regularly. In the recent placement drive, more than 300 students were placed with an average package of ?5.6 LPA and the highest package of ?18 LPA. Placements in the college are good, particularly in core and IT industries.

Is there a hostel facility at GCE Karad?

Yes, GCEK Karad provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The hostels are located inside the campus, making it convenient for students. The boys hostel can accommodate more than 500 students, and the girls hostel has capacity for over 200 students. Each hostel is equipped with basic amenities like study tables, beds, water purifiers, mess facilities, and common rooms. The campus is secure with 24/7 security and wardens for student safety.

Do non-CS/IT branches have placement opportunities in software firms?

Yes, numerous software and IT firms provide placements to students from other branches too. They hire students who are proficient in coding and have good problem-solving skills, irrespective of the department they belong to. Students from mechanical, civil, and electrical streams also get placed in firms such as TCS, Wipro, and Infosys after clearing technical and aptitude rounds.

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GCEK Karad Latest Updates and News

17 Jun, 2025 MHT CET Result 2025 for PCB has been announced on June 17, 2025. Earlier, the result for PCM group had been announced on June 16, 2025. Download scorecard here. Candidates can use MHT CET 2025 College Predictor to predict their admission chances at GCEK Karad.

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Mechanical Engineering)

first year fees: ₹83,311

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GCEK Karad B.Tech Mechanical Engineering is offered as 4 Years Full Time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for B.Tech is 10+2 with 50% + MHT CET. The total fees for GCEK Karad B.Tech Mechanical Engineering in 2024 is ₹ 3.33 Lakhs for the complete course duration, which includes total tuition fees of ₹ 60,000. Earlier, the fees in 2021 - 2022 for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering was ₹ 3.53 Lakhs.

GCEK Karad B.Tech Mechanical Engineering fees in first year is ₹83,311. The detailed fees is mentioned below.

The first year tuition fees is ₹ 15,000.
Other Miscellaneous fees is ₹ 68,311.

GCEK Karad Hostel Fee is ₹ 6,200 to 7,700.

Year (2024 - 2025)	1	2	3	4
Tuition fees	₹15000	₹15000	₹15000	₹15000
Exam fees	₹2000	₹2000	₹2000	₹2000
University Fees	₹336	₹336	₹336	₹336
development fees	₹39850	₹39850	₹39850	₹39850
alumni fees	₹125	₹125	₹125	₹125
Yearly Fees	₹83,311	₹83,311	₹83,311	₹83,311

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Course Description

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at GCEK Karad is a 4 Years Degree. The course is offered On Campus as a Full Time program. GCEK Karad B.Tech Mechanical Engineering First Year Fees is INR 83,311 for 2024.

Candidates must have at least 10+2 with 50% + MHT CET to be eligible for admissions. Admissions are offered based on MHT-CET. Check GCEK Karad Admission 2025

GCEK Karad MHT-CET Cutoff 2024 percentile is 67.59 for the DEFOPENS category. Further, the cutoff percentile is 44.89 for EWS category, 62.9 for GNT2O category, Earlier, the MHT-CET cutoff percentile 2023 was 79.74 - 81.49 for the DEFOPENS category.

According to The Week Rankings 2024 for Engineering, GCEK Karad ranks 89 out of 275 in India. Earlier, the institute ranked 89 out of 131 institutes in India.

GCEK Karad B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Fees 2025

GCEK Karad B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Fee has not been released yet. For reference you can check the previous year academic fees in the section below.

GCEK Karad B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Previous Fees

Fees (2024 - 2025)	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)	Year 3 (in INR)	Year 4 (in INR)
Tuition Fees	15000	15000	15000	15000
Exam Fees	2000	2000	2000	2000
University Fees	336	336	336	336
Other Fee	26000	26000	26000	26000
Development Fees	39850	39850	39850	39850
Alumni Fees	125	125	125	125
Yearly Fees	83311	83311	83311	83311

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GCEK Karad B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Admission 2025

The minimum eligibility for admission to B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at GCEK Karad is 10+2 with 50% + MHT CET. Candidates are allotted seats based on MHT-CET.

You can check GCEK Karad B.Tech Mechanical Engineering admission dates 2025 in the section below.

MHT-CET Dates 2025

Events	Dates
MHT CET Result Date	Jun 16, 2025

GCEK Karad B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Cutoff 2025

GCEK Karad B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. You can check the previous year MHT-CET cutoff percentile for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering admissions in the section below.

Categories (2024)	Round 1
DEFOPENS	67.59
EWS	44.89
GNT2O	62.9
GOBCH	42.73
GOPENH	54.06
GSCH	27.82
GSCO	1.11
GSEBCH	25.78
GVJH	67.62
LNT2H	16.14
LNT3H	38.87
LOPENH	46.51
LOPENO	42.22
LSCO	27.51
LSEBCH	40.28
LSTH	37.21
TFWS	77.17

GCEK Karad B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Cutoff 2023

Categories	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3
DEFOPENS	81.49	79.74	-
DEFROBCS	-	43.22	-
EWS	92.18	92.49	-
GNT2S	90.9	89.4	-
GNT3S	75.17	84.05	64.09
GOBCS	86.97	89.69	88.61
GOPENS	91.25	89.69	-
LNT2S	82.31	69.78	-
LOBCS	84.51	86.84	-
LOPENS	88.75	87.48	-
TFWS	95.07	94.17	-
GNT1S	69.66	-	-
GSCS	81.23	-	-
GSTS	43.12	-	-
GVJS	79.59	-	-
LSCS	79.46	-	-

GCEK Karad Ranking 2025

GCEK Karad ranking 2025 has not been released. You can check the agency wise previous year national ranking below.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#89 out of 275 (2024) #17th Maharashtra	#89 out of 131 (2023) #13th Maharashtra
	#32 out of 35 (2023)	#30 out of 32 (2022)
	#137 out of 170 (2023) #36th Maharashtra	#23 out of 200 (2022) #5th Maharashtra
	#99 out of 394 (2023) #6th Maharashtra
	#102 out of 150 (2019) #20th Maharashtra

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MHT CET Result Date	Jun 16, 2025
MHT CET Exam Date	Apr 09, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
MHT CET (PCM) Admit Card Date	Apr 12, 2025

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GCEK Karad Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Mechanical Engineering) Ranking

GCEK Karad B.Tech ranking by The Week is 89 out of 275 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 89 out of 131 in India in 2023. GCEK Karad B.Tech ranking by India Today is 32 out of 35 in India in 2023 and it was ranked 30 out of 32 in India in 2022. GCEK Karad B.Tech ranking by The Times Of India is 137 out of 170 in India in 2023 and it was ranked 23 out of 200 in India in 2022

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