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Government College of Engineering Salem: Admission 2024, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placements
Government College of Engineering - [GCE] Latest Updates
07 Nov, 2024
- GCE Salem has been accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC in its 2nd Cycle and has secured a score of 3.43 CGPA.
About GCE
Government College of Engineering, Salem, is an Autonomous institution, approved by AICTE and UGC. It is also affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. Located on a 162-hectare site, GCE, Salem-11, was started in the year 1966 as a part of 3rd Five-year plan by the Govt. of Tamilnadu. The institute is NAAC accredited with B+ grade and BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering is NBA accredited.
GCE, Salem offers 6 UG, 4 Part-time UG, 6 PG, and PhD programs. GCE, Salem is a recognized center for research under Anna University for PhD and MS programs. The BE program is the flagship course offered for a duration of 4 years with a total intake of 480 seats. The institution is the QIP center, recognized by AICTE for doing research leading to PhD in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and Electronics Engineering branches. GCE, Salem was supported by World Bank Financial Assistance, TEQIP phase I to III.
GCE, Salem is one of the participating institutions in the Quality Enhancement in Engineering Education (QEEE) program offered by the Department of Higher Education, MHRD, Government of India. GCE and Salem's hostels are provided with Wi-Fi access and have strong tie-ups with R&D labs & Industries. Accenture, Zoho, TCS, and Infosys are the top recruiters of the institution.
GCE, Salem Highlights
| Category | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Established | Institute Type | 1966 | Autonomous |
| Campus Area | 400 Acres |
| Approved by | AICTE and UGC |
| Affiliated By | Anna University |
| BE Cutoff | 10256 - 22574 rank |
| BE Intake | 480 Seats |
| BE Fees | INR 13,600 (First Year) |
| Total No. Of Courses | 6 UG, 4 Part-time UG, 6 PG, and PhD programs |
| Accepted Entrance Exams | TANCET |
| Top Recruiters | Accenture, Zoho, TCS, and Infosys |
| NIRF Ranking | 251st out of 300 in India 2020 |
GCE, Salem Courses and Fees
GCE, Salem offers various UG, PG, and PhD courses. With 480 seats in the BE program and 108 seats in the ME program, the college also provides full-time and part-time PhD. The UG Level BE course is available in six specializations and admission to the B.E. course is based on the TNEA. The PG Level ME program offers six specializations, and admission is determined by the scores received on the TANCET or GATE entrance test. Below are the admission highlights of the GCE, Salem courses:
| Course | Eligibility & Selection Process | First Year Fees | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE (4 Years) | Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 level in the Science stream with PCM from a recognized board Selection: Academic Merit and Personal Interview | INR 13,600 | 10256 - 22574 rank |
| ME (2 Years) | Eligibility: Relevant BE degree from a recognized Institute with at least 50% marks Selection: TANCET | INR 7,460 | NA |
GCE, Salem Cutoff 2024 (Expected)
GCE, Salem BE course admissions are based on TNEA scores. The overall closing cutoff for the BE course is 10256 - 22574 rank for the year 2023. The cutoff analysis for the past three years is tabulated below:
| Courses |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10256 | 6231 | 11422 | |
| 10707 | 3925 | 5706 | |
| 13790 | 10532 | 14413 | |
| 21628 | 13608 | 698 | |
| 22574 | 13863 | 844 |
GCE, Salem Admission Procedure
GCE, Salem courses are available in six specializations at both the UG and PG levels. For the UG program, seats are allocated based on merit obtained in the qualifying examination. Additionally, students are shortlisted for PG courses based on their TANCET or GATE scores. The BE course is offered for 4 years with a first-year fee of INR 13,600 and a total intake of 480 seats. Admission to the BE program is based on TNEA scores. Candidates who would like to apply to the institute may do so online either through the institute directly or through the relevant examination board.
How To Apply?
Candidates interested in taking admission into the Government College of Engineering must follow the steps given below:
- Candidate should log in to the official website of the Anna University counselling process
- Click on the Admissions tab.
- Candidate will be redirected to an application form which must be filled in with all required details.
- Pay the application fee via online banking /debit or credit card payment, following which they will be given a registration number.
- Upload all necessary documents as well as a recent photograph with the submitted form.
- Choose Government College of Engineering, Salem as the preferred college while filling out the application form.
Documents Required:
- Provisional Allotment Letter
- Transfer Certificate
- Conduct Certificate
- Class 10 Marksheet
- Class 10+2 Marksheet
- Community Certificate
- First Graduate Certificate (If Applicable)
- First Graduate Joint Declaration (If Applicable)
- Nativity Certificate (If Applicable)
- Physical Fitness
- Aadhar Card (Xerox)
- Passport and Stamp-size photographs
GCE, Salem Placements
GCE placement statistics have held good placement records for both the UG and PG degree students. In the placement statistics of the year 2020-21, 6 out of 71 students were placed with a median package of INR 3.60 Lakhs, and for the PG degree, 33 out of 63 students were placed with a median salary of INR 5.00 Lakhs. The placement data for 2018-19, for the PG Degree recorded a total of 54 registered students out of which 10 were placed with a median salary of INR 3.36 Lakhs.
Given below are some of the highlights of the recent placement drive:
| Category | Placement Statistics 2018-22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total No. of students who attended | 358 | |
| Total No. of students placed | 223 | |
| Placed Percentage | 62.29% | |
| Top Recruiters | L&T, Spring Five, Mistral Solutions, Mallotech, Econ systems, Accenture, Tech Mahindra, CSS Corp, BMS, URC Construction, etc | |
GCE, Salem Campus
The college is spread over 400 acres on a lush green campus surrounded by hills. The College offers many facilities like the Music Club, Dance Club, Photography Club, Arts Club, English Literary Club, Sports, Institute Interaction, and NSS. All the departments of GCE Salem are equipped with computer facilities, and Internet Connectivity, and have strong tie-ups with R&D labs & Industries. The college also provides hostel facilities with separate blocks for the First, Second, Third, and Final year BE students and individual blocks for the ME students. The institution's infrastructure also includes a library, auditorium, dispensary, canteen block, and sports center.
According to the student reviews, life at the college has been described as "peaceful with good education and environment. Friendly staffs and good response of administrative office", "Long distance between departments, Old and damaged building". "Separate labs for each department with experienced staffs and personal development programs" and "Adjustable hostels with unsatisfied infrastructure. No freedom for girls students in the hostel and a dirty campus environment."
GCE, Salem Scholarships
GCE offers a variety of scholarships and fee waiver programs to its students. Given below is a list of scholarships offered to the students of GCE:
- BC/MBC/DNC & BCM is a Tamil Nadu State Government Scholarship Scheme. To be eligible for this scholarship the candidate's family annual income must be below INR 2.5 Lakhs. The scholarships provided range approximately from INR 5,000 for Days Scholars (FG Students), INR 7,000 for Days Scholars (Non-FG Students), INR 9,000 for Hostellers (FG Students), and INR 11,000 for Hostellers (Non-FG Students) every year.
- SC/ST & SCC Scholarship is another Tamil Nadu State Government Scholarship Scheme. The scholarship family's annual income must be below INR 2.5 Lakhs. The approximate scholarship offered to Day Scholars is INR 18,000 and to Hostellers INR 25,000 every year.
- SC/ST & SCC Hosteller Higher Education Special Scholarship Scheme is offered to students who have a family annual income below INR 2.5 lakhs with a scholarship of INR 8,000 every year.
- Differently Abled Scholarship is another scholarship provided to the students of GCE who are differently abled and hold an ID Card and Medical Certificate stating the same. The candidates must also hold a UDID Card and a mark sheet of their previous exam with a minimum of 40% marks. Such candidates are given INR 12,000 worth of scholarships every year.
- A scholarship is awarded under the NSP – Minority (MCM) Scholarship scheme worth INR 10,000 for day scholars and INR 12,000 for hostellers. This is awarded to minority students only with an annual family income below INR 2.5 lakhs.
GCE, Salem FAQs
Ques. How can I apply at GCE, Salem for admissions?
Ans. Students can apply through TNEA. The official website of TNEA provides the application form with a priority for sports quota, first graduates, and handicaps. Through this exam, the students can get admission to various colleges affiliated with Anna University. The admission is based on cut-off marks only without immoral sources like bribing. The admission process of the college is conducted in offline mode and involves filling out forms. Since GCE is a government college, admission is based solely on merit which makes the process relatively straightforward. The admission process is carried out and managed by the staff without any additional charges. The admission process requires the candidates to register for Counselling conducted by Anna University Chennai with an application fee of INR 1,000. After applying for Anna University counselling the cutoff marks determine the selection in the interested course.
Ques. Which department EEE, ECE, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering is the best at GCE Salem?
Ans. The Department of Civil Engineering has record-breaking revenue generation through Testing and Consultancy services. The Department of Mechanical Engineering, on the other hand, has signed many MoUs to facilitate better Institute-Industry-Interaction. The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering has contributed to the conservation of electrical energy and energy auditing. The Department of Metallurgical Engineering has an industrial linkage with JSW that proves pivotal for the placement and the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is providing uninterrupted internet service across the Institute. The youngest department Computer Science and Engineering maintains an up-to-date Institute website and produces 100% student placement every year.
Ques. Is the campus good at GCE, Salem?
Ans. GCE Salem has received both positive and negative feedback on collegedunia.com.
- “Peace full college, good education and environment with Friendly staff, many facilities are there in our college and good response of administrative office.”
- "Long distance for every department is very difficult to reach with very old and damaged building. No maintenance in our college, not clean college."
- "Learning experience is so good and helps to gain right technical knowledge with good infrastructure to learn in the college campus and professors are so friendly in nature and support.”
- “I hate writing so much of assignments in our field of study. And, the food menu is acceptable to a limit not completely."
- “Separate labs for each department with experienced staff. Personal development programs for students.”
- “Adjustable hostels with unsatisfied infrastructure, and there is no freedom for girls. Not maintaining a cleaner environment in college.”
Ques. What is the BE program cutoff for GCE, Salem?
Ans. The GCE college BE program cutoff for the general category is given below:
| Courses |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10256 | 6231 | 11422 | |
| 10707 | 3925 | 5706 | |
| 13790 | 10532 | 14413 | |
| 21628 | 13608 | 698 | |
| 21707 | 11775 | 11149 | |
| 22574 | 13863 | 844 |
Ques. Where is the college located?
Ans. Government College of Engineering, Salem-11, started during the Third Five-year plan in 1966 is located on a 162 hectares site surrounded by hills. GCE, Salem was then the Third Engineering Institution in Tamil Nadu. The first batch of students was selected for the academic year 1966-1967. The institution offers 6 UG and 6 PG programs.
Ques. Are there any hostel facilities provided in GCE, Salem?
Ans. GCE offers hostel facilities to its students with a capacity of 569 seats for boys and 279 for girls. The principal administers it, the ex-officio warden with the assistance of the associate warden, hostel superintendents, deputy wardens, and resident tutors. At the end of each year, membership is terminated and the rooms with furniture, fittings, etc., shall be handed over in fact by the members. Residing in the hostel for any period does not confer any right of membership for the next period. The deputy warden shall make allotment of rooms under orders of the warden. Residents should be present in the hostel between 6:30 pm and 6:30 am. If students want to go out to town, they should write their names in the register intended for giving time off. Leaving and expected time of return. No resident is permitted to stay outside the hostels during the night without the written permission of her parents and the written permission of the deputy warden. Students will be allowed to go home only if there is a written request for the same from the same parent/guardian on valid grounds only. Going home too frequently is not permitted.
Ques. Does GCE, Salem offer any fee waiver program to its students?
Ans. Yes, there are many state and central government scholarships offered by the institution. Below are some of the scholarships offered:
- BC/MBC/DNC & BCM Scholarship
- SC/ST & SCC Scholarship
- SC/ST & SCC Hosteller Higher Education Special Scholarship Scheme
- Pudhumai Penn Thittam
- Differently Abled Scholarship
- NSP - Minority (MCM) Scholarship
- NSP - Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship
- AICTE - Pragati Scholarship
- AICTE - Saksham Scholarship
- AICTE - Swanath Scholarship
- Post Graduate Assistantship for ME Students
- All Other Private & Trust Scholarship Schemes
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GCE Fees & Eligibility
| Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BE 6 Courses | ₹2.2 Lakhs (Total Fees) | 10+2 with 50% + TNEA | 6 May - 11 Jun 2024 | |
B.Tech 1 Course | ₹2.2 Lakhs (Total Fees) | 10+2 with 50% + TNEA | 6 May - 11 Jun 2024 | |
ME 5 Courses | ₹60,000 (Total Fees) | Pass in Graduation + GATE | 15 Apr - 14 May 2024 |
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| Events | Dates |
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| Release of Provisional Allotment for Upward Opted Candidates (TNEA Round 2) [BE/B.Tech] | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Reporting at College (TNEA Round 2) [BE/B.Tech] | Aug 15, 2024 - Aug 20, 2024 |
| Reporting at TFC for Upward Opted Candidates (TNEA Round 2) [BE/B.Tech] | Aug 15, 2024 - Aug 20, 2024 |
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GCE, TNEA Cutoff 2024
GCE, TNEA Cutoff 2024 for OC Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for TNEA is 4637 - 26419
| Courses | Round 1 |
|---|---|
| 4637 | |
| 6266 | |
| 17434 |
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Likes
- The department i study in is rich with faculties, equipments and option for creativity
- The infrastructure of the college is unlike anything in my city and i feel special to study here
Dislikes
- College hostel food is not very good quality and is not variable
- The classes are mostly theoretical and not practical
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I have heard plenty of good things about this college on its teaching, facility, environment and external knowledge and i can say it lives up to it. It even surpases in some of its quality and overall my experience in this college has been remarkable
Likes
- The lab equipments for most part although not perfect still gets the job done and overall importance for the practical experiments in each semester
- The student flexibility with allowing for almost any and every extra curricular activities or co curricular activities when approaching the faculty members
Dislikes
- The infrastructure of the sectors in college could do some work as it is a really old college
- The hostel facilities and food quality from what I've heard from my co classmates is not great, including the bathroom facilities
Admission:
The overall freedom of students in terms of expressing themselves without any caveats is one of the main reasons for choosing this college.. that along with the accessibility of the college location The admission process is fairly simple with going to the registered TFC centre and filling out an admission form and paying the fees directly to the main admin office in college
Likes
- The environment is very good to concentrate
- The people are very good and helps a lot
Dislikes
- The food is a little difficult to adapt .
- The teaching is all done the their mother language which isn't beneficial
Admission:
I got admitted in the college because of JEE marks and I did not go through any entrance exam although other students hav eto score a certain marks in 12 boards to get admission in the college but for other states they get through by clearing jee mains
Likes
- Environment friendly for students to learn and enhance skills
- They offer good placement opportunities and provide extra courses
Dislikes
- Language barriers plays a vital role for students studying there from different states
- The college is lacking a little bit behind in infrastructure
Admission:
For ST students we get seats through Government quota once we clear the jee exams. Application forms are available in the precised website of the college all the dates and important info is updated in the college website.As per the admission process everything is good and there is no need of any improvement
Likes
- Peace full college, good education and environment
- Friendly staffs, many facilities are there in our college
Dislikes
- Long distance for every department is very difficult to reach
- Very old buildings,and some damaged building
Admission:
Our college admission process is conducted offline and involves filling out several forms. High cutoff is needed to get seat in this college 187/200.Sc/ST reservation.7.5 category reservation processAs it's a government college, admission is based solely on merit, making the process relatively straightforward. The staff manages the process efficiently, and there are no additional charges apart from the standard fees. Overall, the staff is competent and helpful throughout the admission procedure.
Likes
- Placement, campus life, lab,library,class room, faculty members, program conducted by department, inplant training
Dislikes
- Mathematics -1 faculty, sports department, english communication department are very poor,
Admission:
The admission process is simple I applied for Counselling conducted by Anna University Chennai application fee for counselling is Rs.1000 (SC- category) application date is in May month and counselling starts in June to July month, In the SC category cutoff marks to get government college is 88% to 90% for metallurgical department & also an application for counselling fees is very low compare to other categories after selecting a college in counselling then as per allotted date u need to admission in college by visiting.
Likes
- Learning experience is so good and helps to gain right technical knowledge.
- Good infrastructure to learn in the college campus
Dislikes
- I hate writing so much of assignments in our field of study.
- Food menu is acceptable in a limit not completely.
Admission:
To study this course candidate must take either two groups in their HSC as PCM or PCB. Then they applied for Anna University counseling and based on their cut-off Mark's score they selected their interested course. The application fee for counseling is 5000 and the date of application starts after the completion of their higher secondary exams. Reservation benefits are available in their scholarships based on their quota.
Likes
- Good environment and good climate.
- Best playground and Bank in the college.
Dislikes
- Outside the college the highway road is there.
- Hostel to college the distance will be long.
Admission:
Students will join the college through the tnea(Tamilnadu Engineering admission). Eligibility of tnea(Tamilnadu engineering admission)is 12th std. No direct admission. 7.5 Reservation is available in the college.
Likes
- Separate labs for each department that enhance practical knowledge
- Knowledged and experienced staffs who are helping
Dislikes
- Adjustable hostels with unsatisfied infrastructure
- No freedom for girls students in the hostel
Admission:
I have got admission through TNEA. The only way to get admission to this college is through TNEA. The official website is there for TNEA and we can find all the details like the application form and others on this website. In this exam, there is a priority for sports quota. Also many benefits for first graduates and also for handicaps. Through this exam, we can get admission to many colleges under Anna University if we have the eligible marks. The admission is based on cut-off marks only. There is no way for cheating or bribe. After the lockdown period, the TNEA exam was taking place online which was very beneficial for people far away from Chennai. First, we have to apply for the TNEA exam. There are a lot of YouTube channels that are guiding us in selecting good colleges. Many reviews for many colleges are available on YouTube. By referring to those videos we can get knowledge about that college and the course. We should daily check the updates for the exam. There is no improvement required for this exam.
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College hostel fees
The hostel fee of GCE Salem is INR 10.25 thousand per year.
Yes, Government College of Engineering has the facilities of girls hostel.
Admissions have been concluded for the academic year 2023-24 at the Government College of Engineering.
After completing your application form at the Government College Of Engineering, you will get a confirmation message through mail or a registered number. Check the website for more information.
You can call us at +91-11-25318159 for more information about the Government College Of Engineering. You can also check out the website for more details.
No, admission at GCE College is based on the entrance exam as well as merit followed by counseling which is held usually after the college releases the merit list.