Goa College of Engineering Ponda BE Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to this Goa-based engineering college requires the Goa Common Entrance Test (GCET), held in May. Candidates need at least 50% in board exams, and admissions are based solely on GCET rankings. The college, being government-funded, is affordable, with semester fees around Rs 25,000, including exam fees. Hostel facilities add another Rs 4,000. Over four years, the total cost is about Rs 2.5 lakh. Concessions are available: OBC, SC, and ST students get a 50% fee reduction, ESM students 30%, and fee waivers are available for high achievers and economically disadvantaged students.

The college has strong placement programs, especially in Computer and IT departments, with recruiters like IBM and Infosys. Mechanical sees about 15 placements yearly; Electrical also performs well, but Civil has fewer opportunities. Eligibility for placements requires a 60% aggregate over three years, with companies holding their own assessments. Internships start in the second year, some offering stipends of 10,000 to 15,000 INR, with participation from companies like Tata Advance Steels and Bosch.

Financial aid includes scholarships, tuition waivers, and interest-free loans for students with lower incomes. The college is linked with banks for educational loans. Fee concessions are available for OBC, SC, ST, and EWS students. The per-semester fee, inclusive of hostel and library fees, is 30,000 INR, and the total education cost ranges between 5-6 lakhs, which remains affordable compared to private institutions. Various scholarships and campus employment opportunities further support students financially.