Goa College of Engineering Ponda ME Power & Energy Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for ME Power and Energy Engineering at GEC Goa is INR 1,11,000 for the full two-year programme. This includes tuition fees of INR 80,000, a one-time admission fee of INR 2,500, and miscellaneous charges of INR 28,150. Hostel charges of INR 7,100 per year are optional and charged separately. Fees are as published for this programme at GEC Goa.

Ans. Yes, a valid GATE 2026 score in the relevant engineering discipline is mandatory for ME Power and Energy Engineering admission at GEC Goa. Admission is conducted through college-level counselling based on GATE merit. GATE 2026 was held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and results were declared on March 19, 2026. Candidates must apply to GEC Goa directly during the college’s ME admission notification window.

Ans. Yes, GATE-qualified candidates admitted to ME programmes at government-funded institutions are eligible for the MHRD fellowship of INR 12,400 per month. This fellowship substantially offsets living and tuition costs during the two-year programme. Eligibility and disbursement are subject to government guidelines and the candidate’s GATE score and admission status. Students should confirm fellowship availability with GEC Goa’s administration at the time of admission.

Ans. Graduates of ME Power and Energy Engineering from GEC Goa can work in power generation and distribution companies, renewable energy firms, smart grid organisations, and energy consulting firms. Goa and western India have growing power sector projects offering relevant roles for ME graduates. Graduates can also pursue assistant professor positions in engineering colleges or doctoral research in energy engineering.

Ans. Hostel charges at GEC Goa are INR 7,100 per year, charged separately from the ME course fees. Over the two-year programme, the total hostel cost would be INR 14,200 in addition to the INR 1,11,000 course fees. Hostel allocation is subject to seat availability and students should apply at the time of college admission. Both male and female students are accommodated in the hostel.

Ans. Goa College of Engineering is Goa’s oldest and most established engineering institution, founded in 1967. It is affiliated to Goa University and holds NBA accreditation for multiple branches including Computer, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Electronics, IT, and Electronics and Telecommunications. The college has a memorandum of understanding with IIT Bombay, with many faculty pursuing doctoral degrees there. It is AICTE approved and ranks 242 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list.