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The Government College of Technology (GCT) in Coimbatore offers a Bachelor of Engineering program in Civil Engineering with admissions based on merit, requiring a high cutoff of 197.75 in the Tamil Nadu state board exams. The reviewer's counseling was scheduled for the second day under Anna University Chennai, and they chose GCT due to its high demand and influence from school seniors. The faculty is knowledgeable, with most possessing doctorates and industrial experience, significantly aiding in student placement.
The college employs about 40 faculty members, with an average age of 30 to 35 years. Tuition fees are Rs 10,000 annually, with additional costs like hostel rent at Rs 302 per month, electricity at Rs 500 annually, and a mess bill of approximately Rs 2,000 monthly. Other fees include a block development fee of Rs 5,500 and a caution deposit of Rs 5,000, bringing the average yearly cost to around Rs 40,000. Scholarships, including government and alumni sponsorship, are available based on community and academic performance, making education accessible for financially weaker students.
The placement rate is 70%, especially high in IT, CS, and Electrical branches, with top companies like TCS, Wipro, HCL, Zoho, and L&T recruiting from the college. Over 60 companies participate in campus placements, and students are eligible for recruitment in their final semester. Internships with stipends are available from the third year. Scholarships range from Rs 7,500 for OBC students to Rs 16,000 for SC/ST students, and alumni support offers Rs 5,000 per year, credited towards mess bills.
Pragathi scholarships support female students, and students are encouraged to open a savings account at the SBI GCT branch for easy scholarship access.
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