CGEC B.Tech {Lateral} Electronics & Communication Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Coochbehar Government Engineering College currently faces faculty shortages, needing 2 to 3 more faculty members in departments like Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, and Computer Science. Despite this, the college has a strong placement program, with most students securing positions in IT companies such as Accenture, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Deloitte, and Motorola, primarily in roles like Software Development Engineer or Assistant System Engineer. Some students also land opportunities with major firms like Microsoft and Oracle.

The average annual salary package offered is Rs 5 lakh, with the lowest at Rs 3.5 lakh. The college is a popular recruiting ground for companies like TCS, Accenture, Infosys, Byju's, and Adani. Course fees for Computer Science and Electronics and Communication Engineering are Rs 6,000 per semester, while Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering are Rs 3,000 per semester. Many students benefit from scholarships like SVMCM and Oasis, with some receiving full scholarships that cover all expenses.

The admission fee is Rs 15,000, and hostel fees start at Rs 15,700 for the first semester and drop to Rs 10,900 for subsequent semesters. The college also offers excellent facilities for its students.