Government Engineering College, Idukki

The Government Engineering College, Idukki (GECI) is located in the town of Painavu, in Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is affiliated to the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. The institution is under the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Kerala. History The college was established in 2000 under the Directorate of Technical Education of the government of Kerala. The college was inspected and approved by AICTE in April 2003. Government Engineering College, Idukki, was founded to provide technical education to students in the hilly regions of Kerala. It started operations in 2000 with just two undergraduate programs. Over the years, it has expanded its academic offerings to include more undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines of engineering and technology. The college operates under the administrative control of the Government of Kerala, following the curriculum prescribed by the Kerala Technological University (KTU). Campus The 25-acre (100,000 m2) campus is located at Kuyilimala, Painavu – the headquarters of the Idukki district and is situated near State Highway 33. Key features of the campus include: Central Computing Facility Research Laboratories Auditorium and Seminar Halls Indoor and Outdoor Sports Facilities Admissions Admissions to the B.Tech Degree programs are carried out on the basis of rank in the common entrance examination conducted by the Government of Kerala. Admissions to the M.Tech Degree programs are carried out on the basis of rank in the GATE conducted by the IITs. Academics GECI offers undergraduate (B.Tech) programs in disciplines such as: Computer Science and Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Mechanical Engineering Information and Technology Engineering Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Similarly, offers postgraduate (M.Tech) programs in disciplines such as: Power Electronics and Control Computer Science and Systems Engineering Network Engineering VLSI and Embedded Systems The college follows a semester-based curriculum with a strong emphasis on practical learning, research, and innovation. The programs are accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)., Research and Collaborations GECI actively promotes research and development in engineering and technology. The institution collaborates with various industries and research organizations to facilitate knowledge exchange and practical exposure for its students. It also hosts technical symposiums, hackathons, and workshops to enhance the research culture among students and faculty. Digital library in engineering The college has access to international journals and technical papers through the Indian National Library in Engineering (INDEST) -AICTE Consortium. See also Engineering education References External links Official website Directorate of Technical Education Kerala Campus blog and e-magazine Photo blog Idukki District homepage Kerala Entrance Examinations official web portal Department of Technical Education Idukki District map