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GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE IDUKKI
www.gecidukki.ac.in
| Government Engineering College, Idukki | |
|---|---|
 Government Engineering College, Idukki - Administrative Building | |
| Established | 2000 |
| Principal | Dr.R.Sathikumar |
| Academic staff | 65 |
| Undergraduates | 1000 |
| Location | Kuyilimala,Idukki, Kerala, India |
| Campus | 25 acres (100,000 m2) |
| Affiliations | Mahatma Gandhi University, AICTE |
| Website | gecidukki.ac.in |
about:The Government Engineering College, Idukki (GECI) was established in 2000 under the Directorate of Technical Education – Government of Kerala. The college is affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.
Campus
The scenic 25-acre (100,000 m2) campus is located at Kuyilimala, Painavu – the headquarters of the Idukki district . The campus is a two-hour road journey from Thodupuzha or Kothamangalam (co-ordinates: 9°50'52"N 76°56'32"E). The campus is situated near state highway 33 from Thodupuzha to Kattapana. Painavu is 120 km from Cochin and 130 km from Kottayam and is connected by bus to all parts of the state.
Admissions
Admissions to the B.Tech. Degree programmes are carried out on the basis of rank in the common entrance examination conducted by the Government of Kerala.Departments
The college is academically structured into six departments:- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Information Technology
- General Department
- Basic Sciences
Faculty
The faculty are selected by the Public Service Commission, Kerala, on a merit basis.Staff advisory system
Immediately after admission to the college, each student is assigned to a staff advisor. The staff advisor guides the student in curricular and extracurricular activities during the period of study in the college. Parents are encouraged to contact the staff advisor to evaluate the progress of their wards.Campus discipline
Any act of ragging will be sternly dealt as per provisions of the Kerala Prohibition of ragging Act, 1998. Students are not permitted to use mobile phones in the campus. While on campus, students are required to carry their college identity cards and comply with the dress code:- Boys: grey pants, cream shirt and suitable covered footwear,
- Girls: grey pants, cream shirt with grey overcoat and suitable covered footwear.
College library
The library consists of the following sections:
- Book lending section,
- Reference section,
- Current periodicals section,
- Book bank for SC/ST and poor students,
- Reading room,
- Reprographic section.
Digital library in engineering
The College has access to international journals and technical papers through the Indian National Digital Library in Engineering (INDEST) -AICTE Consortium.
Central computing facility
The Central Computing Facility (CCF) has been set up to supplement the departmental software labs and for efficient sharing of computing resources within the College. CCF presently has networked PCs, printers and scanners for student use. Internet connectivity is provided via 2 Mbit/s broad band line.
Career guidance and placement cell
The college has a Career Guidance and Placement Cell (CGPC); it has contacts with software and industrial houses for campus recruitment drives. The CGPC organizes soft skill development programmes and workshops to motivate students to perform better.Women’s cell
The women’s cell in the college was established in 2006. The cell in close co-ordination with the Idukki district women’s council arranges counseling sessions, which can be utilized by both male and female students.Technical associations
The technical associations provide students the venue to improve their technical and managerial skills. Activities of the associations include industrial visits, technical talks, and participation in technical events in other institutions. A chapter of the energy conservation society is functioning in the college.Edusat interactive terminal
Parent Teacher’s Association
The Parent Teacher’s Association (PTA) provides a common forum for interaction among parents and teachers. The executive committee chaired by the Principal coordinates the activities of the PTA. Its efforts are oriented towards improving facilities in the college.Staff club
The staff club facilitates improvement of the social, cultural and educational activities among the staff.Amenities
College canteen
The canteen was set up with the assistance of the College Development Fund.Co-operative society
The co-operative society store caters to the needs of the students and employees, stationery, textbooks etc. are made available in the store.Hostel facilities
The College has three main Hostels - The Men’s Hostel, Ladies Hostel and a Staff Hostel. These Hostels have separate establishments and are headed by the Warden assisted by the Resident Tutors. The seat availability at the hostel's are as follows:- Men's hostel - I - 50 seats - for 2nd year and higher semester male students
- Men's hostel - II - 50 seats - for 1st year male students
- C7( Men's hostel-III)- 15 seats
- Ladies hostel - 50seats - for 2nd year and higher semester female students and female staff members
- Staff hostel - For male staff members
Private accommodation for male and female students is available at Cheruthony (6 km from Painavu).
College bus
The institute operates three college buses for the use of staff and students. The buses travel Cheruthony and the campus in the morning and evening.Student activities
The College has a Students Union,which organises technical, cultural, and emntertainment events.Alumni Association
The Alumni Association consists of student members as well as staff members of the college. The association has organized meet up programs at Trivandrum, Eranakulam and Dubai
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