Friday, January 21, 2011

activities

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.

GEC Idukki
The cool and picturesque environs of the Idukki wildlife sanctuary located in close proximity to the campus are ideal for the pursuit of higher education. The Idukki Dam is 7 km from the campus.

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


Library - book lending section
The college library is in process of expansion. It has around 12000 books in over 2500 titles. The library subscribes to 20 national and 12 international journals, 5 newspapers and some periodicals. Library operations are computerized using SOUL software. The library is open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on all working days.
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.

Library - Reference 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.

Computer Lab - I

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.

Electrical Machines Lab

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


An EduSat session
The Satellite Interactive Terminal established in the college by ISRO enables distant education via the Edusat. Sessions on engineering topics are held on the network and students are able to interact in real-time with the subject expects.

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
Girirani Working Women's Hostel, Kuyilimala (managed by the Idukki District Women's Council), situated at walkable distance from the college, has accommodation for lady Students.
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