Gaya College of Engineering
Gaya College of Engineering is a government engineering college managed by the Department of Science and Technology, Bihar. It is approved and recognised by AICTE and is affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University(AKU) in Patna.
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Other names | GCE Gaya |
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Former name | Magadh Engineering College Gaya Engineering College |
| Type | Public Engineering Institution, Undergraduate |
| Established | 2008 |
| Principal | Dr. Nirmal kumar |
Academic staff | 46 |
Administrative staff | 150 |
| Undergraduates | 960 |
| Address | Sri Krishna Nagar, , , , P.O Nagari Yana Via Buniyadganij Gaya - 823003 India 24.9001°N 85.0466°E |
| Campus | Urban 87 Acres, 350,000 m2 (3,800,000 sq ft) |
| Colours | White & Black |
| Nickname | GCEians, GECians, MECians |
| Affiliations | Aryabhatta Knowledge University; |
| Mascot | Lord Buddha |
| Website | www |
It was formerly named 'Magadh Engineering College (MEC)' from 1958 to 1994; now it is a public institute under name 'Gaya College of Engineering (GCE)'.[1] It was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar on 19 November 2008 in presence of renowned dignitaries and educationists at a function held in college campus itself.[2]
History
In 1958, Magadh Engineering College was established. It ran from 1958 to 1994. It was revived and inaugurated as Gaya College of Engineering by the Chief Minister of Bihar on 19 November 2008.[3]
Campus
The campus is situated at Bihar State Highway-4 Shrikrishnanagar locality on the outskirts of Gaya district, fifteen km from the main town. The college is spread over 87 acres. There are two academic buildings, one workshop and two campus hostels for third year and final year students. The area is lush green and free from pollution. A single small tea shop is available on the campus.
A branch of Madhya Bihar Gramin Bank is Functional here serving the needs of all students.
Departments
GCE offers undergraduate courses in four streams of engineering.[4]
| Departmental Courses in B.Tech. offered | Intake and seats available |
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| B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering | 60 (Normal Entry Seats) +3 (Tuition Fee Waiver seats) +12 (Lateral Entry) |
| B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering | 60 (Normal Entry Seats) +3 (Tuition Fee Waiver seats) +12 (Lateral Entry) |
| B.Tech. Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 60 (Normal Entry Seats) +3 (Tuition Fee Waiver seats) +12 (Lateral Entry) |
| B.Tech. Civil Engineering | 60 (Normal Entry Seats) +3 (Tuition Fee Waiver seats) +12 (Lateral Entry) |
Academics
Admission
From 2019 onwards, admission is done on the basis of rank obtained in JEE Main, conducted by National Testing Agency. Earlier, undergraduate admissions were done through the BCECE conducted by Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board.
Library
A small library which has all essential books available for students.
Student life
Hostel
There are two new hostels along with an old hostel provided for College staffs & Guards, third and fourth-year students in the college campus. All hostels have telephones, television, Common room, indoor games court as well as WiMAX. All rooms are single seated for the students. A mess with dining room is functioning in the hostel, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served. There are also some private hostels providing accommodation to the students at Gaya Junction and Lakhibagh, Manpur for boys and Nutan Nagar for girls. From the Gaya Junction, Manpur and Nutan Nagar at 6 am (classes start at 7 am) during the Summer period and Timing is elevated to 8:30 am for bus plying and 10 am for a class start during Winters. The bus is provided by the college free.
Celebrations
- Annual Function is organized every year to commemorate the foundation day of the college. Annual sports meet and Cultural programs are held along with it.
- The mega tech. fest 'GRAVITON'
- ADAVYA once organized in 2011.
- SUMEDHA organized every year
Besides Saraswati Puja, Vishwakarma Puja, Farewell Party, Welcome Party and Freshers' party act as a source to inculcate zeal and joy in within.
Philanthropy GCEians
It is a student social activity cell of Gaya College of Engineering which we endeavour a social charisma
and cognizance by philanthropic acts.
See also
References
- http://www.dst.bih.nic.in
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 August 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2019.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "History". gcegaya.ac.in. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- http://akubihar.org