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	==History==		==History==
	Walchand College of Engineering offered its first academic program, an undergraduate degree in [[~~Civil Engineering~~]](B.E.(Civil)) for up to 60 students in 1947. In 1955, an undergraduate degree in [[~~Electrical Engineering~~]] (B.E.(Elec)) was established, and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree (B.E.(Mech)) was offered in 1956. Both programs had a 60 student capacity. Postgraduate coursework in all three engineering disciplines was first offered in 1971. Graduate and undergraduate degrees in ~~Computer Science~~ and ~~Electronics Engineering~~ were added in the 1980s and 1990s.		Walchand College of Engineering offered its first academic program, an undergraduate degree in [[civil engineering]] (B.E.(Civil)) for up to 60 students in 1947. In 1955, an undergraduate degree in [[electrical engineering]] (B.E.(Elec)) was established, and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree (B.E.(Mech)) was offered in 1956. Both programs had a 60-student capacity. Postgraduate coursework in all three engineering disciplines was first offered in 1971. Graduate and undergraduate degrees in computer science and electronics engineering were added in the 1980s and 1990s.
	[[File:WCE Main Building.jpg\|thumb\|Administration Building]]		[[File:WCE Main Building.jpg\|thumb\|Administration Building]]
	Postgraduate courses in ~~Civil~~, ~~Mechanical~~ and [[~~Electrical Engineering~~]] and a diploma course in ~~Industrial Electronics~~ were introduced in 1971. In 1986, undergraduate and postgraduate courses in ~~Electronics Engineering~~ and an undergraduate course in ~~Computer Science~~ and ~~Engineering~~ were introduced, and a postgraduate course in [[~~Computer Science~~ and ~~Engineering~~]] was introduced in 1997.		Postgraduate courses in civil, mechanical and [[electrical engineering]] and a diploma course in industrial electronics were introduced in 1971. In 1986, undergraduate and postgraduate courses in electronics engineering and an undergraduate course in computer science and engineering were introduced, and a postgraduate course in [[computer science and engineering]] was introduced in 1997.

	In 2001, the college added a Bachelor of Engineering course in [[~~Information Technology~~]] with a capacity of 60 students, and capacity for an additional 30 students was added to the ~~Computer Science~~ and ~~Engineering~~ course. Departments of [[~~Physics~~]], [[~~Chemistry~~]], [[~~Mathematics~~]] and [[~~Geology~~]] have been established.{{when\|date=February 2015}}		In 2001, the college added a Bachelor of Engineering course in [[information technology]] with a capacity of 60 students, and capacity for an additional 30 students was added to the computer science and engineering course. Departments of [[physics]], [[chemistry]], [[mathematics]] and [[geology]] have been established.{{when\|date=February 2015}}

	The placement record of the college shows 464 ~~Undergraduate~~ students placed in organisations during 2010 and 2011.<ref name="Placement 2010-11">{{cite web\|last1=Dhaigude\|first1=Prof. Sanjay\|title=Placement 2010-11\|url=http://www.walchandsangli.ac.in/TrainingandPlacement/Placement_2010-11.pdf\|website=walchandsangli.ac.in}}</ref>		The placement record of the college shows 464 undergraduate students placed in organisations during 2010 and 2011.<ref name="Placement 2010-11">{{cite web\|last1=Dhaigude\|first1=Prof. Sanjay\|title=Placement 2010-11\|url=http://www.walchandsangli.ac.in/TrainingandPlacement/Placement_2010-11.pdf\|website=walchandsangli.ac.in}}</ref>

	The college was selected under the World Bank funded Government of India scheme "Technical Education Quality Improvement Program"(TEQIP) in 2005. It received nearly Rs. 9 crores of funding under TEQIP which ended in March 2009. As reported in the survey conducted by Spectrum India, Walchand College ranked No. 2 all-India out of about 127 institutes that participated in TEQIP. In 2011, the college was selected under Phase II of TEQIP, focused on development of PG education. In 2017, Once again college was selected under Phase III of TEQIP under TWINNING Arrangement with [[Jabalpur Engineering College]].		The college was selected under the World Bank funded Government of India scheme "Technical Education Quality Improvement Program"(TEQIP) in 2005. It received nearly Rs. 9 crores of funding under TEQIP which ended in March 2009. As reported in the survey conducted by Spectrum India, Walchand College ranked No. 2 all-India out of about 127 institutes that participated in TEQIP. In 2011, the college was selected under Phase II of TEQIP, focused on development of PG education. In 2017, Once again college was selected under Phase III of TEQIP under TWINNING Arrangement with [[Jabalpur Engineering College]].
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	==Campus==		==Campus==
	The college campus spreads over an area of about {{cvt\|90\|acre}}. The college has different buildings for different departments. The central ''quadrangle'' (as it is called) has classrooms large enough to seat 60-70 students, and a few classrooms with a capacity of around 100 students. At the center of the ''quadrangle'' is an ~~Assembly Hall~~ called Tilak Hall and an open-air theatre. The newly constructed [[library]] building also has a reading room. The library is named after Ajit Gulabchand as Ajit Gulbchand Central Library. It is one of the biggest libraries in Asia. The remainder of the campus is mostly covered with dense trees. The campus is famous as a mini peacock [[sanctuary]] as you will find them everywhere in college.		The college campus spreads over an area of about {{cvt\|90\|acre}}. The college has different buildings for different departments. The central ''quadrangle'' (as it is called) has classrooms large enough to seat 60-70 students, and a few classrooms with a capacity of around 100 students. At the center of the ''quadrangle'' is an assembly hall called Tilak Hall and an open-air theatre. The newly constructed [[library]] building also has a reading room. The library is named after Ajit Gulabchand as Ajit Gulbchand Central Library. It is one of the biggest libraries in Asia. The remainder of the campus is mostly covered with dense trees. The campus is famous as a mini peacock [[sanctuary]] as you will find them everywhere in college.

	==Hostel==		==Hostel==
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	===Mechanical department===		===Mechanical department===
	[[File:WCE Sangli ME.jpg\|thumb\|200 px\|right\|Department of Mechanical Engineering]]		[[File:WCE Sangli ME.jpg\|thumb\|200 px\|right\|Department of Mechanical Engineering]]
	The Mechanical department of the college has various facilities available for students. Workshops include [[Lathe\|lathe machines]], [[Woodturning\|woodturning machines]], [[milling machine]]s, [[shaper]]s and a [[CNC machine]]. The department also hosts a few large [[boilers]]; some dating as far back as the 1930s. Though no longer in working condition, students can climb in the [[Babcock & Wilcox boiler]] for study purposes. Separate workshops for [[blacksmith]]ing and [[carpentry]] allow students to gain practical experience. The smithy workshop also has a [[furnace]] in working condition.		The Mechanical department of the college has various facilities available for students. Workshops include [[Lathe\|lathe machines]], [[Woodturning\|woodturning machines]], [[milling machine]]s, [[shaper]]s and a [[CNC machine]]. The department also hosts a few large [[boilers]]; some dating as far back as the 1930s. Though no longer in working condition, students can climb in the [[Babcock & Wilcox boiler]] for study purposes. Separate workshops for [[blacksmith]]ing and [[carpentry]] allow students to gain practical experience. The smithy workshop also has a [[Metallurgical furnace\|furnace]] in working condition.

	For [[aerodynamic]] study purposes, a [[wind tunnel]] is available in the laboratory. The main entrance grounds also have a demonstrator [[wind mill]].		For [[aerodynamic]] study purposes, a [[wind tunnel]] is available in the laboratory. The main entrance grounds also have a demonstrator [[wind mill]].
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	'''Efficycle'''		'''Efficycle'''

	The team traces it success back to 2012 when it secured an All India Rank 3 and in subsequent events held in 2013 and 2015~~, bagged Best Design Award under captaincy of Mr.Shubham Patil~~.		The team traces it success back to 2012 when it secured an All India Rank 3 and in subsequent events held in 2013 and 2015.

	'''BAJA'''		'''BAJA'''
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	===Notable alumni===		===Notable alumni===

	*[[Leena Nair]], Global senior vice-president for leadership and organization development at Unilever		*[[Leena Nair]] CEO Chanel , Ex Global senior vice-president for leadership and organization development at Unilever
	*Suumit Shah - Founder & CEO - Dukaan®		*Suumit Shah - Founder & CEO - Dukaan®
	*Niketan B. Kadam - Indian Police Service (UPSC 2019) \| Maharashtra Cadre		*Niketan B. Kadam - Indian Police Service (UPSC 2019) \| Maharashtra Cadre
	*Navjivanraje Vijay Pawar - IAS \| MP Cadre		*Navjivanraje Vijay Pawar - IAS \| MP Cadre
			*Prathamesh Rajshirke -IAS
	*Pradip Marathe - Founder CottonKing.		*Pradip Marathe - Founder CottonKing.
	*Mahadev Jankar-Politician.		*Mahadev Jankar-Politician.
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	*Abhaysingh Mohite-Deputy Collector Mpsc Rank 1 2016.		*Abhaysingh Mohite-Deputy Collector Mpsc Rank 1 2016.
	*mahadev jankar

	==References==		==References==

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{{Short description|College in Sangli, Maharashtra, India}}
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{{Infobox university
|name = Walchand College of Engineering
|image = WCES Logo.gif
|motto = क्रियासिद्धिः सत्वे
|mottoeng = Success depends on quality
|established = 1947<ref name=TCS>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/tcs-picks-up-202-students-from-walchand-eng-college/article4804112.ece | title=TCS picks up 202 students from Walchand Eng College | publisher=[[The Hindu]] |place=Mumbai |date=11 June 2013 | access-date=6 November 2013}}</ref>
|type = Autonomous institute
|chairman = [[Ajit Gulabchand ]]<ref name=TCS/>
|director = P. H. Sawant
|campus = {{cvt|90|acre}}
|city = [[Sangli]]
|state = [[Maharashtra]]
|country = India
|website = {{url|www.walchandsangli.ac.in}}
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'''Walchand College of Engineering''' is a college in the city of [[Sangli, Maharashtra]], India. The WCE campus is situated on nearly 90 acres of land in Vishrambag, roughly midway between the twin cities of Sangli and [[Miraj]].

The college was established in 1947 by the Hon. (Late) Dhondumama Sathe and began with an [[undergraduate]] course in [[Civil Engineering]] with a capacity of 60 students. It was affiliated with Bombay University in 1947. After [[Pune University]] was set up in 1948, the college became affiliated with Pune University. In 1955, the college was renamed after [[Walchand Hirachand]], an industrialist. Since the establishment of [[Shivaji University]], at Kolhapur in 1962, Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli has been affiliated with Shivaji University. Since 2007, it has been an ''autonomous college'' offering the B.Tech. degree <ref>{{cite news|title=Delayed engg admissions will hit our academic calendar|date=4 Jul 2011|newspaper=Times of India, ToI}}</ref> in Maharashtra with 'financial and academic autonomy'.<ref>{{cite web|last=autonomy|first=maharashtra|title=About Us|url=http://www.vjti.ac.in/index.php/aboutus|work=VJTI Website|publisher=VJTI, Mumbai|access-date=16 March 2014}}</ref> It is known for its vast campus and placement.

==History==
Walchand College of Engineering offered its first academic program, an undergraduate degree in [[Civil Engineering]](B.E.(Civil)) for up to 60 students in 1947. In 1955, an undergraduate degree in [[Electrical Engineering]] (B.E.(Elec)) was established, and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree (B.E.(Mech)) was offered in 1956. Both programs had a 60 student capacity. Postgraduate coursework in all three engineering disciplines was first offered in 1971. Graduate and undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Electronics Engineering were added in the 1980s and 1990s.
[[File:WCE Main Building.jpg|thumb|Administration Building]]
Postgraduate courses in Civil, Mechanical and [[Electrical Engineering]] and a diploma course in Industrial Electronics were introduced in 1971. In 1986, undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Electronics Engineering and an undergraduate course in Computer Science and Engineering were introduced, and a postgraduate course in [[Computer Science and Engineering]] was introduced in 1997.

In 2001, the college added a Bachelor of Engineering course in [[Information Technology]] with a capacity of 60 students, and capacity for an additional 30 students was added to the Computer Science and Engineering course. Departments of [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]], [[Mathematics]] and [[Geology]] have been established.{{when|date=February 2015}}

The placement record of the college shows 464 Undergraduate students placed in organisations during 2010 and 2011.<ref name="Placement 2010-11">{{cite web|last1=Dhaigude|first1=Prof. Sanjay|title=Placement 2010-11|url=http://www.walchandsangli.ac.in/TrainingandPlacement/Placement_2010-11.pdf|website=walchandsangli.ac.in}}</ref>

The college was selected under the World Bank funded Government of India scheme "Technical Education Quality Improvement Program"(TEQIP) in 2005. It received nearly Rs. 9 crores of funding under TEQIP which ended in March 2009. As reported in the survey conducted by Spectrum India, Walchand College ranked No. 2 all-India out of about 127 institutes that participated in TEQIP. In 2011, the college was selected under Phase II of TEQIP, focused on development of PG education. In 2017, Once again college was selected under Phase III of TEQIP under TWINNING Arrangement with [[Jabalpur Engineering College]].
[[File:Sarasvati Idol.jpg|thumb|Sarasvati Idol in front of Library]]

==Campus==
The college campus spreads over an area of about {{cvt|90|acre}}. The college has different buildings for different departments. The central ''quadrangle'' (as it is called) has classrooms large enough to seat 60-70 students, and a few classrooms with a capacity of around 100 students. At the center of the ''quadrangle'' is an Assembly Hall called Tilak Hall and an open-air theatre. The newly constructed [[library]] building also has a reading room. The library is named after Ajit Gulabchand as Ajit Gulbchand Central Library. It is one of the biggest libraries in Asia. The remainder of the campus is mostly covered with dense trees. The campus is famous as a mini peacock [[sanctuary]] as you will find them everywhere in college.

==Hostel==
The college has had a hostel facility for males since 1958 and for females since 1987. There are eight hostel blocks (D1 to D8) with high speed internet connectivity through WiFi, and a capacity of 738 students. In response to the recent trend of increasing female enrollment, two hostel blocks were suitably modified and converted into women's hostels. At the initiative of the Chairman, Shri Ajit Gulabchand, another hostel block with a capacity of 46 students was converted into a cyber hostel with internet connectivity. Over 300 female students are presently inhabiting hostel accommodations. There is a plan to construct a new hostel for women, as per the new Campus Master Plan developed by the firm HOK (USA).

==Lab Facilities==
Various lab facilities are provided by IT department to students.
#[[Unix]] Lab
#[[Microprocessor]] Lab
#[[High Performance Computing]] Lab(For M-tech)
#[[Nvidia]] Lab
#[[John Deere]] research center in Embedded system
The IT department in WCE has various [[Moodle]] addresses. Students have direct access to these models. They can check their attendance, and can upload their assignments.

Teachers can upload assignments for the students. Quizzes on some subjects are held on the moodle.

===Mechanical department===
[[File:WCE Sangli ME.jpg|thumb|200 px|right|Department of Mechanical Engineering]]
The Mechanical department of the college has various facilities available for students. Workshops include [[Lathe|lathe machines]], [[Woodturning|woodturning machines]], [[milling machine]]s, [[shaper]]s and a [[CNC machine]]. The department also hosts a few large [[boilers]]; some dating as far back as the 1930s. Though no longer in working condition, students can climb in the [[Babcock & Wilcox boiler]] for study purposes. Separate workshops for [[blacksmith]]ing and [[carpentry]] allow students to gain practical experience. The smithy workshop also has a [[furnace]] in working condition.

For [[aerodynamic]] study purposes, a [[wind tunnel]] is available in the laboratory. The main entrance grounds also have a demonstrator [[wind mill]].

Together with the Electronics department, a separate [[mechatronics]] laboratory is under development along with a [[cryogenics]] laboratory. A new demonstrator [[steam turbine]] power plant has recently been set up.

==SAE Activities==
The college has been very prominent and active in participating in SAE India events, held every year. Team Aaryans is the official racing team of WCE which has been participating in E and M baja, Efficycle and Go-Kart - all events conducted by SAE India.

'''Efficycle'''

The team traces it success back to 2012 when it secured an All India Rank 3 and in subsequent events held in 2013 and 2015, bagged Best Design Award under captaincy of Mr.Shubham Patil.

'''BAJA'''

Team Aaryans has been participating in BAJA for couple of years now. In the 2019 edition of E-BAJA, the team bagged prizes worth 90,000 rupees. Along with this the E-BAJA team won the best marketing presentation award in 2017. The M-BAJA team of Aaryans secured All India Rank 20 in the 2019 edition of M-BAJA. The team has also bagged 'Best CAE Award','Best Sales Presentation Award' and 'Best Design Award' over these consecutive years of participation.

==Academics==

===Degrees offered===
'''Undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of technology (B. Tech)'''
* [[Civil Engineering]]
* [[Computer Science and Engineering]]
* [[Electrical Engineering]]
* [[Electronics Engineering]]
* [[Information Technology]]
* [[Mechanical Engineering]]

'''Postgraduate Degrees: Master of Technology (M.Tech)'''
* Computer Science and Engineering
* Computer Science and Engineering [ Information Technology ]
* Electrical Engineering- Control Systems
* Electrical Engineering- Power Systems
* [[Electronics Engineering]]
* [[Environmental Engineering]]
* Heat Power Engineering
* Mechanical Design Engineering
* Mechanical Production Engineering
* [[Structural Engineering]]

== Students Driven Clubs ==
Many Clubs are being driven and managed by students for academics and Personality improvement.
Along with departmental clubs like EESA, ELESA, CESA, MESA, SAIT and ACSES, SOFTA, PACE, Rotaract, WLUG, WCE ACM Student Chapter are some of the clubs which strives for technical, social and soft skills advancement.

==Rankings==
It's ranked 168 in NIRF 2020 Rankings with NIRF score of 32.39

==Gallery==
<gallery mode=packed heights=160px>
File:WCE Sangli Campus.jpg|Walchand College campus
File:WCE Sangli Library.jpg|Ajit Gulabchand Central Library
File:WCE Sangli Shilp Chintamani.jpg|Saraswati Statue
File:WCE Sangli EE.jpg |Department of Electrical Engineering
</gallery>

== Alumni associations==
Many alumni associations for the college have been formed in India and abroad. The Association of Past Students is a registered organization and the registered members date back to 1956. More recently, Walchand College of Engineering Alumni Silicon Valley Chapter (CA, USA), and Tri-State Chapter (NY, USA) were formed in 2015.

===Notable alumni===

*[[Leena Nair]], Global senior vice-president for leadership and organization development at Unilever
*Suumit Shah - Founder & CEO - Dukaan®
*Niketan B. Kadam - Indian Police Service (UPSC 2019) | Maharashtra Cadre
*Navjivanraje Vijay Pawar - IAS | MP Cadre
*Pradip Marathe - Founder CottonKing.
*Mahadev Jankar-Politician.
*
*Abhaysingh Mohite-Deputy Collector Mpsc Rank 1 2016.
*mahadev jankar

==References==
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