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| type = Government College | | type = Government College | ||
| affiliation = [[APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University]] | | affiliation = [[APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University]] | ||
| principal = Dr. | | principal = Dr. M.J. Jalaja| students = 1000+ | ||
| city = [[Kuyilimala, Painavu, Idukki]] | | city = [[Kuyilimala, Painavu, Idukki]] | ||
| state = [[Kerala]] | | state = [[Kerala]] | ||
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[[ | [[File:GEC Idukki Campus Kerala Mar22 R16 05674.jpg|thumb|300px|GEC Idukki Campus at Kuyilimala, Painavu (Mar 2022)]] | ||
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gecidukki.ac.in|title=GECI}}</ref> | 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gecidukki.ac.in|title=GECI}}</ref> | ||
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==Campus== | ==Campus== | ||
The scenic {{convert|25|acre|m2|adj=on}} 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 | The scenic {{convert|25|acre|m2|adj=on}} 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 {{Convert|120|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Cochin and {{Convert|130|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Kottayam and is connected by bus to all parts of the state. | ||
[[Image:A view of GEC Idukki and other Govt. Offices at Kuyilimala.jpg|thumb|GEC Idukki and government offices at Kuyilimala]] | [[Image:A view of GEC Idukki and other Govt. Offices at Kuyilimala.jpg|thumb|GEC Idukki and government offices at Kuyilimala]] | ||
The cool and picturesque environs of the Idukki wildlife sanctuary located close to the campus | The cool and picturesque environs of the Idukki wildlife sanctuary located close to the campus form a good setting for the pursuit of higher education. The [[Idukki Dam]] is {{Convert|7|km|mi|abbr=on}} from the campus. | ||
==Academics== | ==Academics== | ||
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===Departments=== | ===Departments=== | ||
[[File:CSE IT Building GEC Idukki Kerala Mar22 R16 05652.jpg|thumb|CSE & IT Departments (Mar 2022)]] | |||
The college is structured into seven departments: | The college is structured into seven departments: | ||
*Electrical and Electronics Engineering | *Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ||
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CCE conducts courses to students and public, which stay apart from the regular curriculum, thereby generating internal funds for the development of the departments and the institute. | CCE conducts courses to students and public, which stay apart from the regular curriculum, thereby generating internal funds for the development of the departments and the institute. | ||
===Visiting | ===Visiting faculty programme=== | ||
The programme extends the service of experienced teachers and experts from industries to GECI. Organizations like IITs and IISc, senior faculty from reputed institutions and experts from industries and consultancy services deliver lectures to the students. | The programme extends the service of experienced teachers and experts from industries to GECI. Organizations like IITs and IISc, senior faculty from reputed institutions and experts from industries and consultancy services deliver lectures to the students. | ||
===Internet and | ===Internet and campus connectivity=== | ||
GECI has a 2 Mbit/s broadband internet connection, along with 10 more 512 Mbit/s connections under National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technologies (NMEICT) program. The students can use the facilities through Campus Area Network (CAN) and Wireless Area Network (WAN). | GECI has a 2 Mbit/s broadband internet connection, along with 10 more 512 Mbit/s connections under National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technologies (NMEICT) program. The students can use the facilities through Campus Area Network (CAN) and Wireless Area Network (WAN). | ||
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* Ladies hostel – 45 seats – for 2nd year and higher semester female students and female staff members | * Ladies hostel – 45 seats – for 2nd year and higher semester female students and female staff members | ||
* Staff hostel – For male staff members | * Staff hostel – For male staff members | ||
Additional hostel facilities are available for students and staff in nearby off-campus locations: | |||
* Holy Family Ladies Hostel, Thannikkandam, Painavu - hostel run by Catholic Sisters | * Holy Family Ladies Hostel, Thannikkandam, Painavu - hostel run by Catholic Sisters | ||
* Girirani Working Women's Hostel, Kuyilimala (managed by the Idukki District Women's Council), which is situated at a walkable distance from the college provides accommodation for female students. | * Girirani Working Women's Hostel, Kuyilimala (managed by the Idukki District Women's Council), which is situated at a walkable distance from the college provides accommodation for female students. | ||
* Private accommodation for male and female students are available at Cheruthony (6 | * Private accommodation for male and female students are available at Cheruthony ({{Convert|6|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Painavu). | ||
* | * Wisdom Homes Boys Hostel run by the SSF state committee located at Cheruthony. | ||
===College bus=== | ===College bus=== | ||
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===Student activities=== | ===Student activities=== | ||
The college has a | The college has a students' union, which organises technical, cultural, and entertainment events. | ||
===Alumni | ===Alumni association=== | ||
The | 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. | ||
===English club=== | ===English club=== | ||
'''GECI''' students conduct an English club under the organization of '''TEQIP''' and the collaborative effort of ''LANGUAGE LAB'' for improving soft skills among students. | '''GECI''' students conduct an English club under the organization of '''TEQIP''' and the collaborative effort of ''LANGUAGE LAB'' for improving soft skills among students. | ||
==Notable alumni== | |||
* Ankit Ashokan - [[Civil Services Examination]] 2016 rank holder and [[Indian Police Service]] officer, Kerala cadre. | |||
* Neena Viswanath - [[Civil Services Examination]] 2020 rank holder and [[Indian Revenue Service]] officer. 2013 batch CSE. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||