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{{Short description|College in Idukki District, Kerala, India}}
 
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| name = Government Engineering College, Idukki
| name                   = Government Engineering College, Idukki
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| established = 2000
| established           = 2000
| type = Government College
| type                   = Government College
| affiliation = [[APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University]]
| affiliation           = [[APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University]]
| principal = Dr. M.J. Jalaja| students = 1000+
| principal             = Dr. Baiju Sasidharan
| city = [[Kuyilimala, Painavu, Idukki]]
| students               = 1000+
| state = [[Kerala]]
| city                   = Kuyilimala, [[Painavu, Idukki, Kerala]]
| country = [[India]]
| country                = India
| campus = {{convert|25|acre|m2}}
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| nickname = GECI
| campus                 = {{convert|25|acre|m2}}
| website = [http://www.gecidukki.ac.in]
| other_name            = GECI
| logo = [[File:Geci mainbldg.jpg|300px]]
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| director = Directorate of Technical Education, 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 institution is under the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Kerala.
 
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>


==History==
==History==
 
The college<ref>{{citation |access-date=30 July 2024 |website=[[Shiksha_-_TeleVehicle]]
The college was established in 2000 under the Directorate of Technical Education<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerala.gov.in/dept_technicaleducation/index.htm|title=Kerala Government|access-date=17 June 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070625042112/http://www.kerala.gov.in/dept_technicaleducation/index.htm|archive-date=25 June 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> of the government of Kerala. It was located at Painavu in government buildings renovated for the purpose. Twenty five acres of land at Kuyilimala near Painavu was transferred to the college for the construction of a permanent campus in August 2000. The first batch of students were admitted in November 2000.
|url=https://www.shiksha.com/college/government-engineering-college-idukki-6039
 
|title=Government Engineering College, Idukki Highlights 2024}}</ref>  was established in 2000 under the Directorate of Technical Education<ref>{{cite web
Owing to the delay in obtaining AICTE approval and as per the orders of the High Court of Kerala, three batches of students admitted to the college were transferred to [[Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam|Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology]], [[Kottayam]] in their final year.
|url=http://www.kerala.gov.in/dept_technicaleducation/index.htm
 
|title=Kerala Government |access-date=17 June 2007
The college was inspected by AICTE in April 2003, and approval was granted for admissions on 2003–2004 and later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aicte-india.org/misappengineering.htm|title=AICTE|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019064249/http://www.aicte-india.org/misappengineering.htm|archive-date=19 October 2013}}</ref>
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070625042112/http://www.kerala.gov.in/dept_technicaleducation/index.htm
 
|archive-date=25 June 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> of the government of Kerala. The college was inspected and approved by AICTE in April 2003.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aicte-india.org/misappengineering.htm|title=AICTE|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019064249/http://www.aicte-india.org/misappengineering.htm|archive-date=19 October 2013}}</ref> Government Engineering College, Idukki, was founded to provide technical education to students in the hilly regions of Kerala. It started operations in 2000 with just two undergraduate programs. Over the years, it has expanded its academic offerings to include more undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines of engineering and technology. The college operates under the administrative control of the Government of Kerala, following the curriculum prescribed by the Kerala Technological University (KTU).{{fact|date=December 2024}}
GECI has 870 undergraduate students in four batches. The batch of students admitted to the college in 2003 is the first batch rolled out in October 2007.


==Campus==
==Campus==
The {{convert|25|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus is located at Kuyilimala, [[Painavu]] – the headquarters of the [[Idukki]] district and is situated near State Highway 33.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DTE - Home |url=https://www.dtekerala.gov.in/ |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=www.dtekerala.gov.in}}</ref>


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.
Key features of the campus include:
 
[[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 form a good setting for the pursuit of higher education. The [[Idukki Dam]] is {{Convert|7|km|mi|abbr=on}} from the campus.
 
==Academics==
The college is affiliated to [[APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University]], and offers Bachelor of Technology programmes in five branches of engineering and technology:
* Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
* Electronics and Communication Engineering,
* Computer Science and Engineering,
* Mechanical Engineering,
* Information Technology.
The programs have an intake of 66 regular students and six lateral entry students. The courses span eight semesters.


In addition to the four BTech programs, GECI offers three MTech programs.
* Central Computing Facility
* Research Laboratories
* Auditorium and Seminar Halls
* Indoor and Outdoor Sports Facilities


'''Electrical and Electronics Engineering'''
[[File:A view of GEC Idukki and other Govt. Offices at Kuyilimala.jpg|thumb|GEC Idukki and government offices at Kuyilimala]]
* Power Electronics and Control (since 2011)
'''Computer Science Engineering'''
* Computer Science and System Engineering
'''Information Technology'''
* Network Engineering


===Admissions===
== Admissions ==
Admissions to the BTech Degree programs are carried out on the basis of rank in the common entrance examination conducted by the Government of Kerala.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cee-kerala.org|title=CEE Kerala}}</ref>
Admissions to the B.Tech Degree programs are carried out on the basis of rank in the common entrance examination conducted by the Government of Kerala.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cee-kerala.org
|title=CEE Kerala}}</ref>


Admissions to the MTech Degree programs are carried out on the basis of rank in the GATE conducted by the IITs.
Admissions to the M.Tech Degree programs are carried out on the basis of rank in the GATE conducted by the IITs.<ref name="gate">{{cite web
<ref name="gate">{{cite web
  |url=http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/gate2014  |title=GATE Office, IITKGP  |url-status=dead
  |url=http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/gate2014/
  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113235318/http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/gate2014/
  |title=GATE Office, IITKGP.
  |url-status=dead  
  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113235318/http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/gate2014/  
  |archive-date=13 November 2013
  |archive-date=13 November 2013
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dtekerala.gov.in/|title=DTE Kerala}}</ref>
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dtekerala.gov.in/|title=DTE Kerala}}</ref>


===Departments===
== Academics ==
[[File:CSE IT Building GEC Idukki Kerala Mar22 R16 05652.jpg|thumb|CSE & IT Departments (Mar 2022)]]
GECI offers undergraduate (B.Tech) programs in disciplines such as:
The college is structured into seven departments:  
*Electrical and Electronics Engineering
*Electronics and Communication Engineering
*Computer Science and Engineering
*Information Technology
*Mechanical Engineering
*General Department
*Basic Sciences


==Faculty==
* Computer Science and Engineering
The faculty are selected by the Public Service Commission, Kerala, on a merit basis.
* Electrical and Electronics Engineering
* Electronics and Communication Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Information and Technology Engineering
* Robotics and Artificial Intelligence


===Staff advisory system===
Similarly, offers postgraduate (M.Tech) programs in disciplines such as:
Immediately after admission to the college, each student is assigned a staff adviser. The staff adviser guides the student in curricular and extracurricular activities during the period of study in the college.


===Campus discipline===
* Power Electronics and Control
Any act of ragging is dealt with as per the provisions of the Kerala Prohibition of ragging Act, 1998. Students are not allowed to use mobile phones in the campus. While on campus, students carry their college identity cards and comply with the dress code:
* Computer Science and Systems Engineering
* Boys: grey pants, cream shirt and suitable covered footwear,
* Network Engineering
* Girls: grey pants, cream shirt with grey overcoat and suitable covered footwear.
* VLSI and Embedded Systems


===College library===
The college follows a semester-based curriculum with a strong emphasis on practical learning, research, and innovation. The programs are accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Government of India, All India Council for Technical Education {{!}} |url=https://www.aicte-india.org |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=www.aicte-india.org}}</ref>
[[Image:GEC Idukki library001.jpg|thumb|Library – book lending section]]
The college library is in process of expansion. It has around 12000 books in 2500 titles. The library subscribes to 20 national and 12 international journals, five newspapers and some periodicals. Library operations are computerized using SOUL software.  
The library has the following sections:
* Book lending section,
* Reference section,
* Current periodicals section,
* Book bank for SC/ST and poor students,
* Reading room,
* Reprographic section.
[[Image:GECI - Library Reading Room.jpg|thumb|Library – Reference Section]]


===Digital library in engineering===
== Research and Collaborations ==
The college has access to international journals and technical papers through the Indian National Library in Engineering (INDEST) -AICTE Consortium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://paniit.iitd.ac.in/indest/members.php|title=indest}}</ref>
GECI actively promotes research and development in engineering and technology. The institution collaborates with various industries and research organizations to facilitate knowledge exchange and practical exposure for its students. It also hosts technical symposiums, hackathons, and workshops to enhance the research culture among students and faculty.<ref>{{Cite web |title=APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University |url=https://ktu.edu.in/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203000652/https://ktu.edu.in/ |archive-date=2024-12-03 |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=ktu.edu.in |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:GEC Idukki Computer Lab.jpg|thumb|Computer Lab – I]]


===Central computing facility===
[[File:GEC Idukki library001.jpg|thumb|Library – book lending section]]
The Central Computing Facility (CCF) has been set up to supplement the departmental software labs and for sharing of computing resources within the college. CCF has networked PCs, printers and scanners for student use.  
[[File:GECI - Library Reading Room.jpg|thumb|Library – Reference Section]]
[[File:Electrical machines lab GEC Idukki.jpg|thumb|Electrical Machines Lab]]


===Career guidance and placement cell===
==Digital library in engineering==
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.
The college has access to international journals and technical papers through the Indian National Library in Engineering (INDEST) -AICTE Consortium.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paniit.iitd.ac.in/indest/members.php
|title=indest}}</ref>


===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.
===IPR CELL===
Intellectual Property Rights Cell started functioning at the college with its formal inauguration on 4 April 2011. It works as the nodal center of PIC Kerala. The cell creates awareness among students and faculty about Intellectual Property Rights to increase the Intellectual Property output and provides the assistance needed for filing a patent.
===Parent Teacher’s Association===
The Parent Teacher's Association (PTA) provides a 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.
===Centre for Continuing Education===
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 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.
===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).
===Centre for Engineering Research and Development (CERD) ===
CERD was established by the government of Kerala to act as a platform for the faculty and student of engineering colleges in the state to pursue their interest in basic and applied research in engineering and technology.
GECI is a nodal centre of CERD and provides centralized computational and other common research facilities, access to information sources, conduct training, seminars, symposia and lecture series in emerging areas of research and research initiation.
===EDUSAT Interactive Terminal===
The Satellite Interactive Terminal established in the college by the [[ISRO]] enables distant education via the [[GSAT-3|EDUSAT]]. The virtual classroom environment is made alive by multimedia equipment, and students are able to interact in real-time with the subject experts.
==Festivals==
===Kavettam===
Kavettam is the arts festival of government engineering college Idukki.
===ADVAYA===
{{Booster|what=section|date=July 2020}}
Over the last nine years has provided a platform for promoting technical, scientific thinking, innovation, and raw ideas to echo, thus creating an unmatched aura of science and technology spectacle year after year.
National Level Multi-Fest of Government Engineering college Idukki: In its endeavour to create a technical symposium for the creative minds of our nation to converge and exchange talent, Advaya strives to break new boundaries and reach new level year after year.
==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. They are headed by the Warden, assisted by the Resident Tutors.
The seat availability at the hostels are as follows:
* Men's hostel – I – 45 seats – for 2nd year and higher semester male students
* Men's hostel – II – 45 seats – for 1st year male students
* PH - 30 seats - male students
* C7 ( Men's hostel-III) - 15 seats
* Ladies hostel – 45 seats – for 2nd year and higher semester female students and female 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
* 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 ({{Convert|6|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Painavu).
* Wisdom Homes Boys Hostel run by the SSF state committee located at Cheruthony.
===College bus===
[[File:Govt Engineering College Idukki Campus DSC 3341.jpg|thumb|College Buses]]
[[File:Govt Engineering College Idukki Campus DSC 3341.jpg|thumb|College Buses]]
The institute operates five college buses for the use of staff and students.
===Student activities===
The college has a students' union, which organises technical, cultural, and entertainment 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.
===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.
==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==
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* [http://www.gecidukki.ac.in Official website]
* [http://www.gecidukki.ac.in Official website]
* [http://www.dtekerala.gov.in Directorate of Technical Education Kerala]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160307141828/http://gecilive.com/ Campus blog and e-magazine]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160307141828/http://gecilive.com/ Campus blog and e-magazine]
* [http://www.my.opera.com/gecidukki Photo blog]
* [http://www.my.opera.com/gecidukki Photo blog]
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Government Engineering College, Idukki
geci, gecidukki
Logo
Other name
GECI
TypeGovernment College
Established2000
AffiliationAPJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
PrincipalDr. Baiju Sasidharan
DirectorDirectorate of Technical Education, Kerala
Students1000+
Location
Kuyilimala, Painavu, Idukki, Kerala
,
India

9°50′52″N 76°56′32″E / 9.84778°N 76.94222°E / 9.84778; 76.94222
Campus25 acres (100,000 m2)
Websitewww.gecidukki.ac.in

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.[1] The institution is under the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Kerala.

History[edit | edit source]

The college[2] was established in 2000 under the Directorate of Technical Education[3] of the government of Kerala. The college was inspected and approved by AICTE in April 2003.[4] Government Engineering College, Idukki, was founded to provide technical education to students in the hilly regions of Kerala. It started operations in 2000 with just two undergraduate programs. Over the years, it has expanded its academic offerings to include more undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines of engineering and technology. The college operates under the administrative control of the Government of Kerala, following the curriculum prescribed by the Kerala Technological University (KTU).[citation needed]

Campus[edit | edit source]

The 25-acre (100,000 m2) campus is located at Kuyilimala, Painavu – the headquarters of the Idukki district and is situated near State Highway 33.[5]

Key features of the campus include:

  • Central Computing Facility
  • Research Laboratories
  • Auditorium and Seminar Halls
  • Indoor and Outdoor Sports Facilities
GEC Idukki and government offices at Kuyilimala

Admissions[edit | edit source]

Admissions to the B.Tech Degree programs are carried out on the basis of rank in the common entrance examination conducted by the Government of Kerala.[6]

Admissions to the M.Tech Degree programs are carried out on the basis of rank in the GATE conducted by the IITs.[7][8]

Academics[edit | edit source]

GECI offers undergraduate (B.Tech) programs in disciplines such as:

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Information and Technology Engineering
  • Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Similarly, offers postgraduate (M.Tech) programs in disciplines such as:

  • Power Electronics and Control
  • Computer Science and Systems Engineering
  • Network Engineering
  • VLSI and Embedded Systems

The college follows a semester-based curriculum with a strong emphasis on practical learning, research, and innovation. The programs are accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).,[9]

Research and Collaborations[edit | edit source]

GECI actively promotes research and development in engineering and technology. The institution collaborates with various industries and research organizations to facilitate knowledge exchange and practical exposure for its students. It also hosts technical symposiums, hackathons, and workshops to enhance the research culture among students and faculty.[10]

Library – book lending section
Library – Reference Section

Digital library in engineering[edit | edit source]

The college has access to international journals and technical papers through the Indian National Library in Engineering (INDEST) -AICTE Consortium.[11]

College Buses

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "GECI".
  2. ↑ "Government Engineering College, Idukki Highlights 2024", Shiksha_-_TeleVehicle, retrieved 30 July 2024
  3. ↑ "Kerala Government". Archived from the original on 25 June 2007. Retrieved 17 June 2007.
  4. ↑ "AICTE". Archived from the original on 19 October 2013.
  5. ↑ "DTE - Home". www.dtekerala.gov.in. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  6. ↑ "CEE Kerala".
  7. ↑ "GATE Office, IITKGP". Archived from the original on 13 November 2013.
  8. ↑ "DTE Kerala".
  9. ↑ "Government of India, All India Council for Technical Education |". www.aicte-india.org. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  10. ↑ "APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University". ktu.edu.in. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  11. ↑ "indest".

External links[edit | edit source]

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