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{{short description|Engineering college situated in Thrissur city of Kerala, India}}
{{Short description|Engineering college in Kerala, India}}
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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
| name = Government Engineering College Thrissur
| name                   = Government Engineering College, Thrissur
| image = gec thrissur.jpg
| image                 = gec thrissur.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| image_size             = 250px
| caption = Main building
| caption               = Main block of the institute at [[Thrissur]]
| motto = {{lang|hi|योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्}}<br />({{lang|hi-Latn|Yoga Karmasu Kaushalam}})
| motto                 = {{lang|hi|യോഗ കർമസു കൗശലം}}<br />({{lang|hi-Latn|Yoga Karmasu Kaushalam}})
| mottoeng = ''Perfection in skill through practice''
| mottoeng               = ''Perfection in skill through practice''
| established = 1958
| established           = 1957
| type = Government Education and research institution
| type                   = Public Institute for Technology and Research
| principal = Dr. Sheeba V S
| principal             = Dr. Solomon P A
| city = [[Thrissur]]
| city                   = [[Thrissur, Kerala]]
| state = [[Kerala]]
| academic_affiliation  = {{ubl|[[University of Kerala]] (1957-1968)|[[University of Calicut]] (1968-2015)|[[APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University]] (since 2015)}}
| affiliation = (1) University of Calicut
| campus                 = {{convert|75|acre|km2}}
(2)A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University(KTU)
| other_name            = GEC-T
| campus = {{convert|75|acre|km2}}
| country               = India
| nickname = GECT
| website               = {{url|gectcr.ac.in}}
| country = [[India]]
| logo                   = GEC Thrissur Logo.JPG
| website = [http://gectcr.ac.in/ http://gectcr.ac.in/]
| logo = [[Image:GEC Thrissur Logo.JPG|124x124px]]
}}
}}


The '''Government Engineering College Thrissur (GEC T)''' is an engineering college situated in [[Thrissur]] city of [[Kerala]], India. It is the second oldest govt. engineering college established in [[Kerala]] and the first government engineering college to be established after the formation of [[Kerala]] state. The college was affiliated to the [[University of Calicut]] and now associated with [[APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University]](KTU).
The '''Government Engineering College Thrissur (GEC-T)''' is a public engineering and research institute located in [[Thrissur, Kerala]], India. During its establishment in 1957, it was the second-oldest public engineering institute to be established in the state of [[Kerala]] after [[College of Engineering, Trivandrum|CET]] (1939) and the first public institute of technology to be established after the formation of the state in 1956. The institute is affiliated to the [[APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University]] (KTU) since its inception in 2015.


==History==
==History==
The college was initially located at the [[Maharaja's Technological Institute]] Chembukkavu campus in 1957. The foundation stone of the college was laid by the late [[Jawaharlal Nehru|Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru]], the first [[Prime Minister of India]], on 26 April 1958. The college shifted to its present campus in October 1960. The college was formally inaugurated by late [[Pattom A. Thanu Pillai]], Chief Minister of Kerala on 2 February 1962. The campus is spread over an area of {{convert|75|acre|km2}} and is located at [[Ramavarmapuram]] which is 5&nbsp;km from the heart of Thrissur city and 6&nbsp;km from [[Thrissur Junction|Thrissur Railway station]].
The institute was originally located at the Chembukkavu campus of the [[Maharaja's Technological Institute]] in 1957. The foundation stone of the institute was laid by the late [[Jawaharlal Nehru|Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru]], the first [[Prime Minister of India]], on 26 April 1958. The institute was shifted into its present campus in October 1960. The institute was formally inaugurated by late [[Pattom A. Thanu Pillai]], former Chief Minister of Kerala, on 2 February 1962. The campus is spread over an area of {{convert|75|acre|km2}} and is located at [[Ramavarmapuram]] which is 5&nbsp;km from the centre of [[Thrissur]] and 6&nbsp;km from [[Thrissur Junction|Thrissur Railway station]].
Prof.S. Rajaraman, a civil engineer of international repute and author of many engineering books was the first Principal. He along with Prof. M.P. Mathew and Prof. V.S. Nair (the then Head of the Departments of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering respectively) formed the triumvirate that established the growth of the college.{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}


Besides the regular B-Tech courses, college also offers a postgraduate Course in Computer Applications (MCA), and postgraduate programmes in other subjects. Courses offered by college have been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation, AICTE, and Council of Architecture (B.Arch).
Besides the regular B-Tech courses, the institute also offers a postgraduate Course in Computer Applications (MCA), and postgraduate programmes in other subjects. Courses offered by the institute have been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation, AICTE, and Council of Architecture (B.Arch).
 
==Organisation and administration ==
===Departments===
* Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engineering
* Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
* Dept. of Civil Engineering
* Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
* Dept. of Chemical Engineering
* Dept. of Production cum Plant Engineering
* Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering
* School of Architecture and Planning<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kerala|first=Government of|date=17 February 2020|title=Government Order|url=http://www.highereducation.kerala.gov.in/images/stories/2020/290.pdf|url-status=live|website=Higher Education Department, Government of Kerala}}</ref>
* Dept. of MCA
* Environmental Centre
* Dept. of Mathematics
* Dept. of Physics
* Dept. of Chemistry
* Dept. of Economics
* Dept. of Physical Education
 
===Ancillaries and facilities===
* Central Library
* Central Computing Centre
* Gymnasium
* Canteen
* Post Office
* State Bank of India ATM
* Placement Cell
* Dispensary
* Millenium (Main) auditorium
* Open air theatre
* Amphitheatres
* Men's Hostels
* Ladies Hostels
* Staff Quarters
 
==Academics==
===Academic programmes ===
The following undergraduate programmes are offered. Admission to these programs is based on the applicant's results of the entrance tests conducted by the Commissionerate of Entrance Examinations, Kerala.
 
'''B.Tech Programmes'''
* Electronics and Communication Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Civil Engineering
* Electrical and Electronics Engineering
* Chemical Engineering
* Production Engineering
* Computer Science and Engineering
* Architecture (B.Arch)
 
'''PG programmes'''
* MCA
* M.Tech in Environmental Engineering (Civil)
* M.Tech in Structural Engineering (Civil)
* M.Tech in Water Resources and Hydro Informatics (Civil)
* M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
* M.Tech in Production Engineering (Mech)
* M.Tech in IC Engines and Turbo Machinery (Mech)
* M.Tech in Power Electronics (EEE)
* M.Tech in Power Systems Engineering (EEE)
* M.Tech in Process Control (Chemical)
* M.Tech in Manufacturing Systems Management (Production)
* M.Tech in Communication Engineering and Signal Processing (ECE)
* M.Plan in Urban Planning (Architecture)
 
'''Ph.D programmes'''
* Mechanical Engineering
* Electrical and Electronics Engineering
* Chemical Engineering.
* Civil Engineering
 
===Sports===
* Football and cricket stadium
* Racing tracks with galleries
* Basketball, volleyball and tennis courts
* Hockey ground and pavilion
* Indoor badminton stadium
* Indoor table tennis hall
 
Teams Sent For University Games
*Cricket Team
*Football Team
*Basketball Team
*Volleyball Team
*Handball Team
*Netball Team
*Softball Team
*Athletics Team
*Badminton Team
*Table tennis Team


===Rankings===
===Rankings===
{{Infobox India university ranking  
{{Infobox India university ranking
| type = University and college
| type = University and college
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| NIRF_E_2020 = 164
|NIRF_E_2024=201-300}}
}}
 
The [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) ranked it 164 among engineering colleges in 2020.<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_E_2020 />
The [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) ranked it between 201-300 band in engineering institutes of India in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NIRF Ranking 2024 |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2024/pdf/Report/IR2024_Report.pdf}}</ref>


==Student life==
==Student life==
===Dyuthi -Inter-Collegiate National Level Multifest===
The College Union conducts the annual National Level Tech fest Dyuthi<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dyuthi|url=https://www.facebook.com/dyuthigec/|access-date=2021-11-14|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=dyuthi XX|url=https://www.dyuthi.in/|access-date=2021-11-14|website=www.dyuthi.in}}</ref> which includes technical, cultural as well as sporting events.
The institution conducts an yearly techno-managerial fest, Dyuthi, inviting engineering students from the colleges all over India.
 
===Thrissur Motor Show===
The Thrissur Motor Show is an annual motor show held in Thrissur town, Kerala. The expo is held at Thekkinkadu Maidan and is organized by Mechanical Engineering Department of Government Engineering College, Thrissur.
 
The show exhibits supercars, superbikes, vintage and modified vehicles. It was declared the best student organised expo by the Hindu in 2008. Many racing celebrities like Narain Karthikeyan, Mira Erda etc. have grazed the stage of Thrissur Motor Show.


===TEDxGECT===
A TEDx event was organised by students of GEC, Thrissur in April 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://tedxgect.com/ |title=TEDxGECT |access-date=9 July 2022 |archive-date=20 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235218/https://tedxgect.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The theme of the event was "Reality Check". This was the first TEDx event in Central Kerala.
A TEDx event was organised by students of GEC, Thrissur in April 2018
.<ref>https://tedxgect.com</ref> The theme of the event was "Reality Check". This was the first TEDx event in Central Kerala.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
{{More citations needed section|date=March 2021}}
{{More citations needed section|date=March 2021}}
* [[K. Radhakrishnan (scientist)|K. Radhakrishnan]], Padmabhushan, Former Chairman, [[Indian Space Research Organisation]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-06/kochi/30482238_1_radhakrishnan-doctorates-vikram-sarabhai-space-centre
* [[Koppillil Radhakrishnan|K Radhakrishnan]], Padma Bhushan, Former Chairman, [[Indian Space Research Organisation]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-06/kochi/30482238_1_radhakrishnan-doctorates-vikram-sarabhai-space-centre
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130616052404/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-06/kochi/30482238_1_radhakrishnan-doctorates-vikram-sarabhai-space-centre
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130616052404/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-06/kochi/30482238_1_radhakrishnan-doctorates-vikram-sarabhai-space-centre
|url-status=dead
|url-status=dead
|archive-date=16 June 2013
|archive-date=16 June 2013
|work=[[The Times of India]]
|work=[[The Times of India]]
|title=ISRO chief Radhakrishnan felicitated  
|title=ISRO chief Radhakrishnan felicitated
|access-date=14 June 2013}}</ref>
|access-date=14 June 2013}}</ref>
* [[Tessy Thomas]], Head of Missile program [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]
* [[Madhavan Chandradathan|M. Chandra Dathan]], Padmashree, Former Director, [[Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre|Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/new-vssc-director/article6164975.ece?ref=sliderNews|title=New VSSC director|author=Special Correspondent|work=The Hindu|date=July 2014}}</ref>
* [[Madhavan Chandradathan|M. Chandra Dathan]], Padmashree, Former Director, [[Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre|Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/new-vssc-director/article6164975.ece?ref=sliderNews|title=New VSSC director|author=Special Correspondent|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
* [[Babu Bharadwaj]], writer and journalist<ref>[https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/renowned-malayalam-writer-journalist-babu-bharadwaj-passes-away.html "Renowned writer-journalist Babu Bharadwaj passes away"]. ''Malayala Manorama''. 31 March 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2021.</ref>
* [[Babu Bharadwaj]], writer and journalist<ref>[https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/renowned-malayalam-writer-journalist-babu-bharadwaj-passes-away.html "Renowned writer-journalist Babu Bharadwaj passes away"]. ''Malayala Manorama''. 31 March 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2021.</ref>
* [[T. G. Ravi]], Malayalam film actor and MD of Suntec Tyres
* [[T. G. Ravi]], Malayalam film actor and MD of Suntec Tyres
* [[Anand Neelakantan]], writer
* [[Anand Neelakantan]], writer
* [[Sreekumaran Thampi]], Lyricist, director, producer, screenwriter
* [[Sreekumaran Thampi]], Lyricist, director, producer, screenwriter
* [[V. T. Balram|V.T.Balram]], MLA, [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]]
* [[V. T. Balram]], Former MLA, Kerala Legislative Assembly  
 
* [[Sagar Surya]], actor
==External links==
College Website  : http://gectcr.ac.in/


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Government Engineering College, Thrissur
Main block of the institute at Thrissur
Other name
GEC-T
Mottoയോഗ കർമസു കൗശലം
(Yoga Karmasu Kaushalam)
Motto in English
Perfection in skill through practice
TypePublic Institute for Technology and Research
Established1957
Academic affiliation
PrincipalDr. Solomon P A
Location
Thrissur, Kerala
,
India
Campus75 acres (0.30 km2)
Websitegectcr.ac.in

The Government Engineering College Thrissur (GEC-T) is a public engineering and research institute located in Thrissur, Kerala, India. During its establishment in 1957, it was the second-oldest public engineering institute to be established in the state of Kerala after CET (1939) and the first public institute of technology to be established after the formation of the state in 1956. The institute is affiliated to the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) since its inception in 2015.

History[edit | edit source]

The institute was originally located at the Chembukkavu campus of the Maharaja's Technological Institute in 1957. The foundation stone of the institute was laid by the late Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, on 26 April 1958. The institute was shifted into its present campus in October 1960. The institute was formally inaugurated by late Pattom A. Thanu Pillai, former Chief Minister of Kerala, on 2 February 1962. The campus is spread over an area of 75 acres (0.30 km2) and is located at Ramavarmapuram which is 5 km from the centre of Thrissur and 6 km from Thrissur Railway station.

Besides the regular B-Tech courses, the institute also offers a postgraduate Course in Computer Applications (MCA), and postgraduate programmes in other subjects. Courses offered by the institute have been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation, AICTE, and Council of Architecture (B.Arch).

Rankings[edit | edit source]

University and college rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked it between 201-300 band in engineering institutes of India in 2024.[1]

Student life[edit | edit source]

The College Union conducts the annual National Level Tech fest Dyuthi[2][3] which includes technical, cultural as well as sporting events.

A TEDx event was organised by students of GEC, Thrissur in April 2018.[4] The theme of the event was "Reality Check". This was the first TEDx event in Central Kerala.

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "NIRF Ranking 2024" (PDF).
  2. ↑ "Dyuthi". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  3. ↑ "dyuthi XX". www.dyuthi.in. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  4. ↑ "TEDxGECT". Archived from the original on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  5. ↑ "ISRO chief Radhakrishnan felicitated". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 June 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  6. ↑ Special Correspondent (July 2014). "New VSSC director". The Hindu. {{cite news}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  7. ↑ "Renowned writer-journalist Babu Bharadwaj passes away". Malayala Manorama. 31 March 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2021.

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