Government College of Technology (GCT), Coimbatore – 2026 Overview

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Government College of Technology (GCT) has recorded total fees from ₹9,495 and placement records with average packages up to ₹5 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.

12Active programmes
6Student reviews
4.7Average rating
2Placement years

About Government College of Technology (GCT)

History and Background

Government College of Technology Courses GCT Coimbatore is a leading institution of engineering and has received awards for the same. It offers engineering courses such as BE and ME with various specializations at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. It also offers engineering UG Programmes as a part-time course. The specializations offered in BE are Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering , Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Production Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering , Information Technology and Industrial Biotechnology. The specializations offered in ME are Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Power Electronics & Drives, Applied Electronics, VLSI design and Computer Science & Engineering. Doctoral and Research engineering are offered in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering. Below is a list of courses offered along with their eligibility and duration: Courses Eligibility Duration B.E. Must have passed 10+2 with minimum 50% in PCM / TNEA 4 Years M.E. Must have appeared in TANCET A valid score in GATE 2 Years MS or PhD Programs Based on the selection list of Anna University 1.5-3 Years Also Read: Government College of Technology Courses & Fees

Campus and Location

Established in 1945. Located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Thadagam Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Courses and Programmes Offered

B.Tech / B.E. Programmes

- B.Tech Bio Technology – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology · B.Tech / B.E. profile

- B.Tech Information Technology – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology

- Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology

- Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology

- Bachelor of Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology

- Bachelor of Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology

- Bachelor of Engineering Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology

- Bachelor of Engineering Industrial & Production Engineering – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology

- Bachelor of Engineering Information Technology – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology

- Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 from any recognized board.

M.Tech / M.E. Programmes

- Master of Engineering – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST) · M.Tech / M.E. profile

P.hd Programmes

- Doctor of Philosophy – 5 years – Candidate should have passed their master degree from any recognized university. · P.hd profile

Course Fees at Government College of Technology (GCT)

B.Tech / B.E. Fees

Recorded annual fee for most B.Tech / B.E.: ₹9,495 per year.

Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.

Admission Process and Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria by Programme

- B.Tech / B.E.: Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology.

- M.Tech / M.E.: Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST).

- P.hd: Candidate should have passed their master degree from any recognized university..

Entrance Exams Accepted

How to Apply

Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.

Cutoffs and Entrance Exams

Entrance Exams for Government College of Technology (GCT)

Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: GATE, TNEA.

Cutoff Trends

Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.

Placements and Recruiters

Placement Highlights by Programme

2023
₹20 LPA
2023
₹12 LPA

B.Tech / B.E. (2023): Highest ₹20 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA, Lowest ₹3 LPA.

M.Tech / M.E. (2023): Highest ₹12 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.

Top Recruiters

Accel Frontline Limited, Adobe, ADP Wilco, Alcatel-Lucent, Amazon, Angara Ecommerce Pvt. Ltd.( Banyan Tree Capital ), Aricent Group, Ashok Leyland, Aspire Systems, Athenahealth, Bajaj Auto, Birlasoft, Blue Star, Brakes India Limited, Caritor, Caterpillar, Cisco, Cognizant, CommVault Systems India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, Consolidated Coffe(TATA COFFEE), Cordys Software India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, Crompton Greaves Ltd., CSC India, D. E. Shaw India Software Private Limited, eBay, EMC Corporation, Ernst & Young, Exeter Group, Bangalore, Exterro (I) Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore, Fujitsu, Global Scholar, Chennai, Godrej Industries, Grindwell Norton Ltd., HCL Technologies, Hexaware, Hindustan Motors, Honeywell, HP Analytics, Huawei, IBM, iFlex, imrb, iNautix Technologies, India Pistons, Informatica Business Solutions Pvt Ltd., infosys, Intergraph, John & Flower, Juno, Kale Consultants(ACCELY KALE) and others (92 recruiters in database).

Placement Data Disclaimer

Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.

Student Reviews and Ratings

Overall Student Ratings

- Total active reviews: 6

- Average overall rating: 4.7/5

- Infrastructure: 3.8/5

- Hostel: 4.8/5

- Clubs/Activities: 3.0/5

- Faculty: 4.0/5

- Admission: 3.3/5

Overall
4.7/5
Infrastructure
3.8/5
Hostel
4.8/5
Clubs / Activities
3.0/5
Faculty
4.0/5
Admission
3.3/5

Faculty and Departments

Key Faculty Members

- Dr. R. Thenmozhi – HOD (Ph.D)

- Dr. D padmini – Associate Professor and HOD (Ph.D)

- Dr. J Jeyanthi – Assistant Professor (Ph.D)

- Dr. c meiaraja – Assistant Professor (Ph.D)

- Dr. SP jeyapriya – Assistant Professor (Ph.D)

Rankings and Recognition

NIRF and Other Rankings

- nirf 2022: Rank 160 out of 200.

- nirf 2021: Rank 128 out of 300.

- nirf 2018: Rank 93 out of 200.

Frequently asked questions

What is Government College of Technology (GCT) known for?

Government College of Technology (GCT) offers B.Tech / B.E., M.Tech / M.E., P.hd across 12 active programme records.

What are the main courses at Government College of Technology (GCT)?

Government College of Technology (GCT) lists B.Tech Bio Technology, B.Tech Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science & Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and other programmes.

What are the fees at Government College of Technology (GCT)?

Recorded total fees range from ₹9,495 to ₹9,495. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.

Which entrance exams are accepted by Government College of Technology (GCT)?

The active programme mappings list GATE, TNEA.

How are placements at Government College of Technology (GCT)?

Placement records are available for 2 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.

What is the average package at Government College of Technology (GCT)?

The available placement records include average package values such as ₹5 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.

What is the ranking of Government College of Technology (GCT)?

The profile contains 3 active ranking record(s), including nirf rank 160 and nirf rank 128.

What is the student rating of Government College of Technology (GCT)?

Government College of Technology (GCT) has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 6 active review(s).

Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.