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Government College of Technology (GCT), Coimbatore

Government College of Technology (GCT), Coimbatore, established in 1945, is an autonomous government-aided engineering college under Anna University, accredited by NAAC ‘A’ and NBA. Known commonly as GCT, it offers core engineering programs, maintains a legacy of academic excellence on its spacious campus, and emphasizes cost-effective, quality engineering education.

  • Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (IN)
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Government College of Technology (GCT) Coimbatore
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Courses & Fee
Admission
Scholarships
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About Government College of Technology (GCT), Coimbatore

GCT holds strong standing in engineering education with robust infrastructure including modern labs, a rich library, and active cultural & technical fests like TECHFEST. The college encourages a balanced student experience through clubs, research forums, sports, and co-curricular opportunities. 

GCT offers a vibrant campus ecosystem with:

  • Well-equipped labs and a digital library

  • Extensive student clubs, professional forums, and cultural & technical fests

  • Sports facilities, hostels, and recreational areas

  • Active alumni networks and mentorship programs

Academic Courses- 

GCT offers a focused curriculum primarily in core engineering sectors:

  • Undergraduate (UG):

    • B.E./B.Tech in CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, IT, Electronics & Instrumentation, and more.

  • Postgraduate (PG):

    • M.E./M.Tech programs in specialized fields.

  • Research:

    • Doctoral and project-based work within engineering disciplines.

Placement Highlights:

  • 2024 Placement Snapshot:

    • UG students placed: 358, PG students placed: 40 — Total 398 offers.

    • Average Package: ~₹4.5 LPA

    • Median Package: ~₹4.6 LPA

    • Highest Package: Up to ₹12 LPA reported.

  • 2025 Highlights (Electronics & Instrumentation):

    • Placement Rate: 80%

    • Highest Package: ₹32 LPA

    • Average Package: ₹10 LPA

    • Median Package: ₹6 LPA

    • Companies Visited: 140+

  • Branch-wise Overview:

    • CSE: Average ₹5–7 LPA | Highest ₹12–18 LPA | Placement rate ~85–90%

    • ECE: Avg ₹4.5–6.5 LPA | Highest ₹10–14 LPA | Placement rate ~75–85%

    • EEE, Mech, Civil: Average ₹3.5–6 LPA; highest ~₹8–12 LPA; placement rates vary by branch

  • Top Recruiters Include: TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Zoho, Amazon, Microsoft, L&T, Cognizant, Bosch, Qualcomm

  • Student Insights:

    “Highest package is 18 LPA from ECE… average is 5 LPA.”
    “Highest package is 32 LPA, average 6–8 LPA.”

Fee Structure 2025
Course Number of Specializations Tuition Fees (Total, INR Lakhs) Eligibility Criteria
B.E./B.Tech (e.g., CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil) 9 0.49 – 2 (government quota; higher for management) 10+2: 45% in PCM (40% reserved) Exams: TNEA (based on 10+2 marks)
M.E./M.Tech (e.g., CSE, Power Systems) 9 1.2 – 1.5 B.E./B.Tech: 50% Exams: GATE, TANCET
MCA 1 1.2 Graduation: 50% with Math Exams: TANCET

 

Note: Fees exclude hostel (~INR 0.12L annually); scholarships for SC/ST up to 100%. Management quota higher; annual B.E./B.Tech ~INR 0.12-0.5L via TNEA. Total B.E./B.Tech INR 0.31-2L.

https://www.gct.ac.in/

Scholarship Statistics 2025
Gender
Male
Female
Total
57
90
OBC
0
0
SC
1
1
ST
45
60
Muslim
2
8
PWD
0
0
Minority Community
9
21
St. Joseph’s College Placement Report 2025
Particulars
Statistics
Placement Percentage
90%
Number of Companies Visited
50
Number of Students Placed
90%
Number of Offers Made
300
Average Package Offered
Rs 4 LPA
Highest Package Offered
Rs 10 LPA
Campus Facilities
Campus Facilities
Government College of Technology Admission Process 

Admission at GCT Coimbatore is merit-based for B.E./B.Tech via TNEA and entrance-driven for PG. To begin with, TNEA 2025 registration starts May 2025 (based on 10+2 marks); Round 2 counselling ongoing as of October 6, 2025. Moreover, TANCET 2025 exam March 2025 for PG; GATE CCMT 2025 Special Round 2 allotment July 26, 2025. Here’s a step-by-step guide for “GCT Coimbatore admissions 2025”:

  1. Application: Register for TNEA at tneaonline.org (fee INR 500) for B.E./B.Tech; TANCET at tanu.ac.in for PG (fee INR 1,000).
  2. Entrance Exam: TNEA ranks based on 10+2 marks (cutoff ~95-99 percentile for CSE); TANCET/GATE for M.E./M.Tech/MCA.
  3. Selection Rounds: Rank list for TNEA counselling (June-July 2025, Round 2 ongoing); merit for PG.
  4. Confirmation: Pay fees after allotment; report to Thadagam Road campus.

 

In addition, management quota via direct application. For “how to apply to GCT Coimbatore,” visit gct.ac.in.

Government College of Technology Placements

Placements at GCT are strong, with 80-95% rate across departments. As of October 6, 2025, 2025 data ongoing (Electronics and Instrumentation 80% placed); 2024: highest INR 1.3Cr, median INR 4.6 LPA for UG (358 placed). 2023: highest INR 29.48 LPA, 555 placed.

  • Highest Package: INR 1.3Cr
  • Average Package: INR 5-6 LPA
  • Median Package: INR 4.6 LPA
  • Placement Rate: 80-95%
  • Top Recruiters: Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Accenture, IBM
  • Student Rating for Placements: 3.8/5

Training includes industrial training, aptitude; 3.8/5 placement rating.

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