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{{Short description|College in Idukki District, Kerala, India}}
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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
|name = Government Engineering College, Idukki
| name = Government Engineering College, Idukki
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|caption = Logo
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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. Jalaja
| principal = Suresh K
|students = 10000
| students = 1000+
|city = [[Kuyilimala, Painavu, Idukki]]
| city = Kuyilimala, [[Painavu, Idukki, Kerala]]
|state = [[Kerala]]
| country = India
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|country = [[India]]
|campus = {{convert|25|acre|m2}}
| campus = {{convert|25|acre|m2}}
|nickname =GECI
| other_name = GECI
|website = [http://www.gecidukki.ac.in]
| website = {{url|www.gecidukki.ac.in}}
|logo = [[File:Geci mainbldg.jpg|300px]]
| logo = Geci mainbldg.jpg
|director=Directorate of Technical Education, Kerala}}
| director = Directorate of Technical Education, Kerala
}}


[[Image:Geci may 23 07.jpg|thumb|GEC Idukki Campus at Kuyilimala, Painavu]]
[[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 in the town of [[Painavu]], in [[Idukki district]] in the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. It is affiliated to the A P J ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education, 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>


==History==
==History==
The college<ref>{{citation |access-date=30 July 2024 |website=[[Shiksha_-_TeleVehicle]]
|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
|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.


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|df=dmy-all}}</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.
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>

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]] in their final year.

The AICTE team inspected the college in April 2003 and approval was granted for the 2003–2004 admissions onwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aicte-india.org/misappengineering.htm|title=AICTE|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019064249/http://www.aicte-india.org/misappengineering.htm|archivedate=19 October 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

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.


[[File:A view of GEC Idukki and other Govt. Offices at Kuyilimala.jpg|thumb|GEC Idukki and government offices at Kuyilimala]]
The scenic {{convert|25|acre|m2|sing=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 120&nbsp;km from Cochin and 130&nbsp;km 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]]
The cool and picturesque environs of the Idukki wildlife sanctuary located close to the campus are ideal for the pursuit of higher education. The [[Idukki Dam]] is 7&nbsp;km 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 and the course spans eight semesters.

In addition to the four B.Tech. programs, GECI offers three M.Tech. programs.
'''Electrical and Electronics Engineering'''
* Power Electronics and Control (since 2011)
'''Computer Science Engineering'''
* Computer Science and System Engineering
'''Information Technology'''
* Network Engineering


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


[[File:CSE IT Building GEC Idukki Kerala Mar22 R16 05652.jpg|thumb|CSE & IT Departments (Mar 2022)]]
===Departments===
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


[[File:GEC Idukki library001.jpg|thumb|Library – book lending section]]
==Faculty==
[[File:GECI - Library Reading Room.jpg|thumb|Library – Reference Section]]
The faculty are selected by the Public Service Commission, Kerala, on a merit basis.


==Digital library in engineering==
===Staff advisory system===
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
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.
|title=indest}}</ref>

===Campus discipline===
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:
* Boys: grey pants, cream shirt and suitable covered footwear,
* Girls: grey pants, cream shirt with grey overcoat and suitable covered footwear.

===College library===
[[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===
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>
[[File:GEC Idukki Computer Lab.jpg|thumb|Computer Lab – I]]
[[File:GEC Idukki Computer Lab.jpg|thumb|Computer Lab – I]]


===Central computing facility===
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:Electrical machines lab GEC Idukki.jpg|thumb|Electrical Machines Lab]]

===Career guidance and placement cell===
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.

===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===
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.

Check out advaya facebook website<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/advayaofficial/}}</ref>for ongoing and upcoming events, workshops, exhibitions and more.

==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 hostel's 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
* Holy Family Ladies Hostel, Thannikkandam, Painavu is a 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 lady Students.
* Private accommodation for male and female students are available at Cheruthony (6&nbsp;km from Painavu).

===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.


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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{{reflist}}


==External links ==
==External links ==
{{commons category}}
{{commons category}}
* [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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Latest revision as of 19:56, 31 July 2024

Government Engineering College, Idukki
geci, gecidukki
Logo
Other name
GECI
TypeGovernment College
Established2000
AffiliationAPJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
PrincipalSuresh K
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
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.[1]

History

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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]

Campus

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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.

GEC Idukki and government offices at Kuyilimala

Admissions

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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.[5]

Admissions to the MTech Degree programs are carried out on the basis of rank in the GATE conducted by the IITs.[6][7]

CSE & IT Departments (Mar 2022)
Library – book lending section
Library – Reference Section

Digital library in engineering

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The college has access to international journals and technical papers through the Indian National Library in Engineering (INDEST) -AICTE Consortium.[8]

Computer Lab – I
College Buses

See also

[edit]

References

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  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. ^ "CEE Kerala".
  6. ^ "GATE Office, IITKGP". Archived from the original on 13 November 2013.
  7. ^ "DTE Kerala".
  8. ^ "indest".
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