Government College Of Engineering, Kalahandi(Autonomous)

About the Institute

Government College of Engineering (GCE), Kalahandi, located in Bhawanipatna, Odisha, was established in 2009 by the Government of Odisha. It is one of the leading government engineering colleges in western Odisha. The college attained autonomous status in 2021 and is affiliated with Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT). It is approved by AICTE and accredited with a B+ grade by NAAC.

Key Highlights of GCE Kalahandi:

1. Academic Programs:

• Undergraduate (B.Tech):

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science & Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

• Postgraduate (M.Tech):

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

2. Academic Excellence:

• The college maintains rigorous academic standards and offers a curriculum designed in alignment with industry needs.

• It is among the few engineering colleges in Odisha offering both UG and PG courses in core engineering branches.

3. Research & Innovation:

• GCE Kalahandi actively promotes research in engineering disciplines and encourages faculty-student collaborations.

• It has signed MoUs with academic institutions like Maa Manikeswari University for research and community outreach initiatives.

4. Historical Legacy:

• Founded in 2009, GCE Kalahandi was established to expand access to technical education in underrepresented regions of Odisha.

• It gained autonomy in 2021, further strengthening its administrative and academic capabilities.

5. Infrastructure & Campus:

• The college is spread across a well-equipped campus around 5 km from Bhawanipatna on NH-201.

• Facilities include laboratories, workshops, computer centers, hostels, a canteen, and student activity centers.

6. Placements:

• A dedicated Training and Placement Cell facilitates campus drives and skill development programs.

• Students are placed in both public and private sector companies, with growing placement records each year.

7. Admissions:

• B.Tech: Admission through JEE Main followed by OJEE counseling.

• M.Tech: Admission based on GATE score or OJEE PG counseling.