Government Engineering College, Idukki

About Government Engineering College, Idukki

The Government Engineering College, Idukki (GECI), was established in the year 2000 under the Directorate of Technical Education Government of Kerala. The college is currrently affiliated to Kerala Technological University and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.

The scenic 25-acre (100,000 m2) campus is located at Kuyilimala, Painavu, the headquarters of the Idukki district. The campus is at 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, SH-55 from Thodupuzha to Kattapana. Painavu is 120 km from Cochin and 110 km from Kottayam and is connected by bus to all parts of the state.

The cool and picturesque environs of the Idukki wildlife sanctuary located in close proximity to the campus is ideal for the pursuit of higher education. The Idukki Dam is just 7 km from the campus.

The Government Engineering College, Idukki (GECI) is located in the beautiful high range district of Kerala known for its mountainous hills and dense forests. The location of the institute in the idyllic environment makes it perfect for academic pursuit.

The education system followed in the college enables the students to achieve academic success as well as develop interpersonal skills. Each student is assigned to a staff advisor from the concerned department who guides the students in curricular and extracurricular activities during the period of study in the college. The college has a very active student’s union whose principal objective is to develop leadership qualities, integrity and inculcate the spirit of service among the students. The members are responsible for organising sports, arts, cultural and edutainment events.