Government College Of Engineering, Amravati

About Government College Of Engineering, Amravati

Govt. College of Engineering, Amravati, was established in the year 1964 by Govt. of Maharashtra, along with three other Govt. institutes at Pune, Aurangabad, and Karad. It was initially affiliated to Nagpur University and later on shifted to Amravati University in 1982. The Institute started with three basic disciplines i.e. Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engg. Subsequently degree programs in Electronic & Telecommunication, Computer Science & Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering & Information Technology were added as per the demand and requirements of the country. The institute started part time post graduate course in Electrical Power System in 1986 and later added four P.G. Courses in Thermal Power Engineering, Environmental, Geotechnical, and Electronics Systems and Communication. The institute also offers seven full time PG programs in Electrical Power Systems, Structures, Thermal Power Engg., Environmental Engg., Advanced Electronics, Computer Engg., and Geotechnical Engg .

The institute is recognized research center for Ph.D. Programs in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engg. of Amravati University.

On the basis of academic performance and contributions made by the institute and alumni, Government of Maharashtra has awarded autonomous status to the college from academic session 2006-2007. The Institute, therefore, design need based curriculum, conducts examination itself and declares the result. Results are normally declared within a week after the examination. The degree is awarded by Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, with a special mention of the College, in its convocation. The students are also encouraged for sports, extracurricular, and co curricular activities. Organizing Prajwalan is a regular feature of the institute. Students have demonstrated excellence in University sports. College is administered by Board of Management under the chairman ship of Director of Technical Education (M.S.), the Senate, Examination Committee, and the Boards of Study. The different statutory bodies are displayed on website of institute.