| Gaya College of Engineering | |
| Type: | Public Engineering Institution, postgraduate |
| Address: | Sri Krishna Nagar, P.O Nagari Yana Via Buniyadganij Gaya - 823003 |
| Administrative Staff: | 150 |
| Faculty: | 46 |
| Principal: | Rajan Sarkar |
| Undergrad: | 1480 |
| Country: | India |
| Coordinates: | 24.9001°N 85.0466°W |
| Campus: | Urban 87 Acres, |
| Colours: | White & Black |
| Mascot: | Lord Buddha |
| Other Names: | GCE Gaya |
| Sports Nickname: | GCEians, GECians, MECians |
| Former Name: | Magadh Engineering College Gaya Engineering College |
| Affiliations: | Bihar Engineering University |
Gaya College of Engineering is a public Technical institute in Gaya, Bihar, India . The institute running under Department of Science and Technology, Bihar. Affiliated to Bihar Engineering University, Patna and approved by AICTE, Ministry of Education.[1]
It was formerly named 'Magadh Engineering College (MEC)' from 1958 to 1994 ; now it is a public institute under name 'Gaya College of Engineering (GCE)'.[2] It was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar on 19 November 2008 in presence of renowned dignitaries and educationists at a function held in college campus itself.[3]
In 1958, Magadh Engineering College was established. It ran from 1958 to 1994. It was revived and inaugurated as Gaya College of Engineering by the Chief Minister of Bihar on 19 November 2008.[4]
The campus is situated at Bihar State Highway-4 Shrikrishnanagar locality on the outskirts of Gaya district, fifteen km from the main town. The college is spread over 87 acres. There are two academic buildings, one workshop.The area is lush green and free from pollution.A canteen available on the campus.
A branch of Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank is Functional here serving the needs of all students.
GCE offers undergraduate courses in five streams of engineering.[5]
| Departmental Courses in B.Tech. offered | Intake and seats available | |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering | 60 (Normal Entry Seats) +3 (Tuition Fee Waiver seats) +12 (Lateral Entry) | |
| B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering | 120 (Normal Entry Seats) +3 (Tuition Fee Waiver seats) +12 (Lateral Entry) | |
| B.Tech. Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 90 (Normal Entry Seats) +3 (Tuition Fee Waiver seats) +12 (Lateral Entry) | |
| B.Tech. Civil Engineering | 90 (Normal Entry Seats) +3 (Tuition Fee Waiver seats) +12 (Lateral Entry) | |
| B.Arch. (5 years) | 40 (Normal Entry seats) |
Admission is done through engineering entrance examination, namely the Joint Entrance Examination JEE Main conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).Students have to appear in Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling (UGEAC) & (UGAAC) conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) board, in order to seek admission to the first year B.Tech & B.Arch. course based on the JEE merit-list. Diploma holder candidates admission in 2nd year through BCECE (LE) admission test conducted by Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board .(PGEAC) councelling for post graduate admission,more information on the admission process, For details students need to visit:-https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/
A central library which has all essential books available for students.
There are four boys and one girls hostels are available in GCE campus provided for College staffs & Guards, First, second third and fourth-year students in the college campus. All hostels have telephones, television, Common room, indoor games court as well as WiMAX. All rooms are single seated for the students. A mess with dining room is functioning in the hostel, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served.There are also some private hostels providing accommodation to the students at Gaya Junction and Lakhibagh, Manpur Junction for boys and Nutan Nagar for girls.
Besides Saraswati Puja, Vishwakarma Puja, Farewell Party, Welcome Party and Freshers' party act as a source to inculcate zeal and joy in within.
It is a student social activity cell of Gaya College of Engineering.