B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) 

at Gopalan College of Engineering and Management, K R Puram

KCET is one of the accepting exams for Gopalan College of Engineering and Management BTech admission. In 2024, the closing rank was 77564 for Computer Science Engineering. This was the highest closing rank among all the BTech specialisations followed by 102083 for Aeronautical Engineering. CSE which is a popular BTech specialisation saw declining trend in the past three years. From 39137 in 2022, 47577 in 2023 and 77564 in 2024.

Aspirants who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with at least 45% aggregate with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with any one of the following subjects, namely, Chemistry, Bio-Technology, Biology, Electronics and Computer Science are eligible to apply for Gopalan College of Engineering and Management BTech course. 

There is a 5% relaxation in the aggregate for candidates from Karnataka belonging to SC/ST and other backward classes.

Gopalan College of Engineering and Management BTech cutoff 2023 for Electronics & Communication Engineering was 75891 for SC and 75891 for ST category. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in COMEDK, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

The total cost of stuyding BE in Gopalan College of Engineering and Management ranges from INR 1.49 Lacs to INR 7.44 Lakh. The BE course at GCEM is for four years with various specialiations. According to the placement reports, the median salary package offered at GCEM is INR 3.5 lakh.

GCEM average package data 2024 is not released. However, according to Gopalan College of Engineering and Management NIRF report 2024, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the BTech median package offered over the past three years, which is presented below:

No, Gopalan College of Engineering and Management offers admission based on entrance exam scores. The college considers COMEDK UGET or KCET scores for admission to BTech course. However, mere qualifying the entrance exam won't guarantee admission in the college. Aspirants must also fulfil the eligibility and other selection requirements for admission.

• Studying at Gopalan College of Engineering and Management (Gopalan COEM) is not very expensive, . The following are some salient details regarding the cost and accessibility of studying there:
• The annual tuition fees for core engineering branches, such as computer science, mechanical, and civil engineering, range from 85,000 to 1 lakh. A few of the more recent branches may cost a little bit more.
• The cost structure of this college is fairly similar to that of other reputable private engineering colleges in Karnataka. unquestionably far less than accredited or private universities.
• Gopalan COEM provides programs to reduce tuition for students from lower-income families in addition to scholarships awarded based on merit or rank.
• Additional institutional costs are typically nonexistent. If necessary, hostel and mess fees range from 75,000 to 90,000 per year. Since educational loans can cover 90–100% of the total cost of a program, even students from lower-class or middle-class backgrounds can afford it.
• In summary, Gopalan COEM's fee structure is average when compared to the median annual engineering college fees in the private sector. For students in need, there are payment plans and educational loans available as well. Thus, it is not really possible to argue that studying there is too costly.

According to unofficial sources, the sector-wise GCEM alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the sectors of Education, Sales, Quality Assurance, HR, Consulting, Arts & Design, Research, Customer Success & Support, Media & Communication, Finance and Administrative.

The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources, hence may vary.

The application fee for Gopalan College of Engineering and Management is INR 500. Aspirants applying online can submit the fee via any of the online payment modes. For offline submission, candidates need to send a demand draft, of INR 500 drawn in favour of “Gopalan College of Engineering and Management” payable at Bangalore.

Candidates selected for admission at Gopalan College of Engineering and Management have to bring their marksheet, entrance exam scorecard and other documents for verification. Below are the documents aspirant need for verification process:

• CET result sheet/ COMEDK admission order copy
• SSLC/ Class 10 original marksheet
• PUC/ Class 12 original marksheet
• PUC/ Class 12 original transfer certificate
• PUC/ Class 12 study and conduct certificate
• Caste and Income Certificate (if applicable)
• Migration Certificate (if applicable)
• Photos 5 stamp-size and 5 passport-size
• Aadhaar card copy