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Government College of Engineering, Salem: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Reviews

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Government College of Engineering
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.8
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.3
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.2
Money Review IconValue for Money4.5
What students say about Government College of Engineering, Salem
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Topmost Multi National Companies like Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra and well growing startups visit my college for recruitment.
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From our senior batch, many students got placed in IT companies, and only some students got placed in core companies.
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Venkatesh R Verified Icon
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2028
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
I am absolutely satisfied with my college life.
Placements: The college is located in Salem, which is one of the tier 2 cities in the state. The company's exposure is a little bit small. Placements are very good. Many companies visit the college to hire students. In the last 3 consecutive years, 100% of placements have been provided in my department.
Infrastructure: All facilities are available here. The infrastructure is good, but it is a government college. Free Wi-Fi is available, and the labs are good. Classrooms have smartboards. The department library has all the books, and the digital library has an ocean of books. Food is average for both boys and girls. 6 blocks are available for the UG boys' hostel. For 3rd-year and 4th-year students, single rooms are available. The hostel has average facilities. The canteen is good. A big sports ground is here, and all games are available here. An indoor stadium is also present here.
Faculty: Teachers are really helpful and well-qualified. The lab technicians are knowledgeable. The course curriculum is more related to the industry norms, and it is easy to get placed. Semester exams are of an easy to difficult level and based on the students. The pass percentage is 50%.
Other: The campus is spread over 400 acres with a lush green campus. There are many birds and peacocks. Many events are conducted in the evening semester. There are more than 7 clubs in the college. Scholarships are available. It is 10 minutes away from the heart of Salem city.
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025Read More
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B.E. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2026
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
My experience at GCE Salem: Pros, cons, and insights.
Placements: 299 out of 438, i.e., 63.3% of students got placed (graduated students). The highest package is about 15 LPA, and the average is about 3.5 LPA-4 LPA, and the lowest is about 1.5 LPA- 1.8 LPA. The top recruiters are Zoho, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, etc. The percentage of my courses is 100%. 95 out of 95 students got internships and the companies are Hyundai, JSW Steel, Hero Motocorp, etc.
Infrastructure: Since it is a government college, all the infrastructure and facilities required for students are available, such as free Wi-Fi and laboratory. Classrooms are equipped with 6 ceiling fans, and the college library, which has about 50000 books. The hostel is well-equipped with simple furniture, a separate cupboard, a ceiling fan, etc. As for the food, it is all vegetarian food available. As for the sports, we have hockey, cricket, football, and basketball fields separately, and we do have a gymnasium.
Faculty: The faculty are super nice to talk to or interact with. Whether it's the quality of teaching or the very person, everything is good. From the experience of the graduated students or seniors, they did not find it difficult in the industry after they joined. There are two end-term exams, and it is not that difficult. The pass percentage can be around 95%-100%.
Other: Firstly, I chose this course because of my passion for engineering as a whole, not a particular subject. Secondly, I have chosen the course because of my curiosity about mechanical objects. Well, as for the events or fests, there are hardly any. As long as I remember, there has only been one, i.e., departmental fest.
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025Read More
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Vijayaprasanth P Verified Icon
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2025
3.6
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money
The college gives independency to students.
Placements: The Mechanical Department has a 100 percent placement rate. The highest package is 13.5 LPA. The lowest package is 2.16 LPA. L&T, Sona Comstar, and পেট্রোল are the top companies. Fifty percent of our college students get internships. Our top placement is as a manager in Sona Comstar.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is good for the students. It is connected to nature. The buildings are old but in good condition. There is a cafeteria for students and also a store on the campus. The cafe has all the food items. There are two hostels, one for boys and another one for girls. Boys' hostel timing is 6-9, and girls' hostel timing is 6-6. The food quality in the hostel is average. There is also a medical center near the hostel office. There is a huge ground to play on.
Faculty: The teachers have doctorates, and the teachers are fully knowledgeable, except for some people. But the teachers expect the students' own interest, and then the teachers are friendly on campus. The curriculum is relevant to the subject. It is based on the old syllabus, so it does not make the students ready for the industry. There are semesters every four months. Fifty percent is the minimum passing mark.
Other: I am interested in this course because of my uncle's suggestion. The course is good. The materials and machines are of the old type. If they were of the modern type, it would be useful for all.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2024Read More
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B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2028
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
A really cost effective college with good environment and absolutely good lecturers.
Placements: Usually, the percentage is about 75-100%. The highest salary is around 30 LPA while average and the lowest are 15 LPA and 5 LPA respectively. Top recruiting companies are Hyundai, Ford, etc. The percentage of students who get internships is about 50-80%. Top roles would be NLC Limited, Steel Plant in Salem, etc.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure are well-equipped for their respective department. It's a quiet place, I won't say it's well-equipped for the hostel. But considering the cost, I guess it's enough. For the students, it is the best environment for studies. It's a vegetarian college (don't like that).
Faculty: The lecturers are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. In my opinion, it is the best. It highly depends on students what they can learn from the courses as it will also affect the industries or jobs later. I would rate 8 out of 10 for the semester. It's about 80-100% of the pass percentage.
Other: Generally, I have been interested in electric or electronic devices so I chose EEE. Well, the best thing about EEE is it's really fun and thrilling while learning various aspects of electricity. I don't think so. For me, EEE is enough as it should be. We don't have that much of events going on compared to other colleges.
Reviewed on 28 May 2025Read More
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M.E. in CAD/CAM - Batch of 2020
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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
I have really enjoyed studying here at the GCE, Salem, and here some key aspects of my experience.
Placements: GCE Salem has a great placement record. During the last placement season, major stalwarts including Accenture, TITAN, ARCADIA, TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, and Siemens visited campus. The highest package was 7 lakh per annum, while the average package was around 3.5 lakh per annum. The placement cell is quite active and provides students with large-scale training and preparation for interviews.
Infrastructure: GCE Salem features a well-maintained campus with modern facilities. Classrooms are equipped with the latest teaching aids, and laboratories are stocked with advanced equipment. The comprehensive library offers a wide range of books, journals, and digital resources. Students benefit from good Wi-Fi connectivity, sports facilities, and comfortable hostels with essential amenities.
Faculty: The faculty is one of the greatest strengths of our college. They have extensive teaching experience and always assist us with both academic and non-academic lessons. They consistently motivate us. The semester exams are not very difficult; if anyone attends classes regularly, they can easily pass. The passing percentage is always above 70%
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2024Read More
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M.E. in Thermal Engineering - Batch of 2021
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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Overall, the best college for M.E. in Thermal Engineering Course.
Placements: Government College Of Engineering, Salem has a very good track record when it comes to placement rate. About 90% to 95% of students are admitted to top-ranking institutions. The highest offer for on-campus interviews is 30 LPA with an average of 15 LPA. The minimum package is 6 LPA. Top recruiters are Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Energy, TVS Motor, etc. Top roles are Thermal safety officer, Thermal design engineer and so on.
Infrastructure: Our college system is the best, and it is still improving. Our college system is good for the educational mind. Our college has a library, and another one is under construction. Libraries and Wi-Fi are also available throughout the digital library. Hostel and mess food is also good. Other aspects of the college are also good. All campuses have Wi-Fi. Only college students and professors use Wi-Fi.
Faculty: The college has faculty members with more than 15 years of teaching experience. Teachers not only support students academically but also encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities. The curriculum at the institute is state-of-the-art and designed to meet industry standards. Semester exams are easy and the pass rate is 69%.
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Government College of Engineering
Admission process

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

7 Courses2 years
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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CEETA, GATE
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28 Aug '25 - 6 Oct '25
GATE 2026 Application form availability without late feesOngoing
9 Oct '25
GATE 2026 Registration with late fees
Oct '25
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Government College of Engineering, Salem Placements

CourseMedian Salary
B.E. / B.Tech
3.5 LPA
M.E./M.Tech
4.2 LPA

Top Recruiters

AFCONS Infrastrucure
American Megtrends
Apollo Tyres
Hero Moto Corp
JSW Steel
NTT Data
Optimus
Rane
TCS
Technip
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Internships and industry projects

Offered in the final year only

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in India

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Placement support

Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves

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Organized & proactive placement process

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Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Government College of Engineering, Salem Fee and Eligibility

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CoursesTuition FeesEligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(8 courses)
10+2 : 45 %
Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More
M.E./M.Tech(7 courses)
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : CEETAGATE
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Government College of Engineering, Salem Infrastructure

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Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

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Depends on no. of societies or extra-curriculars students are involved with

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Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic

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Not allowed without permission

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To get admission in Government College of Engineering, Salem, you must pass 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Admission is done through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA). There is no entrance exam; TNEA ranks students based on 12th marks. First, register on the TNEA website and submit

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neha dhumal

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Answered a year ago

Government College of Engineering, Salem provides programmes including B.E. / B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech in streams such as Engineering, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Civil Engineering, Communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electro

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Atul Mishra

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Answered a year ago

Median salary of M.E./M.Tech course at Government College of Engineering, Salem is INR 3.6 LPA. Also Government College of Engineering, Salem has earned a remarkable review rating of 4.33 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Furthermore, it has received a rating of 4.2 for Placements.

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Atul Mishra

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Answered 2 years ago

Hi Hasini, the minimum cutoff marks for ECE in GCE SALEM is 196.25 for general category. The minimal cutoff marks for ST is 172. So, if you are ST you can get admission in the GCE SALEM college.

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Bhavya sri

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Answered 3 years ago

Yes ofcourse Coimbatore Medical College is better than Salem College as compared with resources, Infrastructure and also in all other aspects, so choose wisely.

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Government College of Engineering ,NH 44, Karuppur
Salem ( Tamil Nadu)

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04272346102

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04272346157

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