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Idukki

3.9 /5

(35 Reviews)

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Public/Government Institute
Estd. 2000

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Q: Is Government Engineering College, Idukki a known college/Institute?

Government Engineering College, Idukki is a well-known institution for M.E./M.Tech, B.Tech courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha verified reviews, Government Engineering College, Idukki has a rating of 3.9 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.3 on campuslife, 3.3 on placements, 4.2 on faculty and 3.7 on Infrastructure.

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Q: Are private sector BTech jobs better-paying than government jobs?

Well, yes. The private sector BTech jobs in India offer a higher earning potential than the government sector jobs, including promotions, yearly bonuses, performance rewards, etc., along with a plethora of career options across different sectors. Having said that, there is less scope for job stability in the private sector due to market downturns.

The government sector is known for decent job security and other benefits like health insurance and retirement benefits. Rest, you can sit and decide for yourself whatever suits your interests the best. Best wishes.

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Government Engineering College, Idukki has been rated 4.2 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

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Government Engineering College, Idukki
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

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Placements3.4

Infrastructure3.8

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Anoop Santhosh Verified Icon

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028

1.8

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If looking for a Government College (last option), and good scenery and a good place (view also).

Placements: Here, the placements are very low. CSE is the branch with the most placements in this college. The average salary package is around 5-7 LPA. Here, to get an internship, you must find it yourself. Also, it is said that the NACC accreditation for the CSE was lost this year and has not yet been attained. So the CSE certificate will close its value.

Infrastructure: Here, for girls, they have 2 hostels situated near the college (5 meters). But the mess and other basic facilities are much worse there. Also, if you want to buy anything, you must travel around 6-7 km to reach the nearest town. For boys, things are not always certain. It's not near the college. Also, there is no certainty of food in the hostel always. Also, no facilities.

Faculty: There are teachers who are knowledgeable. Some are friendly and will teach nicely compared to other colleges, but some are not friendly. Some changes have been made to the course curriculum, but it does not make one industry-ready. Compared to other branches, the pass percentage is high for the CSE branch.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2023

4.6

5Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It's a good college to study for future.

Placements: Many companies have come for placements. Around 20- 30 LPA placement has been given to the college. Many students have been placed in this college. Good companies like Benz have arrived. Many companies are ongoing regular placements, and students are also doing well.

Infrastructure: College has full infrastructure facilities. College has good professors. They are well educated. They know how to take care of students, and in teaching, they are well-experienced. College provides a hostel for girls only, which means hostel is under construction. Hostel is good.

Faculty: Faculty at Government Engineering College (GEC), Idukki, are highly qualified, with most holding Ph.D. degrees from reputable institutions like IIT, NIT, and MIT. They are experienced and skilled in their respective fields, providing students with a solid foundation in electronics and other engineering disciplines. Curriculum at GEC Idukki is designed to provide students with practical knowledge and hands-on training in.

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025Read More

Bona Boby Mathew Verified Icon

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028

3.2

3Placements3Infrastructure2Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

A good or okay college that is worth the price.

Placements: During 2021-22, a total of 105 jobs were offered by Tier 1 companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, etc., to a maximum salary package of 4.6 LPA for the students of GEC Idukki. But be warned that, most companies that visit for placement are usually IT software companies. Mech, EE, or EC companies visit for placements very rarely. So, be prepared to do off-campus placements or look for a position in the software field.

Infrastructure: Personally, I would say the labs are good. Opinions may vary, but there is enough equipment for everyone (classes are divided into batches to ensure room). It might be old, but these will be replaced during lab exams. As for classrooms, each bench and desk can accommodate 3 to 4 students. The library allows you to borrow books for almost a month, and you can even renew them if you show them in person. I would say that English and Malayalam literary books are less, but study materials are overwhelming.

Faculty: It has nothing to do with the college, but the syllabus as a whole. Studying B.Tech will definitely not prepare you for the real world. With that being said, with respect to the teachers, it only depends. The government decides which teacher goes and stays for each semester and has different levels of expertise. They will cover most of the syllabus (or fully) but start to self-study early on. Good luck.

Other: The best thing about going to a government college is the value for money. While private colleges require lakhs of money, a government college will leave you with less tension on the money. You also have more freedom to do whatever you want (depending on your head of department).

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2028

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Satisfactory learning in this college as it provides good learning facilities.

Placements: About 25% of students were placed from our branch. Even though a university rank holder studied in our college in Electronics and Communication, which is a great achievement. The highest package from our college during 2021-2022 was 4.6 lakhs CTC, and the lowest package was 2 lakhs per annum. The recruiting company that selected more students from our branch compared to other companies during 2022-23 was Coromandel Electronics, Computer Science - Algomox, Information Technology - 6D Technology, and Mechanical - ZF. Also, Mitsogo, Quest, IBS Software, Experion, IBM, etc. GECI provides necessary internship opportunities from different companies. GECI provides different opportunities for the students, making them involved in various study-related programs outside the college.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are good, providing a good learning ambience. Projectors are available. There are labs for practical-related subjects. The Chemistry lab is not highly appreciated but has things that can be used to do some essential experiments. However, electrical, electronics, and computer labs are well-appreciated, providing very good internet facilities, and enough equipment and instruments to do all of our experiments, as these are the labs that engineering students handle more. We have a satisfactory central library and department libraries. Food available in the hostel mess is better than in canteens.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful. Most of the teachers are dedicated enough to teach and clarify students' doubts, even during non-class times. They take good steps to elevate students by hearing their suggestions. They suggest books for the students for their studies. Dedicated students can achieve their goals easily with their guidance.

Other: I selected the ECE branch as it is a growing branch that can offer good job opportunities for the future. A student studying in this college will achieve a better variety of college life than any other college, as it is situated in the glimpse of nature, Idukki. The college provides a very good learning ambience to the students by enjoying the various diverse beauty of nature, unlike city center colleges. This is an eco-friendly college in Kerala. Students studying here are dedicated to preserving nature. There are more active clubs here that guide the newly admitted ones to achieve their dreams.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025Read More

Karun M J

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2025

3.6

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Overall, it is a good college and we can adjust it.

Placements: Placements in our college are low compared to other colleges, but it is improving. Compared to our seniors, a few number of students got placement in our course. Semesters have not ended so there are more possibilities for more students to get placement. Our placement cell is now very active and they are providing so many opportunities and training to the students.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure and buildings are good. The college has a nice scenic view because of the location. The climate is also attractive and the burden of hot temperatures is less. College is active in sports. We have a very good team in games like football, volleyball, basketball, handball, etc.

Faculty: Teachers are very much qualified. Their teaching and other qualities vary by different departments. The pass percentage is low sometimes. However, we cannot blame our college for that because the university which we studying is KTU is not that good.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2025

4.8

4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

GECI - An unseen wonder in the middle of the hills.

Placements: The college seems to have a firm grasp on placements here. Maximum opportunities are provided for the last year students from the placement cell of GECI. In addition, the cell provides proper guidance and mentoring focused on aptitude and interview sessions. IT collects maximum offers due to its current relevance in the field. Also, GECI provides opportunities for internships for all the interested students. The top roles offered by different companies include software developer and designer posts. The packages offered so far range from 3 to 6 LPA. The college has mandatory guidance over the placements as well as internships for its students.

Infrastructure: Top-level infrastructure. All the departments have equal priority in construction with additional facilities of Wi-Fi. Classrooms are well constructed with projectors and digital equipment. A well-equipped library is at the heart of the college. The ladies' hostel provides a good and clean mess and accommodation. An affordable range of fees.

Faculty: Qualified faculty for all departments. Efficient teaching by professionals. The mentorship is good enough to make the students capable of dealing with the industries. The faculty provides maximum support to make the sense easier for the students. The college has an above 80% pass percentage.

Other: Because of the cool and calm, composed atmosphere of the college, it provides a good mentality for peaceful studying. No ragging or any harassment.

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2024Read More

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Does Government Engineering College, Idukki provide good placement facilities?

Answered 2 years ago

Government Engineering College, Idukki has been rated 3.3 on placements.

Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

Which courses does Government Engineering College, Idukki offer to students?

Answered 2 years ago

Government Engineering College, Idukki has courses such as M.E./M.Tech, B.Tech to offer. These courses are in the stream of Engineering. Government Engineering College, Idukki has specializations such as M.E./M.Tech specializations in Computer Science Engineering, VLSI Design, B.Tech specializations

Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

How can I get into Government Engineering College, Idukki for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Answered 2 years ago

Government Engineering College, Idukki has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

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Eligibility

M.E./M.Tech

Candidates, who have passed AMIE / AMIETE Examinations and satisfying the following conditions, are eligible for admission. (Graduates from Institution of Engineers (India) (AMIE) or from Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India) (AMITE) in appropriate area with a valid GATE score in appropriate suhjcct (Anncxurc V). AND A minimum of 55%* marks for section B in AMIE/AMIETE examination.

B.E. / B.Tech

Candidate must have completed 17 years of age as on the 31st December 2023.

Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

What facilities are there at Government Engineering College, Idukki in terms of infrastructure?

Answered 2 years ago

Government Engineering College, Idukki has been rated 3.7 on Infrastructure parameter. Government Engineering College, Idukki has also been rated 4.3 for Campuslife.

Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

How much is the intake across all courses being offerred at Government Engineering College, Idukki?

Answered 2 years ago

The overall seats available across all courses offered by Government Engineering College, Idukki is up to 432. Good thing to know is that Government Engineering College, Idukki has courses which are approved by prominent Government bodies like AICTE.

Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1