Colleges in Satara

Government College of Engineering at Karad has all the facilities of a complete campus, which has all that can be required for proper academic and extracurricular activities. The faculty members built are well-equipped laboratories and modern classrooms equipped with audio-visual aids, and its library has an enormous collection of books and periodicals. It also provides students with advanced computer labs, hostels, sports complexes, and a gymnasium to engage students in fitness activities. Wireless connectivity is provided across the campus. For Student Engagement - Cultural and technical clubs, and entrepreneurship development programs; adequate infrastructure for a well-balanced academic and co-curricular experience of students.

Admission to the B.E./B.Tech programme at Government College of Engineering, Karad is open through MHT-CET only to some categories of applicants. 

JEE Main Scores: The Institute accepts the scores available for JEE Main by way of exemption from MHT- CET for admission. Candidates can apply for admission using their JEE Main ranks during the centralised admission process CAP conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra.

All India Quota: Some seats are set aside for admission from the all India quota on the basis of the score obtained in the JEE Main.

NRI/Management Quota: If available, some may be filled through management or NRI quota under specific institutional rules.

Eligibility criteria for admission into the B.E./B.Tech programme primarily remain entrance examination performance. The entrance examination qualification in MHT-CET or JEE Main must be the proof of eligibility for a candidate to seek admission in Government College of Engineering, Karad. The admissions are strictly merit-based, which is provided through ranking or scores gained during these entrance exams.

The minimum eligibility is to have passed in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subjects, with 50% aggregate marks or above (45% for reserved categories).

The counseling process involves the centralized admission process (CAP), conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra.

Courses offered at the Government College of Engineering, Karad, are reasonably priced due to its government nature. For B.Tech, for undergraduate programs, the annual tuition fee will be around INR 18,000 to INR 25,000 based on the category of students, general or reserved, or economically weaker sections. Extra fees will be charged to attend any exams, development fees, and hostel fees.

Annual fees for M.Tech is between INR 20,000 and INR 30,000 per year, but these differ according to category. Scholarships and fee waivers exist for eligible students under schemes like TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme) and EWS (Economically Weaker Sections).

Government College of Engineering, Karad (GCEK) is one of those well-known colleges in India, specifically Maharashtra. Established in the year 1960, it is credited to be one of the oldest engineering colleges in the state. Shivaji University is its affiliation, and it functions under the aegis of Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra. Known for quality education, quality faculty members, and efficient practical education, this campus carries a great deal of emphasis on research work. GCEK is producing able engineers who are excelling in their respective fields, and so the alumni network is also active. Its reputation also gets added strength from a very healthy placement record.