GCET Anand - GH Patel College of Engineering and Technology

GH Patel College of Engineering and Technology, popularly known as GCET. It was established in 1996. The GCET was originally affiliated to Sardar Patel University (SPU).  Now the GCET is affiliated to the Gujarat Technical University (GTU). The technical courses in the institute are recognized by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education). The institute offers UG and PG courses in engineering and technology.

Location: GCE is located at Bakrol Rd, Bakrol, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand, Gujarat. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is 86 km away from the institute. The nearest railway junction is Anand Junction which is about 6 km away and the nearest bus depot, Anand New Bus Station is about 4 km away from the institution. 

Accreditation and collaboration:

• NAAC Accreditation

Clubs, Societies and cells:

• Alumni Association: The college has good networking for the alumni association. GCET Alumni Association (GAA) was formed to bring together alumni and well-wishers, to create a force that binds alumni, well-wishers, faculty and students together that provides support to the fulfilment of the institute's mission. GAA is formed with the objective of promoting academic activities at GCET.

• Student Start-UP and Innovation: The Education Department (Higher and Technical), Government of Gujarat has introduced Student Start-up and Innovation Policy, SSIP (2017-2021) for creation of an innovation and Pre-Incubation Ecosystem Supports for students (IPES). Under this scheme, Gujarat Knowledge Society (GKS) has recognised GCET as a Nodal Agency for implementation of SSIP.

• Women Empowerment Cell: The mission of this cell of GCET is to explore, design and implement ways to bring change in the society and concur to the freedom feminism. The cell is committed to strive to create a better and just society by empowering women.

• Students counselling committee: The committee of GCET aimed at fostering and nurturing students to excel in academics and to help them for their overall development. This activity provides support and guidance for academic excellence and other issues being faced by the students.

• Grievance Redressal Cell: The Grievance Redressal Cell of GCET attempts to address genuine problems and complaints of students. Students are encouraged to use the suggestion boxes placed on different sections of the campus to express constructive suggestions and grievances. 

• Anti Ragging Committee: The committee ensures compliance with the provisions of the regulations as well as the provisions of the law concerning ragging is in force. It also monitors and oversees the performance of the Anti-Ragging Squad in prevention of ragging in the institution.

• ISTE Student Chapter: The Indian Society for Technical Education is a national, professional, non-profit making Society. The major objective of the ISTE is to assist and contribute to the production and development of top quality professional engineers and technicians needed by the industries and other organizations. 

• IEEE: GCET IEEE branch was approved by IEEE Headquarters, New- York. The founding branch consisted of a total of 29 student members and 2 executive members. GCET IEEEStudent Branch is the 7th IEEE Student Branch in Gujarat Section, positioned in IEEE's Asia Pacific Region(IEEE Region 10).

• Computer Society of India: The purpose of this society of GCET is scientific and educational, which is directed towards the advancement of the theory and practice of computer science and IT. The organisation has grown to an enviable size of strong members consisting of professionals with varied backgrounds including Software developers, Scientists, Academicians, Project Managers, CIO's , CTO's & IT vendors.

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers: This committee of  GCET provides opportunity by organizing several events in India and abroad. Student members can participate in the programmes. ASME provides other learning opportunities like webinars, technical visits with certain industries, providing online resource materials, newsletters etc. 

• NPTEL Local chapter: The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) is a project funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, and executed jointly by seven Indian Institutes of Technology and the Indian Institute of Science. NPTEL has been offering self-study courses across engineering, humanities and science streams for more than a decade. 

• Prarambh Club: The aim of this club of GCET  is to involve young engineers in the challenges and fun of science, technology and engineering by encouraging them to exercise their skills in the practical world through working as a team. PRARAMBH provides technical assistance to the students participating in various technical events.

• Society of Power Engineers: It is an apex body engaged in the activities of technological upliftment of the power engineers by making available latest developments all around the world. Journal Publications, Workshops/Seminars, group discussions are regular features of society. The major objective of this club of GCET is to promote the advancement of Power Engineering and its applications. 

• Incubation and Entrepreneurship Cell (IEDC): The ED Cell serves as a platform for students to understand entrepreneurship and related aspects. The cell is set up with the objectives to bring out the entrepreneurial flair in students and create awareness about entrepreneurship and associated activities. 

• International Society of Automation: The society has set the standard for those who apply engineering and technology to improve the management, safety, and cybersecurity of modern automation and control systems used across industry and critical infrastructure.

• GECT Language LAB: GCET has well maintained modern language lab having Orell software for language learning. Orell DLL is a combination of technology and communication. They learn not only how to end up distinctly a specialist additionally figure out how to end up a distinctly entire hearted human being.

• Training and Placement Cell: This cell of GECT endeavours to provide the platform to the Graduates and Postgraduates by professionally working and reaching to the best companies for them. The cell has a tie-up with various organisations including the start-ups and multinational companies etc. which in turn help the graduates to discover and grab the various opportunities and to be a part of the industrial world.