GCE Salem: Admission, Fees, Courses, Placements, Cutoff, Ranking

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About GCE Salem

Government College of Engineering Salem was established in 1966. GCE Salem has been approved by the AICTE. The institute has been accredited by NAAC. It is an autonomous institute affiliated with Anna University. Government College of Engineering Salem is a publicly owned co-ed college. The total number of faculty members is more than 80 and the total student enrollment is more than 2,000. The vision of the college is ‘To create excellent engineers not only in the field of Science and Technology but also in good citizenship and discipline’

Government College of Engineering Salem admissions is offered to 12 courses at the UG and PG levels. GCE Salem courses offered are - B.E and M.E. The college offers 60 to 180 seats in the B.E course and 18 seats in the M.E courses. Government College of Engineering Salem admission to the B.E courses on the basis of the merit of the qualifying exam through TNEA counselling. For securing admission to the PG courses candidates need to appear for TANCET or GATE entrance examination.

Government College of Engineering Salem has a training and placement cell. It trains and guides the students to get successfully placed. The students of the college can also avail themselves of the scholarship offered by various agencies. Government College of Engineering Salem provides many facilities to the students like hostel accommodation, gymnasium, sports facilities, cafeteria and many other facilities.

What is the full form of GCE Salem?

The full form of GCE is the Government College of Engineering. The university is located in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Government College of Engineering Salem Location

The address of GCE Salem is Bangalore Highway, Salem, Tamil Nadu. The closest airport to the college is the Salem Airport, at a distance of 12 km. The nearest railway station to the Government College of Engineering Salem is the Salem Junction Railway Station, at a distance of 6 km. The nearest bus station is 3 km from the Government College of Engineering Salem.

Government College of Engineering Salem Awards, Recognition and Accreditation

GCE Salem has been approved by AICTE.
NAAC has accredited the college and has awarded it with a ‘B+’ grade.
All courses of the college have been accredited by the NBA.

Government College of Engineering Salem Latest News and Events

A tree plantation drive was conducted by GCE Salem.
A classroom complex was inaugurated in the Government College of Engineering Salem.

Government College of Engineering Salem Facilities

The college provides many facilities to the students and staff. Government College of Engineering Salem facilities include separate accommodation facilities for boys and girls, a library, cafeteria, auditorium, dispensary, sports facilities and many other facilities. Separate hostels with all basic facilities are provided to the students of the Government College of Engineering Salem. The library of the college has all the necessary resources to help the students with their academics. This includes books, journals, magazines, e-books, digital library facilities, etc. A dispensary is present on campus that caters to all the medical needs of students. The cafeteria provides healthy and tasty meals to the students and staff. Various sports facilities are available in the college. GCE Salem has the latest and modern IT infrastructure. A post office is also present on campus. Transportation facilities are also provided by the college. A convenience store is present on campus and it provides books, instruments, stationery, etc to students. More details on GCE Salem facilities are available on the facilities page.

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Government College of Engineering Salem Courses

The college offers many courses at the UG and PG doctoral levels. Government College of Engineering Salem offers many specialisations with the courses. The courses belong to the engineering & architecture and computer application & IT streams. At the UG level, the college offers 1 course - B.E. The college offers 6 specialisations in the B.E course. At the PG level, the college offers 6 M.E courses. The college only offers courses in the full-time study mode. Details of the GCE Salem course and eligibility criteria are given below.

Government College of Engineering Salem Courses and Eligibility Criteria

Course	Eligibility
B.E	Passed the 10+2 level examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and secured a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories).
M.E	Passed B.Tech/B.E/B.Arch or B.Pharm or post-graduation in the relevant branch of Science or Arts or diploma in the relevant field and secured a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).

Government College of Engineering Salem Admissions

To secure admission to the college, candidates have to appear for various entrance examinations. GCE Salem admission to the B.E courses is done on the basis of marks secured in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in the class 12th examination. Admission to the B.E courses is done on the basis of TNEA. Admission to the M.E courses is done on the basis of the TANCET or GATE entrance examination. Cutoffs are released for both TNEA and TANCET/GATE. This is followed by the counselling process. Complete details of the Government College of Engineering Salem admission process are given on the admission page.

Government College of Engineering Salem B.E Admission Process

Meet the eligibility criteria.
Register and apply for TNEA.
The authorities will release the cutoff.
Based on the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics a rank list is prepared.
TNEA counselling is conducted online. Candidates are called for counselling based on their rank.
Candidates need to choose GCE Salem as their first choice in the choice filling.
Candidates have to log into the counselling portal and pay the required fees. The fee is Rs. 5,000 (Open Category) and Rs. 1,000 (SC/ST/SCA).

Government College of Engineering Salem M.E Admission Process

Fulfill the eligibility criteria.
Appear for the TANCET entrance examination.
The authorities will release the cutoff.
Participating in the TANCA counselling. Candidates shortlisted based on TANCET results can participate in the counselling process.
Lock the choice of colleges and courses during the counselling.
Final seat allotment is done on the basis of merit, availability of seats, category and preferences set by the candidates.

Note: GATE-qualified candidates do not have to appear for the TANCET entrance examination. Separate cutoffs are released for the GATE-qualified candidates. GATE-qualified candidates have to participate in the TANCA counselling.

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Government College of Engineering Salem Scholarships

Students of the college can avail themselves of the scholarships and schemes offered by the government and various agencies. GCE Salem does not offer any direct scholarships to the students. Students of the college can avail the scholarships which are offered by the central government and state government. Students of Government College of Engineering Salem can also avail themselves of the following scholarships - State Government Scholarship for Backward/Most Backward/Denotified Communities, State Government Award for Bright Students, Award of Prize Money to SC/ST Students (including converts) and Government of India Post Matric Scholarship, etc. All first graduates are exempted from paying tuition fees. SC/ST students are exempted from paying the tuition fees, irrespective of their parent's annual income. Students who fulfill the eligibility criteria for these GCE Salem scholarships can avail them. Further details of Government College of Engineering Salem scholarships are available on the scholarship page.

Government College of Engineering Salem Cutoff

The cutoffs for admission to the B.E courses are released by the college. Government College of Engineering Salem cutoff is different each year. The total number of seats available, the difficulty level of the exam, the total number of applicants, etc are the factors that determine the cutoffs. Aspiring candidates need to know about the trend of the Government College of Engineering Salem cutoffs. Opening and closing ranks are released by the college. The candidates who are meeting the GCE Salem cutoff are eligible for admission to the institute. For more details about Government College of Engineering Salem cutoffs, visit the cutoff page.

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Government College of Engineering Salem Placements

Assistance and guidance regarding placements are provided to the students by the training and placement cell of the college. The college provides the students with training as well as opportunities to get placed. Government of Engineering Salem placement percentage for 2020 stands at 64.8. The median salary offered to students of the UG courses was Rs. 3.20 lakhs per annum in 2019-20. TCS, Zoho, NY Systems, NCR and many other companies have recruited students of the college. For details about GCE Salem placement process, records and statistics, visit the placement page.

Government College of Engineering Salem Placement Details 2016-20

Department	Number of Students Placed	Number of Students Attending Placements	Total Placement (%)
B.E Mechanical Engineering	52	60	86.7
B.E Electrical and Electronics Engineering	30	39	76.9
B.E Electronics and Communication Engineering	21	28	75
B.E Civil Engineering	17	52	32.6
B.E Computer Science and Engineering	36	37	97.2
B.E Metallurgical Engineering	14	46	30.4

Government College of Engineering Salem Placement Statistics UG (4 Years) 2019-20

Particular	Statistics
Batch Strength	492
Number of Graduated Students	322
Number of Students Placed	172
Median Salary	Rs. 3.20 lakhs per annum

Government College of Engineering Salem Placement Statistics PG (2 Years) 2019-20

Particular	Statistics
Batch Strength	82
Number of Graduated Students	70
Number of Students Placed	20
Median Salary	Rs. 3.00 lakhs per annum

GCE Salem Top Recruiters

Mistral Solutions	Kaar Technologies	Accenture
Zoho	Chektronix	Infosys
Avasoft	Aquagreen	Bharat Forge Ltd

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Parameter	Parameter Description
Established	1966
Courses	2 Degrees and 12 Courses
Accreditations	NAAC
Institute Type	Autonomous, Affiliated
Approvals	AICTE
Gender	Co-ed
Student count	2045
Faculty count	84
Gender percentage	Male 66% and Female 34%
Student Diversification (Outside State)	UG - 4 Year - 2%

Accreditations
Accreditation is a process by which the quality of all the programmes is examined and certified normally by an external body of academics in a college. It validates and certifies the academic processes practiced within an institute are robust and relevant.

NAAC Rating B+

Score 2.58/4

Validity 31 Oct'23

Approvals
In India, a degree can only be delivered by an approved institution and awarded by an institution authorized to do so by an act of parliament or legislature. Approval of institutions can be in the form of affiliation, autonomy, constituent or even approved institution status accorded by a university
Autonomous, Affiliated

GCE Salem Placements

The training and placement cell of the Government College of Engineering Salem is responsible for handling all matters related to the recruitment and training of the students. The objective of the GCE Salem training and placement cell is to guide the students and organise placement drives to provide students with good opportunities. From 2016-20, 170 students have been successfully placed by the college. Government of Engineering Salem placement percentage stands at 64.8. Many companies have visited the college and recruited its students. This includes companies like TCS, Zoho, NY Systems, NCR, HCL and many other companies. More details of the Government College of Engineering Salem placement process is given below.

Government College of Engineering Salem Placement Process

GCE Salem sends invitations to the companies.
Job descriptions are shared by the companies.
Students have to register with the placement cell of the college.
Registered students submit their resumes.
Students are shortlisted.
The selection process begins and involves written tests, group discussions, interviews, etc.
Students who clear the selection process are recruited by the companies.

Government College of Engineering Salem Placement Details 2016-20

Department	Number of Students Placed	Number of Students Attending Placements	Total Placement (%)
B.E Mechanical Engineering	52	60	86.7
B.E Electrical and Electronics Engineering	30	39	76.9
B.E Electronics and Communication Engineering	21	28	75
B.E Civil Engineering	17	52	32.6
B.E Computer Science and Engineering	36	37	97.2
B.E Metallurgical Engineering	14	46	30.4
Total	170	262	64.8

GCE Salem Placement Statistics UG (4 Years) 2019-20

Particular	Statistics
Batch Strength	492
Number of Graduated Students	322
Number of Students Placed	172
Median Salary	Rs. 3.20 lakhs per annum
Students Who Opted for Higher Studies	17

Government College of Engineering Salem Placement Statistics PG (2 Years) 2019-20

Particular	Statistics
Batch Strength	82
Number of Graduated Students	70
Number of Students Placed	20
Median Salary	Rs. 3.00 lakhs per annum
Students Who Opted for Higher Studies	1

GCE Salem Top Recruiters

Mistral Solutions	Kaar Technologies	Accenture	Surya Informatics
Zoho	Chektronix	Infosys	TCS
Avasoft	Aquagreen	Bharat Forge Ltd	Chemical and Metallurgical Lab
NY Systems	Brakes India	Cerium Systems	NCR

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Domain

Engineering and Architecture

Year

4 Years

Statistics for Academic Year 2021

Particulars	Statistics
First year total students intake	480
Total students admitted	414
Total Graduated Students	399
Total Placed Students	153
Total student gone for higher studies	15
Median Salary	2.50 L

Placement yearly trends

Placement Percentage

Key takeaways from GCE Salem's Placement Statistics

The Placement Percentage of GCE Salem has decreased by 39.3 %
The Median salary of GCE Salem has decreased by 28.0 %

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Student Diversification at GCE Salem

Gender Participation

Demographic Representation

Data Source: NIRF 2022

Courses offered by GCE Salem

Government College of Engineering Salem offers admission to a total of 12 courses. The college offers admission to courses at the UG and PG levels. GCE Salem admission to the B.E course is done on the basis of the TNEA. Candidates have to appear for the TANCET or GATE entrance examinations to secure admission to the M.E course. The candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the college before applying for admission. Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu conducts the TNEA. The TANCET entrance examination is conducted by Anna University. More details about the Government College of Engineering Salem application process are given below.

Government College of Engineering Salem Application Process

Application forms for TNEA and TANCET will be available online.
Candidates need to visit the official website.
The next step is to register.
Candidates have to fill the application form and upload the required documents.
The last step is to pay the application fee.

Note: TNEA application fee is Rs. 500 (Open Category) Rs. 250 (SC, ST, and SCA candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu). TANCET application fee is Rs. 600 (General and OBC) and Rs. 300 (SC/ST/SCA).

GCE Salem UG Admissions

The college offers admission to the B.E course at the UG level. In B.E, the college offers 6 specialisations. GCE Salem admission to the B.E course is offered on the basis of the TNEA. The engineering admission process is governed by the DoTE of Tamil Nadu. The authorities normalise the marks secured by the candidates and prepare a rank list. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics marks of class 12th are considered by the authorities while preparing the rank list. Candidates who meet the cutoff of the college are offered admission. The normalised marks is calculated out of 100 (100 for Mathematics and 100 for Physics and Chemistry combined). More details of the Government College of Engineering Salem admission procedure are given below.

Government College of Engineering Salem UG Course, Eligibility Criteria and Seats

Course

Eligibility

Seats

B.E

Passed the 10+2 level examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Secured a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics when taken together.

Admission is done on the basis of TNEA.

60 -120

Government College of Engineering Salem B.E Admission Process

Candidates have to meet the eligibility criteria.
Eligible candidates have to register and apply for TNEA.
The authorities will release the cutoff for securing admission.
The rank list is prepared by the authorities based on the marks obtained by candidates in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
TNEA counselling will be conducted online. Candidates are called for counselling based on the rank secured by them.
During the counselling, candidates need to choose GCE Salem as their first choice in the choice filling.
Candidates who have been allotted seats have to log into the counselling portal and pay the required fees. The fee is Rs. 5,000 (Open Category) and Rs. 1,000 (SC/ST/SCA).

GCE Salem PG Admissions

For securing admission to the PG courses, candidates have to appear for various entrance examinations. The college offers admission to 6 M.E courses at the PG level. GCE Salem admission to the M.E courses is done on the basis of the TANCET entrance examination. The candidates who have appeared for the GATE entrance examination do not have to give the TANCET entrance exam. The authorities will release the TANCET cutoff. It is the minimum marks required by the candidates to be eligible for admission in the participating institutes. The authorities will release separate cutoffs for TANCET and GATE qualified candidates. Government College of Engineering Salem admission process is given below.

Government College of Engineering Salem PG Courses, Eligibility Criteria and Seats

Course

Eligibility

Seats

M.E

Passed B.Tech/B.E/B.Arch or B.Pharm or post-graduation in the relevant branch of Science or Arts.

Passed a diploma in the relevant field.

Secured a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).

A valid score in the TANCET or GATE entrance exam.

Government College of Engineering Salem M.E Admission Process

Candidates have to fulfill the eligibility criteria.
Eligible candidates have to appear for the TANCET entrance examination.
The authorities will release the cutoff marks.
The next step is participating in the TANCA counselling. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of TANCET results have to participate in the counselling process.
Candidates have to lock their choice of colleges and courses during the counselling.
Final seat allotment is done on the following basis - merit, availability of seats, category and preferences set by the candidates.

Note: Candidates who have appeared for GATE do not have to appear for the TANCET entrance examination. Separate cutoffs are released for the GATE-qualified candidates. GATE-qualified candidates will also have to participate in the TANCA counselling.

GCE Salem Documents Required

Class 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
Degree certificate
Migration certificate
Passport size color photographs
Entrance examination scorecard
Eligibility certificate (If required)

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BE Mechanical Engineering

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BE Civil Engineering

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BE Metallurgical Engineering

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Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

UG (4 years): 1215/1881

PG (2 years): 72/111

Data Source: NIRF 2022