Government College of Engineering
Government College of Engineering is a government institution in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, established in 1981. B.Tech admission: TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks (no entrance test). M.Tech mostly through GATE.
Key facts
- Location
- Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government: Engineering & Technology
- Established
- 1981
- Main entrance
- TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks
- AISHE code
- C-27034
- Affiliating university
- Anna University, Chennai
- Courses offered
- B.Tech / B.E., M.Tech; some offer diplomas, MBA or MCA
- Eligibility
- B.Tech: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (usually 45%, 40% for reserved categories); diploma holders can join the second year. M.Tech: B.Tech/B.E., usually with a GATE score.
- Approval to check
- AICTE approval for the current year; NBA accreditation of individual branches is a mark of quality; affiliated to Anna University, Chennai
- Affiliating university type
- State Public University
- Institution type
- Affiliated College
- Area
- Rural
- Before you apply
- AICTE approval for this year, which branches are NBA-accredited, last year's closing ranks, total fees and placement record.
- Streams
- Official website
- gcetly.ac.in
Entrance exams Government College of Engineering accepts
- GATEM.Tech, PhD and public-sector jobs
Questions about Government College of Engineering
How do I get admission to Government College of Engineering?
B.Tech admission: TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks (no entrance test). M.Tech mostly through GATE.
Which entrance exams does Government College of Engineering accept?
Government College of Engineering uses GATE. B.Tech admission: TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks (no entrance test). M.Tech mostly through GATE.
Is Government College of Engineering a government or private institution?
Government College of Engineering is a government institution (Engineering & Technology).
Where is Government College of Engineering?
Government College of Engineering is in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
When was Government College of Engineering established?
Government College of Engineering was established in 1981.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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