Government College of Technology, Coimbatore

Government College of Technology, Coimbatore (GCT) is an autonomous state-funded engineering college located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the premier and reputed institutes in India. It is well accredited with NBA and awarded 'A' grade in NAAC ranking. It is affiliated to Anna University.

Government College of Technology, Coimbatore.
Emblem of GCT Coimbatore
TypeAutonomous
Established1945 (1945)
DeanP. Thamarai P.hD.,
Location
Coimbatore
,
Tamil Nadu
,
India

11.018208°N 76.936011°E / 11.018208; 76.936011
CampusUrban
Websitehttp://www.gct.ac.in

History

Government College of Technology, Coimbatore was founded in 1945 as Arthur Hope College of Technology named after Arthur Hope, Governor of Madras Presidency (1940–46) by G. D. Naidu. The College was modelled after the then famous Germany’s technical institutions with inputs by Stoll family and Hermann Weiler. Till 1950 the college functioned in Peelamedu, then a suburb of Coimbatore.

In June 1950, the college moved to its current location in Thadagam Road, Coimbatore. In 1951, the college was renamed as Government College of Technology (GCT). The college was initially affiliated to the University of Madras, later to the Bharathiar University and since the academic year 2001-2002 to Anna University. In 1981, the college was granted autonomy for its civil and mechanical engineering postgraduate programs. Subsequently, in 1987, full autonomy for all programs was granted.

Academics

The institute offers undergraduate courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Engineering and postgraduate courses award the Master of Engineering degree. Undergraduate students are admitted based on competitive student rankings in higher secondary examination.

Placement and Training Cell

Student life

Clubs

The various forums and clubs include Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE-GCT Collegiate Club), GCT-Motorsports, Mechanical Engineering Association, Biotech Forum, Civil Engineering Association, Computer Science and Engineering Association (CSEA), Information Technology Association (ITA), Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Association (EEEIEA), Electronics and Communication Engineering Association (ECEA), Production Engineering Association (PEA), Student Branch of IEEE, ISTE chapter, Rotaract club,[1] Green club, Science club, Y's club, Fine arts club, Orchestra, Literary and Debating Society, Tamil Mandram. Student Journalist Council-GCT is the official media body of the GCT. The first edition of Aperture, the student e-Newsletter of GCT was launched on 21 February 2014.[2] The Rotaract club of GCT earned the most prestigious "Well-balanced Club" award at the Rotaract District Assembly 2017. Eliminators is the official dance team of GCT.

Hostels

There are 10 Hostel blocks available for both men and women in which 1500 students can accommodate. Boys Hostel names are Paalaaru, Ponnaiyaaru, Kayvery, Bhavani, Vaigai, Thamiraparani and Vellaru and Girls Hostel names are Kothaiyaaru, Manimuthaaru and Amaravathi

Reaching GCT

One can reach GCT campus by boarding intercity buses. Bus route numbers 70, 92 and 64D can be taken from Gandhipuram town bus stand, Coimbatore. Bus route numbers 78C can be taken from Ukkadam bus stand, Coimbatore. Bus route numbers 78, 34,1c connect the college with Coimbatore Junction Railway Station.

Rankings
College rankings
Engineering – India
NIRF (2019)[3]90

Government College of Technology, Coimbatore was ranked 90 among engineering colleges by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2019.[3]

Notable alumni
  • Mylswamy Annadurai, Director ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore
  • N. Valarmathi, Scientist, project director of RISAT-1 and the first person to receive Abdul Kalam Award.
  • Thamarai, poet, lyricist, writer and journalist

See also
  • List of Tamil Nadu Government's Educational Institutions
  • List of Tamil Nadu Government's Engineering Colleges

References
  1. "Rotaract Club of GCT".
  2. "APERTURE - The Student e-Newsletter of GCT". Student Journalist Council of GCT. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  3. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2019 (Engineering)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Human Resource Development. 2018.
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