About Government College of Engineering, Karad
Government College of Engineering, Karad is an autonomous Government of Maharashtra engineering college in Satara district offering B.Tech, M.Tech and MCA.
Government College of Engineering (GCE), Karad is an engineering college set up by the Government of Maharashtra and described on its website as an autonomous institute. It is at Vidyanagar in Karad, Satara district. Its departments cover civil, mechanical, electrical, information technology, and electronics and telecommunication engineering, plus applied mechanics, basic sciences and an MCA department. Students join first-year B.Tech, direct second-year B.Tech, M.Tech and MCA. For 2026-27 the yearly fee for an open-category first-year B.Tech student is about ₹84,500 excluding the refundable deposit, hostel and mess, which is lower than at most private colleges.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | — | — | ₹84,507 | — 2026-27 |
| Master of Computer Applications | Full-time | — | — | ₹32,837 | — 2026-27 |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | — | — | ₹85,047 | — 2026-27 |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Lateral
GCE Karad admits students to first-year B.Tech, direct second-year B.Tech, M.Tech and MCA, and publishes eligibility, procedure and fee documents for each. For 2026-27 it also lists an institute-level counselling (spot) round. Applicants should read the procedure documents on the admission page.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the B.Tech fee at GCE Karad for 2026-27?
For open category first-year B.Tech the fee totals ₹84,507 excluding the ₹1,000 refundable deposit, hostel and mess.
Which programmes does GCE Karad offer?
B.Tech (with direct second-year entry), M.Tech and MCA.
Is GCE Karad a government college?
Yes, it was established by the State Government of Maharashtra and calls itself autonomous.
What is the MCA fee?
₹32,837 for first year in 2026-27, excluding the refundable deposit.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Government College of Engineering, Karad home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Admission Procedure - GCE Karad · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Fee Structure - GCE Karad · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Fee Structure AY 2026-27 - GCE Karad · Official notice, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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