About Government College of Technology, Coimbatore
Government College of Technology, Coimbatore is a state-run autonomous engineering college from 1945, offering 10 UG and 11 PG programmes and PhD in all branches.
Government College of Technology began in July 1945 as the Arthur Hope College of Technology at Peelamedu, with B.E. courses in Civil and Electrical Engineering. It shifted to its Thadagam Road campus in 1950 and took its present name in 1951. The college gained full autonomy for all UG and PG courses in 1987 and is affiliated to Anna University. Today it runs B.E. and B.Tech programmes in branches such as Civil, Mechanical, EEE, ECE, Production, CSE, IT and Industrial Biotechnology, along with eleven M.E. specialisations. PhD research is offered in all branches, and the college has a NAAC A grade.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: TNEA |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology Accepts: TANCET; GATE |
Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit, Entrance test
B.E. and B.Tech seats at this government college are filled through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) single-window counselling based on Class 12 marks. M.E. admission goes through the state PG counselling based on TANCET or GATE scores. PhD admission is through Anna University, to which the college is affiliated.
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 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
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Library
- Hostel (boys)
- Hostel (girls)
- Wi-Fi
- Sports
Rankings and accreditation
Accreditation
- NAAC A
Where these courses lead
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Other colleges in Coimbatore
Coimbatore Institute of Technology
Kumaraguru College of Technology
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Frequently asked questions
Is GCT Coimbatore a government college?
Yes, it is a government (state) college, autonomous since 1987 and affiliated to Anna University.
Which UG programmes are offered?
B.E. in Civil, Mechanical, EEE, ECE, EIE, Production, CSE and CSE (AIML), and B.Tech in IT and Industrial Biotechnology.
Does GCT offer PhD?
Yes, the about page says PhD programmes are offered in all branches.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Government College of Technology Coimbatore · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact Us - GCT · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- About Institute - GCT · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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