| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology |
| Commonly Known As | GCET |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| Type | Private Engineering College |
| Field | Engineering and Technology |
| Affiliation | Gujarat Technological University (GTU) |
G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology, widely referred to as GCET, is a private engineering institution located in the Anand district of Gujarat, India. The college is named in honour of Ghanshyambhai Haribhai Patel, a prominent figure associated with the cooperative and educational development of the Anand region. GCET offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across a range of engineering and technology disciplines. It is affiliated to Gujarat Technological University (GTU) and is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Situated in the educationally significant Vallabh Vidyanagar township, GCET is part of a broader cluster of academic institutions that make the area one of the more notable educational hubs in central Gujarat. The college draws students primarily from Gujarat and neighbouring states.
The college was established under the aegis of the Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM), a well-known educational trust based in Vallabh Vidyanagar that has been instrumental in founding and managing several educational institutions in the region. CVM has historically been associated with the cooperative movement of Anand, and its educational initiatives reflect a broader commitment to technical and professional education in rural and semi-urban Gujarat.
GCET was set up to address the growing demand for quality technical education in central Gujarat, a region that had seen significant industrial and cooperative sector growth. Over the decades, the institution expanded its academic offerings and infrastructure to accommodate increasing student enrolment and evolving industry requirements.
GCET offers Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) programmes across several branches, including but not limited to Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Postgraduate programmes leading to a Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree are available in select specialisations. The institution also supports research activity leading to doctoral degrees under GTU's research framework.
The academic curriculum follows the structure prescribed by Gujarat Technological University, with internal assessments, practical laboratory work, and semester-end examinations forming the core of the evaluation system. The college maintains dedicated departments for each engineering discipline, each headed by faculty with relevant academic and industry backgrounds.
The GCET campus is spread across a defined area within Vallabh Vidyanagar and includes academic blocks, well-equipped laboratories, a central library, computer centres, and administrative offices. The library maintains a collection of technical books, journals, and digital resources to support student and faculty research.
Hostel accommodation is available for both male and female students, and the campus includes a canteen, sports facilities, and common areas. The institution maintains separate laboratories for each engineering department, including workshops and project rooms that support hands-on learning and final-year project work.
Admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at GCET is conducted through the centralised admissions process administered by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat. Eligibility is based on performance in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, along with scores from the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) or the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET). Postgraduate admissions follow the GATE score-based or university-level entrance process as applicable.
GCET supports a range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities through student clubs and technical associations. Students participate in technical festivals, paper presentation competitions, hackathons, and inter-college sports events. The institution encourages participation in national-level technical events and competitions organised by bodies such as IEEE student chapters and similar professional organisations.
The college has a Training and Placement Cell that facilitates campus recruitment drives, internship opportunities, and industry interaction programmes. Students are also encouraged to undertake industrial visits and internships to gain practical exposure before graduation.