GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SALEM

BASIC DETAILS:

• Short Name: GCE, Salem
• Counselling Code: 2615
• Year of Establishment: 1966
• Status: Government Autonomous College.
• Address: NH – 7, Bangalore Highways, Salem – 636011, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Phone: 0427 – 2346102, 2346157.
• Email: gcesalem.edu@gmail.com
• Website: www.gcesalem.edu.in

How to Reach?

• Start at Salem Junction (Railway Station) – Head southwest toward Trichy Road (NH 44).
• Take a right turn onto Trichy Road (NH 44) – Move towards Omalur.
• Continue straight on NH 44 for about 5 km (passing Suramangalam).
• After L&T Bypass Junction, take a left turn towards Omalur Main Road.
• Drive for 1.5 km, then turn right at the college entrance (near Lakshmi Mills).
• You’ll reach Government College of Engineering, Salem.
• Chennai – 335km – 5-5.6hours
• Coimbatore – 160km – 3-3.5hours
• Madurai – 230km – 4-4.5hours
• Trichy – 140km – 2.5-3hours
• Erode  – 100km – 2-2.5hours
• Vellore  – 215km – 4-4.5hours
• Tirunelveli – 400km – 6-7hours

Courses Offered (UG Engg):

• B.E (CIVIL) – 120 Seats
• B.E (MECHANICAL) – 120 Seats
• B.E (EEE) – 60 Seats
• B.E (METALLURGICAL) – 60 Seats
• B.E (ECE) – 60 Seats
• B.E (CSE) – 60 Seats

Accreditation:

• NBA Accredited Programs: B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) is NBA accredited.
• NAAC Accreditation: The college is accredited with an ‘A+’ GRADE.
• NIRF Ranking: Engineering Category: Ranked between 151-200 (BAND)

What the Students say about this college?

LIKES:

Student Experience;

• Freedom-balanced rules (no excessive restrictions)
• Active clubs & events for cross-department networking
• Equal opportunities for all students

Career Support;

• Strong core-engineering placements
• Skill-enhancing add-on courses
• Responsive administration for student needs

Academic Strengths;

• Practical-focused curriculum over theoretical exams
• Modern labs & industry-aligned training
• Supportive, highly accessible faculty
• Engaging & interactive teaching methods

Infrastructure & Affordability;

• Low tuition fees (cost-effective education)
• Spacious, eco-friendly campus with unique design
• Well-maintained, budget-friendly hostels

DISLIKES:

Hostel & Daily Life Challenges;

• Strict restrictions for girls (limited hostel exit permissions)
• Poor hostel facilities (maintenance, bathroom quality)
• Mess food issues (vegetarian-only, bland, repetitive)
• Frequent power/water shortages causing disruptions

Academic & Infrastructure Limitations ;

• Outdated labs (limited functioning equipment, lack of advanced machines)
• Overly theoretical teaching (less practical focus than peers)
• Syllabus delays (insufficient time for completion)
• Language barriers (heavy use of local language, difficult for non-Tamil students)

Administrative & Campus Concerns ;

• Bureaucratic hurdles (complex process to approach higher authorities)
• Poor infrastructure (old buildings, long walks between departments)
• Lack of maintenance (unclean, damaged facilities)
• Rigid college timings (inconvenient for some)

Student Engagement Gaps ; Few cultural/technical/sports events (limited campus life) Few cultural/technical/sports events (limited campus life)

Key Strengths:

Affordable Education

• Very low tuition fees
• Budget-friendly hostel charges
• Government scholarships available

Library Strength

• Book Bank: 2,071
• Total books: ~61,000+
• Journals: 1,295+ (Print + E-journals)
• Back volumes: 33,350

Research Excellence

• Publications: 930
• Patents: 16
• Journal papers: 648
• Conferences: 199

Planetarium Facility

• Established: 1979
• Dome: 8 m, Seating: 55
• Used for astronomy learning

Student Life & Exposure

• AURA ’25 – Intercollegiate cultural fest
• Active music & cultural clubs

Academic Recognition

• Anna University Research Centre
• World Bank TEQIP funded

Digital & Industry Support

• Internet in all departments
• Hostel Wi-Fi
• QEEE participation
• Strong industry & R&D interaction

College Fee Structure:

• Total College Fees: INR 14,030.
• Total hostel fees: INR 11, 950
• Mess bill: INR 2000/MONTH

Placement Stats:

Department	No. of Students Placed	Placement %	Highest Salary (in LPA)	Average Salary (in LPA)
CSE	32 students placed	59%	Highest: 15 LPA	Average: 3 LPA
CIVIL	42 students placed	86%	Highest: 13.2 LPA	Average: 3.6 LPA
ECE	39 students placed	74%	Highest: 7 LPA	Average: 5.2 LPA
EEE	48 students placed	100%	Highest: 6.5 LPA	Average: 4.5 LPA
MECH	95 students placed	100%	Highest: 8 LPA	Average: 3.8 LPA
METT	46 students placed	88%	Highest: 6.5 LPA	Average: 4 LPA
	302	84.5	9.4	4
49+ COMPANIES VISITED FOR PLACEMENTS

SAFE CUT OFF MARKS (FOR CSE):

• OC      – 194
• BC      – 193
• BCM  – 191
• MBC  – 192
• SC      – 184
• ST      – 173