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{{short description|Government engineering college in Gaya, Bihar}}
{{more citations needed|date=May 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox college
| name = Gaya College of Engineering
| image = Gaya College of Engineering logo.jpg
| type = Public Engineering Institution, Undergraduate
| address = Sri Krishna Nagar, <br /> P.O Nagari Yana Via Buniyadganij <br /> Gaya - 823003
| administrative_staff = 150
| faculty = 46
| principal = Dr. Nirmal kumar
| undergrad = 960
| city = [[Gaya, India|Gaya]]
| state = [[Bihar]]
| country = India
| coordinates = {{coord|24.9001|85.0466|type:edu_region:IN-BR|display=inline,title}}
| campus = Urban 87 Acres, {{cvt|350,000|sqm}}
| colours = White & Black
| mascot = Lord Buddha
| other_names = GCE Gaya
| sports_nickname = GCEians, GECians, MECians
| former_name = Magadh Engineering College<br />Gaya Engineering College
| affiliations = [[Aryabhatta Knowledge University]];
| website = {{URL|www.gcegaya.ac.in}}
| established = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|2008}}
}}
'''Gaya College of Engineering''' is a [[public university|public]] [[State university (India)|state university]] in [[Gaya, India|Gaya]], [[Bihar]], [[India]], affiliated to [[Aryabhatta Knowledge University|Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna]] and approved by [[AICTE]], [[Ministry of Education (India)|Ministry of Education]].

It was formerly named '[[Magadh Engineering College (MEC)]]' from 1958 to 1994; now it is a public institute under name 'Gaya College of Engineering (GCE)'.<ref>http://www.dst.bih.nic.in</ref> It was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Bihar  [[Nitish Kumar]] on 19 November 2008 in presence of renowned dignitaries and educationists at a function held in college campus itself.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gcegaya.org/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=25 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130815084942/http://www.gcegaya.org/ |archive-date=15 August 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
[[File:Entrance Gate Of GCE Campus.png|thumb|Entrance Gate Of GCE's Campus]]

== History ==
In 1958, '''Magadh Engineering College''' was established. It ran from 1958 to 1994. It was revived and inaugurated as '''Gaya College of Engineering''' by the Chief Minister of Bihar on 19 November 2008.<ref>{{cite web |title=History |url=https://www.gcegaya.ac.in/about-us/history/ |website=gcegaya.ac.in |access-date=28 April 2020}}</ref>

== Campus ==
The campus is situated at Bihar State Highway-4 Shrikrishnanagar locality on the outskirts of Gaya district, fifteen km from the main town. The college is spread over 87 acres. There are two academic buildings, one workshop and two campus hostels for third year and final year students. The area is lush green and free from pollution.
A single small tea shop is available on the campus.

A branch of Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank is Functional here serving the needs of all students.
[[File:Gaya College of Engineering Building 2013-08-15 10-51.jpg|thumb|200x200px|Academic Building]]

== Departments ==
GCE offers undergraduate courses in four streams of engineering.<ref>http://akubihar.org</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Departmental Courses in B.Tech. offered !! Intake and seats available
|-
| B.Tech. '''''[[Mechanical Engineering]]''''' || 60 (Normal Entry Seats)  +3 (Tuition Fee Waiver seats) +12 (Lateral Entry)
|-
| B.Tech. '''''[[Computer Science and Engineering]]''''' || 60 (Normal Entry Seats)  +3 (Tuition Fee Waiver seats) +12 (Lateral Entry)
|-
| B.Tech. '''''[[Electrical and Electronics Engineering]]''''' || 60 (Normal Entry Seats)  +3 (Tuition Fee Waiver seats) +12 (Lateral Entry)
|-
| B.Tech. '''''[[Civil Engineering]]''''' || 60 (Normal Entry Seats)  +3 (Tuition Fee Waiver seats) +12 (Lateral Entry)
|}

==Academics==
=== Admission ===
From 2019 onwards, admission is done on the basis of rank obtained in [[JEE Main]], conducted by [[National Testing Agency]]. Earlier, undergraduate admissions were done through the BCECE conducted by [[Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board]].

=== Library ===
A central library which has all essential books available for students.

==Student life==
=== Hostel ===
There are two new hostels along with an old hostel provided for College staffs & Guards, third and fourth-year students in the college campus. All hostels have telephones, television, Common room, indoor games court as well as WiMAX. All rooms are single seated for the students. A mess with dining room is functioning in the hostel, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served.
There are also some private hostels providing accommodation to the students at [[Gaya Junction railway station|Gaya Junction]] and Lakhibagh, [[Manpur Junction railway station|Manpur Junction]] for boys and Nutan Nagar for girls.
From the Gaya Junction, Manpur and Nutan Nagar at 6 am (classes start at 7 am) during the Summer period and Timing is elevated to 8:30 am for bus plying and 10 am for a class start during Winters.

=== Celebrations ===
* Annual Function is organized every year to commemorate the foundation day of the college. Annual sports meet and Cultural programs are held along with it.
* The mega tech. fest 'GRAVITON'
* ADAVYA once organized in 2011.
* SUMEDHA organized every year
Besides Saraswati Puja, Vishwakarma Puja, Farewell Party, Welcome Party and Freshers' party act as a source to inculcate zeal and joy in within.

=== Philanthropy GCEians ===
It is a student social activity cell of Gaya College of Engineering.{{citation needed|date=April 2021}}

== See also ==
* [[List of institutions of higher education in Bihar]]
* [[Education in Bihar]]
* [[Education in India]]



== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/ BCECE Board website]
* [http://akubihar.ac.in/ Aryabhatta Knowledge University website]
* [http://dst.bih.nic.in/ DST, Bihar website]

{{Aryabhatta Knowledge University}}
{{Engineering Colleges in Bihar}}

[[Category:Engineering colleges in Bihar]]
[[Category:Education in Gaya, India]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 2008]]
[[Category:Colleges affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University]]
[[Category:2008 establishments in Bihar]]