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Government College of Engineering, Karad (GCEK), an autonomous institute established in 1960 under the Government of Maharashtra and affiliated with Shivaji University, Kolhapur, offers admission for the 2025–26 academic session to Undergraduate (B.Tech), Postgraduate (M.Tech, MCA), and Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs. Approved by AICTE and accredited by NBA, admissions are primarily entrance-based through JEE Main or MHT CET (B.Tech), GATE (M.Tech), and MAH MCA CET (MCA), managed via the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. Ph.D. admissions are based on university or institute-level entrance tests and interviews. The process involves online registration, entrance exams, CAP counselling, and document verification.
| Particulars | GCEK Karad Admission Highlights 2025 |
|---|---|
| Institute Name | Government College of Engineering, Karad |
| Courses Offered | B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, Ph.D. |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance-based (B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA), Entrance/Interview (Ph.D.) |
| Entrance Exams Accepted | JEE Main/MHT CET (B.Tech), GATE (M.Tech), MAH MCA CET (MCA), Institute Test (Ph.D.) |
| Counselling Body | Maharashtra State CET Cell (CAP) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | gcekarad.ac.in, cetcell.mahacet.org |
The 4-year B.Tech program offers 5 specializations (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, Information Technology) with 360 seats. Admission is based on JEE Main or MHT CET scores, followed by CAP counselling. Eligibility requires 10+2 with 45% marks in PCM (40% for reserved categories).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | B.Tech |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Specializations | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, Information Technology |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with 45% marks in PCM (40% for reserved categories) |
| Selection Criteria | JEE Main/MHT CET score + CAP counselling |
| Counselling | Maharashtra State CET Cell (CAP) |
| Total Fees | INR 1.58–2.34 Lakhs (General); INR 42,000–90,000/year (category-based) |
| Seats | 360 (e.g., Civil: 90, Mechanical: 90) |
| Application Fees | INR 800 (General); INR 600 (Reserved Categories) |
| How to Apply | Apply via cetcell.mahacet.org |
The 2-year M.Tech program offers 8 specializations (e.g., Structural Engineering, Power Systems) with 144 seats. Admission is based on GATE scores or institute-level tests for non-GATE candidates, followed by CAP counselling. Eligibility requires a B.Tech/B.E. with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | M.Tech |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Specializations | Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Heat Power Engineering, Production Engineering, Power Systems, Electrical Machines, etc. |
| Eligibility | B.Tech/B.E. with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) |
| Selection Criteria | GATE score or institute test + CAP counselling |
| Counselling | Maharashtra State CET Cell (CAP) |
| Total Fees | INR 84,004–1.78 Lakhs |
| Seats | 144 (18 per specialization) |
| Application Fees | INR 1000 (General); INR 800 (Reserved Categories) |
| How to Apply | Apply via cetcell.mahacet.org |
The 2-year MCA program has 60 seats. Admission is based on MAH MCA CET scores and CAP counselling. Eligibility requires a Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) and Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | MCA |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories), Mathematics at 10+2/graduation |
| Selection Criteria | MAH MCA CET score + CAP counselling |
| Counselling | Maharashtra State CET Cell (CAP) |
| Total Fees | INR 1.6 Lakhs (approx.) |
| Seats | 60 |
| Application Fees | INR 1000 (General); INR 800 (Reserved Categories) |
| How to Apply | Apply via cetcell.mahacet.org |
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