Golaghat Engineering College
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গোলাঘাট অভিযান্ত্ৰিক মহাবিদ্যালয় | |
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Other name | GEC |
|---|---|
| Motto | ज्ञान निष्ठा परिश्रमेन प्रसरनु |
| Established | 2018 |
Academic affiliations | Assam Science and Technology University |
| Principal | Satyajit Paul |
| Undergraduates | 180 (per year) |
| Location | Bogorijeng, Golaghat, Assam , India |
| Campus | Rural |
| Website | www |
Golaghat Engineering College was established in 2018 by Assam Government at Golaghat district, Assam. On 31 March 2012, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi laid the foundation stone of the Golaghat Engineering College in Golaghat district, which was proposed by the Assam Government officially.[1] It was officially inaugurated by chief minister, Sarbananda Sonowal on 5 February 2019.[2]
The college starts to offer BTech degree from academic year 2018–19. The college is accredited by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) The institution is affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University
It is the sixth state government engineering college of Assam.
Academics
[edit]The college offers four year B.Tech degree in Civil engineering, Chemical engineering and Mechanical engineering affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University.
| Department | Duration | Seat |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 4 year | 60 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 year | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 year | 60 |
Non-Engineering
[edit]Admissions
[edit]- Students are taken in for the undergraduate courses through Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) conducted by Assam Science and Technology University.
- For lateral entry into the undergraduate courses are done through the Joint Lateral Entrance Examination(JLEE) conducted by Assam Science and Technology University.
Controversy
[edit]In May 2019, Golaghat Engineering College was denied approval by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) due to failure to meet 17 eligibility criteria, including the absence of a permanent principal and faculty members. The college, inaugurated in February 2019, faced resource shortages. Despite this, the 92 enrolled students were allowed to continue their studies.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Foundation stone". Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ^ "Assam's Golaghat gets its 1st engineering college". Retrieved 8 February 2019.
- ^ Kalita, Kangkan (9 May 2019). "GEC fails to make the AICTE cut". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
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