Information Science and Engineering
₹44,311KCET · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Verified 25 Apr 2026GEC Karwar · KarwarGovernment Engineering College Karwar — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026
Government Engineering College (GEC) Karwar is a state-funded undergraduate engineering institution established in 2009 by the Government of Karnataka through the Department of Technical Education…
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ISE · KCET tuition
₹44,311/year
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₹44,311
ISE · KCET tuition
35%
Placement · 2023-24
Fees · 2026-27
GEC Karwar fees
GEC Karwar fees: ISE · KCET tuition is ₹44,311. Use the rows below to compare quota-wise and branch-wise amounts in one place.
KCET · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML) annual fee · 4-yr ₹1,77,244 | ₹44,311 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS) annual fee · 4-yr ₹1,77,244 | ₹44,311 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) annual fee · 4-yr ₹1,77,244 | ₹44,311 /yr |
Placements · 2023-24
GEC Karwar placements
GEC Karwar placements 2023-24: 35% placement rate, ₹3.5L average CTC, 8 LPA highest CTC.
35%
₹3.5LAvg CTC
8 LPAHighest CTC
Placements at Government Engineering College Karwar follow the standard pattern for Karwar's engineering ecosystem. The Training & Placement Cell coordinates campus drives across semesters 6-8, with pre-placement internships running in semester 5-7 summer windows.
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹44,311KCET · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
₹44,311KCET · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Cutoffs · 2024
GEC Karwar KCET cutoffs · 2024
GEC Karwar cutoffs for KCET 2024. GM ranks are listed branch-wise below. ISE R3 GM closing rank is 28,000.
BranchR1 GMMockR3 GM
ISE——28,000
CSE AIML——28,000
CSE DS——28,000
Admissions · 2026-27
GEC Karwar admissions
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Hostel · campus
GEC Karwar hostel
GEC Karwar hostel details are listed in this section. Hostel facilities at Government Engineering College Karwar are organised across separate boys' and girls' hostel blocks with mess facilities, recreation rooms, common study areas.
Hostel facilities at Government Engineering College Karwar are organised across separate boys' and girls' hostel blocks with mess facilities, recreation rooms, common study areas, and 24x7 security. Room types range from triple-sharing (most common for first-year students) to twin-sharing and single rooms (typically reserved for senior students or by allocation merit). Hostel fees range approximately ₹85000-120000 per year, with mess fees typically charged separately or bundled depending on plan.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships available to students of Government Engineering College Karwar span institutional, state-government, and central-government schemes. Institutional scholarships typically include merit-based fee waivers for top entrance ranks, need-based assistance for students with family income below ₹4-5 lakh per annum, and special-category awards for sportspersons, cultural artists, and exceptional academic performers.
Infrastructure & facilities
Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities
Campus infrastructure at Government Engineering College Karwar includes academic blocks for each engineering department, dedicated laboratories for branch-specific practical work (CSE programming labs, ECE electronics labs, Mech workshops, Civil materials-testing labs, Chemical…
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Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibraryCafeteriaLabsPlacement CellGym
Research & rankings
Centres, patents, grants & MoU partners
Research activity at Government Engineering College Karwar spans the institute's engineering departments, with faculty-led + student-supported projects across emerging and established areas.
Notable alumni
Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events
The alumni network of Government Engineering College Karwar spans engineering and tech industry professionals across India and globally, with concentrations in Karwar and metro tech hubs (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Kolkata).
FAQ
GEC Karwar FAQs
When was Government Engineering College (GEC) Karwar established and who runs it?
GEC Karwar was established in 2009 by the Government of Karnataka through the Department of Technical Education (DTE). It is a fully state-funded government engineering college affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi and approved by AICTE New Delhi. Principal-in-charge for 2025-26 is Dr. Shanthala B (BE, MTech, PhD).
Where is GEC Karwar located and how large is the campus?
The main functional campus is on a 14.34-acre plot at Majali village, adjacent to National Highway 66 (Karwar-Goa route), approximately 10 km north of Karwar town in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, PIN 581345. The institute also retains an administrative correspondence address at the Government Polytechnic Campus, M.G. Road, Karwar-581301.
Which B.E. programmes does GEC Karwar offer and what is the total sanctioned intake?
GEC Karwar offers four-year Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) programmes in Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Each branch carries an AICTE/KEA-sanctioned intake of 60 seats, for a total sanctioned strength of 240 seats per year.
Is GEC Karwar NAAC or NBA accredited, and what is its NIRF 2024 rank?
GEC Karwar does not currently hold active NAAC accreditation and has no NBA-accredited branches listed on the NBA portal. It is not ranked in the NIRF 2024 Engineering rankings or in the NIRF 101-150, 151-200 or 201-300 rank-bands. AICTE EoA approval for 2025-26 is active.
How do I apply for admission to GEC Karwar for the 2025-26 academic year?
All 240 B.E. seats are filled exclusively through Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) KCET counselling. Candidates must appear in KCET 2025, complete KEA document verification, and enter GEC Karwar E-code E194 against the preferred branch (CE/CS/EC/ME) during online option-entry at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. GEC Karwar does not participate in COMEDK UGET and has no management or NRI quota.
What is the KEA KCET option-entry E-code for GEC Karwar?
The KEA KCET option-entry E-code for Government Engineering College Karwar is E194. Students should list this code against the preferred branch (Civil, CSE, ECE or Mechanical) during KEA online option-entry. The institute operates under VTU Belagavi affiliation for its B.E. programmes.
Does GEC Karwar offer any postgraduate (M.Tech) programmes?
No. GEC Karwar is currently a UG-only institution and does not offer any M.Tech specialisations or research-degree programmes on its own. The college focuses exclusively on its four four-year B.E. programmes and does not host VTU-recognised research centres for PhD supervision at present.
What are the fees at GEC Karwar for 2025-26 under different quotas?
For the 2025-26 academic year, the KEA general-merit tuition component is approximately Rs 44,200 per year, with total annual outgo including university and miscellaneous charges landing roughly in the Rs 46,000 to Rs 50,000 range. SNQ fees have been revised downwards by the state for 2025-26. SC, ST and Category-1 candidates with valid income certificates pay only nominal out-of-pocket amounts after Karnataka Social Welfare Department scholarship reimbursement.
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Verification & sources
Fee and admission figures here are counsellor-verified; we are progressively adding official-document citations. Please reconfirm any figure with us on WhatsApp before you pay.
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Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Page-level facts are checked against the linked official disclosures and source packets shown below; admissions-office discussions are not used as citations.