About Government Engineering College Kolar
Government Engineering College Kolar (GEC Kolar) is a state government engineering college in Kolar — established in 2007 under the Government of Karnataka and affiliated to VTU. Kolar is the headquarters of Kolar district, 70 km from Bangalore on NH-648. Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) — India's once-legendary gold mining city and now the setting of the blockbuster film KGF — is in this district. GEC Kolar offers BTech programmes for students from Kolar, Malur, Mulbagal and surrounding districts at government fees.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Location | Kolar, Karnataka (70 km from Bangalore on NH-648) |
| Type | Government Engineering College |
| Affiliation | VTU |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Website | gec.karnataka.gov.in/geckolar |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs 2025 (GM)
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| BE Computer Science & Engineering | ~5,000–10,000 |
| BE Electronics & Communication | ~8,000–18,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | ~12,000–25,000 |
| BE Civil Engineering | ~15,000–28,000 |
Government college cutoffs are competitive due to very low fees. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Fee Structure
| Category | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Government Quota (all branches) | Rs 10,000–30,000/year |
Kolar — KGF and Bangalore Proximity
Kolar district is famous for Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) — once the world's second-deepest gold mine and now an industrial heritage zone. The film KGF (2018/2022) drew global attention to this historic mining town. Modern Kolar district's economy spans sericulture, milk cooperatives (KMF — Karnataka Milk Federation has major operations), tomato farming and the KIADB Kolar industrial estate. The 70 km Bangalore proximity makes GEC Kolar one of the most Bangalore-accessible government engineering colleges in Karnataka. NH-648 connects directly to Whitefield and Electronic City employment corridors.
Who Should Apply
GEC Kolar is ideal for students from Kolar, Malur, Mulbagal and KGF district who qualify for government seats. Government fees (Rs 10,000-30,000/year) and 70 km Bangalore proximity make this highly valuable. SC/ST scholarship support reduces costs further. The Whitefield-Electronic City IT corridor is within 90 minutes of Kolar — making off-campus placement drives genuinely accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GEC Kolar KCET cutoff for CSE?
KCET 2025 CSE closing rank was approximately 5,000–10,000 GM. Government fees are Rs 10,000-30,000/year. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.