About Government Engineering College Raichur
Written by L K Monu Borkala · Founder, OneCity Technologies · publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006 Last Updated: July 2, 2026 · Verified with AICTE, VTU and KEA data for 2026-27
Government Engineering College Raichur (GEC Raichur) is a government engineering college established in 2007 by the Department of Collegiate and Technical Education (DCTE), Government of Karnataka. AICTE approved and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), GEC Raichur is the only government engineering college in Raichur district and serves as a key access-oriented institution for Karnataka's Kalyana Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka) region, where a majority of students come from SC/ST/OBC and economically weaker backgrounds. Located at Yermarus Camp on Raichur-Hyderabad Road, the college offers 4 B.E. branches through KCET-only admission — no COMEDK, no management quota — making it one of the most accessible and affordable government engineering options for students from Raichur, Yadgir, and neighbouring districts.
Government Engineering College Raichur — College Profile 2026
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Managing Body | Department of Collegiate and Technical Education (DCTE), Government of Karnataka |
| Established | 2007 |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi |
| Approval | AICTE approved. Not NAAC/NBA accredited and not featured in NIRF Engineering as of 2025-26 — verify current status at naac.gov.in before admission. |
| Location | Yermarus Camp, Raichur-Hyderabad Road, Raichur 584135 |
| KCET Code | E162 |
| Admission Route | KCET only — no COMEDK, no management quota |
Branches and KCET Cutoff
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM, approx) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | ~64,306 (most competitive branch) |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | Within 64,306-260,586 range |
| Mechanical Engineering | Within 64,306-260,586 range |
| Civil Engineering | ~260,586 (most accessible, 2025 last round) |
| Overall GM AI quota range | Up to 260,586 (2025) — one of the most accessible government colleges in Karnataka |
Ranks are from 2025 last-round data across categories. GEC Raichur is one of the few government colleges where a KCET rank above 2,00,000 can still secure a seat. Verify current cutoffs at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Admission — 2026-27
B.E. admission at GEC Raichur is exclusively through KCET counselling — there is no COMEDK or management quota route, unlike most private colleges. Candidates must qualify KCET, complete document verification, and enter KCET code E162 during KEA option-entry to be considered. Lateral entry (2nd year) for diploma holders is available through Karnataka DCET; 2025 lateral cutoffs ranged from 2,860-17,151 across categories, with ECE lateral entry closing at 2,860-6,756 for GM in Round 3.
Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, minimum 45% aggregate (40% SC/ST/OBC). Around 70% of GEC Raichur students come from SC/ST/OBC backgrounds, reflecting the college's role serving Karnataka's Kalyana Karnataka region.
Fee Structure
| Category | Fee (2025-26 KEA notification) |
|---|---|
| KCET General Merit / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | Rs 44,200/year |
| Supernumerary Quota (SNQ) | Rs 20,610/year |
| SC/ST or family income < Rs 10 lakh/year | Full tuition exemption |
| Hostel (boys/girls, separate blocks) | Rs 65,000-1,05,000/year (room-type dependent) |
Hostel offers triple-sharing (first years), twin-sharing and single rooms (seniors/merit allocation). Mess fees typically separate or bundled by plan. Fees are FRC-regulated and revised annually — verify current year figures with the college before payment.
Placements
GEC Raichur's placement outcomes reflect its access-oriented mission rather than elite-tier packages — the college prioritises reaching underserved students over placement statistics. The alumni network spans engineering roles across India's metro tech hubs (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Kolkata) as well as Raichur itself. Students from CSE and ECE branches typically find the strongest placement outcomes; core branches (Mechanical, Civil) see more graduates enter government and PSU examinations (KPSC, PWD) or pursue further studies. For a rank range this accessible, GEC Raichur's core value is the VTU degree and AICTE approval at government fees, not placement statistics.
Location and Infrastructure
GEC Raichur is located at Yermarus Camp on Raichur-Hyderabad Road, roughly 10 km from Raichur city centre. Hostel facilities include separate boys' and girls' blocks with mess, recreation rooms, common study areas, and 24x7 security. The college serves as the primary access point to engineering education for students across Raichur, Yadgir, and neighbouring Kalyana Karnataka districts, many of whom would otherwise need to relocate to Bangalore, Kalaburagi, or Hubli for a government-fee engineering seat.
Key Considerations
GEC Raichur's defining feature is accessibility: a KCET rank up to 2,60,000 can secure a seat, tuition is fully waived for SC/ST and low-income families, and it is the only government engineering college serving Raichur district directly. The lack of NAAC/NBA accreditation and modest placement outcomes are real trade-offs — but for students from Raichur, Yadgir, and nearby districts who need an affordable, VTU-recognised B.E. degree without relocating far from home, GEC Raichur remains one of the most accessible options in North Karnataka. Verify current accreditation status directly with the college before making a final decision.
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Content verified against publicly available AICTE, VTU, KEA, NAAC, and institutional data. Fees and cutoffs are approximate — verify directly with the college and KEA before admission. KCET ranks change every year. Published by L K Monu Borkala, founder of OneCity Technologies — publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006.