About Government Engineering College Yadgir
Government Engineering College Yadgir (GEC Yadgir) is a state government engineering college in Yadgir district headquarters — established in 2009 under the Government of Karnataka and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). Yadgir is one of Karnataka's newest districts (carved from Gulbarga in 2010) and one of its most economically developing regions, covered by Article 371(J)'s Hyderabad Karnataka special provisions.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Location | Yadgir, Karnataka (headquarters of Yadgir district) |
| Type | Government Engineering College |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Special Provision | Article 371(J) HK reservation applies |
| Website | gec.karnataka.gov.in/gecyadgir |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs 2025 (GM)
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| BE Computer Science & Engineering | 3,000–8,000 |
| BE Electronics & Communication | 5,000–12,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | 8,000–18,000 |
| BE Civil Engineering | 10,000–22,000 |
Government college cutoffs are extremely competitive due to very low fees. HK category students have separate, more accessible ranks. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Fee Structure
| Category | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Government Quota (all branches) | Rs 10,000–30,000 per year |
Total 4-year cost under Rs 1.2 lakh. SC/ST and OBC students access additional Karnataka government scholarships. Article 371(J) HK students may access additional KRDIB scholarship support.
Yadgir District Context
Yadgir is Karnataka's newest district, formed in 2010 from Gulbarga. It borders Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, making it a tri-state junction district. The district has significant limestone and cement deposits (Raichur-Yadgir limestone belt). Hyderabad (140 km), Kalaburagi (80 km) and Raichur (60 km) are the nearest major cities. For engineering graduates, KRDIB (Kalyana Rangadhama Industrial Development Board) investment in Yadgir's infrastructure creates Civil and Electrical engineering demand. The Bhima river basin irrigation projects require Civil Engineering expertise.
Who Should Apply
GEC Yadgir is the best option for Yadgir district students whose KCET rank qualifies for a government seat. The government fee (Rs 10,000-30,000/year) is the clearest advantage. Article 371(J) HK reservation makes admission more accessible for local students than GM category cutoffs suggest. SC/ST students receive additional scholarship support making the effective cost near-zero.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GEC Yadgir's KCET cutoff?
CSE closes in the 3,000–8,000 GM range — highly competitive due to government fees. HK category students have more accessible cutoffs. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Does Article 371(J) apply at GEC Yadgir?
Yes. GEC Yadgir is in Yadgir district — one of the six HK districts under Article 371(J). HK category students have separate, more accessible seat allocation.