| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute Name | Government Engineering College (GEC), West Champaran |
| Institute Type | Government |
| Established | 2019 |
| Location | Kumarbagh, near Kumarbagh Railway Station, Bettiah – 845450, Bihar |
| Affiliation & Approval | Affiliated to Bihar Engineering University; AICTE-approved |
| Course | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 |
| Electrical Engineering | 60 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 60 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) | 60 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 60 |
| Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security) | 60 |
| Branch | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 54%ile + | 45%ile + | 32%ile + | 24%ile + |
| Mechanical Engineering | 32%ile + | 23%ile + | 16%ile + | 10%ile + |
| Electrical Engineering | 39%ile + | 34%ile + | 23%ile + | 17%ile + |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 42%ile + | 35%ile + | 28%ile + | 18%ile + |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) | 46%ile + | 39%ile + | 30%ile + | 20%ile + |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 56%ile + | 45%ile + | 30%ile + | 22%ile + |
| Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security) | 57%ile + | 48%ile + | 34%ile + | 22%ile + |
| Facilities | Available |
|---|---|
| Computer Centre | Yes |
| Central Library | Yes |
| Auditorium | Yes |
| Smart Classes | Yes |
| Hostel + Wifi + Washing Machine | Yes |
| Cafeteria | Yes |
| Common Rooms | Yes |
| Sports Centre | Yes |
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 50% |
| Average Package | ₹3 LPA |
| Highest Package | ₹7 LPA |
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee | ₹10 |
| Development Fee | ₹2500/year |
| Tuition Fee | ₹120/year |
| Registration Fee | ₹2100 (one time) |
| Exam Fee | ₹3700/semester |
| Hostel Fee | ₹1200/month |
| Mess Fee | ₹3300/month |
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee | ₹10 |
| Development Fee | ₹2500/year |
| Tuition Fee | ₹0/year |
| Registration Fee | ₹2100 (one time) |
| Exam Fee | ₹700/semester |
| Hostel Fee | ₹1200/month |
| Mess Fee | ₹3300/month |
The Bihar Student Credit Card (BSCC) scheme provides up to ₹4,00,000 for students pursuing B.Tech and other higher education courses, available to both boys and girls to ensure no student’s education is stopped due to financial issues. The loan has very low interest rates—4% for boys and 1% for girls, with no collateral or guarantor required, and repayment starts only after getting a job. It covers college fees, hostel fees, books, laptops, exam fees, and other academic expenses, making higher education affordable and accessible for Bihar students.
The Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) scheme by the Bihar Government provides financial assistance to SC, ST, OBC, and EBC category students studying after Class 10 (Intermediate, Graduation, Diploma, B.Tech, MBA, MCA, etc.).
The amount varies depending on the course, category, and institution:
Government Engineering College (GEC), West Champaran, also known as GEC Bettiah, was established in 2019 by the Government of Bihar under the "Saat Nishchay" initiative. The college is located at its permanent campus in Kumarbagh, conveniently situated opposite the Kumarbagh Railway Station. It is an AICTE-approved institution and is academically affiliated with Bihar Engineering University (BEU), Patna. GEC West Champaran offers a robust selection of B.Tech programs, including modern specialized branches such as CSE (Cyber Security) and Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology), alongside core disciplines like Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. The campus is known for its discipline, high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity, and state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure designed to empower students in the Terai region.
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