1. Government Engineering College, Hassan

Government Engineering College, Hassan (GECH), established in 2007, is a state-run institution affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. Located near Dairy Circle on BM Road, GECH aims to provide quality technical education at an affordable fee, primarily catering to students from diverse economic backgrounds in Karnataka.

The college offers undergraduate B.E. programs in core engineering disciplines like Civil, Mechanical, Electronics & Communication, and Computer Science & Engineering. Being a government college, admission is primarily through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET), ensuring a merit-based selection process. GECH focuses on foundational engineering knowledge and preparing students for various industry roles.

Key Features:

• Affiliation: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
• Courses Offered: B.E. in Civil, Mechanical, ECE, CSE, and sometimes AI/ML (new branches).
• Admission: Primarily through KCET.
• Focus: Affordable quality technical education, strong foundational engineering.
• Campus: Spread across 41 acres with planned utilities.

Image to download: A photo of the main building of Government Engineering College, Hassan, or students in a well-equipped engineering lab.