Vishwakarma Government Engineering College (VGEC)
Vishwakarma Government Engineering College (VGEC), established 1994, is one of Gujarat's top state government engineering colleges. Located on a 24-acre campus in Chandkheda, Ahmedabad, VGEC is affiliated to GTU and has built strong CS and core engineering placements (~12 LPA avg) with deep Gujarat industrial network.
ℹ️At a glance
One of Gujarat's premier state engineering colleges. Chandkheda is North Ahmedabad - accessible via city transport. Named after Vishwakarma.
🎯Admissions
Latest cutoffs from 2025 · ACPC Gujarat
Admission through Gujarat ACPC counselling using GUJCET/JEE Main. ~720 B.Tech intake. CS cutoff competitive - top 18000 JEE Main General (state quota).
Admission via: GUJCET ↗
🗓️Admission Timeline
Real exam dates from ExamNotifi. Counselling & fee steps are the standard sequence - confirm exact dates on the official portal.
- Registration opens16 Dec 2026
- Registration closes16 Jan 2027
- Entrance exam29 Mar 2027
- Results & rank card
Usually 3-5 weeks after the exam
- Counselling & seat allotment
Certificate verification, web options, then allotment
💸Fees & Cost of Study
| Component | Amount | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ~₹50,000-60,000 | per year | |
| Hostel + Mess | ~₹50,000 | per year |
Total 4-year cost: ~₹4 Lakhs
💼Placements
2025 batch
Strong placements with Gujarat industrial network. CS branch ~88% placed; Microsoft, Amazon, TCS regular recruiters. Mechanical and civil see strong core placements via Adani, Reliance, L&T.
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🏗️Infrastructure & Facilities
- Hostels: Hostels on campus; separate for men and women; mess.
- Labs & Libraries: Well-equipped labs; central library; computing centre.
- Sports & Health: Sports facilities; gymnasium; on-campus health centre.
📚Academics & Faculty
- Curriculum: GTU curriculum; choice-based credit system; mandatory industrial training and BTech project.
- Faculty: 200+ faculty; PhDs; student-faculty ratio ~18:1.
- Research: Growing in civil, mechanical, materials; funded projects from Gujarat government, DST.
- Culture: Disciplined; strong core engineering pride; growing coding culture.
🎉Campus Life & Extracurriculars
- Festivals: Annual cultural and technical fests.
- Clubs: 20+ student clubs.
- Social: Chandkheda is North Ahmedabad; central Ahmedabad 30 min; Gandhinagar 15 km; Gujarati food culture.
- Challenges: Compact urban campus; limited hostel; Gujarat prohibition; hot summers.
🌐Alumni Network & Research
- Alumni: 15,000+ alumni; strong Gujarat industrial sector presence.
- Research: Growing in civil, mechanical, materials; funded projects from Gujarat government, DST.
✅Who This College Is Best For
- Gujarat domicile students wanting state government engineering
- Budget-conscious students wanting ₹4L total degree
- Ahmedabad locals preferring institute close to home
- Civil and mechanical engineering aspirants
⚖️Trade-offs
✓ Pros
- Top Gujarat state government engineering
- Extremely affordable (~₹4L total)
- Strong Gujarat industrial network
- Solid placements (~85%)
- North Ahmedabad accessibility
× Cons
- Compact 24-acre campus
- Limited hostel
- Gujarat prohibition
- Predominantly Gujarat students
- Hot summers
🗣️Student Ratings & Reviews
Honest takes from students who actually go there.
📚Sources
Independent references - verify any number on the original site.
- VGEC Chandkheda Official · Official
Last updated: 2026-05-24