Government College Of Engineering, Karad

The Government of Maharashtra with the aim and vision to spread Technical Education in rural and tribal areas of the state of Maharashtra founded Government College Of Engineering, Karad in 1960.The College is affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhap ollege is affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur and is acting as a vital education center for many years. Over the years the college has produced about 7200 engineers and more than 300 computer professionals through Master of Computer Application course which is unique in Engineering faculty under Shivaji University. Along with the degree courses in Civil,Machanical, Electrical and Information Technology, the college also offers PG programs in different specializations in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Vision of the Institute "To emerge as a Technical- Institution of National repute driven by excellence in imparting value based education and innovation in research, to face the global needs of the profession." To achieve academic excellence by providing highest quality of education, recourses and infrastructure. To emerge as a technical institution of national repute, driven by excellence in imparting value-based education and innovation in research; to face global needs of the profession To create professionally competent engineers driven with a sense of responsibility towards nature and society As a priority of decentralization, institute has some key positions like Dean Academics, Dean R&D, Dean industry interaction and Dean student affairs who take care of overall development of students. The departments are equipped with excellent laboratory facilities. The Central library has over 58525 text / reference books in all the disciplines of engineering.The institute houses all the facilities for education, extra curricular and sports activities in environment friendly campus. The institute also has Gymkhana for nurturing student's co-curricular skills. Besides, every department has its own student association managed exclusively by students for arranging various co-curricular events. "Aavishkar", a National level technical competition, managed by students, showcases their managerial and technical skills. The students have brought laurels to the institute by bagging several awards in technical meets and sports competitions.The faculty of the institute has received substantial grants from AICTE under MODROB, TAPTEC and IIPC schemes and earned revenue through testing and consultancy over the last 10 years. The faculty is actively involved in guiding UG, PG and PhD students in their research areas. The institute has formulated training policy under faculty development plan to address the training needs. The huge number of training programs organised by the faculty and also their participation in recent time has been noteworthy. To conclude, I would like to reiterate that, We at Government College of Engineering, Karad, are committed to produce outstanding engineers, with sound theoretical and practical knowledge, exposure to industry and respect for human values.