G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology

Vallabh Vidyanagar, named after the late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel -- the 'Iron Man of India' -- has over the last fifty years been developed into a well-known seat of learning. The educational township, established in 1946, today provides pre-primary p, established in 1946, today provides pre-primary to postgraduate education. The presence of Sardar Patel University, here has boosted the pace of progress of educational activities. On this campus, more than thirty thousand students pursue academic programmes in many different disciplines. Several gardens, tree-lined avenues, a huge playground in the heart of the township, and a rural environment enliven academic activities on the campus. Shri Gordhanbhai Hathibhai Patel, an eminent philanthropist of Gujarat, made a generous donation of Rupees Three Crores for the new college. In honour of this magnanimous gesture, the college has been named G H Patel College of Engineering and Technology, popularly known as GCET. GCET is managed by Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM), a registered charitable trust established in 1945. Since its inception the trust has been striving for the upliftment of rural society through education. In keeping with today’s needs, computing facilities with more than 1000 desktop computers with latest configuration and an Internet connection through 52 Mbps shared radio link have been provided for use of students and staff of college. A centrally air-conditioned auditorium with a seating capacity of 550 and a lecture theater with capacity of 150 add to the ambiance of the college. This college was affiliated to Sardar Patel University from the year 1996 to 2008. later on from the year 2008, Institute is affiliated to Gujarat Technological University. New admission form year 2020 will be done under the The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University. ...view more