Why CGEC Should Be on Your Radar
- State‑run since 2016, tied up with WBUT (now MAKAUT) and AICTE‑approved
- Prime rural campus: 20‑21 acres next to the Torsa River, with greenery & Himalayan views
- Designed to bring top‑tier engineering to North Bengal—your ticket to tech education without the city chaos
What You Can Study Here
CGEC offers 5 B.Tech programs (60 seats each)
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (NBA accredited)
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
Admission:
Via WBJEE (or JELET for diploma holders)
Fees That Don’t Burn a Hole 🧾
- Semester-wise fees:
- CSE & ECE: ₹6,000–12,400 per semester
- EE, ME, CE: ₹3,000–8,900 per semester
- Annual average ~₹20,000 total for CSE/ECE, ~₹12,000 for others
- Tuition waiver for TFW/quota students & scholarships like SVMCM available
Campus & Facilities Snapshot
- Labs & infrastructure: Over 48 labs, smart classrooms, 300‑PC digital centre, language lab
- Library: ~8,000 books, titles in e‑journals like IEEE, Elsevier
- Hostels: Girls’ hostel ready, boys’ hostel functional only from 3rd year
- Sports & greenery: Playgrounds, indoor games, solar‑powered campus right by the river
Placements & Industry Link‑Ups
- On‑campus recruiters: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture, ICICI Bank, Adani, L&T
- Placement rate ~80–90%; typical CTC ~₹6 LPA; highest up to ₹48 LPA
- Many students grab off‑campus offers too—2024 batch saw ₹9 LPA offers
What Current Students Say
- Faculty & academics: “PhDs on board, supportive, good teaching methods”
- Infrastructure: “Labs fully equipped, classrooms bright, Wi‑Fi available”
- Hostel: Free from ragging, clean but limited availability in early years; good PGs nearby
Pros & Points to Think Through
✅ Perks:
- Affordable, government‑backed tech education
- Scenic riverside campus, labs, faculty, good student life
- Strong placements and off‑campus support
⚠️ Things to Watch:
- Hostels roll out gradually—early years may need PG stays
- Being new, brand-building is ongoing; but that’s also your chance to grow with it
- Rural location may need transport planning, but river view vibes are real
In Summary
CGEC is a top pick for those seeking high-quality engineering education at pocket-friendly fees, with genuine industry exposure—all set in a serene, community-driven campus near the Torsa River.
