The Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar (abbreviated GCE Keonjhar or GCEKJR), is a public higher education institute located in Keonjhar, Odisha, India, focusing on education and research in various fields of Engineering. The institute was established in 1995 as the Orissa School of Mining Engineering, Degree Stream [3][5] and was renamed to GCE Keonjhar in 2012.[1][2][5]
Government College Of Engineering, Keonjhar
Former name
Odisha School of Mining Engineering, Degree Stream (1995–2012)[1][2]
It is the only Government College in the Odisha offering B.Tech. in Mining Engineering and Mineral engineering. The State government has initiated steps for developing it into a centre of excellence (CoE) in Earth science and technology.[6]
The Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar was established in 1995 as the Orissa School of Mining Engineering (Degree Stream), Keonjhar.[2][5] It was originally focused on Mining Engineering but has since expanded to include Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mineral Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, and Civil Engineering. In 2006, the college became a constituent college of Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela. In 2011, it was declared a full-fledged government engineering college,[3] and in 2012 it was renamed to GCE Keonjhar.[1] In 2017, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) was introduced at the institute as an extra-curricular activity, giving students the opportunity to serve the armed forces. In 2021, it became an autonomous institute along with PMEC, Bramhapur and GCE, Kalahandi.
CampusEdit
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GCE Keonjhar is located at the foothills of the Gandhamardhan mountain near Judia Ghat. The campus is on a 45 acres plot of land around 5 km from Keonjhar town in Kendujhar District with NH 49 & NH 20 running along its two sides.
Halls of residenceEdit
Most students of GCE Keonjhar reside in the hostels (referred to as halls of residence) on-campus.
The halls of residence are:
Baldevjew Hall of Residence
Gandhamardan Hall of Residence
Maa Tarini Hall of Residence (girls' hostel)
All halls of residence accommodate three students in one room. Each hall of residence has a mess, a Common room with TV & a sports room for indoor sports. Baldevjew Hall of Residence has a well equipped Gymkhana. Students are provided with 24 hour Internet facility.
Organisation and administrationEdit
DepartmentsEdit
The academic departments in GCE Keonjhar include the following:
Students are admitted in Undergraduate Engineering Programs through the JEE-Main and Lateral Entry through OJEE. The admission procedure is as per BPUT norms and is strictly governed by OJEE. Some seats are reserved for Diploma holders in Engineering as per the rules of SCTE & VT, Odisha and DTET.
Undergraduate programsEdit
The institute offers undergraduate B.Tech degrees in seven technical disciplines with an intake capacity of 60 each:[7] Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mineral Engineering and Mining Engineering.
Training and placementEdit
The Training and Placement cell provides placement assistance to the students. Personality development programs, group discussions, seminars, etc. are convened from time to time. Companies are invited for on-campus selections through the institution's industrial link ups. Companies visit the college to recruit students. Training and placement liaise with companies for the summer training programmes.[citation needed]
Student lifeEdit
Utkarsh is the annual techno cultural festival of GCE Keonjhar. It is a three-day fest which is typically held in March. The fest consists of concerts and band performances, competitive gaming, singing and dance competitions and various other cultural activities.
Clubs and societiesEdit
The institute hosts numerous clubs that are active throughout the year. The list of currently active clubs and societies include:
Club Innovare
Dance And Music Club
Robotics and Automation Club (RAW)
Photographic Club (Foresight)
Society of Mining and Exploration
Computer Society of India Student Branch
Civil engineering society
Society of Mechanical Advancements (SMA)
Innovatory Electrical Society
Society of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Innovation and Technology (SMMEIT)
ReferencesEdit
^ abc"GOVT. NOTIFICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME" (PDF). GCE Keonjhar.
^ abc. GCE Keonjhar. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014.
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Orissa School of Mining Engineering redirects here Not to be confused with Orissa School of Mining Engineering Keonjhar The Government College of Engineering Keonjhar abbreviated GCE Keonjhar or GCEKJR is a public higher education institute located in Keonjhar Odisha India focusing on education and research in various fields of Engineering The institute was established in 1995 as the Orissa School of Mining Engineering Degree Stream 3 5 and was renamed to GCE Keonjhar in 2012 1 2 5 Government College Of Engineering KeonjharFormer nameOdisha School of Mining Engineering Degree Stream 1995 2012 1 2 Mottoज ञ नम अनन तम Sanskrit TypeGovernmentEstablished1995 3 PrincipalProf Trilochan Sahu 4 LocationKeonjhar Odisha India21 38 41 N 85 34 46 E 21 6448173 N 85 5793573 E 21 6448173 85 5793573Campus45 acresAffiliationsBPUT AICTEWebsitegcekjr ac inIt is the only Government College in the Odisha offering B Tech in Mining Engineering and Mineral engineering The State government has initiated steps for developing it into a centre of excellence CoE in Earth science and technology 6 Contents 1 History 2 Campus 2 1 Halls of residence 3 Organisation and administration 3 1 Departments 4 Academics 4 1 Admission 4 2 Undergraduate programs 4 3 Training and placement 5 Student life 5 1 Clubs and societies 6 References 7 External linksHistory EditThe Government College of Engineering Keonjhar was established in 1995 as the Orissa School of Mining Engineering Degree Stream Keonjhar 2 5 It was originally focused on Mining Engineering but has since expanded to include Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mineral Engineering Metallurgical amp Materials Engineering Computer Science amp Engineering and Civil Engineering In 2006 the college became a constituent college of Biju Patnaik University of Technology Rourkela In 2011 it was declared a full fledged government engineering college 3 and in 2012 it was renamed to GCE Keonjhar 1 In 2017 the National Cadet Corps NCC was introduced at the institute as an extra curricular activity giving students the opportunity to serve the armed forces In 2021 it became an autonomous institute along with PMEC Bramhapur and GCE Kalahandi Campus Edit GCE Keonjhar GCE Keonjhar GCE Keonjhar in WinterGCE Keonjhar is located at the foothills of the Gandhamardhan mountain near Judia Ghat The campus is on a 45 acres plot of land around 5 km from Keonjhar town in Kendujhar District with NH 49 amp NH 20 running along its two sides Halls of residence Edit Most students of GCE Keonjhar reside in the hostels referred to as halls of residence on campus The halls of residence are Baldevjew Hall of Residence Gandhamardan Hall of Residence Maa Tarini Hall of Residence girls hostel All halls of residence accommodate three students in one room Each hall of residence has a mess a Common room with TV amp a sports room for indoor sports Baldevjew Hall of Residence has a well equipped Gymkhana Students are provided with 24 hour Internet facility Organisation and administration EditDepartments Edit The academic departments in GCE Keonjhar include the following Civil Engineering Computer Science amp Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Mineral engineering Mining Engineering Science and HumanitiesAcademics EditAdmission Edit Students are admitted in Undergraduate Engineering Programs through the JEE Main and Lateral Entry through OJEE The admission procedure is as per BPUT norms and is strictly governed by OJEE Some seats are reserved for Diploma holders in Engineering as per the rules of SCTE amp VT Odisha and DTET Undergraduate programs Edit The institute offers undergraduate B Tech degrees in seven technical disciplines with an intake capacity of 60 each 7 Civil Engineering Computer Science amp Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Mineral Engineering and Mining Engineering Training and placement Edit The Training and Placement cell provides placement assistance to the students Personality development programs group discussions seminars etc are convened from time to time Companies are invited for on campus selections through the institution s industrial link ups Companies visit the college to recruit students Training and placement liaise with companies for the summer training programmes citation needed Student life EditUtkarsh is the annual techno cultural festival of GCE Keonjhar It is a three day fest which is typically held in March The fest consists of concerts and band performances competitive gaming singing and dance competitions and various other cultural activities Clubs and societies Edit The institute hosts numerous clubs that are active throughout the year The list of currently active clubs and societies include Club Innovare Dance And Music Club Robotics and Automation Club RAW Photographic Club Foresight Society of Mining and Exploration Computer Society of India Student Branch Civil engineering society Society of Mechanical Advancements SMA Innovatory Electrical Society Society of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Innovation and Technology SMMEIT References Edit a b c GOVT NOTIFICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME PDF GCE Keonjhar a b c ABOUT US GCE Keonjhar Archived from the original on 31 May 2014 a b c About GCE GCE Keonjhar Principal s Message GCE Keonjhar a b c INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL PDF TEQIP Odisha government to develop Rs 42 5 crore Centre of Excellence in Keonjhar The New Indian Express UG Admission GCE Keonjhar External links EditOfficial site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Government College of Engineering Keonjhar amp oldid 1137558250, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
