Government Engineering College, Thrissur

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Founded in 1957, GEC Thrissur is Kerala’s second-oldest government engineering college, run under the Directorate of Technical Education. Affiliated with APJAKTU, it offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programs in disciplines like Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, and Computer Science. Spread across a 32-acre urban campus near Thrissur city and the famous Shakthan Thampuran Palace, the college features modern workshops, research labs, libraries, and hostels. Research activity is supported through minor governmental grants. Placements are steady, with students recruited by regional firms, national companies, and Kerala government services. Known for maintaining academic quality and a heritage legacy, GEC Thrissur remains a respected public engineering institution with a solid niche in central Kerala.