The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit card is likely to be released between January 18 and 19, 2026. Registered candidates will be able to download the hall ticket from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, by logging in with their credentials. The exam city intimation slip is expected to be issued in the first week of January 2026.
The Maharashtra CET Cell is expected to increase the MHT CET 2026 application fee by ₹150–₹250 for around 19 entrance exams. Earlier, the fee structure was ₹500–₹600 for offline tests and ₹800–₹1,000 for online exams. The registration process for MHT CET 2026 is likely to begin in the last week of December 2025.
The JEE Main 2026 exam date and allotted exam city are set to be released in the first week of January through the advanced city intimation slip on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the slip using their application number and password.
Government College of Engineering, Amravati, also known as GCOEA, is a government engineering college established in 1964. Located in Amravati, Maharashtra, the GCOEA campus spans over 105 acres. The college is affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University and recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). GCOEA is ranked 33rd among engineering colleges by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024.
GCOEA offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programs in the streams of Engineering and Technology. Popular courses include BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, BTech in Mechanical Engineering, MTech in Structural Engineering, and MTech in Computer Science and Engineering. Admissions at GCOEA are based on entrance examinations. The college accepts MHT CET for BTech, GATE for MTech, and PhD entrance tests conducted by the affiliated university. For placements, GCOEA’s placement rate is approximately 80% (based on 2023 data). During the placement drive of 2023, the highest salary package offered was INR 12 LPA, and the average package stood at INR 4.5 LPA.
Some major facts and figures about GCOEA are given in the table below:
| Particulars | GCOEA Highlights 2025 |
|---|---|
| College Name | Government College of Engineering, Amravati |
| Establishment Year | 1964 |
| Campus Size | 105 acres |
| Accredited by | National Board of Accreditation (NBA) |
| Recognised by | AICTE, UGC |
| Rankings (2024) | NIRF Engineering: 33 |
| Popular Courses | BTech CSE, BTech Mechanical, MTech Structural Engineering, MTech CSE |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination (MHT CET for BTech, GATE for MTech) |
| Official Website | www.gcoea.ac.in |
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹39,850 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, Qualified in a national-level entrance examination such as JEE Main or MHT CET |
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹84,000 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, valid GATE score, minimum qualifying marks, specific branch requirements |
| Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹1,27,000 - 1,80,000 | Master's degree in a relevant discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 55% or equivalent, Relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories |
GCOEA admissions are conducted for B.Tech courses, taking into consideration MHT CET scores. As per the timetable, MHT CET 2024 has already begun and will conclude on May 17, 2024. GCOEA admissions will begin after the result are announced in May 2024 (tentative).
| Event | Dates |
| MHT CET 2024 for PCM Group | May 2, 2024 - May 17, 2024 |
| Answer Key Release | May 2024 |
| MHT CET Result 2024 | May 2024 |
| MHT CET Counselling Process | June 2024 - August 2024 |
Government College of Engineering Amravati provides infrastructural facilities to its students to enhance the quality of education. Listed below are the campus facilities of Government College of Engineering Amravati.
| Name of faculty | Department |
|---|---|
| Rajesh V. Upadhye | Civil Engineering |
| Pradip R. Khawale | Mechanical Engineering |
| Kale Nishikant W. Sarda | Electrical Engineering |
| Rajendra H. Matani | Electronics & Telecommunication |
| Ashok G. Adhokar | Computer Science & Engineering |
| Rajeshkumar Dr. V. B. Virulkar | Physics |
| Dr. G. A. Dhomane | Mathematics |
| Ex. S. G. Purkar | Chemistry |
| Name of alumnus | Company | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mohan Khedkar | Not Available | Ex-Vice Chancellor, SGBAU Amravati |
| Shri Dhananjay Dhawad | Not Available | Ex-Secretary, PWD, Govt. of Maharashtra |
| Shri Nitin Tappe | Pratiti Technologies | CEO & Co-Founder |
| Shri Prasanna Shanbhag | Medtronic | Sr. Software Engineering Manager |
| Shri Chirag Sonchal | John Deere India Pvt. Ltd | Senior Manager |
| Shri Kiran Paturkar | Federation of Industries Associations Vidarbha, MIDC Industrial Association Amravati | President |
| Dr. Dileep N. Malkhede | Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University | Hon'ble Vice Chancellor |
| Shri Abhijit Deshpande | Govt. of Maharashtra, MS B.G. Shirke Const. Tech. Pvt. Ltd. | General Manager, Projects |
| Shri Parag Gulhane | MakerInMe Technologies Pvt Ltd | Director |
| Shri Prafulla Wakde | Dept. of Vocational Education and Training, R.O. Nashik | Joint Director |
| Shri Nitin Ramkrishna Nandanwar | Tata Consulting Engineer | Asst. General Manager |
| Shri Pratap Shinde | Zen Infrastructures LLP, Pune | Managing Partner |
| ms. Prerna Deshbhratar | Zilla Parishad, Wardha | CEO, IAS |
| Shri Sajjan Singh Chouhan | Govt. of Tamilnadu | Commissioner, IAS |
| Shri Sanjay Nipane | Nagpur Muncipal Corporation | Addl. Commissioner |
| Dr. Ashok Ghatol | BATU, Lonare | Ex-Vice Chancellor |
| Gender | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 871 | 369 |
| OBC | 459 | 249 |
| SC | 184 | 80 |
| ST | 2 | 1 |
| Muslim | 0 | 0 |
| PWD | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Community | 0 | 0 |