GKM College of Engineering and Technology, affiliated to Anna University Chennai, is a private university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in 1996 and it has been accredited by NAAC with grade ‘A’. GKM College of Engineering and Technology offers multiple courses under the UG, PG as well as Ph.D. domains. The college provides around 10 specializations for UG and PG levels and 4 specializations at the Ph.D. level. 

GKMCET Chennai Highlights

Established 1996
Type Private
Affiliation Anna University, Chennai
Approved By AICTE
Accreditation  NAAC graded ‘A’
Application Mode Online/Offline
Courses
  • UG – B.E./B.Tech.
  • PG – M.E./M.Tech, MCA, MBA
  • Ph.D.
Admission Criteria Merit based and Entrance-based
Official Website http://www.gkmcet.net.in/index.php

GKMCET Chennai Courses

The college offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses. Tabulated below are the details of the same:

Courses Details 
B.E.
  • Subjects: Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Automobile Engineering, and Aeronautical Engineering 
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 as prescribed from any recognized Indian institution with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as the core subjects.
B.Tech.
  • Subjects: Information Technology and Bio-Medical Engineering
  • Duration: 4 years 
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as the core subjects from any recognized Indian institution
M.E.
  • Subjects: Computer Science and Engineering, Embedded System Technologies,CAD,Communications, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Energy, Engineering Design, Computer Networks, Software, Power Systems Engineering, Digital Signal Processing, Construction and Management, Biometrics and Cyber Security, and Biomedical. 
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognized Indian institution
M.Tech.
  • Subject: Nanotechnology
  • Duration: 2 years 
  • Eligibility: Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognized Indian institution
MBA
  • Subjects: Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Systems, and Operation Management
  • Duration: 2 years 
  • Eligibility: Relevant Bachelor’s or master’s degree with a minimum of prescribed marks from any recognized Indian institution
MCA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: Relevant Bachelor’s or master’s degree with a minimum of 50% from any recognized Indian institution
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For admission to the B.E. / B.Tech. program, candidates must take up TNEA counselling conducted by the Anna University. Likewise, for M.E./ M.Tech. and MBA, TANCET and CAT/MAT entrance exams will be required respectively. Some programs not only filter the candidate’s score for admission but also filters based on the interview and Group Discussion as mandated by the University from time to time. 

Application Procedure:

  • If preferring offline admission, get the application form directly from the institution office by paying INR 1000. 
  • Fill details, attach the documents and hand over to them directly.
  • If preferring online admission, go to the official site of this institution by accessing to http://www.gkmcet.net.in/admission-procedure.php.
  • Then click ‘Download Application form’ available at admission procedure part.
  • Fill the application form with all necessary data.
  • Take DD amounting to INR 1050 in favour of Suganthi Educational Trust’ payable at Chennai.
  • Attached all the required documents copies along with the application form.
  • Send the dully filled online application form along with the copies of documents to:

GKM College of Engineering & Technology

G.K.M. Nagar

Perungalathur (Near Tambaram)

Chennai - 600 063

Tamilnadu, India

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GKMCET Chennai  Placement

The college has their very own Career Guidance Cell which functions as the nodal center of the college. The cell consists of Counselling Committee, Training and Placement Cell. The college, also conducts training program right from the first year for which the students get their certificates for attending it. 

The college has got themselves signed with MoU from top recruiting companies like IBM, Cognizant, Wipro, Siemens, Purple Leap, etc. for its recruitment drivers. The average salary is tabulated in the following table. 

Placement type  Average Salary (INR)
Domestic 3.5 LPA

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GKMCET Chennai Facilities

Listed below are some of the facilities provided by the college:

  • Canteen- The college has a separate built up space for the canteen which has a hygienic supply of food at reasonable prices for the students as well as the faculties of the college. 
  • Library- It has a separate block for the library which consists of three spacious floors and fully air-conditioned. They have a voluminous collection of books and periodicals related to engineering, management and general topics. Library also give access to audio-visual learning center and digital library. 
  • Hostel- The college also provides comprehensive hostel facility to girls as well as boys inside the college campus with hotel wardens to supervise them. 

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GKMCET Chennai  FAQs

Ques. Does the college provide the students with good placements?

Ans. The college has got an exceptional placement cell which consists of counselling as well as training program apart from the recruitment process. The counselling and training program is provided to the students right from their first year.

Ques. Is GKM College of Engineering and Technology preferable for MBA?

Ans. Besides B.E/B.Tech. and M.E./M.Tech, the college offers MBA program as well in the PG level. Indeed, the college is preferable for MBA program as it puts down their focus in management discipline too. 

Ques. Does the college conducts entrance examination during the admission?

Ans. TANCET and CAT/MAT will be required for M.E./M.Tech. and MBA respectively. For B.E./B.Tech., TNEA ranking is preferred. 

Ques. Is the college a private university?

Ans. Yes, the college is a private university, affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. 

Ques. What are the Top recruiters visiting this college?

Ans. Top recruiters like IBM, Cognizant, Wipro, Siemens, Purple Leap, etc. pay their visit to the institution for placement.