Jyothi Engineering College Cheruthuruthy (JECC) is a Kerala-based and NAAC-accredited private college that was established in 2002 under the aegis of Trichur Educational Trust and offers courses like B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctorate levels respectively. The institute is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, approved by AICTE and 5 of its undergraduate programs have NBA accreditation. Admission to college courses is granted to students based on their merit in the previous year’s exam and score in entrance exams like GATE or KEAM and JECC has collaborated with Tata Technologies to bridge the gaps between student’s skills and industry demands under the auspicious initiative called TATA-JYOTHI IIIC.

In addition to this, JECC offers Management Merit Scholarship worth 3 crore/year to deserving and meritorious KEAM Rank Holders and has established a Technology Business Incubator for the purpose of transforming students into job creators, future leaders and fostering a spirit of R & D and Entrepreneurship in ambitious youths. Last but not the least, for its amazing contribution in education and making it affordable for even weaker sections of society, JECC was awarded 4th rank among all Engineering Colleges in Kerala by DTE Kerala, South Asia Best Preparation Center Award for higher education from Cambridge English Assessment and Academic Excellence award in 2013 & 2014 instituted by University of Calicut. 

JECC provides 100% assistance to the students during the placement drive. The institute conducts training programs and seminars for knowledge and skill development among the students. Some of the companies that visited during the placements were Cognizant, Mindtree, South Indian Bank, Dell, TCS, Hexaware Technologies and many more. 

 

JECC Kerala Courses and Fees

The Jyothi Engineering College Cheruthuruthy of Kerala offers a full-time and 4 years duration B.Tech Degree course along with a 2-year M.Tech program PhD course. Cited below are the details for the same.

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]
Specializations Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics
Eligibility Criteria Management Quota:
  • Candidates must be of 17 years on 31st December 2021 and a citizen of India / Persons of Indian origin (PIO) / Overseas citizen of India (OCI). 
  • PIO/OCI candidates are not eligible for any kind of reservation.
  • 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a Kerala-recognized board and with minimum 45% marks in PCM or equivalent subjects.
  • A valid non-zero score in Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination (KEAM).

NRI Quota:
  • 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a Kerala-recognized board and with minimum 45% marks in PCM or equivalent subjects.
  • Candidates must have completed 17 years of age on 31st December 2021 and they should have a valid passport and employment visa.
  • Students admitted under this scheme will not be allowed to change Institution / Course/ Quota under any circumstances.
  • KEAM Entrance score is not mandatory. 

Government Quota:
  • Aspirants must be citizens of India and should have completed 17 years of age on 31st December 2021.
  • 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a Kerala-recognized board and with minimum 45% marks in PCM or equivalent subjects.
Selection Criteria A valid non-zero score in Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination (KEAM)
Total Fees INR 378,800
Master of Technology [M.Tech]
Specializations Computer Science and Engineering, Power Electronics, Transportation Engineering, Communication Engineering and Signal Processing, Industrial Automation and Robotics
Eligibility Criteria
  • The candidates must be Indian nationals.
  • B.Tech or equivalent qualification in a relevant stream from an AICTE/UGC-approved institution and with at least 60% aggregate marks ( for SC/ST - only passing marks are enough and OBC students must have 54% marks).
  • Candidates, who have qualified the AMIE / AMIETE exam should have a valid GATE score and at least 55% marks for section B in AMIE/AMIETE examination.
  • Candidates pursuing the last semester of Graduation are eligible to apply with respect to the condition that he/she must have cleared all subjects until the 6th semester.
Selection Criteria A valid non-zero GATE score
Total Fees INR 1,93,000
PhD
Specializations Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
Eligibility Criteria As per the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University norms

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The admission process of Jyothi Engineering College Cheruthuruthy is through online mode, and given below is the detailed procedure for the same. 

How to Apply?

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of the college at: https://www.jecc.ac.in/
  • Step 2: Fill out the detailed application form.
  • Step 3: Upload the necessary documents and pay the application fee. 
  • Step 4: Students' application form.
 

JECC Kerala Placement

The JECC of Kerala has a dedicated Placement and Training Cell composed of experienced academic and industry professionals, for the purpose of developing the overall personality of students, enhancing their industry readiness and providing them suitable job opportunities. Another objective of this PAT cell is to provide career related guidance and assistance to students, conduct training programs for them and teachers and organize industrial visits to make them aware about things that work at ground level. Also, numerous reputed MNCs and Banks regularly visit the college campus during recruitment drives to hire JECC students for various profiles. and a host of other companies visit the Campus. Cited below are the details of top recruiters of the institution.

HCL Technologies  Eureka Forbes Cognizant Quest Global Sutherland Global
TCS EY 6D Technologies Jobin and Jismi Hexaware Technologies
DELL Birlasoft South Indian Bank ITC Infotech SLK Software
KELTRON Tech Mahindra Syntel Mindtree Reliance Communication
 

JECC Kerala Facilities Campus Life and Facilities

The JECC Kerala is situated in an amazing area and has a comprehensive infrastructure to ensure overall personal and professional development of students. Cited below are some of the wonderful amenities college has for its ambitious students and teachers.

TATA-JYOTHI IIIC: As becoming a top-class innovation center is one of the most important objectives of JECC Kerala, the college has established an Integrated Industrial Incubation Centre in collaboration with TATA Technologies to make students industry ready by offering them a diversified hi-tech course. And students will gain knowledge of Product Design and Development, Design Engineering, PLM Application Engineering, Product Verification Analysis, Electric Vehicle and Connected Autonomous Vehicle, Electric Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, IIoT Engineering, Advanced Industrial Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Machine Tool Operator / CNC Operator. Last, but not the least, these futuristic courses will be helpful in offering internships and wonderful job opportunities to students and inculcating all the essential skills in students need to have before joining the corporate world. 

Fablab: With the support of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and Kerala Startup Mission, Jyothi Engineering College has established a mini fabrication laboratory in the campus and these labs are well equipped with essential machinery, tools and consumables of worth INR 50 Lakhs, all of which are imported from USA Fablab.

Computer Center: College has also established Computer Labs to make its students digitally proficient and competent and help faculty members complete their work. And these labs are well-resourced with 210 desktop computers, printers, scanners, LCD projectors and all the systems are connected with two 300 Mbps leased line internet connections and a 20Mbps NMEICT connection. And visiting time of these labs is from 9 AM to 7.30 PM on all weekdays. Apart from this, students and staff members can request for any services via mail and these labs are primarily used for practical and technical training sessions, short-term courses, and national-level workshops for students as well as for online placement and other exams. It is worth to be noted that JECC is authorized to conduct online entrance exams of GATE, JIPMER, CAT COMEDK, Cambridge, RRB, NABARD, ESIC, CUET, Bank Exams and NSEIT etc.

Transportation: As JECC campus is located 30 Kms away from the Thrissur town, hence the college provides transport facility to both students and staff and 20 buses are there to pick up and drop 600 students and staff members from their home to the college and vice-versa.

Canteen: With the intention of serving delicious and hygienic South Indian snacks and food items to students and staff members at an affordable price range, the college has an aesthetically developed canteen where one can find students after classes or during lunch. And this canteen remains open from 8 AM to 5 PM on all working days including Saturdays. Also, 2 coffee shops operate inside the campus to serve coffee and other refreshments drinks to both staff and students.

Auditorium and Seminar Halls: JECC Kerala has established an Auditorium too in 725 sq.m of area and a seating capacity of 1000+ students in the western academic block, to conduct special programs and events. Along with this, the college has fully air-conditioned seminar halls which they call as 'Decennial Hall and Insight Hall' and these halls are fully resourced with modern digital sound systems, LCD projectors and podiums, etc. These halls are primarily used for events and activities like seminars, guest lectures, cultural activities and staff meetings, etc.

Technology Business Incubator: For the purpose of fostering the environment of innovation and entrepreneurship in college, JECC has started a wonderful initiative called TBI whose main objective is to transform students and faculties’ Science and Engineering related ideas into products, processes and services for commercial exploitation and for the benefit of society. And at present, through TBI students and teachers are exploring areas such as Information and Communication Technologies, VLSI, embedded systems, Instrumentation, energy, mechatronics and robotics.

Fitness Center: JECC also has a fitness center and gym with all the modern equipment including bench press, pec deck, bicep curl, lateral pulley and body twister machines and expert trainers to train students and staff members and keep them physically fit and healthy because college believes in the fact that a healthy mind resides in a healthy body. Girls and boys can visit this gym from 6-7:30 AM in the morning and 4:45 -6:30 PM in the evening.

Chapel: For the purpose of satisfying the spiritual and prayer-related needs of students, JECC has a cathedral on the 3rd floor of the administrative block and the college regularly motivates students to spend some time here. In addition to this, Mass is celebrated every day in this Chapel for hostlers and for the catholic students and staff on the first Friday of the month in the College Auditorium. 

Sports Facilities: JECC Kerala has big playgrounds for students to play outdoor games like Volleyball and Basketball and Table Tennis is also there for them. Additionally, the college has a 200m track for running events and standard long jump pit for jumps and enough area for conducting Throws.

Language Lab: Last but not the least, JECC has a language lab with all the required audio-visual facilities to expose the students to the language of the native english speaker by using the software ORELL. And using this software, students can even enhance their interview skills, vocabulary and communication skills.

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JECC Kerala FAQs

Ques. Which Departments function at Jyothi Engineering College Cheruthuruthy of Kerala?

Ans.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Department
  • Civil Engineering Department
  • Computer Science and Engineering Department
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering Department
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department
  • Mechanical Engineering Department
  • Mechatronics Engineering Department
  • Robotics and Automation Department
  • Basic Science and Humanities Department

Ques. What is the seat intake of each B.Tech specialization offered by JECC Kerala?

Ans. Below mentioned are the intake capacity of each specialization offered by JECC Kerala in their B.Tech Degree course.

Specializations Total Seat Intake
Civil Engineering 63
Computer Science and Engineering 126
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 63
Electronics and Communication Engineering 63
Mechanical Engineering 126
Mechatronics 63
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 63

Ques. Why should I join JECC Kerala to pursue UG and PG courses?

Ans. Jyothi Engineering College Cheruthuruthy of Kerala is a NAAC accredited college and its NBA accredited B.Tech ensure future and industry readiness of ambitious youths by providing them all the required opportunities at national and global level. And once you graduate from JECC Kerala, global employment scope will be waiting for you wholeheartedly. Apart from this, JECC collaborations with reputed colleges and companies are there to ensure no stone is left unturned that can contribute to the overall personal and professional growth of students. Last, but not the least, the college has a perfect ambiance and highly experienced mentors to teach students.

Ques. Does JECC Kerala offer any kind of accommodation facility to students?

Ans.Yes, for the purpose of giving a home-like environment to students away from their homes, JECC has 2 hostels on campus, Santhome for Boys and Marian for Girls and everything in these hostels is administered and managed by dedicated Catholic Priests and Sisters. Also, these hostels have all the basic amenities including a cafeteria to serve tasty food to students at affordable prices, modern and neat rooms and a chapel is also there for catholic students to attend the daily Holy Mass and prayer meetings etc. And disciplined ambiance is maintained all the time in both these hostels where games facilities are available too, to keep students physically and mentally fit.

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Ques. Is there any provision of scholarships for students at JECC Kerala?

Ans.Yes, the Jyothi Engineering College Cheruthuruthy of Kerala offers scholarships to students of all B.Tech branches except CSE and AD based on their KEAM ranks, details for which are given below.

KEAM Rank Scholarship Amount
Rank 1-5000 INR 75,000 per year
Rank 5001-10000 INR 37,500 per year
Rank 10,001 - 15,000 INR 20,000 per year
Rank 15001 - 20,000 INR 15,000 per year
Rank 20,001 - 25,000 INR 10,000 per year