

Government College of Engineering (GCE) Salem, commonly referred to as GCE Salem, is an autonomous educational institution, sanctioned by AICTE and UGC. Set up in 1966, this college is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. It holds a B+ accreditation from NAAC, while the BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering program is accredited by NBA. GCE Salem provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs and serves as a recognized research hub under Anna University for PhD and MS courses. The BE program is their flagship offering, spanning four years with an overall capacity of 480 students. Admission into BE is merit-based, and includes a personal interview; the college also engages in the TNEA Counseling process. The GCE Cutoff for TNEA in 2024 for general category ranges from 4637 to 26419, and the fee for the first year of the BTech program is INR 14,030. While the placement report for 2025 is yet to be published, last year's GCE Salem Placement report for 2024 indicated the highest salary package at INR 15 LPA, with an average of INR 4 LPA. Notable recruiting companies include Hyundai, Zoho, L&T, Arcadia, Titan, Hexaware, Aquasub, Qspiders, and Sobha Constructions.