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STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEM

Mandatory Disclosure & Proactive Disclosure

AICTE Mandatory Disclosure (Approval Process Handbook) & Right to Information Act, 2005 — Proactive Disclosure under Section 4(1)(b).

1. Institute Identity & Contact

Name of the Institution
Government Engineering College, Bharuch
Address
Opp. Govt. Guest House, Nr. K.J. Polytechnic Campus, Old National Highway, Bholav, Bharuch – 392002, Gujarat
Phone
(02642) 227054
Fax
(02642) 227054
Email
gec-bharuch-dte@gujarat.gov.in
Website
www.gecbharuch.com
Institute Type
Government
Administered by
Department of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat
Affiliating University
Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Ahmedabad
Approved by
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
AICTE File No.
06/01/GJU/ENGG/2004/003
Date of First AICTE Approval
16 June 2005
Year of Establishment
July 2004
In-charge Principal
Dr. P. P. Lodha — pradeepkumar.lodha@gujgov.edu.in
Working Days & Timings
Monday to Saturday (except 2nd & 4th Saturday), 10:30 AM – 6:10 PM

2. About the Institution

About

Government Engineering College, Bharuch is one of eight new Government Engineering Colleges established by the Government of Gujarat in July 2004. The institute currently offers six undergraduate engineering programmes — Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Computer Engineering. Its academic programmes are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the college is affiliated to Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Ahmedabad. It is administered by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat. The campus is located within walking distance of both the Bharuch railway station and the bus station.

Vision

Impart value-based integrative education to empower youth by fostering innovation and leadership ethos for socio-professional needs.

Mission

  1. Strengthen academic infrastructure to achieve excellence in engineering education.
  2. Foster talent by developing a global mindset and sustained leadership in professional outlook to meet ever-rising industry expectations.
  3. Nurture students by inculcating ethical and professional behaviour for their holistic development.

Directive

The college offers six engineering programmes at the undergraduate level to cater to the current and future needs of industry and society. The objective of the college is to remain at par with the changing technological environment.

3. Programmes Offered & Sanctioned Intake

Programme (B.E.) Year Started Sanctioned Intake
Electrical Engineering2004120
Mechanical Engineering2004120
Electronics & Communication Engineering2004120
Chemical Engineering200960
Civil Engineering200960
Computer Engineering202260
Total Sanctioned Intake—540

All programmes are full-time undergraduate courses (Bachelor of Engineering) of 4 years / 8 semesters duration, affiliated to Gujarat Technological University (GTU) and approved by AICTE.

4. Organizational Structure

Principal Head of the Institute — overall administrative & academic authority

Academic Wing

  • Head of Department (one for each department)
    • Professor
    • Associate Professor
    • Assistant Professor
    • Instructional & laboratory staff (Lab Assistants, Instructors)

Administrative & Support Wing

  • Administrative Officer / Office Superintendent
    • Establishment & office staff
  • Accounts Officer
    • Head Clerk; Senior Clerk (Accounts & Cashier)
  • Store Officer
    • In-charge Store Keeper
  • Student Section In-charge
    • Head Clerk & section staff
  • Librarian
    • Cataloguer & library staff
  • Rector (Hostels)
    • Wardens — Boys’ & Girls’ Hostels

Class-IV / support staff (peons, messengers) assist across all sections. Academic monitoring is carried out by the respective Head of Department; overall monitoring is done by the Principal.

5. Powers & Duties of Officers and Employees

Principal

Head of Office. Exercises all administrative and financial powers delegated by the Government of Gujarat and is responsible for academic administration. Financial powers are exercised as per the General Financial Rules (GFR), contingency rules, and the delegation of financial powers laid down by the Government of Gujarat. Purchases, consultancy, and hostel admissions are carried out as per the applicable Government of Gujarat rules and resolutions.

Administrative Officer

Assists in all administrative duties and organizational coordination as per the instructions of the Head of Office.

Accounts Officer

Manages all financial matters of payment and receipt as per Government rules, acting as the Drawing and Disbursing Officer.

Store Officer

Carries out purchase of material and equipment as per the institute’s requirement and oversees the work of subordinate store staff.

Librarian

Manages all library functions for the students and faculty of the college.

Student Section In-charge

Maintains student records and liaises with the University on academic and other student-related activities, with the help of subordinate staff.

Rector

Responsible for hostel administration and for providing accommodation and other necessary facilities to resident students.

Professor

Manages development of the respective academic programme and consultancy, and coordinates the subordinate teaching and technical staff.

Associate & Assistant Professor

Teaching and other duties as assigned by the Principal and the Head of Department.

Lab Assistant & Instructional Staff

Maintain the laboratories and assist in conducting practical experiments.

Training & Placement Officer (TPO)

Looks after the training and placement activities of students, including:

  • Arranging placement drives and maintaining close liaison with industry for student placement.
  • Working in consultation with the Industry–Institute Interaction coordinator to organize lectures by industry professionals.
  • Collecting feedback from companies visiting for placement.
  • Arranging soft-skills and interview-skills training using institutional and external expertise.
  • Organizing entrepreneurship workshops.

6. Decision-Making Process, Supervision & Accountability

Decision-Making Channels

The establishment — comprising the Administrative Officer, Accounts Officer, and Store Officer — follows the rules of the Government of Gujarat for service, financial, and disciplinary matters, under the powers delegated to the institute. For all academic matters, the rules of Gujarat Technological University (GTU) and AICTE are followed.

Supervision & Accountability

Academic activities are monitored by the concerned Head of Department, who resolves academic issues under the guidance of the Principal. Overall supervision of the institute rests with the Principal.

Grievance Redressal & Statutory Cells

The following cells and committees are constituted as per the guidelines of GTU / AICTE / UGC to address grievances and safeguard student and staff welfare:

  • Grievance Redressal Committee (staff & students)
  • Women Development Cell / Internal Complaints Committee
  • SC / ST Cell
  • Anti-Ragging Committee

The complete list of institute committees, conveners, and members is given in Section 10 — Institute Work Distribution.

7. Norms for the Discharge of Functions

Administrative Functions

Norms are framed by the Government of Gujarat and the Commissionerate of Technical Education (CTE), Gujarat.

Academic Functions

The rules and norms of Gujarat Technological University (GTU) and AICTE are followed.

8. Rules, Regulations, Instructions & Manuals

The rules, regulations, and manuals used by the institute for the discharge of its functions include:

  • Government of Gujarat rules applicable from time to time, including service rules, the General Financial Rules (GFR), contingency rules, and the delegation of financial powers.
  • Academic and examination rules of Gujarat Technological University (GTU), applicable from time to time.
  • Norms and instructions issued by AICTE and the Commissionerate of Technical Education (CTE), Gujarat.

9. Categories of Documents Held

Category Documents Held How to Obtain In Custody Of
Academic Syllabus and course curriculum (as per GTU norms) In person, at the Principal’s Office Principal’s Office
Administration Records maintained as per Government of Gujarat rules In person, at the Principal’s Office Principal’s Office
Financial Records maintained as per Government of Gujarat rules In person, at the Principal’s Office Principal’s Office
Purchase Records maintained as per Government of Gujarat rules In person, at the Principal’s Office Principal’s Office

10. Institute Work Distribution (Committees & Portfolios)

The institute’s academic and administrative work is organised under seven functional heads, each led by an Overall Convener, with committees for individual activities:

Academics Student Affairs Human Resource Infrastructure & Maintenance Store & Purchase Industry & Outreach Amenities

The complete Institute Work Distribution — activities, conveners, and members — is available in the document below.

View Institute Work Distribution (PDF)

11. Faculty & Staff Details

The institute’s faculty and staff are organised across the following departments:

Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Mechanical Engineering Applied Mechanics Science & Humanities

The complete department-wise list of faculty and staff, with names and designations, is available in the document below.

View All Faculty & Staff (PDF)