Courses and Fees
B.Tech Courses and Fee Structure
The tuition fees for government colleges in Gujarat are standardized by the state government.
| B.Tech Specialization | Duration | Annual Tuition Fee (Boys) | Annual Tuition Fee (Girls) |
| Environmental Engineering | 4 Years | ₹1,500 | Free (Zero Tuition Fee) |
| Electronics & Comm. Engineering | 4 Years | ₹1,500 | Free (Zero Tuition Fee) |
| Electrical Engineering | 4 Years | ₹1,500 | Free (Zero Tuition Fee) |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 Years | ₹1,500 | Free (Zero Tuition Fee) |
| Civil Engineering | 4 Years | ₹1,500 | Free (Zero Tuition Fee) |
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Other Fees: In addition to tuition, there are university enrollment fees, examination fees, and internal development fees, which typically total ₹2,000 – ₹4,000 per year.
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Hostel Fees: The college provides government hostel facilities at a very nominal rate, approximately ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 per year (excluding mess charges). Mess charges are separate and managed on a monthly basis.
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TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme): 5% of the seats in each branch are reserved for TFWS candidates. If allotted a seat under this category, the tuition fee is waived for all four years, regardless of gender.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Schemes
Students at GEC Surat can avail themselves of various Gujarat state government scholarships to cover their living expenses and books.
| Scholarship Type | Eligibility Criteria | Financial Benefit |
| MYSY (Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana) | 80 Percentile in Class 12; Family income < ₹6 Lakhs. | ₹50,000 per year for tuition (though fees here are lower) plus ₹10,000 – ₹12,000 for books/hostel. |
| Digital Gujarat (Post-Matric) | SC/ST/SEBC students with valid caste certificates. | Covers 100% of all college-related expenses and provides a monthly stipend. |
| Hon. Chief Minister Scholarship | For bright students from economically weaker sections. | Financial assistance for tuition and educational materials. |
| Pragati Scholarship (AICTE) | For female students entering the first year of B.Tech. | ₹50,000 per year for every year of study. |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Merit-based or Minority-based (Central Govt). | Variable grants ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 per year. |
