Overview
Government Engineering College (GEC), Arwal is a premier state-funded technical institution established in 2019 by the Department of Science, Technology and Technical Education, Government of Bihar. It was founded under the "Saat Nishchay" scheme to decentralize technical education and make it accessible to rural areas. The college has recently shifted from its temporary transit campus to a newly constructed, state-of-the-art permanent campus in Shivpur, Mehandia.
The institution is specifically noted for its modern architectural design and the inclusion of future-ready branches like Robotics & Automation and Data Science. As a government entity, it offers education at a highly subsidized cost, making it one of the most sought-after colleges for meritorious students from economically weaker sections. The campus environment is designed to be self-sufficient, featuring high-speed 5G connectivity and industrial-grade laboratories.
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Establishment Year: 2019
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Approved By / Recognized By: AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), New Delhi.
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Affiliated To: Bihar Engineering University (BEU), Patna.
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Type of Institution: Government (State Government of Bihar).
Infrastructure & Facilities:
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Campus Size & Location: Sprawling permanent campus at Shivpur, Mehandia, located along the NH-139 (Patna-Aurangabad Road).
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Academic Blocks: Purpose-built blocks for different engineering disciplines with ICT-enabled smart classrooms.
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Laboratories: Fully functional labs including Fluid Mechanics, Robotics Lab, Basic Electrical, and Advanced Computer Centers with high-end workstations.
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Library: Digital central library with over 5,000+ volumes, subscribing to e-journals and providing a quiet study zone accessible until late hours (10 PM).
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Hostel Facilities: * Dedicated Hostel Blocks for Boys and Girls.
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Features include individual Wi-Fi routers in rooms, common rooms with indoor games, and 24/7 security.
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Sports & Other Facilities: Includes a volleyball court, badminton area, a clean cafeteria, and a medical unit for students.
Highlights
| College Name | Government Engineering College, Arwal |
| Approved by | AICTE |
| Establishment Year | 2019 |
| Ownership | Govt |
| Gender Accepted | CO-ED |
| Address | Government Engineering College Arwal Aurangabad Road, Mehandiya Market, Shivpur, Pahleja, Block: Kaler, Katihar - 804409, Bihar |
| Contact No.: | View Contact No. |





