Gandaki College of Engineering and Science (GCES) is located in Pokhara, Nepal. It was founded in 1998 and officially inaugurated in 1999. The college runs under the non-profitable Public Education Trust and is affiliated to Pokhara University, located inside the premises of Gandaki Boarding School (GBS), Lamachaur, Pokhara.
Currently, the college offers a Bachelors's Engineering program in Software Engineering (B.E. Software) and Computer Engineering (B.E. Computer), and a Master's of Information System Engineering (M.Sc. ISE). The college is a non-profit institution owned by the Ministry of Education, Nepal, and is managed by the GBS/GCES Public Education Trust.
Gandaki College of Engineering and Science has always been driven by the mission of becoming an international center of academic excellence with its motto "Knowledge, Character, and Service". The programs at the college prepare students for different areas in the field of Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and the specialized field of Information Systems Engineering. They not only prepare students to excel in their subject matters, but open a wide domain of ideas and knowledge, values, and research skills as well.
A unique feature of the college's academic programs is the focus on projects and practical along with the sound theoretical background. Students utilizing this opportunity are exceptionally well prepared for industry jobs, imparting entrepreneurial and research skills. Gandaki College of Engineering and Science is refining engineering education via the integration of methods, research projects, and creative learning.
Vision:
- To become a center of excellence and resource center this contributes to the nation through excellence in Scientific and Technical education, knowledge creation, and research
Mission:
- To improve the well-being of economically, culturally, and socially disadvantaged, people
- To provide quality education in information and communication
- To cultivate an atmosphere of intellectual discipline
- To prepare engineering professionals with knowledge, values, ethics, and skills
- To develop the institute as the internationally recognized academic center
Core Values:
- Academic Excellence
- Leadership
- Honesty and Integrity
- Accountability and Transparency
- Encouragement
- Social Responsibility
Offered Programs
Salient Features
The college resides inside the beautiful campus of the around 240 ropani of land, along with the Gandaki Boarding School, in the yard of beautiful snow-capped mountains around, and the unique natural landscape of Lamachaur. It is 4 km North-West from the centre of Pokhara valley.
The college has its main academic building Dr. PV Chandy Building equipped with facilities of modern amenities like Modern Computer Labs, and other required labs, Library with sufficient books, and digital library, well equipped ICT Centre, Sporting Facilities and Swimming Pool.
Classrooms:
Class rooms are spacious, well- ventilated with natural light and adequate electrical facilities. Ergonomically designed furniture, teaching aids like LCD, OHP etc. are used in teaching - learning process. The spirit of classroom training encompasses the fundamentals of theoretical and conceptual learning through interactive sessions of case studies, assignments, quizzes and presentations.
Computer Lab and ICT Center:
Along with the labs and workshops as per required by the curriculum, GCES has an excellent IT infrastructure with Computer Labs and Internet facility. It has specious computer labs with specialized proprietary and open source software as per the curriculum. Along with the computer labs, it has ICT center with modern facilities in which virtual classes, seminars, conferences and workshops can be conducted.
Library:
GCES has an excellent and well organized library with a lot of textbooks and reference materials including quite a large number of rare technical books provided by our supporters from homeland and abroad. To maintain up-to-date information in a wide range of disciplines, the library subscribes to various national and international journals, daily newspapers and monthly magazines. The state-of-art library includes a computerized library information system and extensive collection of e-books, software tools, CDs/DVDs etc.
Recreation and Sporting Facilities:
GCES strongly feels recreation and sports activities are equally essential for students. It has an excellent facility of indoor games like basketball, badminton and table-tennis, and outdoor games like Football, Volleyball and Cricket. Various sporting events are organized by different batches of students every year. Special cultural programs are organized around the year also which provide the students with an opportunity to perform stage programs like- drama, poetry, singing and dancing.
Industrial Relations:
Exposure to real projects in the real working environment is essential for students before they complete their study and apply for jobs. Hence, industrial relations are essential to impart what students are really required to do. GCES has very good relationship with IT industry as a result of which students can have access to the industrial exposure and experiences. Experts from those companies/industries make regular visits to the college for the special workshops/training/seminars.
Learning Process:
- Regular classroom facilities/Instructions
- Group work/Discussions
- Individual & Group Assignment
- Individual & Group Presentations
- Project Work
- Research based experiments
- Virtual Classes
- Visiting Lectures
- Field trip/Field based learning activities
- Internal Terminal Evaluation
- Practical based learning
Admission Guidelines
For Bachelors of Computer Engineering/ Bachelor of Software Engineering programs:
Students should have scored minimum of "C" Grade in all subjects in 10+2 (Secondary Level) or students who have passed I.Sc. or 10+2 (Science), or I.E. or equivalent 2nd division or above from University or boards recognized by Pokhara University are eligible to apply.
For Master of Science in Information System Engineering (M.Sc. ISE) program:
Students who have passed Bachelors of Engineering degree in Software Engineering/Computer Engineering/ Electronics and Communication/ Information Technology/ Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent with minimum of 2.0 CGPA or equivalent will be eligible to apply.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Being a non profit organization, Gandaki College of Engineering and Science (GCES) supports academically bright and needy students with financial assistance to students. Scholarships are awarded to academically bright, economically disadvantaged, but intelligent and self-motivated students. These scholarships are provided primarily after an evaluation of students’ previous academic records and their financial needs as assessed by the scholarship committee.
University (Government) Scholarship:
GCES provides scholarships on both undergraduate and graduate level as per government rule, and these scholarship students are selected by the Pokhara University.
GCES Scholarship:
GCES provides scholarships to the academically bright and needy students with some financial assistance. These scholarships are awarded to the academically bright, economically disadvantaged, intelligent and self-motivated students, and are reviewed in each semester.
Every year, entrance examination topper students, and semester topper students are awarded with scholarships according to college rules and regulations.
- Pokhara University
- Established 1998 AD
- private Institution
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- Lamachaur, Pokhara
