Government College of Engineering Aurangabad (GECA), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – Scholarships

Government College of Engineering Aurangabad offers a range of scholarships and financial assistance programs to support students in their educational pursuits. Following are the key scholarship options available at GECA for students.

• Siemens Scholarship Program: Provides reimbursement of tuition fees and allowances for books, stationery, hostel expenses, and additional classes.
• Minority Scholarship: Available for students from minority communities (Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis), covering tuition fees and maintenance allowances.
• Economically Backward Class (EBC) Scholarship: Offers concessions in course fees and examination fees for students from economically backward backgrounds.
• GATE Scholarship for M. Tech Students: A stipend is provided to M. Tech students who qualify the GATE exam, supporting their educational expenses.
• Scholarships for Differently-Abled Students: Financial assistance covering all educational expenses, including tuition and hostel fees.
• Teaching/Research Assistantships: For GATE-qualified students, assistantships are provided as per AICTE norms. Non-GATE qualified students may also receive assistantships based on selection, requiring them to contribute 8-10 hours per week towards teaching or research activities.

Additional Support:

GECA emphasizes providing additional academic support through an Equity Action Plan (EAP) aimed at assisting academically weak students and those from SC/ST/OBC categories. This includes remedial coaching and skill development classes to enhance employability.

The college also allocates a portion of its project funding specifically for these assistantships and support programs, ensuring that a minimum percentage is dedicated to aiding weaker sections of the student body.