GEC Ajmer: What Students Really Say

A ground-level look at admissions, fees, campus life, and career outcomes at Government Engineering College Ajmer, sourced from current students and alumni.

Admissions: how competitive is it?

Admissions to GEC Ajmer happen through REAP (Rajasthan Engineering Admissions Process). For Computer Science and related branches, students report that a JEE Mains percentile of around 70 or above, combined with strong board marks generally secures a seat for unreserved category students.

85–90 percent in boards is quite good for admission into CS-related branches. In JEE Mains, a minimum 70 percentile gives preference over other students. Mayank, 3rd year, Cybersecurity

A source familiar with multiple admissions noted that CS seats have opened up as low as the 60th percentile in some years, with IT being an option for those in the 50–60 range. One student with 83% in boards and 87 percentile secured admission comfortably.

Fees and Other Expenses

The total four-year tuition comes to approximately ₹3.5 lakh, which works out to roughly ₹80,000–90,000 per year. Girls' hostel is available on campus, with fees estimated at ₹30,000–40,000 per semester. A boys' hostel is reportedly in planning stages, expected within the next few years.

Official Fee Records (2025-26) Can be Found Here

Campus life and academics

College hours typically run from 9 AM to 3 PM, with a lunch break in between. The minimum required attendance is 70%, though students say that maintaining 50–60% has historically been "quite good" in practice.

The gender ratio within the CS branch is roughly 70:30 (male to female). The college currently offers branches including Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, and Electrical Engineering, among others.

Student ratings

Opinions on the college's overall value varied significantly across the students we spoke with.

The 2019 electrical alumnus, now working as a project engineer at an electrical automation company, noted that he was not placed through college finding his job independently after graduation. His low rating reflects a broader pattern seen at many state-run engineering colleges, where placement infrastructure and industry exposure can lag behind private institutions.

In contrast, current CS students rated the college more favourably, particularly given the low fee structure and relatively accessible admissions for Rajasthan residents applying through REAP.

Conclusion

For students targeting CS or IT branches with a decent REAP rank, GEC Ajmer offers a cost-effective engineering education in Ajmer city. The low fees and manageable admission cutoffs make it an attractive option. However students in non-CS branches should research placement records carefully and factor in the college's developing infrastructure before making a decision.