Motto | Shramev Jayate (Hard Work Always Wins) |
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Type | Rajasthan Technical University |
Established | 1981 |
Location | Kota, Rajasthan, India |
Campus | Urban, 385 acres (1.56 km2) |
Website | http://www.rtu.ac.in/UCE.html |
The University College of Engineering, formerly known as Government Engineering College Kota, is an autonomous technical institute in North India. It houses the headquarters of Rajasthan Technical University. The institute was established in 1981 by the government of Rajasthan and was named as Engineering College, Kota. The institute is now a constituent college of Rajasthan Technical University. Only the top rankers of Rajasthan Pre Engineering Test (RPETEAP) get admission to the institution.
Since its inception, over 8000 engineers have graduated from the institute. The students are given theoretical and practical knowledge, enriched by industry oriented training and project works. The institute hosts seminars, symposia, short term courses, competitions and contests.
Engineering College Kota Alumni Association (ECKAA) is a former students association of UCE.
UCE is located on the outskirts of Kota on the banks of the Chambal river. The campus is spread over 385 acres (1.56 km2) (the largest campus in Rajasthan) and comprises five academic blocks, one administrative block, one library building, one gymnasium, one building for the proctor, training and placement activities, electrical and mechanical workshops, and laboratories.
Campus amenities include bank, post office, dispensary, and shopping center. There are four boys and one girls hostel with amenities like food and recreation. A gymnasium, three indoor badminton halls, a football and an athletic ground have been built. Residential quarters are provided to faculty members and supporting staff. For visitors, a guest house with kitchen facility has been provided.
Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) The IETE is a professional society devoted to the advancement of the science and technology of electronics, telecommunication and IT. It was founded in the college in 2004. The IETE conducts and sponsors technical meetings, conferences, symposia, and exhibitions all over India, publishes technical journals and provides continuing education as well as career advancement opportunities to its members.
Industry - Institute Interaction Cell UCE strives for close interaction and partnership with industry, in projects of relevance to local industry
Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) ISTE is the organization working for the improvement of technical institutions in India. The institute has full fledged chapter and a student chapter of ISTE. Activities of ISTE chapters include curriculum development, organising seminars, conferences and short term courses on technical developments.