Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Research and Technology (RCERT), formerly Chandrapur Engineering College(CEC), is an engineering institute located in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India. It is managed by the Sardar Patel Memorial Society(Trust). It is affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University.
History
The college was established in 1983 by late Shri Shantaramji Potdukhe. It started with five branches and 180 seats. It now has 520 seats intake in seven branches and a postgraduate course in three branches. The college is accredited by NAAC, Banglore.
About
More than a thousand kilometers from the capital of Maharashtra, Chandrapur is identified by the amalgamation of diverse cultures of conservation of environment and industrial development. Bestowed with rich natural resources, Chandrapur district also replete with dense forest and enviable biodiversity. The Tadoba-Andheri Tiger reserve puts Chandrapur on the environment conservation map whereas Magasysay award winner Late Baba Amte's work at Anandwan has given it international identity.
More than 35 years ago, it was the vision of Shri Shantaramji Potdukhe that transformed the educational profile of Chandrapur when he laid the foundation of technical education by starting Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Research and Technology (formerly Chandrapur Engineering College ) in 1983. It was an humble beginning with 5 branches and 180 seats. It now has 520 intake in 7 branches and PG course in three disciplines.
The excellent results are the academic balance sheets of college whereas Energy park, Industrial waste characterization, Fly ash utilisation centre and pollution analysis signify the socio-environmental commitment. Equipped with the academic vision of Shri Shantaramji Potdukhe, a team of highly qualified faculty members put together by progressive Principal Dr.Z.J.Khan, the college is proudly marching ahead on the path of academic excellence
Facilities
Campus 41.18 Acres
Build Up Area 18396.33 sq.m
Library Titles: 11390
Volumes: 55028
National Journal: 29
International Journal: 48
Multimedia PC : 10
Reading Room Capacity: 150
E Journal Subscription Paid Rs126944
Library Management Software
Drinking Water Potable Water Supply and outlets for drinking water at strategic locations R.O Water Treatment plant 400 liters/hour Centralized drinking water facilities at 3 places in 46.25 sq.m area
Toilet Blocks 10
Electric Supply 125 KVA Generator in 108.68 sq.m area
Computers & Computing Facility No of PCs: 560
No of Legal System Software: 17
No of Legal Application Software: 45
LAN: yes
Internet Bandwidth: 10 Mbit/s
No of Printers: 31
College Canteen Canteen 1:122.5 Sq.m
Canteen 2: 20.91 Sq.m
Hostels -
Hostel Girls Hostel: 2385.71 sq. m for 200 girls
Boys Hostel: 3243.6 sq. m for 350 Boys
TV room for Boys hostel students: 36.55 Sq.m
Playgrounds
Cricket, Football & Volleyball: 12500 Sq.m area
Basket Ball Court:198.5 sq.m
Badminton and Skating: 301.2 Sq.m
Sport Facilities
Gymnasium (Boys and Girls Separately): 168.83 Sq.m
TT Hall (Boys and Girls Separately): 40.56 Sq.m
Guest House : 335.12 sq.m
Laboratories: 74
Health care facilities
Mediclaim facility for Staff
Ambulance
Other facilities
Auditorium: 442.02 Sq. m
Open Stage: 132.5 Sq.m
Lawn: 3950 Sq.m
Courses
The Undergraduate courses offered by the college are: B. Tech.- Civil Engineering (Intake:60) B.Tech. - Computer Science and Engineering (Intake:120) B.Tech. - Electronics and Communication Engineering (Intake:60) B.Tech. - Electrical Engineering (Intake:60) B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering (Intake:90) B.Tech. - Mining Engineering (Intake:60)
The Postgraduate courses offered by the college are: M.Tech. (Computer Science & Engg.) (Intake:18) M.Tech. (Energy Management System) (Intake:18) M.Tech. (CAD/CAM) (Intake:18)
The Doctoral Courses (Ph.D.) offered by the college in various Subjects are: Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering Electronics Engineering Applied Chemistry Applied Physics Applied Mathematics
Admissions
Admission criteria are based on the MHT-CET / JEE-Main rankings. The online admission enquiry can be made from the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAetOhzQIXaEmRCW-V11gY8i7UrlEuhWKHO4ZjreH-OaW2bg/viewform?c=0&w=1