Mysore College Of Engineering and Management,Mysore CHIKAHALLI, VARUNA HOBALI, NEAR BIG BANYAN TREE, TN ROAD,MYSORE vs Government Engineering College, Arasikere

Key facts, side by side

Government Engineering College, Arasikere

Location
Karnataka
Think Grads Rating
1.9/5
Last closing rank (General)
107,588

Side by side, from official records

Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.

Admission and cutoffs

Both colleges admit students through KCET counselling. For MCEM, the General closing ranks across its programmes in round 3 of 2025 ranged from 1,87,857 to 2,54,440. For GEC, the same round ranged from 90,593 to 2,58,692.

For Computer Science and Engineering, GEC's General closing rank was 1,12,359 in round 3, while MCEM's was 2,54,440 in the same round. For Electronics and Communication Engineering, GEC closed at 2,55,439 and MCEM at 2,40,137. Check the latest counselling round before applying, since these closing ranks are from a single round.

Approvals, accreditation and rankings

MCEM is not accredited by NAAC and is not recognised by UGC, and its approval status is unknown. GEC is also not accredited by NAAC, is not recognised by UGC, and its approval status is unknown. Confirm the current approvals of each college on the regulator's website before you apply.

Think Grads Rating for MCEM is 2.1 out of 5 for B.Tech Computer Science, based on 3 of 6 factors. Think Grads Rating for GEC is 1.9 out of 5 for B.Tech AI and ML, based on 3 of 6 factors.

Campus and location

MCEM is located in Mysore, Karnataka, and offers 9 programmes in the engineering stream. GEC is located in Arasikere, Hassan district, Karnataka, and offers 4 programmes in the engineering stream. MCEM's programme list includes Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and Information Science and Engineering. GEC's list includes Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Science and Engineering, and Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Which one suits you

MCEM suits students who want a wider choice of engineering branches in Mysore, since it offers 9 programmes. It also suits students whose KCET rank falls within its General closing range of 1,87,857 to 2,54,440 in round 3.

GEC suits students who want a government college in Arasikere, Hassan district, with a focused set of 4 engineering programmes. It also suits students whose KCET rank falls within its General closing range of 90,593 to 2,58,692 in round 3.

Frequently asked questions

Which college has a higher Think Grads Rating?

MCEM has a Think Grads Rating of 2.1 out of 5, while GEC has 1.9 out of 5. Both ratings are based on 3 of 6 factors. The difference is only in the rating itself, so compare the courses you care about before deciding.

How do the Computer Science closing ranks compare?

For General category in round 3 of 2025, MCEM closed at 254,440 for Computer Science And Engineering, and GEC closed at 112,359. These are the closing ranks for the same KCET counselling round, so use them to check your own rank.

How many programmes does each college offer?

MCEM offers 9 programmes and GEC offers 4. MCEM includes Civil Engineering and several Computer Science variants, while GEC lists AI and ML, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, and Information Science.

Which exam do both colleges accept?

Both colleges accept KCET and used KCET counselling in round 3 of 2025. The closing ranks for shared programmes are listed above, so check them against your KCET rank.

Where are the two colleges located?

MCEM is in Mysore, on TN Road in Karnataka. GEC is in Arasikere, in Hassan district of Karnataka. Both colleges are in Karnataka, but the cities are different.

What is the NAAC status of each college?

Both colleges are listed as not accredited by NAAC, and neither is UGC recognised in our records. Verify the current accreditation status with the college before you apply.

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