About 

College of Engineering Vadakara (CEV), Kozhikode, is a government engineering college established in 1999 at Vadakara in Kozhikode district, Kerala. The institute is managed by the Co-operative Academy of Professional Education (CAPE), Government of Kerala, which was established to promote quality technical education across the state. Since its inception, CEV has focused on producing competent engineers with strong technical knowledge, ethical values, leadership qualities, and innovative thinking to meet the evolving needs of industry and society.

The college is located at Kurunthodi, Vadakara, Kozhikode, Kerala, in a peaceful academic environment that is well connected by road and rail. Spread across a spacious green campus, the institute offers modern academic blocks, laboratories, and student amenities. Vadakara Railway Station and Calicut International Airport provide convenient connectivity, making the campus easily accessible to students from different parts of Kerala and neighboring states.

College of Engineering Vadakara is affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), Kerala, and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. The institution is recognized by the Government of Kerala and follows the academic regulations prescribed by KTU. Over the years, the college has earned a strong reputation for academic excellence, research activities, industry interaction, and student achievements.

The campus houses multiple engineering departments supported by experienced faculty members, modern laboratories, research facilities, computer centers, seminar halls, workshops, and innovation spaces. The faculty comprises qualified professors, associate professors, and assistant professors dedicated to quality teaching, research, mentoring, and overall student development. Various technical clubs, professional societies, and student organizations provide opportunities for leadership, innovation, and extracurricular engagement.

CEV offers Undergraduate (B.Tech) and Postgraduate (M.Tech) programmes in various engineering disciplines. Popular branches include Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Applied Electronics & Instrumentation. Admissions to B.Tech programmes are based on KEAM conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, while M.Tech admissions are generally based on GATE scores or university norms. Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and the Government of Kerala. Eligible students can also avail themselves of various Central and State Government scholarships, including scholarships for SC/ST/OBC, minority communities, economically weaker sections, and merit-based schemes.

The college provides excellent infrastructure that supports academic and personal growth. Facilities include smart classrooms, advanced laboratories, a well-stocked central library with digital resources, computer centers, high-speed internet connectivity, language laboratories, innovation and incubation facilities, workshops, seminar halls, conference rooms, auditoriums, hostels for boys and girls, sports grounds, indoor games facilities, cafeteria, transportation support, medical assistance, NSS, IEEE, IEDC, and various student clubs. The campus promotes a vibrant learning environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and innovation.

The Training and Placement Cell at College of Engineering Vadakara actively prepares students for successful careers through aptitude training, technical workshops, soft skills development, industrial visits, internships, career guidance programmes, and campus recruitment drives. Students have secured placements in reputed IT companies, engineering firms, manufacturing industries, and public sector organizations. Entrepreneurship development programmes and innovation initiatives further encourage students to launch their own ventures.

College of Engineering Vadakara has established itself as one of the prominent engineering institutions in northern Kerala. With experienced faculty, modern infrastructure, quality education, industry-oriented curriculum, research opportunities, and excellent student support services, the college continues to produce skilled engineers who contribute effectively to technological advancement and national development.

Government-Supported Institution

The college is managed by CAPE under the Government of Kerala, ensuring quality education, transparent administration, and affordable fee structures.

Experienced Faculty

Qualified and dedicated faculty members provide excellent academic guidance while encouraging research, innovation, and practical learning.

Modern Laboratories

Every engineering department is equipped with advanced laboratories, workshops, and computing facilities that enhance hands-on technical skills.

Industry-Oriented Curriculum

The KTU curriculum integrates practical training, internships, industrial projects, and skill development programmes to improve employability.

Excellent Learning Environment

The green campus, digital library, Wi-Fi-enabled classrooms, innovation centres, and technical clubs create an ideal atmosphere for learning.

Strong Placement Assistance

Regular placement training, industrial interaction, internships, and campus recruitment activities help students build successful careers.

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Students can benefit from various government scholarships, fee concessions, and financial assistance schemes based on merit and eligibility.

Holistic Student Development

The college promotes sports, cultural events, NSS, IEEE, IEDC, entrepreneurship activities, leadership programmes, and community service for overall personality development.

Vision

To become a centre of excellence in engineering education by nurturing technically competent, socially responsible, innovative, and globally competitive professionals through quality teaching, research, and technological advancement

Mission

• Deliver quality technical education through an outcome-based learning approach.
• Promote innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning.
• Strengthen industry-institute collaboration for practical exposure.
• Develop ethical values, leadership qualities, and professional competence.
• Contribute to sustainable societal development through engineering solutions.

Admission to College of Engineering Vadakara, Kozhikode is carried out in accordance with the regulations of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), AICTE, and the Government of Kerala. Candidates seeking admission to the B.Tech programme must register through the official KEAM admission portal, appear for the entrance examination, and participate in the centralized allotment process conducted by CEE Kerala. Seat allotment is based on entrance examination rank, reservation policies, eligibility criteria, and seat availability. For M.Tech programmes, admissions are generally offered based on GATE scores or merit, as per KTU and Government norms. Applicants must submit the prescribed application form along with supporting documents such as academic mark sheets, entrance examination scorecards, transfer certificate, conduct certificate, migration certificate (if applicable), community and income certificates (where applicable), identity proof, passport-size photographs, and other required documents. Admission is finalized only after successful document verification, payment of the prescribed fees, and completion of all university and institutional enrollment formalities before the commencement of classes.

Admission Criteria 

Admission to College of Engineering Vadakara is conducted according to the norms of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), AICTE, and the Government of Kerala. Admission to the B.Tech programmes is primarily based on KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Examination) ranks through the centralized allotment process. Candidates seeking admission must register online through the CEE Kerala portal, participate in counselling, and select the college and preferred engineering branch during option entry. M.Tech admissions are generally based on GATE scores and merit as prescribed by KTU and CAPE. Applicants must submit the required academic certificates, KEAM/GATE scorecards (where applicable), transfer certificate, conduct certificate, community and income certificates (if applicable), identity proof, passport-size photographs, and other prescribed documents for verification. Admission is confirmed after successful document verification, seat allotment, and payment of the prescribed fees.

B.Tech

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
• Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics must be compulsory subjects.
• Candidates should qualify KEAM and satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala and KTU.
• Minimum qualifying marks should be as prescribed by the Government of Kerala.

M.Tech

• Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Preference is generally given to candidates with a valid GATE score.
• Admissions are conducted as per KTU, AICTE, and Government of Kerala norms.

Ph.D.

• Candidates must possess a relevant Master's degree with the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by the university.
• Admission is subject to the university's Ph.D. regulations, entrance requirements, and interview process

The college facilitates various scholarship schemes offered by the Government of Kerala, AICTE, National Scholarship Portal (NSP), and E-Grantz. Eligible students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, Minority, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and meritorious categories can apply for tuition fee reimbursement, post-matric scholarships, merit scholarships, central sector scholarships, AICTE Pragati and Saksham Scholarships, and other financial assistance schemes. The institution provides guidance in completing scholarship applications and documentation.

The Training and Placement Cell plays a vital role in preparing students for professional careers by conducting aptitude training, coding practice, technical workshops, soft skills development, communication training, personality development sessions, mock interviews, group discussions, internships, industrial interactions, and campus recruitment drives. Students have secured placements in reputed multinational companies, IT firms, manufacturing industries, consulting organizations, public sector enterprises, and start-ups. The college also encourages entrepreneurship, innovation, and higher education through career guidance and mentorship programmes.

College of Engineering Vadakara offers state-of-the-art infrastructure to support academic excellence and holistic student development. The campus houses modern smart classrooms, well-equipped engineering laboratories, advanced computer centres, high-speed internet and Wi-Fi connectivity, a central library with thousands of books, journals, e-resources, and digital databases, seminar halls, conference rooms, an auditorium, innovation and incubation centres, language laboratory, research laboratories, workshops, sports complex, gymnasium, health centre, cafeteria, banking and ATM facilities, student activity centres, NSS and NCC units, and green campus initiatives. These facilities create an ideal environment for academic learning, research, innovation, and extracurricular development.

Separate hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls with spacious rooms, study areas, Wi-Fi connectivity, purified drinking water, hygienic dining halls, recreation rooms, laundry facilities, medical assistance, uninterrupted electricity and water supply, experienced wardens, and round-the-clock security. The hostel environment encourages discipline, academic focus, and comfortable living, making it suitable for students from different regions.

The college is easily accessible through Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses and private transport services. Its proximity to Vadakara Railway Station and Kannur International Airport provides convenient travel for students and faculty. The institution also facilitates transportation support for industrial visits, internships, educational tours, outreach programmes, and other academic activities whenever required.