Vallabh Vidyanagar, named after the late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel -- the 'Iron Man of India' -- has over the last fifty years been developed into a well-known seat of learning. The educational township, established in 1946, today provides pre-primary to postgraduate education. The presence of Sardar Patel University, here has boosted the pace of progress of educational activities. On this campus, more than thirty thousand students pursue academic programmes in many different disciplines. Several gardens, tree-lined avenues, a huge playground in the heart of the township, and a rural environment enliven academic activities on the campus.

Shri Gordhanbhai Hathibhai Patel, an eminent philanthropist of Gujarat, made a generous donation of Rupees Three Crores for the new college. In honour of this magnanimous gesture, the college has been named G H Patel College of Engineering and Technology, popularly known as GCET. GCET is managed by Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM), a registered charitable trust established in 1945. Since its inception the trust has been striving for the upliftment of rural society through education.

In keeping with today’s needs, computing facilities with more than 1000 desktop computers with latest configuration and an Internet connection through 52 Mbps shared radio link have been provided for use of students and staff of college. A centrally air-conditioned auditorium with a seating capacity of 550 and a lecture theater with capacity of 150 add to the ambiance of the college. This college was affiliated to Sardar Patel University from the year 1996 to 2008. later on from the year 2008, Institute is affiliated to Gujarat Technological University. New admission form year 2020 will be done under the Charutar Vidyamandal University.

Vision
"To produce engineering graduates who are globally competitive, live by a set of core values, are able to accept any professional challenge thrown at them, and remain responsive to the needs of India and humanity. "

Mission
To foster a stimulating learning environment, develop excellence amongst students, faculty, and staff in every activity GCET carries out and thereby aim to become one of the best premier technical institutes of the country."

The whole admission process for all the courses offered is offline and merit-based. Any candidate who fulfills the minimum eligibility criteria can take part in the admission process. Admission to all the courses is based on the marks scored by the applicant in the concerned qualifying examination.

Training and Placement Cell
G H Patel College Of Engineering & Technology leaves no stone unturned in providing the support to the students by giving them an opportunities to showcase their talents in front of various Companies. It endeavors to provide the best platform to the Graduates and Post-Graduates by professionally working and reaching up to the best Companies for them.

The growth of GCET Placements and Number of Recruiters is conspicuous. But along with the placements, GCET has never forgotten to emphasize the moral Qualities, Ethics and Values. Each & Every year Training & Placement Cell upholds the best accomplishment with the various Organizations including the start-ups, Multinational Companies etc. which in turn help the Graduates to discover and grab the various opportunities to be a part of the Industrial World.

GCET Training & Placement Cell facilitates the Companies with the professional environment for conducting the Campus Drives such as two fully Equipped Space Conference Halls, Seminar Hall with the capacity of 120 students Auditorium with the capacity of 450 students, Laboratories and necessary Classrooms with high speed internet in the vicinity of GCET Campus.

Library

The Central Library began its existence way back in 1996. Since then, it has grown in size and content along with the GCET to take the present shape. All these years, it has been the lifeline for the academic activity of the institute. At present, it stands as one of the best libraries in terms of the number of books and journals, an undergraduate degree engineering college can have a modem library with a lot of automation. Central Library serves the academic needs of about 1879 UG students and nearly 114 faculty members and about 56 technical, administrative staff of our institute. Besides, its services are extended to a number of other organizations also.

GCET Girl's Hostel

The campus comprises well-manufactured inn blocks, both for girls and boys. Every inn comprises of different wreckage, managerial office, warden quarter, a separate mess, and obliges around 600 students. Notwithstanding very much outfitted rooms, the lodging is finished with facilities like free greetings speed Wi-Fi association, exercise center, and different comforts for games, amusement, and stimulation. It likewise incorporates every minute of everyday 24/7 water facilities and RO for drinking water. A close-by shopping complex, comprising different shops outside,

GCET Boy's Hostel

The campus comprises well-manufactured inn blocks, both for girls and boys. Every inn comprises of different wreckage, managerial office, warden quarter, a separate mess, and obliges around 600 students. Notwithstanding very much outfitted rooms, the lodging is finished with facilities like free greetings speed Wi-Fi association, exercise center, and different comforts for games, amusement, and stimulation. It likewise incorporates every minute of everyday 24/7 water facilities and RO for drinking water. A close-by shopping complex, comprising different shops outside,

GCET Auditorium:

GCET has a wide auditorium with more than 500 sitting capacity and is fitted with an open address framework and projection facilities. It demonstrates extremely convenient in organizing training courses, symposia, gatherings, workshops, and other expert projects and so on.

Seminar Hall:

GCET believes that the students apart from their in-depth subject knowledge need to upkeep themselves with a variety of skills coupled with team spirit and leadership qualities therefore it promotes varied kinds of activities apart from classroom lectures and lab practice. GCET has provided a seminar hall to facilitate curricular and co-curricular activities.

Cafeteria

GCET has a settled Cafeteria situated on the campus giving an extensive variety of nourishments to the students and staff. The nourishment offered by the Cafeteria is clean and it helps the students and staff individuals from the college to satisfy their requirement for sustenance of their choice.

The College has a transport facilities for students, staff and faculty.