Delhi College of Engineering
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| Motto | Service before self |
| Established | 1940 |
| Type | Public |
| Principal | Prof. D. Goldar |
| Location | Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Campus | Delhi (Urban; 163.9 acres) |
| Affiliations | University of Delhi |
| Website | http://www.dce.edu/ |
Delhi College of Engineering (DCE) is an engineering college in India. It was established in 1940, originally as Delhi Polytechnic and was under the direct control of Government of India. The college is presently under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi since 1963 and is affiliated to the University of Delhi since 1952.
The Cabinet Committee of Government of Delhi has approved the deemed-to-be-University status to DCE and the proposal is under active consideration of AICTE and Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Government of India.
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[edit] History
Established as Delhi Polytechnic in 1940, the technical school was created to cater to the demands of Indian industries. At that time the Delhi Polytechnic offered courses in Arts, Architecture, Commerce, Engineering, Applied Science and Textiles. The National Diploma awarded by the Delhi Polytechnic was considered equivalent to B.E. Degree by the then UPSC
In 1962, after the administration of Delhi Polytechnic was taken over from Ministry of Education, India, to Delhi State, various departments offering courses in different disciplines separated to form institutes addressing specific areas. The Department of Arts became College of Arts and the Department of Commerce and Business Administration further divided into several institutes of Commerce and Secretarial Practices. In 1965, the Delhi Polytechnic was renamed as Delhi College of Engineering
Subsequently, Bachelor of Engineering courses in Civil, Electrical, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering were started. Some of the major events in the last two decades has been the introduction of CEE Entrance test, moving of the campus to a large and sprawling 164 acres near Bawana Road in Northern Delhi, and an enthusiastic change of focus of students and faculty towards research and development[1]
[edit] New Campus
The construction of the New Campus at Bawana Road began in May, 1989. Delhi College of Engineering began changing its location from Kashmere Gate to Bawana Road starting 1995. During the next four years until 1999, classes were divided between the old and the new campus depending on equipment and faculty availability. The new campus formally started instruction for all four years of study starting 1999. The new campus is well connected by road and has the latest facilities including a three-storyed centrally air-conditioned library, six hostels (five for boys and one for girls), a centralized computer center, and a sports complex.
[edit] Academics
Courses are offered towards Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Bachelor of Technology (Part-time), Master of Engineering (M.E.), Master of Science (M.Sc.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
A Bachelor of Engineering degree is granted in the following fields:
- Computer Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Production Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Polymer Science and Chemical Technology
[edit] Admissions
The admission towards a full-time Bachelor of Engineering degree in Delhi College of Engineering and Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology is through Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) of the University of Delhi and All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE). This examination is conducted by Central Board Of Secondary Education (CBSE). Out of total 570 seats, 85% are reserved for students who pass from high schools in Delhi. The remaining 15% are populated through AIEEE based on merit ranks in the CEE examination. CEE forms are usually out in the month of March and the exam is held in the last week of May.
[edit] Alumni
Delhi College of Engineering boasts of a large group of successful engineers, leaders, and innovators among its alumni. Among some of the famous ones are: Vinod Dham, Dr. Ravi B. Grover, and Surya Kant. The Alumni Association of Delhi College of Engineering is an active organization[2] with its chapters in India and abroad that holds an annual meet to socialize and network. This is also an event to recognize distinguished alumnus.
[edit] DCE in News
- Delhi engineering students developing a solar car
- Delhi students' car to race on British GP track
- DCE plans 'green' fuel-making plant
- DCE featured among top 10 engineering colleges in India
[edit] Trivia
Keeping with the tradition of most colleges in India, Delhi College of Engineering, too, organizes cultural and academic festivals. While the cultural festivals are a break from studies and comprise events such as music concerts and fashion shows, the academic festivals form a common platform for students and academicians across the country to meet and showcase research.
Some of these festivals are:
- ENGIFEST Annual Cultural Festival
- TROIKA - Annual Technical Festival organised by the IEEE and IEE Student Chapters of Delhi College of Engineering in the month of February
- MACH - Annual Technical Festival organised by the SAE, ASME & ASHRAE Student Branch
- TECHNODROME - Annual Technical Festival organised by the SOCCE Student Branch
- RESONANCE - Resonance is a collage of assorted literary and managerial events and serves as a stage for showcasing the talents of the students in fields other than science and engineering
- ARENA - Annual Sports Meet of the Delhi College of Engineering
- VIRASAT - Cultural Events organised by SPIC MACAY
