Established in 1948, L.D. College of Engineering (LDCE) is a premier government engineering institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Administered by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat, and affiliated with Gujarat Technological University (GTU), it is one of the oldest and most reputed engineering colleges in the state.
LDCE is situated adjacent to Gujarat University and spans a lush green campus of 58 acres, offering highly subsidized, quality engineering education.
As a government institution, admission to the B.E. programs at LDCE is entirely centralized and conducted by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC):
Below is the indicative closing rank for Open category students applying through the ACPC Gujarat State Quota (GUJCET). These expected ranks are based on previous year trends:
| B.E. Branch | Expected Closing Rank (Open Category) |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 600 - 900 |
| Information Technology | 900 - 1300 |
| Electronics & Communication | 2500 - 3500 |
| Electrical Engineering | 4000 - 6000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3500 - 5500 |
| Civil Engineering | 6000 - 8500 |
| Chemical Engineering | 3000 - 4500 |
* Note: Ranks can fluctuate each year depending on the difficulty level of the GUJCET exam and the number of participating students.
Being a state-funded government college, LDCE offers education at highly subsidized rates. The approximate tuition fee for the B.E. program is:
Hostel fees and mess charges are significantly lower compared to private institutes.
The placement cell at LDCE is highly active, bringing in reputed state and national-level companies across all core and IT domains.