were inaugurated on 3 October 2002. The ECE department has an electronics fabrication laboratory consisting of laser cutters, 3d printers and accessories where students can do their projects. History The foundation stone of the main building was laid by Sri. K. Karunakaran, Chief Minister of Kerala on 7 January 1987 at a function presided over by Sri. T.M. Jacob, Minister for Education. The first building constructed was the science block, inaugurated by Sri. Pacheni Kunhiraman. The construction of the workshops and department blocks for engineering was completed in 1990. The complex was inaugurated by Sri. E.K. Nayanar (Chief Minister of Kerala) on 17 November 1990. The main block was inaugurated on 1 June 1999 by Sri. P.J. Joseph, Minister for Education. All the classes were shifted to the new building. The new block has badminton courts and an open-air theatre. Silver Jubilee GCEK celebrates its 25th anniversary during the year 2011–12. Silver Jubilee celebrations started with Xplore 2011, a national-level technical and cultural festival. On 22 January 2012, Sri James Mathew MLA laid the foundation stone of Silver Jubilee Gate sponsored by the Alumni association and PTA and is expected to finish by March 2012. The closing ceremony of Silver Jubilee was held in March 2012. Notable alumni Byju Raveendran, Founder & CEO, Byju's The Learning App See also College of Engineering, Thalassery Government Engineering College, Trivandrum List of colleges in Kerala APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University References External links Silver Jubilee Alumni Universities and colleges in Kannur district Education in Kannur Colleges affiliated to Kannur University Dharmashala, Kannur Educational institutions established in 1986 1986 establishments in Kerala Engineering colleges in Kannur district