Government College of Engineering, Karad (GCEK) is an autonomous technical institute in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It was established in 1960 and is affiliated to the Shivaji University with an autonomous status under the UGC. The autonomy was granted by the UGC. Karad is a culturally vibrant town and is a sought after center of education in Western Maharashtra. The students and alumni of Government College of Engineering, Karad are colloquially referred to as GCOEKians. Government College of Engineering, Karad is located in Vidyanagar, Karad besides Saidapur.