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Lalbhai Dalpatbhai College of Engineering
Lalbhai Dalpatbhai College of Engineering (LDCE or LD), is a state college located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.[1] HistoryThe institute was established in 1948 with a donation of Rs. 25 lacs and 31.2 hectares (77 acres) of land by the textile magnate Kasturbhai Lalbhai, who named the college after his father, Lalbhai Dalpatbhai. The institute started with 75 students in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical undergraduate programs, and was affiliated to the Bombay University. From 1950 until the formation of the Gujarat Technological University, it was affiliated to the Gujarat University.[1] Currently, Dr. Nilay N Bhuptani is incumbent as the principal of the LD College of Engineering. ProgramsThe institute runs 14 undergraduate programs,[2] 14 postgraduate programs,[3] and 4 part time courses (PDDC)[4] UG Programs
Post Graduate
PDDC
Degree programs (full-time): 
 Postgraduate programs (full-time)
Post Diploma Degree programs (PDDC - B-Tech Part time)
FacilitiesLaboratoriesEach department has laboratories for U.G. and P.G. programs. Most of the laboratories are recognized for testing and standardization by various organizations. New laboratories of the institute are constantly being established in emerging areas. In addition to the students, the laboratories also cater to industrial testing in diverse fields.  WorkshopThe workshop is equipped to show students the basic operations of manufacturing and production. It is equipped with a CNC machine, an electro-discharge machine, and measuring instruments. The institute has a thermal workshop in which boilers and other thermal equipment can be studied and an automobile workshop. Centre of Excellence - Siemens has been established at L. D. College of Engineering. Centre of Excellence has established relevant laboratories having Siemens products and Siemens Industry software applications.[5] Keepsake Welding Research & Skill development Centre of Excellence has been established at L. D. College of Engineering.[6] SportsThe college has dedicated a team for major sports like cricket, lawn and table tennis, badminton, kabbadi, football, volleyball etc. College also has its own ground for cricket, football, lawn tennis court and an indoor badminton court. Every year, hundreds of students take part in GTU Sports fest, which is university level sports fest of Gujarat and bring laurels to the college.  Library The library has 1,03,000 technical books, 173 periodicals, reference books, handbooks, encyclopedias and Indian standards. The library has computerized book search facility.[7][8] Training and placement cellThe institute maintains a training and placement cell to help students prepare for job searches. Assistance is given to students in developing interviewing skills. Major industries conduct campus interviews for final year students, and thus some students get their job offers through the cell.[9][10] HostelThe institute has hostel facilities for 787 students. There are two messes in the hostel campus, which are managed by the students. Newspapers and magazines are subscribed for the hostel library. Entertainment facilities include TV room, badminton room, and gymnasium, and outdoor and indoor games. The hostel is administered by the rector and four wardens.[11]  CanteenThe canteen is located at the center of the campus. This facility is available for the students and staff at reasonable rates.[12] ClubsLD college of engineering also has different clubs including:[13] 
Team Robocon LDCE
The team takes part in an annual robotics competition named Robocon India, which is the national level competition of ABU Robocon.[17] The team mainly comprises the students from Mechanical, Electronics and communication, Computer Science and Instrumentation and control fields.[18] In Robocon India 2019, the Team Robocon LDCE won the national championship and represented India in the international event of ABU Robocon 2019 held at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.[19][20][21] In Robocon India 2018, the team have reached the quarter-finals and won the Best idea award.[15] The team also organize an annual techno-cultural fest Lakshya in the month of February.[17][22][23] In Lakshya Fest 2019 about 9,000 students participated in different events. College FestAlumni
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