P.A.College Of Engineering
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About P.A.College Of Engineering
P.A.College Of Engineering is a private college in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. It is approved by AICTE.
It offers 9 programs, including B.Tech (8), Mba. Together these have 450 approved seats. NAAC has accredited it with grade A (CGPA 3.06), valid until Jan 2030.
Admission is through official counselling for KCET, Karnataka PGCET. In KCET 2025, General-category closing ranks ranged from 62,798 to 260,177.
P.A.College Of Engineering is a private engineering college in Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University. It holds AICTE approval and a NAAC accreditation with grade A, valid till 22 January 2030. Admissions to its B.E. programmes are linked to KCET.
The college offers undergraduate engineering programmes with a duration of 48 months, including Computer Science and Engineering with 120 seats and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with 60 seats. Electronics and Communications Engineering has 60 seats, while Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering have 30 seats each. At the postgraduate level, a full-time Master of Business Administration of 24 months with 90 seats is listed.
For admission, KCET cutoffs are available for the college, and a second exam, Karnataka PGCET, also has cutoffs. In KCET 2025 round 3, the general category closing rank under the ROK quota was 146,509 for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and 260,177 for Computer Science and Engineering12.
On recognition, NAAC gave the college a CGPA of 3.06 with grade A, valid from 23 January 2025 to 22 January 2030. The college's address is Nadupadav, Kairangala Village, Montepadav Post, Bantwal, Mangalore, Karnataka, pincode 574153.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 4 years | 60 | — |
| B.Tech Bio-Technology | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 4 years | 30 | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | 120 | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things and Cyber Security Including Block Chain Tech) | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things and Cyber Security Including Block Chain Technology | — | 60 | — |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communications Engineering | 4 years | 60 | — |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | 30 | — |
| MBA | 2 years | 90 | — |
Courses and fees
P.A.College Of Engineering runs undergraduate engineering programmes of 48 months each, along with one postgraduate management programme. Computer Science and Engineering has 120 seats, the largest intake among its courses. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Electronics and Communications Engineering, and Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things and Cyber Security including Block Chain Technology) each have 60 seats.
Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Biotechnology have 30 seats each. All of these are full-time programmes in the Engineering and Technology discipline. The college also offers a full-time Master of Business Administration of 24 months, with 90 seats.
The college is a private institution and is listed by AICTE as Private-Self Financing. Fee amounts are not stated here, so please confirm the current fee structure directly with the college or through the official counselling notification before you plan your budget.
Admission
Admission to the engineering programmes at P.A.College Of Engineering has been through KCET counselling, and cutoffs for the college are also published for Karnataka PGCET. In KCET 2025 round 3, the general category closing ranks under the ROK quota ranged from 108121 for Bio-Technology to 260177 for Computer Science and Engineering12. For Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, the general category closing rank was 146509 under the ROK quota and 151522 under the HK quota34.
Category also changes the closing rank. For Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the same round, the ROK quota closing rank was 164817 for SC, 168102 for 2B, 196280 for 3B and 229946 for 2A5678. Other general category closing ranks in round 3 were 156810 for Electronics and Communication Engineering, 194331 for Mechanical Engineering, 224445 for Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things and Cyber Security including Block Chain Technology) and 251474 for Civil Engineering9101112.
The college also offers a full-time Master of Business Administration with 90 seats and a duration of 24 months. Cutoffs change from year to year and round to round, so treat these ranks as a guide and check the latest KCET counselling notifications before you fill in your choices.
Latest cutoffs
In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2, the closing rank for MBA at P.A.College Of Engineering was 27,978 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).1 In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning was 151,522 (General category, HK quota, gender-neutral seats).2 In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech Bio-Technology was 108,121 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).3
In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech Civil Engineering was 251,474 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).4 In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering was 260,177 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).5 In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things and Cyber Security Including Block Chain Tech) was 224,445 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).6
In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech Electronics and Communications Engineering was 156,810 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).7 In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering was 194,331 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).8
Cutoff trends
The cutoffs below are KCET 2025 round 3 closing ranks. Among general category candidates under the ROK quota, Bio-Technology closed at rank 108,121 and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at 146,50912. Electronics and Communication Engineering closed at 156,810 and Mechanical Engineering at 194,33134.
Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things and Cyber Security including Block Chain Technology) closed at 224,445, Civil Engineering at 251,474, and Computer Science and Engineering at 260,177 for the same category and quota567. Under the HK quota, general category Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning closed at 151,5228.
For Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning under the ROK quota in round 3, the closing rank was 164,817 for SC, 168,102 for 2B, 196,280 for 3B and 229,946 for 2A9101112. A larger closing rank means the seat was available to candidates with a higher rank number, and ranks can change from year to year, so use these only as a guide.
Placements
P.A.College Of Engineering has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Accreditation
P.A.College Of Engineering holds NAAC accreditation with grade A, valid from 23 January 2025 to 22 January 2030.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A (3.06) | Jan 2025 – Jan 2030 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
P.A.College Of Engineering is approved by AICTE, and the approval status is valid. The AICTE record for the academic year 2025 lists it as a Private-Self Financing institution. Its AICTE ID is 1-44642463358, which you can use to search the AICTE approved institutes dashboard.
NAAC has accredited the college with grade A and a CGPA of 3.06, valid from 23 January 2025 to 22 January 20301. The college does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. It is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University.
You can verify these yourself. Search by the AICTE ID on the AICTE approved institutes page for the current year, look up the college in the list of NAAC accredited institutions for the grade and validity dates, and check the UGC website for its list of fake universities. Also ask the college for its mandatory disclosure and compare it with what you find on the official sites.
Contact and location
- Address
- NADUPADAV, KAIRANGALA VILLAGE, MONTEPADAV POST, BANTWAL,MANGALORE,Dakshina Kannada,Karnataka,574153
- PIN code
- 574153
- District
- Dakshina Kannada
- State
- Karnataka
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Private
- Affiliated to
- Visvesvaraya Technological University
- AICTE ID
- 1-44642463358
- AISHE code
- C-1311
How to reach
P.A.College Of Engineering is located at Nadupadav, Kairangala Village, Montepadav Post, Bantwal, Mangalore, in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, with pincode 574153. The postal address mentions Bantwal and Mangalore, so use these names, along with the pincode, when you search on a map application or ask for directions locally. Before you travel, confirm the exact route and visiting hours with the college office.
Frequently asked questions
Is P.A.College Of Engineering approved by AICTE?
Yes. The AICTE approval status for this college is valid, and the college is listed as Private-Self Financing for the 2025-26 academic year. You can check this on the AICTE approved institutes dashboard at aicte-india.org.
Does this college have NAAC accreditation?
Yes. The college holds NAAC grade A with a CGPA of 3.06, valid from 23 January 2025 to 22 January 20301. You can verify this on the NAAC website under institutions with valid accreditation.
Is this college on the fake universities list?
No. The college does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can check the current UGC list on the official UGC website.
Who is the affiliating university?
The college is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University. Check with the university directly about the affiliation status of any course you are considering.
Where is the college located?
The college is at Nadupadav, Kairangala Village, Montepadav Post, Bantwal, in Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, PIN code 574153.
Which courses are offered?
The college offers undergraduate programmes in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Bio-Technology, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, along with a postgraduate MBA.
How are students admitted?
Admission is based on KCET and Karnataka PGCET cutoffs. Closing ranks are published for each round of counselling, and you can compare them with your own rank before applying.