Prakasam Engineering College
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About Prakasam Engineering College
Prakasam Engineering College is a private college in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. It is approved by AICTE.
It offers 19 programs, including B.Tech (8), Diploma in Engineering (5), M.Tech (4), Mba, MCA. Together these have 1,149 approved seats. NAAC has accredited it with grade A (CGPA 3.11), valid until Feb 2030.
Prakasam Engineering College is a private engineering college in Kandukur, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada. It holds a NAAC grade of A, valid from 2025-02-06 to 2030-02-051, and is approved by AICTE.
The college offers full-time programmes at undergraduate, diploma and postgraduate levels, all in engineering and technology except the MBA and MCA. Among the B.Tech branches, Computer Science and Engineering has 180 seats, while the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science specialisations have 120 seats each. Cyber Security has 60 seats, Electronics and Communications Engineering has 120 seats, and Civil, Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering have 30 seats each.
At the diploma level, Computer Engineering has 120 seats, and Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communications, and Mechanical Engineering have 30 seats each. For postgraduate study, the MBA and MCA have 60 seats each, and M.Tech programmes are offered in Computer Science and Engineering (36 seats), Power Electronics (18 seats), Power Systems (9 seats) and VLSI and Embedded Systems (36 seats).
The NAAC accreditation carries a CGPA of 3.11. The college is located on O V Road, Kandukur, Nellore district, with the pincode 523105. Its AICTE institution type is Private-Self Financing.
Courses offered
Courses and fees
Prakasam Engineering College runs full-time courses at three levels: undergraduate, diploma and postgraduate. At the undergraduate level, eight engineering programmes are offered, with Computer Science and Engineering the largest at 180 seats. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) and (Data Science) have 120 seats each, Cyber Security has 60 seats, and Electronics and Communications Engineering has 120 seats. Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering have 30 seats each.
Five diploma programmes are available. Computer Engineering has 120 seats, and Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communications, and Mechanical Engineering have 30 seats each.
At the postgraduate level, the Master of Business Administration is a 24-month full-time programme with 60 seats. Masters in Computer Applications also has 60 seats. The M.Tech-level programmes include Computer Science and Engineering with 36 seats, VLSI and Embedded Systems with 36 seats, Power Electronics with 18 seats and Power Systems with 9 seats.
Fee details are not covered here, so please confirm the current fee structure with the college office or its official admission notification before applying.
Admission and cutoffs
Official counselling results with closing ranks for Prakasam Engineering College are not published in the rounds we cover yet.
Colleges in Andhra Pradesh usually admit through the state entrance test and centralised counselling, or on Class 12 marks for some courses, plus a management quota. The college's admission notice states the route for each course.
Placements
Prakasam Engineering College 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
Prakasam Engineering College holds NAAC accreditation with grade A, valid from 6 February 2025 to 5 February 2030.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A (3.11) | Feb 2025 – Feb 2030 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
AICTE approval for Prakasam Engineering College is shown as valid, and AICTE lists it as a Private-Self Financing institution for 2025. You can confirm this on the AICTE approved institutes dashboard by selecting the year, state and institution type and searching for the college name.
The college holds a NAAC accreditation with grade A and a CGPA of 3.11, valid from 2025-02-06 to 2030-02-051. To verify it, check the list of institutions with valid accreditation on the NAAC website and match the name, grade and validity dates.
The college does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can run the same check on the UGC website, which publishes the current list. It is also affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, and you can ask the college for its affiliation letter or confirm it with the university.
Contact and location
- Address
- PRAKASAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE O V ROAD, KANDUKUR SPSR NELLORE DISTRICT-523105 ANDHRA PRADESH,KANDUKUR,Nellore,Andhra Pradesh,523105
- PIN code
- 523105
- District
- Nellore
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Private
- Affiliated to
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University,Kakinada
- AICTE ID
- 1-44642827622
- AISHE code
- C-17981
How to reach
Prakasam Engineering College is on O V Road in Kandukur, in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, and the pincode is 523105. The full postal address is Prakasam Engineering College, O V Road, Kandukur, SPSR Nellore District, 523105, Andhra Pradesh. Use this address and pincode in a maps app or when booking a cab or auto, and check local travel options to Kandukur before you set out.
Frequently asked questions
What is Prakasam Engineering College?
Prakasam Engineering College is a private college located on O V Road in Kandukur, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, with the pincode 523105. It is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada.
Where is the college located?
The college is on O V Road, Kandukur, in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, pincode 523105. If you plan a visit, confirm the full address with the college office before travelling.
Is Prakasam Engineering College approved by AICTE?
Yes. AICTE approval status is shown as valid for the college, and AICTE is the approving body. The college's AICTE ID is 1-44642827622. You can match this ID on the AICTE approved institutions dashboard.
Does the college have NAAC accreditation?
Yes. NAAC has awarded the college grade A with a CGPA of 3.11. The accreditation is valid from 2025-02-06 to 2030-02-051.
Is the college on the UGC list of fake universities?
No. The college does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can also cross-check this yourself on the UGC website before taking admission.
Which university is the college affiliated to?
The college is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada. Degrees are therefore awarded under that university's affiliation, which you can confirm with the college at the time of admission.
Which B.Tech branches are offered and how many seats are there?
The undergraduate programmes include Computer Science and Engineering with 180 seats, Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) with 120 seats, Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) with 120 seats, Electronics and Communications Engineering with 120 seats and Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) with 60 seats. Civil, Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering have 30 seats each.
Does the college offer diploma courses?
Yes. Diploma programmes are offered in Computer Engineering with 120 seats, and in Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering and Mechanical Engineering with 30 seats each. All are full-time programmes.
What postgraduate courses are available?
The postgraduate programmes include the Master of Business Administration with 60 seats over 24 months and Masters in Computer Applications with 60 seats. M.Tech-level programmes are listed in Computer Science and Engineering with 36 seats, VLSI and Embedded Systems with 36 seats, Power Electronics with 18 seats and Power Systems with 9 seats.
How can I verify the college's approval and accreditation myself?
For approval, search the college name or AICTE ID on the AICTE approved institutions dashboard for the relevant academic year. For accreditation, check the list of institutions with valid accreditation published by NAAC. For the fake-list check, see the UGC website.