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PDACEK: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

Gulbarga, KarnatakaEstd 1958 VTU, Belgaum

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Aditya Kumar

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PDACEK Latest Updates and News

08 Oct, 2025 PDACEK Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2025 has been released. Check course-wise PDACEK Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2025.

M.Tech GM (General Merit) Cutoff Rank is 3152-7910 for Round 1.

07 Oct, 2025 PDACEK Karnataka DCET Cutoff 2025 has been released. Check course and round-wise PDACEK Karnataka DCET Cutoff 2025.

Round 3 BTech (Lateral) Cutoff Rank is 6462-12021 for the GM Category.

PDA College of Engineering (PDACEK) is a private engineering college that was established in 1958. It is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE. As per Collegedunia Ranking 2025, it has been ranked 548 in India & 61 in Karnataka for the engineering category. It offers BE, BE Lateral, B.Arch and M.Tech in various disciplines.

BE is offered as a flagship program at PDACEK in 12 specialisations. For admission to the BE program, candidates need to pass 10+2 with a Minimum of 45% of Marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics, along with Chemistry and also need to have a qualifying rank in either KCET (For Karnataka state students) or COMEDK UGET (For students from other states) entrance test. PDACEK KCET Cutoff 2024 for GM Category was 31369 - 159053. PDACEK BE program total fees is INR 4.17 Lakhs.

PDACEK Placement 2025 report has been released. The Highest package offered is INR 6 LPA, while the Lowest package is INR 3 LPA. Amazon, Accenture, BOSCH, Capegimini, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, TCS, IBM, DELL and many more have been prominent recruiters at PDACEK.

Table of Contents

PDACEK Highlights
PDACEK Important Dates 2025
PDACEK Courses & Fees 2025
PDACEK Admission 2025
PDACEK Cutoff 2025
PDACEK Ranking 2025
PDACEK Placement 2025
PDACEK Campus
PDACEK Notable Alumni
PDACEK FAQs

PDACEK Highlights

Here are the important highlights of PDACEK.

Details	Statistics
Name of University	Poojya Doddappa Appa College of Engineering
Established	1958
Location	Gulbarga, Karnataka
Approved By	UGC & AICTE
Flagship Courses	BE
Rankings	548 (Engineering), Collegedunia Ranking 2025
Highest Package	INR 6 LPA
Lowest Package	INR 3 LPA
Application Mode	Online & Offline
Admission Criteria	Entrance Based
Entrance Exam Accepted	KCET, COMEDK UGET, PGCET
Top Recruiters	Amazon, Accenture, BOSCH, Capegimini
Official Website	PDACEK

PDACEK Important Dates 2025

Here is the important date for PDACEK Admission 2025

Events	Dates
COMEDK UGET Counselling Date	Jul 05, 2025 (Tentative)
KCET Counselling Date	Aug 07, 2025 (Tentative)
Karnataka PGCET Result	Oct 22, 2025 (Tentative)

PDACEK Courses & Fees 2025

PDACEK has released the fees for the academic year 2025-2026. The total fees for the BE program are around INR 4.17 Lakhs.

Tabulated below are the important details about PDACEK Courses & Fees, along with their eligibility.

Course	Fees	Eligibility
BE	INR 60,000 - INR 4.17 Lakhs (Total Fees)	10+2 with 45% + KEA
M.Tech	INR 1.51 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation with 50%
BE {Lateral}	INR 90,000 - INR 2.75 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Diploma with 45%
B.Arch	INR 5.21 Lakhs (Total Fees)	10+2 with 50% + NATA

PDACEK Admission 2025

PDACEK offers admission to BE, BE Lateral, B.Arch and M.Tech in various disciplines. BE is offered as a flagship program with 12 specialisations.

For admission to the BE program, candidates need to pass 10+2 with a Minimum of 45% of Marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics, along with Chemistry and also need to have a qualifying rank in either KCET (For Karnataka state students) or COMEDK UGET (For students from other states) entrance test. Candidates who qualify in KCET or COMEDK UGET must participate in the respective counselling processes. PDACEK KCET Cutoff 2024 for GM Category was 31369 - 159053. PDACEK BE program total fees is INR 4.17 Lakhs.

It also accepts the Karnataka PGCET entrance examination for admission in postgraduate programs. Registration for PGCET typically begins at the end of April.

Course	Eligibility & Selection Process
BE	Candidate must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks and also need to appear for KCET/COMEDK
M.Tech	Candidate must have completed graduation with a minimum of 55% marks and also need to appear for the PGCET.
B.Arch	Candidate must have completed graduation with a minimum of 50% marks and also need to appear for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)

PDACEK Cutoff 2025

PDACEK Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. However, PDACEK Cutoffs are released based on KCET (For Karnataka state students) or COMEDK UGET (For students from other states).

PDACEK KCET Cutoff 2025

PDACEK KCET Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. However, the KCET Cutoff 2024 for the GM Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for KCET is 31369 - 159053.

Courses	Round 1 (Closing Rank)	Round 2 (Closing Rank)	Round 3 (Closing Rank)	Round 4 (Closing Rank)
Computer Science and Engineering	31369	36181	30204	29352
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	37220	48405	38362	37220
Information Science & Engineering	55483	60985	52710	56314
Electronics & Communication Engineering	62669	81822	64843	65760
Computer Science and Design	63551	63551	61954	-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	76733	76733	66942	67429
Ceramics & Cement Technology	92949	236739	92949	151183
Civil Engineering	109704	256062	113475	112055
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering	109775	143959	109775	-
Mechanical Engineering	119792	272179	119792	148864
Industrial & Production Engineering	159053	268033	173581	211922

PDACEK COMEDK UGET Cutoff 2025

PDACEK COMEDK UGET Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. However, the COMEDK UGET Cutoff 2024 for the GM Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for COMEDK UGET is 79136 - 97828.

Courses	Round 1 (Closing Rank)
BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering	79136
BE Computer Science and Engineering	87378
BE Electronics & Communication Engineering	90134
BE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	97828

PDACEK Ranking 2025

As per Collegedunia Ranking 2025, it has been ranked 548 in India & 61 in Karnataka for the engineering category.

Ranked By	Category	Rank (Year)
	Collegedunia Engineering Ranking	548 (2025)

PDACEK Placement 2025

Particulars	2025	2024	2023
Number of Placed Students	291	283	410
Number of companies visited	33	22	35
Lowest Package	INR 3 LPA	INR 2.8 LPA	INR 3 LPA
Highest Package	INR 6 LPA	INR 6 LPA	INR 6 LPA

As per Rukmini Kulkarni's review on Collegedunia, Students become eligible for placements from the 6th semester. Companies that have visited the campus include Cloud Fabric, Crafty Sogo, Cognizant, and others. Training sessions are provided by organisations such as V Tech, QSpiders, Pentagon Space, Alpheoleo, and Medini. The highest package offered is INR 5 LPA, while the lowest is INR 3 LPA. Approximately 10 to 15 students from the CSE department have been placed.

PDACEK Campus

PDACEK has modern classrooms, computer labs, a big library, and well-equipped seminar halls. Students also get hostel facilities, a canteen, a gym, and sports grounds for both indoor and outdoor games. The campus has Wi-Fi, transport services, and all basic needs like a bank and medical help.

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Computer Lab

Library

PDACEK Notable Alumni

Here are some notable alumni from Poojya Doddappa Appa College of Engineering (PDA, Gulbarga)

Alumni	Photograph	Achievement
Qamar ul Islam		Served as MLA and MP, known for his role in Karnataka politics.
Sharanabasappa Darshanapur		Cabinet Minister in the Karnataka state government.
Eshwara Khandre		Cabinet Minister and Working President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.

PDACEK FAQs

Ques. What is campus life like at PDACEK?

Ans. PDACEK offers a peaceful and student-friendly campus spread across 71 acres. It has large classrooms, labs, seminar halls, a library, and sports facilities. Students participate in technical fests, cultural events, NSS, and various clubs that enhance learning beyond academics.

Ques. What is PDACEK affiliation and approval status?

Ans. PDACEK is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), New Delhi.

Ques. Are hostel facilities available for students at PDACEK?

Ans. Yes, PDACEK provides separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls within the campus. The hostels include basic amenities such as a mess, study rooms, security, and recreation areas. PDACEK Hostel Fee is INR 30,000 to 40,000.

Ques. Are scholarships available for students at PDACEK?

Ans. PDACEK does not provide its scholarships, but students can apply for government scholarships such as Post-Matric Scholarships, SC/ST/OBC scholarships, Minority scholarships, and Merit-cum-Means scholarships. Scholarships are based on eligibility criteria set by the state or central government.

Ques. How does PDACEK compare with other engineering colleges in Karnataka?

Ans. PDACEK is one of the oldest engineering colleges in North Karnataka, known for its large campus, experienced faculty, and good academic environment. While newer colleges may offer more modern infrastructure, PDA maintains a strong reputation in civil, mechanical, and core engineering branches.

Ques. How to reach PDACEK, Gulbarga?

Ans. PDACEK is located in Gulbarga (Kalaburagi), Karnataka. It is around 4–5 km from Gulbarga Railway Station and is well-connected by city buses, auto-rickshaws, and private transport. The nearest airport is Kalaburagi Airport, approximately 12 km away.

PDACEK Fees & Eligibility

Popular Full time Courses

Course	Fees	Eligibility	Application Date
(198 Views) BE 12 Courses	₹1.2 Lakhs - 2.2 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 45% + KEA	8 July - 18 Jul 2025
M.Tech 10 Courses	₹69,300 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 50%	25 Apr - 12 May 2025
BE {Lateral} 10 Courses	₹90,000 - 2.75 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Diploma with 45%	-

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Courses Offered By PDACEK 2025

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Streams :

Computer ScienceElectronics & CommunicationIndustrial EngineeringElectrical & ElectronicsMechanical EngineeringMobile App DevelopmentCivil EngineeringPhysicsBiomedical EngineeringCeramic TechnologyChemical ScienceInformation TechnologyEarth ScienceElectronicsEnvironmental EngineeringInstrumentationMathematicsMetallurgical Engineering

Degree :

BEBE {Lateral}M.TechPh.D

Program Type :

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Bachelor of Engineering [BE]

1st Yr Fees:₹1.2 Lakhs - 2.2 Lakhs

3.3(60 Reviews)12 Courses4 Years Full Time

(Based on 198 views last year)

11 Students have shown interest in the last 30 days

Eligibility:

10+2 with 45% + KEA

Application Date:

8 July - 18 Jul 2025

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

1st Yr Fees:₹69,300

3.4(5 Reviews)10 Courses2 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

Graduation with 50%

Application Date:

25 Apr - 12 May 2025

Ph.D

14 Courses3 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

Post Graduation

Bachelor of Engineering [BE] {Lateral}

1st Yr Fees:₹90,000 - 2.75 Lakhs

10 Courses3 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

Diploma with 45%

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PDACEK Rankings 2025

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PDACEK NIRF Innovation Ranking

#6-25out of 25 in India 2020

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Rukmini Kulkarni

4.9Helpful

BE, Computer Science And Engineering

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025(Enrolled 2021)

"Leaning , Living and Growing" :MY PDA EXPERIENCE

Admission:

This college was suggested my brother the college overall is good and i have taken management student my kcet ranking was less i have not selected for any college the applied college were rejected the admission process in pda college is fill the admission form and the yearly fees should be paid at oce or twice we have taken once anf filling fees we return the reciept to sir and all the details like school ,puc college information and id proof original should be submitted .

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BE, Computer Science And Engineering

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

The college i go to

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Surrounding of my college it is very good we have a good ground there is a beautiful nature around us campus is good
campus is good they are so many other buildings as well so that's great

Student Snaps:

Admission:

So basically the college which I am in very popular and very good back in the days people from other states used to come and study here and it was one of the good colleges in North Karnataka because the experience faculty was good and people had knowledge but now as we know the the stream computer science and other branches are booming and the AI is booming so the new faculty people need to catch up on it and the reason I couldn't go to other colleges is because of my ranking so get good result in your 12th and kcet n comedk due to which I couldn't go to other colleges

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Mukta

3.6

BE, Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

The best review ever

Dislikes

College should have more area considering library and all

Admission:

I have applied various college from banglore and mysore I choose PDA as it is near to our city Ya got rejections as my expectations were really high We have to give all our documents and required information for admission faculties

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Adarsh Gaddimani

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BE, Mechanical Engineering

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025(Enrolled 2016)

Best good old days of Degree

Likes

One of the top college in the North Karnataka
Most important thing is it is one of the reputed college in India

Dislikes

Lab facility need to change and need to install new machines and maintain clean environment

Admission:

As it is one of the famous college in the India and the best part is it is near to the hometown and main thing is i get the special category qota where the fees will be less as it is under the 371J and the admission process went smoothly as i knew the process from one of my freind so it is cool.

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BE, Electronics & Communication Engineering

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2024(Enrolled 2017)

overall it was good to study

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The internet was speed and dedicated reading space was good.
The campus was wide open and it was good and excellent.
The engagement activities are very nice and active.

Dislikes

the transportation not available it was some what bad

Admission:

Actually my ranks perfect choose this college and it was smooth admission process and also it is a autonomus college. i applied other colleges but due rank cutoffs i am unable to got in to other collges.

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3.1Helpful

M.Tech, Production Engineering

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2024(Enrolled 2018)

MY MASTER AT PDA COLLEGE OF ENGINNERING

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college envirnoment was good and nice interms of infrasturcture
college timing for m.tech classes was good you can do job as well

Dislikes

no persnoal development to student was given

Admission:

pda college of enginnering in gulbarga . one of the best college in city. admission process is either kcet or mangament cutt off was 10000 rank. admission experience was easy and good. no hectic process involed.

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College Ninja

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BE, Mechanical Engineering

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2024(Enrolled 2016)

Awesome Engineering College in Gulbarga

Admission:

I have choose this college because it is a best college in our hometown I did not get rejected from other college because I selected only this college because this is the best and the admission process is very good and easy just need to clear the entrance exam.

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Shaik Sufiyan

3.6

BE, Computer Science and Design

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

Honest review of PDA college

Likes

The good thing about the college is it nearer to my home town

Dislikes

The culture of the college is very poor.

Student Snaps:

Admission:

I have choosen this college because it is nearer to my home town and on weekends i can come to my home I didn't get any rejection because i have applied through kea counseling. One can take admission through kcet or management. It is best to take admission through kcet Kcet is state entrance exam to take admission in various courses across the karnataka state.

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Harshita s t

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BE, Electronics & Communication Engineering

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

My college

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Infrastructure in our colltin very good as compared to campus
Campus in our college is lavish greenary around 30 acres

Admission:

I will apply around 20 colleges but the government has allocated to this college hence I will join compare to other colleges facilities has experience in teaching field around 20 years and they get training from famous IIT Mumbai,kharakpur,and madras

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Samyukta Aursang

4.1

BE, Information Science & Engineering

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024(Enrolled 2019)

The PDA review/ breakdown

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I liked the way of teaching to the students and innovative methods of management. And the infrastructure and campus was too good it was soo big college with parks, seperate parking for teachers and students, the auditorium was also too good.

Admission:

Actually I have applied for KLE college Hubli, but because of my low kcet ranking and my family wasn't ready for payment seat above 5 lacs so gor that reason i thought to take admission in PDA, as it os the best college in our district.

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PDACEK Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of PDACEK

Principal

Dr. S. R. Patil

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering

Dr. Rajendrakumar Harsoor

Department of Civil Engineering

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering

Dr.Shashikant Mise

Department of Civil Engineering

Associate Professor & HOD, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Dr. Sangamesh G Sakri

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Dr. M S Aspalli

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Dr. M C Navindgi

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Dr.Arunkumar B.Jeergi

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Dr. Vinayadatt V. Kohir

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Dr. Gangadhar S. Biradar

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Professor Department of CSE

Dr. Sujata Terdal

Professor Department of CSE

Dr. Suvarna Nandyal

Professor Department of CSE

Professor Department of Automobile engineering

Dr. Channappa H Biradar

Professor Department of Automobile engineering

Dr. Siddalingappa R Hotti

Professor Department of Automobile engineering

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PDACEK College Details

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Aiwan-E-Shahi Area, Kalaburagi
Gulbarga - 585102
Karnataka, India

Get SMS Contact: 08472 - 224360

Get Call Details: 08472 - 224360

Website Link: http://pda.hkes.edu.in/

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