Reviewed 26 Apr 2026PACE · MangalorePA College of Engineering — Fees, Management Quota, Cutoffs, Placements 2026
P.A. College of Engineering, popularly known as PACE, is a private engineering institution established in the year 2000 at Nadupadav, Montepadav Post, Kairangala, Mangaluru-574153, Karnataka. The…
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota fee
₹2.5L/year
₹10L for 4 years · Route: KCET / COMEDK / Management Quota
Status: source conflict - verify before paymentSeats vary by branch & date — verify availability before paying.
₹2.5L
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
80%
Placement · 2023-24
PACE management quota fees 2026-27. Computer Science and Engineering is ₹2.5L. Compare the source status and confirm live seat availability before payment.Status: source conflict - verify before payment
Per-branch management-quota fees · 3 branches
Annual management-quota fee shown; 4-year total below each. Figures vary by branch & date — confirm the live seat & fee before any payment.
| Branch | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) Status: source conflict - verify before payment | ₹2,50,000/yr₹10,00,000 · 4 yrs |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Status: needs counsellor verification | ₹2,50,000/yr₹10,00,000 · 4 yrs |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Status: source conflict - verify before payment | ₹2,50,000/yr₹10,00,000 · 4 yrs |
Route comparison · KCET vs COMEDK vs management quota
KCET / KEALowest government-quota fee when the student has a qualifying Karnataka counselling rank.
COMEDKMerit counselling route for private engineering colleges, usually higher than KCET and lower than management quota.
Management quota / direct admissionBranch-specific fee and seat status must be verified before payment; use official receipts and institution payment channels.
Application process · mgmt quota
1Message a CollegeAndFees counsellor on WhatsApp for current 2026-27 branch-wise availability and exact per-branch fee.
2Submit application form + Class 12 marksheet + KCET or COMEDK rank card. If an NRI or sponsored route is applicable, sponsor documents may be required.
3Verify branch availability, official receipt format and refund policy before payment. Payment should go to the institution account.
4Pay only institution-confirmed tuition plus any documented college-level charges through the official payment channel. Hostel + transport billed separately; original documents deposited at admission.
Payment note: All published rates cover tuition only. Confirm branch-specific payment rules, receipt format, and refund terms with a College AndFees counsellor on Whats App.
Get current 2026-27 tier rates and branch-wise availability checks via WhatsApp.CollegeAndFees counsellor:
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Fees · 2026-27
PACE fees
PACE fees: Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota is ₹2.5L. Use the rows below to compare quota-wise and branch-wise amounts in one place.Status: source conflict - verify before payment
Management quota · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber) annual fee · source conflict - verify before payment · 4-yr ₹10,00,000 | ₹2,50,000 /yr |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) annual fee · needs counsellor verification · 4-yr ₹10,00,000 | ₹2,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML) annual fee · source conflict - verify before payment · 4-yr ₹10,00,000 | ₹2,50,000 /yr |
KCET · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) annual fee · stale mapping - verify before payment | ₹1,13,205 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML) annual fee · source conflict - verify before payment | ₹1,13,205 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber) annual fee · source conflict - verify before payment | ₹1,13,205 /yr |
COMEDK · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML)fee source annual fee | ₹2,20,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML)fee source annual fee | ₹2,20,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber)fee source annual fee | ₹2,20,000 /yr |
Placements · 2023-24
PACE placements
PACE placements 2023-24: 80% placement rate, ₹3.61L average CTC, 7.25 LPA highest CTC.
80%
₹3.61LAvg CTC
7.25 LPAHighest CTC
Placements at PA College of Engineering follow the standard pattern for Mangalore's engineering ecosystem. The Training & Placement Cell coordinates campus drives across semesters 6-8, with pre-placement internships running in semester 5-7 summer windows.
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
B E Civil Engineering
B E Computer Science And Engineering
B E Electronics And Communication Engineering
B E Mechanical Engineering
Admissions · 2026-27
PACE admissions
KCETCOMEDKManagement Quota / Direct Admission
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships available to students of PA College of Engineering span institutional, state-government, and central-government schemes. Institutional scholarships typically include merit-based fee waivers for top entrance ranks, need-based assistance for students with family income below ₹4-5 lakh per annum, and special-category awards for sportspersons, cultural artists, and exceptional academic performers.
Infrastructure & facilities
Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities
Campus infrastructure at PA College of Engineering includes academic blocks for each engineering department, dedicated laboratories for branch-specific practical work (CSE programming labs, ECE electronics labs, Mech workshops, Civil materials-testing labs, Chemical process…
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Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibraryCafeteriaLabsPlacement CellGym
Research & rankings
Centres, patents, grants & MoU partners
Research activity at PA College of Engineering spans the institute's engineering departments, with faculty-led + student-supported projects across emerging and established areas.
Notable alumni
Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events
The alumni network of PA College of Engineering spans engineering and tech industry professionals across India and globally, with concentrations in Mangalore and metro tech hubs (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Kolkata).
Admissions reading
Helpful guides for your admission
Planning your application to PACE? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.
FAQ
PACE FAQs
When was PACE Mangaluru established and by which trust?
P.A. College of Engineering (PACE) was established in 2000 by the P.A. Educational Trust (Regd.), a minority-institution trust founded under the vision of the late Sri P.A. Ibrahim Haji. The trust continues to manage the institute with Dr. P.A. Ibrahim as Chairman, overseeing both academic and administrative governance.
What is the VTU affiliation and institute code of PACE Mangalore?
PACE is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi with VTU institute code 4PA. The college is AICTE-approved and non-autonomous, with all B.E. and PG programmes following VTU curriculum, examinations and degree issuance.
What accreditations does PACE Mangalore hold?
NBA accreditation covers five branches: Biotechnology, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical and Civil Engineering.
What B.E. branches and intake does PACE offer in 2025-26?
PACE offers seven B.E. branches with AICTE 2025-26 sanctioned intake of 390 seats: Computer Science & Engineering (120), AI & Machine Learning (60), AI & Data Science (60), Electronics & Communication (60), Biotechnology (30), Civil Engineering (30) and Mechanical Engineering (30).
What PG programmes are available at PACE Mangalore?
PACE offers an MBA programme with 60 seats (Finance, HR, Marketing specialisations) and M.Tech programmes in Structural Engineering, VLSI & Embedded Systems and Computer Science & Engineering. VTU-recognised R&D centres operate in CSE, ME, Civil, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Management.
What are the KCET and COMEDK codes for PACE Mangalore?
For Karnataka state counselling, PACE KCET option-entry code is E131 (aligned with VTU institute code 4PA). For pan-India COMEDK UGET counselling, the PACE option-entry code is E094. Minority and management quota admissions are processed directly through the PACE College AndFees counsellor.
What are the tuition fees for B.E. at PACE Mangalore in 2025-26?
Fees vary by quota: KCET (Karnataka) seats cost approximately ₹1.04 lakh per year including university charges. COMEDK seats range ₹2.35-2.60 lakh per year depending on branch. Management/NRI/minority quota fees are approximately ₹2.5 lakh per year. Supernumerary (SNQ) quota fees are substantially reduced at ₹30-40k total.
What placement packages does PACE Mangalore offer?
For 2023-24, PACE recorded a highest package of ₹7.25 LPA (CSE) with average package of ₹3.61-4.11 LPA and approximately 80% placement rate. Top recruiters include Infosys, TCS, Wipro, IBM, Cognizant, L&T, Tech-Mahindra, Accenture, Capgemini, Zoho, Paytm, Novigo Solutions and QSpiders.
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Verification & sources
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Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Page-level facts are checked against the linked official disclosures and source packets shown below; admissions-office discussions are not used as citations.