Information Science and Engineering
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr
18,000R3 cutoff
Verified 26 Apr 2026Poojya Doddappa Appa (PDA) College of Engineering, Kalaburagi — Fees, Management Quota, Cutoffs, Placements 2026
Poojya Doddappa Appa (PDA) College of Engineering, Kalaburagi, is one of the oldest and most historically significant engineering colleges in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, having been founded in…
NAAC A+
₹2.4L
ISE · Management quota
₹2.4L
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
84%
Placement · 2025
Facts
CollegeAndFees fact summary
- College
- Poojya Doddappa Appa (PDA) College of Engineering, Kalaburagi
- Short name
- PDACE
- City
- Kalaburagi
- Page type
- College profile with management-quota section
- Admission year
- 2026-27
- Main routes
- KCET, COMEDK, Management Quota / Direct Admission, NRI Quota
- Primary fee shown
- Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning): ₹2,40,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- Seat status
- Branch-wise verification required
- Last reviewed
- 26 Apr 2026
- Source status
- Counsellor verification required
- Canonical URL
- /colleges/pda-college-of-engineering-kalaburagi
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding Bangalore engineering admissions since 2017 (earlier at entranceplus.in). Page-level fee facts are checked against official disclosures, college admissions-office discussions, and admissions verified at the same fee levels.
Fees · 2026-27
PDACE fees
NRI · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
PDACE management quota quick facts 2026-27
- Primary branch
- Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
- Verified fee
- ₹2,40,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- 4-year total
- ₹9,60,000
- Route
- KCET / COMEDK / Management Quota
- Documents
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets, ID proof, entrance score/rank if available
- Seat status
- Branch-wise verification required before payment
- Last verified
- 26 Apr 2026
- Source status
- Counsellor-verified fee row
- Parent verification
- Confirm receipt format, refund terms, and payment account before transfer
CollegeAndFees verified fee sheet, May 2026, is curated from official disclosures, admissions-office conversations, and completed admission confirmations. See why numbers differ.
Per-branch management-quota fees · 5 branches
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Information Science and Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
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
+917975193033 for current 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 year-1 tuition + ₹20K college-level other fee. Hostel + transport billed separately. Original docs deposited at admission.
Payment note: All published rates cover tuition only. Confirm branch-specific payment rules, receipt format, and refund terms with the admissions office.
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Placements · 2,025
PDACE placements
84%
₹7LAvg CTC
22 LPAHighest CTC
PDA College of Engineering (Poojya Doddappa Appa, Kalaburagi — Government engineering college, VTU autonomous, NAAC A+) records placement rates of 65-75% across the BTech batch, with CSE at 76-82%.
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr
18,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr
18,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr
18,000R3 cutoff
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
₹2.4LManagement quota · /yr
18,000R3 cutoff
Cutoffs · 2024
PDACE Entrance cutoffs · 2024
BranchR1 GMMockR3 GM
ISE——18,000
CSE AIML——18,000
CSE Cyber——18,000
CSE DS——18,000
AI&ML——18,000
Admissions · 2026-27
PDACE admissions
KEA (KCET) — Govt quotaCOMEDK UGETManagement Quota
Hostel · campus
Hostel
PDA College Kalaburagi operates partial-residential — 75% of BTech students from outside Kalaburagi stay on-campus across 5 hostel blocks (3 boys, 2 girls) accommodating ~1,800 students. AC twin-sharing INR 65,000/year, non-AC INR 35,000-45,000, single AC (limited) INR 95,000/year. Mess INR 40,000-50,000/year. Wi-Fi 100 Mbps. Common: gym, basketball, cricket ground, table tennis. Curfew 10:30 PM boys, 9:30 PM girls. Government college pricing makes it among the cheapest engineering options in Karnataka.
Scholarships
Scholarships
PDA Kalaburagi offers Merit Scholarship: top 1000 KCET ranks get 100% tuition waiver; 1001-3000 get 50%. Karnataka SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EBC scholarships via e-Pass — covering INR 30,000-1.5 lakh annually depending on category. The 371-J scheme (Hyderabad-Karnataka quota — Kalaburagi district direct benefit) provides significant additional support including Vidyasiri, post-matric and Cheyutha schemes. AICTE Pragati Scholarship (women), sports excellence (INR 25,000-50,000) all available. Government college pricing means many students need only category scholarship coverage.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
PDA College Kalaburagi operates from 100-acre campus in Kalaburagi (formerly Gulbarga) — 5 km from Kalaburagi city central, on Hyderabad-Mumbai highway. 12 academic blocks housing CSE, ECE, IT, Mechanical, Civil, EEE, Chemical, Architecture departments.
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibraryCafeteriaLabsPlacement CellGym
Research
Research
PDA College Kalaburagi drives research across IoT, AI/ML, structural engineering, sustainable energy, water resources engineering and rural development engineering. Centre for IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems, Centre for Water Resources, Centre for Cyber Security. Faculty publish 100-130 SCI/Scopus papers annually. Research grants from DST, AICTE, MEITY, KSCST, plus Karnataka state government grants for North Karnataka regional development totaling INR 6-8 crore. 25+ patents filed. Partnerships: BHEL, BARC, BSNL, Karnataka Water Resources Department, Microsoft Research India, IBM.
Gallery
Gallery
Alumni
Alumni
PDA College Kalaburagi engineering alumni network spans 35,000+ graduates since 1958 — one of the oldest engineering institutes in North Karnataka. Notable alumni concentrate in central PSUs (BHEL, BARC, BSNL, BHEL Hyderabad), IT services, manufacturing and Karnataka governance. Several IAS/IPS officers from Karnataka cadre. Alumni Association operates chapters in Kalaburagi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, NCR, Singapore, Dubai. Annual meet "PDA Sangam" attracts 1,000+ alumni each January. Mentorship Program connects 400+ student-alumni pairs annually.
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FAQ
PDACE FAQs
When was Poojya Doddappa Appa (PDA) College of Engineering, Kalaburagi established?
PDACE was founded in 1958 by the Hyderabad Karnataka Education (HKE) Society under the visionary leadership of Sri Mahadevappa Rampure. It was the first institution established by the HKE Society and remains one of the oldest engineering colleges in Karnataka.
Who is the college named after?
The college is named after Poojya Doddappa Appa, a revered spiritual and social leader of the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. The naming was chosen to honour his influence on education and community upliftment in the region.
Which university is PDACE affiliated with?
PDACE is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. It is approved by AICTE, accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for multiple programmes, has been ranked by the NIRF in past years, and is a COMEDK-eligible Karnataka professional college.
Where is PDACE Kalaburagi located?
PDACE is located in the Aiwan-E-Shahi Area of Kalaburagi, Karnataka — PIN 585102. The 71-acre campus sits on either side of the Mumbai-Chennai railway track, giving students excellent rail connectivity to both metros.
How many programmes does PDACE offer?
PDACE offers 13 undergraduate B.E. programmes, 10 postgraduate M.Tech programmes and 13 Ph.D. research centres, making it a full-spectrum engineering and research institution.
Which M.Tech specialisations are offered at PDACE?
M.Tech specialisations at PDACE include Power Electronics, Thermal Power Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Production Engineering, Communication Systems, Computer Science & Engineering, Bio-Medical Electronics & Industrial Instrumentation, and Computer Network Engineering.
What are PDACE's historical firsts?
PDACE began in 1958 with 3 core programmes (Civil, Mech, Electrical) and 120 intake. It was the first college in Karnataka to start E&CE (1967), the first in the state after NITK Surathkal to set up a computer laboratory, and the first in South India to start Ceramic and Cement Technology (1982).
How do I get admission to B.E. programmes at PDACE?
B.E. admissions are through two parallel routes: the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) via KEA counselling for Karnataka-domicile candidates, and the COMEDK UGET entrance examination for management-quota and out-of-state candidates. Lateral entry into the second year is via the Karnataka Diploma CET.
Sources
Verification & sources
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