Reviewed 26 Apr 2026PDACE · KalaburagiPoojya 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…
Information Science and Engineering · Management quota fee
₹2.4L/year
₹9.6L for 4 years · Route: KCET / COMEDK / Management Quota
Status: needs counsellor verificationSeats vary by branch & date — verify availability before paying.
₹2.4L
Information Science and Engineering · Management quota
84%
Placement · 2025
PDACE management quota fees 2026-27. Information Science and Engineering is ₹2.4L. Compare the source status and confirm live seat availability before payment.Status: needs counsellor verification
Per-branch management-quota fees · 2 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 |
|---|---|
| Information Science and Engineering Status: needs counsellor verification | ₹2,40,000/yr₹9,60,000 · 4 yrs |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Status: needs counsellor verification | ₹2,40,000/yr₹9,60,000 · 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.
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Fees · 2026-27
PDACE fees
PDACE fees: Information Science and Engineering · Management quota is ₹2.4L. Use the rows below to compare quota-wise and branch-wise amounts in one place.Status: needs counsellor verification
Management quota · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) annual fee · needs counsellor verification · 4-yr ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) annual fee · needs counsellor verification · 4-yr ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
KCET · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) annual fee · source conflict - verify before payment | ₹44,311 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) annual fee · source conflict - verify before payment | ₹44,311 /yr |
COMEDK · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML)fee source annual fee · source conflict - verify before payment | ₹1,86,000 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE)fee source annual fee · source conflict - verify before payment | ₹1,86,000 /yr |
NRI · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) annual fee · needs counsellor verification | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) annual fee · needs counsellor verification | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
Placements · 2,025
PDACE placements
PDACE placements 2,025: 84% placement rate, ₹7L average CTC, 22 LPA highest CTC.
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₹7LAvg CTC
22 LPAHighest CTC
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
B E Ceramic And Cement Technology
B E Civil Engineering
B E Computer Science And Design
B E Computer Science And Engineering
B E Electrical And Electronics Engineering
B E Electronics And Communication Engineering
B E Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering
B E Industrial And Production Engineering
B E Information Science And Engineering
B E Mechanical Engineering
Admissions · 2026-27
PDACE admissions
KCETCOMEDKJEE MainManagement Quota / Direct AdmissionNRI Quota
Hostel · campus
PDACE hostel
PDACE hostel details are listed in this section. 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.
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 & facilities
Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities
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 & rankings
Centres, patents, grants & MoU partners
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.
Notable alumni
Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events
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.
Admissions reading
Helpful guides for your admission
Planning your application to PDACE? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.
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.
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.
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Verification & sources
Fee and admission figures here are counsellor-verified; we are progressively adding official-document citations. Please reconfirm any figure with us on WhatsApp before you pay.
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.