About

Poojya Doddappa Appa (PDA) College of Engineering, Gulbarga was founded under the aegis of the Hyderabad Karnataka Education Society in the year 1958 by Late Shri Mahadevappa Rampure, a great visionary and educationist, to cater to the needs of higher education, particularly in the Hyderabad-Karnataka area comprised of Gulbarga, Bidar and Raichur districts.  The college was started with 50% Central assistance and 50% State assistance, and a desire to impart quality technical education to this part of Karnataka State. PDACE, Gulbarga is the first institution established by the society and it even celebrated its golden Jubilee year, setting new standards in the field of education and achieving greater heights.

The PDACE campus is spread over 71 acres of lush land along the Mumbai-Chennai railway track and has a sprawling complex with gardens and greenery all around. The campus is located at Aiwan-E-Shahi Area, Kalaburagi, Karnataka.PDA is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University and is approved by AICTE, NBA and NIRF. It is recognized by UGC, New Delhi. 

The college receives grant in aid funds from state government. A number of projects have been approved by MHRD/AICTE, Govt. of India for modernization of laboratories. KSCST, Govt. of Karnataka is providing financial assistance regularly for the student's projects.  The college is one among the 14 colleges selected under TEQIP, sponsored by World Bank and received a grant of Rs 10.454 crores under this scheme for its development.

The PDA College of Engineering offers 13 undergraduate courses (BE), 10 post Graduate courses (MTech) and 13 Research (PhD) centers. The eligibility for admission for BE is through KEA/COMED-K. 

The Infrastructure provided by the PDACE in the 71 acres of campus area with lush green lawns and wide clean pathways also has State-of-the-art Computer Laboratories, Auditorium, Seminar Halls, Computer Centre, Reading Room, Digital Library, Wi-Fi enabled campus, ITBT Centre, Boys & Girls Hostels, First aid and Medical Facilities, Bank, Cooperative Store, Canteen, Power back up, Sports Clubs, Outdoor Games Courts, Cafeteria, Facilities for Indoor Games, separate Common Rooms for Boys and Girls.

Recognizing the excellent Facilities, esteem Faculty, progressive Outlook, high Academic Standards and record Performance, the VTU Belgaum placed abundant confidence in the capabilities of the College and conferred it with Autonomous Status from the academic year 2007-08, to update its own program and curriculum, to devise and conduct examinations, and to evaluate student's performance based on a system of continuous assessment. The academic programmers are designed and updated by a Board of Studies at the department level and Academic Council at the college level. These statutory bodies are constituted as per the guidelines of the VTU Belgaum. A separate examination section headed by a Controller of Examinations conducts the examinations.

Vision

Mission

• To provide a high-quality educational experience for students with values and ethics that enables them to become leaders in their chosen professions.
• To explore, create and develop innovations in engineering and science through research and development activities.
• To provide beneficial service to the national and multinational industries and communities through educational, technical and professional activities.

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.

Admission Criteria

B.E.

Admission Process

• Complete 10+2/PUC with the required science subjects.
• Appear for KCET/COMEDK UGET where applicable.
• Participate in the relevant counselling and seat-allotment process.
• Choose Artificial Intelligence and Data Science as the preferred branch.
• Complete document verification, fee payment and college reporting.

Eligibility

• Pass the recognized 10+2/PUC examination.
• Physics and Mathematics should be among the prescribed subjects.
• Obtain the minimum qualifying aggregate prescribed by the admission authority.
• Qualify through the applicable entrance/counselling route.

M.Tech 

Admission Process

• Complete a relevant B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree.
• Appear for Karnataka PGCET and/or GATE, depending on the admission category and programme.
• Register for the relevant counselling process.
• Select PDA College of Engineering and the preferred M.Tech specialization.
• Complete document verification and seat confirmation.
• Pay the prescribed fees and report to the institution.

Eligibility

• Possess a relevant B.E./B.Tech or equivalent qualification.
• General candidates generally require 50% aggregate in the qualifying degree.
• Applicable relaxation is provided for SC, ST and Category-I candidates under the relevant rules.
• Candidates should have a valid GATE/Karnataka PGCET score where required for the admission route.

Ph.D.

Admission Process

• Candidates should possess the required postgraduate qualification in the relevant discipline.
• Apply through the prescribed university/research admission procedure.
• Participate in the applicable entrance examination/interview or selection process.
• Submit academic and research-related documents.
• After selection, complete registration and research formalities.

Eligibility

• A relevant postgraduate degree is generally required.
• Candidates must satisfy the minimum marks prescribed by the university/regulatory authority.
• The qualifying degree should be from a recognized university/institution.
• Admission is subject to the prevailing VTU/research regulations and availability of research supervisors.

Loan/ Scholarship Provisions : 

College Infrastructure: The infrastructure of ramjas college is one of the best in the north campus of Delhi university. The infrastructure of a college plays a vital role in the development of the college as the students are now focusing on the labs, classrooms, etc. academics. Currently, I am pursuing bsc[hons] chemistry, because for me chemistry is love, I just love studying and remembering things in inorganic chemistry and solving questions in physical chemistry, and remembering the name reactions in organic chemistry. The teachers and professors of our college are very friendly and helpful in nature that all I want in my college life. placements. the core focus of job placements programmes is to help students find employment in their field of academic study. These programmes provide guidance, career counseling and a range of professional development activities and ramjas placements are very good .students get a very good packages in different fields.

The placement cell organizes on-campus and off-campus recruitments and pre placement training programs in aptitude test, group discussions, interviews and presentation. The pre-placement training is embedded in the curriculum from the academic year 2016-17 as follows

• Communication Skill - I and II semester

• Soft Skills - III and IV Semester

• Aptitude - V and VI Semester

Professional trainers are hired to handle the above courses.

• Earlier the Pre-Placement training was conducted for a duration of 3 to 6 days during the semester/vacation from the III semester onwards. By introducing pre-placement training as a course in the curriculum, the delivery of the course is steady, the learning is effective and the performance is measurable.
• Mock interviews and GDs are conducted from the IV semester to VI semester in the pre-placement training course to face the challenges of recruitment scenario. Enhancement of technical skills such as Programming, Networking, Computer aided design and development etc are made through workshops. The cell motivates the students to get exposed to best industry practices through Industrial training and Internship during their vacations.
• Technical and domain related sessions are conducted as Value Added Programs in related domain areas of Engineering to empower the student with the essential skill needed in industry.
• From academic year 2017-18 Industry Internship Training program is made mandatory for UG students.

The central Library is a information hub of academic community and a centre of unbridled intellectual inquiry excellent library facilities to cater to the needs of Curriculum, research, consulting and general reading. The building is spacious with large reading halls. Digital library established to support CD/DVD resources and e-books. It has access to online journals through VTU e-Consortium and the publishers e-resources can be accessed and downloaded i.e. IEL Online, ASCE, ASME, Springer link, Elsevier Science Direct, Taylor and Francis, ProQuest Engg. and Technology, Kopykitab E-books and Sententia: an assistive tool for formal writing and active member of DELNET. Central library is spread out in 1858 sq. mitres housed in a 3 storied building and this library has nice ambient and aesthetic surrounding.

It strives to provide information to faculty and students so as to meet their expectations. It is completely automated using EasyLib software and has the right environment for the students to read and gain Information using barcode technology. A separate facility for access of E-Journals is also available in the library. Under VTU Consortia, the faculty and students are able to access about 10,000+ online journals. Through DELNET the students can access the Library facilities of many reputed organizations. Dedicated Digital Library comprising of 40 computers facilitate access to e-resources and to promote its usage, regular user training programmes are conducted to the users.

Applications for admission shall be made in the prescribed form, which can be procured from the Hostel Office on production of a copy of fee receipt paid in the college & on payment of prescribed Application feeThe duly filled Application approved by the Principal that He/She is a bonofide student of the college, shall be submitted to Hostel Office. The Admission shall be made strictly on merit basis not on first cum first serve basis.The department of Physical Education is an ever active department always since its inception in the year 1958, bubbling with enthusiasm and activities. An advisor sports committee consisting of principal and a few staff members helps me in organizing tournaments and sports competition.

• Hostel accommodation is provided to the regular student of PDA college of Engineering and HKE’s Polytechnic College.
  
• Admission to the Hostel is the discretion power of the Warden based on priority of application, conduct of the student, the classobtained etc. will be considered.
  
• The Warden reserves the right to allot or not to allot a particular room & partner to the student without giving any reason.
  
• Student admitted to the Hostel will have to pay the fees for the one academic year. No fees will be on any account.
  
• Student will not be permitted to use electricity for extra electrical appliances. However if necessary they have to take a writtenpermission of the Warden.
  
• No student is allowed to have a Guests (Friends / Relatives) and keep them in the hostel either in the day or nightStudent is responsible for the property in their charge and any damage done to furniture, electrical fittings, and building of the hostelwill fully or through negligence.
  
• Students will be held responsible for disfiguring the Walls, Doors, and Windows Etc. they must switch off the Electric Connections  whenever they leave the rooms
  
• Students should keep their rooms clean and well-arranged and should lock whenever the inmates go out of their room.
  
• The authorities will not be responsible for things or money or any valuables lost by the students.
  

The college has 2 Buses. One is exclusively used to bring girl students from hostels and the other is used for excursions, picnics, industrial tours etc.