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P.A. College of Engineering and Technology, also known as PACET, is a private college established in 2008. Located in Pollachi, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, the PACET campus spans over 50 acres. The college is affiliated to Anna University and recognized by the AICTE. PACET is accredited by the NBA for CSE, ECE, EEE, and Mechanical departments. While NIRF ranking is not available for 2024, PACET is recognized as one of the best colleges in Pollachi district for its facilities and placement record.
PACET offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the streams of Engineering and Business Management. B.Tech, M.Tech, and MBA are some of the popular courses. Admissions at PACET are based on entrance examinations and merit in the qualifying examination. The college accepts TNEA for B.Tech, GATE/TANCET for M.Tech, and TANCET for MBA.
For placements, PACET placement rate is approximately 85% (based on student reviews). During the placement drive of 2024, the highest salary package offered was INR 12 LPA, and the average package stood at INR 4 LPA.
Some major facts and figures about PACET are given in the table below:
Particulars | PACET Highlights 2025 |
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College Name | P.A. College of Engineering and Technology |
Campus Size | 50 acres |
Accredited by | NBA (CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical) |
Recognised by | AICTE, Anna University |
Rankings (2024) | Not ranked by NIRF; recognized as a top college in Pollachi district |
Popular Courses | B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA |
Admission Criteria | Merit-based and Entrance Examination (TNEA, GATE, TANCET) |
Official Website | https://www.pacolleges.org/ |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹50,000 - 2,00,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, Valid score in entrance examinations such as JEE Main or TNEA |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹12,500 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid GATE score, Qualified in TANCET |
The table below lists some of the popular courses offered by PACET along with their eligibility, selection criteria, and total fees:
Course Name | Eligibility & Selection Criteria | Total Fees (INR) |
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B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 10+2 with 45% (40% for reserved) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; TNEA Counselling or Management Quota | 2,00,000 (approx.) |
B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 10+2 with 45% (40% for reserved) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; TNEA Counselling or Management Quota | 2,00,000 (approx.) |
B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10+2 with 45% (40% for reserved) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; TNEA Counselling or Management Quota | 2,00,000 (approx.) |
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 10+2 with 45% (40% for reserved) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; TNEA Counselling or Management Quota | 2,00,000 (approx.) |
B.Tech Civil Engineering | 10+2 with 45% (40% for reserved) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; TNEA Counselling or Management Quota | 2,00,000 (approx.) |
B.Tech Biomedical Engineering | 10+2 with 45% (40% for reserved) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology; TNEA Counselling or Management Quota | 2,00,000 (approx.) |
B.Tech Computer Science and Business Systems | 10+2 with 45% (40% for reserved) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; TNEA Counselling or Management Quota | 2,00,000 (approx.) |
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline; GATE/TANCET or Management Quota | 1,00,000 (approx.) |
M.Tech Power Electronics and Drives | B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline; GATE/TANCET or Management Quota | 1,00,000 (approx.) |
MBA | Bachelor’s degree with 50%; TANCET or Management Quota | 1,50,000 (approx.) |
PACET admissions are based on merit in the qualifying examination and state/national-level entrance examinations. Students seeking admission at PACET must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the college and appear for the relevant entrance examination. Interested students should follow the below-mentioned criteria for PACET admissions:
Latest updates about PACET admissions are as follows:
Event | Date |
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B.Tech Application Last Date (TNEA) | May 2025 (Tentative) |
TNEA Application Last Date | May 2025 (Tentative) |
TNEA Exam Date | June 2025 (Tentative) |
PACET provides on-campus, off-campus, and internship opportunities to all its students through its placement cell. The college has a strong placement record with top recruiters from various industries. As per the PACET Placement report 2024, a total of approximately 300 students were placed in top-notch companies. PACET placement statistics for 2024 are as follows:
Particulars | Placement Statistics 2024 |
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Placement Rate | 85% (approx.) |
Highest Package | INR 12 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4 LPA |
Median Package | INR 4.5 LPA (approx.) |
No. of Offers | 350 (approx.) |
No. of Students Placed | 300 (approx.) |
No. of Companies Visited | 6+ |
Top recruiters for graduates from PACET are given below:
Cognizant | Infosys | TCS |
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Dell | Tech Mahindra | Zoho |
Exterro | Wipro | HCL |
PACET TNEA Cutoff 2025 for admission to B.Tech will be released soon. TNEA Cutoff is the minimum rank/score to get admission to the B.Tech program. PACET TNEA opening and closing ranks for general category students for 2024 are given in the table below:
Course Name | TNEA Cutoff 2024 - General Category |
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B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 10000 - 20000 |
B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 12000 - 22000 |
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 15000 - 25000 |
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