Paladugu Parvathi Devi College of Engineering and Technology, Vijayawada

One such prestigious institution in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, established in the year 2008, is Paladugu Parvathi Devi College of Engineering and Technology. This affiliated college is approved by AICTE and offers various streams in engineering and management. Located on a vast 10-acre campus, the total enrolment of students in PPDCET comes to 303, and the faculty strength amounts to 67.

It imparts 8 courses under 3 degree programmes that have different specialisations in fields of engineering and management. This institution has provided quality education; thus, it has emerged as one of the prime destinations for wannabe engineers and managers in this entire region.

Paladugu Parvathi Devi College of Engineering and Technology, Vijayawada, is affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University , Kakinada (JNTUK). The institution is provided with every modern facility for the academic, social, and personal development of the student. PPDCET provides separate boys' and girls' hostels, both with an intake capacity of 400 students in each block.

The central library is a wealth of knowledge, having more than 11,121 volumes and 45 national and international journals, backed by a digital library to access e-resources easily. The college has got various athletic facilities for physical fitness and team spirit among the students.

The IT infrastructure on the campus is fully developed and features an MPLS-based IP infrastructure that makes Internet connectivity reliable. Students can also make use of the cafeteria and two kiosks for refreshments. An auditorium for events and seminars ensures a lively campus culture. PPDCET offers a wide array of courses for students having different interests in academics.

It provides 8 courses, including full-time B. Tech in CSE, Electronics and Communication Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning . The institution offers postgraduate studies in M. Tech programmes in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems, Thermal Engineering, and Computer Science and Engineering .

Also, PPDCET offers an MBA course for students who have a bent towards management studies. Course Name Total Number of Seats B. Tech Computer Science and Engineering 90 B. Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering 60 B. Tech Data Science 60 B. Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 60 MBA 60 B. Tech Mechanical Engineering 30 M. Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems 24 M.

Tech Computer Science and Engineering 24 The admission process in PPDCET is primarily based on AP EAMCET . It admits 70% of students under the convener quota and 30% under the management quota for its B. Tech courses. The AP EAMCET score is acceptable in this college for various courses in engineering.

PPDCET's academic calendar follows that of AP EAMCET, usually held in the month of May, and accordingly, admissions take place in the next couple of months. This college offers a large set of courses with different intakes that again create tremendous scope for students aspiring to pursue their preferred streams.