P. A. College of Engineering Mangalore – Courses, Facilities, Hostel, Central Library, Sports, Events, Contact details

About P. A. College of Engineering

P. A. College of Engineering is an Engineering college located in Karnataka, India. It is situated at Konaje, 25 km from Mangalore. P.A.C.E. was founded in 1999 by the Kerala-based businessman Dr. P. A. Ibrahim. Approximately 1,450 engineering students graduate each year.

PACE  was established in the year 2000 under the aegis of PAET, with an aim to provide a career-oriented professional education and to produce technically competent engineers with moral and ethical values. The institution is dedicated to promote an effective learning environment that encourages excellence and diversity in thoughts and endeavour.

PACE is affiliated to the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, recognized by the Government of Karnataka and is certified to ISO 9001-2008.

P. A. College of Engineering which instituted with a total intake of 240 students- 60 students each in four disciplines of Engineering, has now grown in leaps and bounds. Over the 15 years, new undergraduate programs, postgraduate programmes in various branches of engineering, MBA courses and Research programmes were added to meet the growing demand in the industry and the intake has been increased to 630 in Engineering courses. Teaching and research facilities at PACE are already among the best and continues to improve. Well qualified faculty with international reputation, a well developed campus and outstanding infrastructure makes PACE much sought after for technical and management education. The institution regularly invites experts from industry and academia for interaction with students. While helping the students to reach their full potential, PACE also offers innumerable opportunities for extracurricular activities that match nearly every interest.

PACE is located in Mangalore, a city which has established itself as the knowledge hub of South India and has become a haven for advanced study. Beautiful environment and salubrious climate make Mangalore a dream destination for learning. Mangalore is well connected to the rest of the country by air, rail and road. Nestled amidst lush greenery, P. A. College of Engineering celebrates the serene splendour of pristine nature. Spread across 60 acres, the college offers the perfect setting for an Academic Environment.

 

P. A. College of Engineering provides the following Courses

Diploma Courses

1. Civil Engineering

2. Computer Science & Engineering

3. Electrical & Electronics Engineering

4. Electronics & Communications Engineering

5. Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Programme

1. B.E in Biotechnology

2. B.E in Civil Engineering

3.  B.E in Computer Science Engineering

4.  B.E in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

5.  B.E in Electronics & Communication Engineering

6.  B.E in Mechanical Engineering

 

 

Research

1.  Ph.D/ M.Sc.

 

P. A. College of Engineering Facilities

1. Anti Sexual Harassment Committee

The College has also set up Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee to deal with matters related to the prevention of sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the college campus. The Grievance boxes have been installed in the college campus.

2. Anti Ragging Committee

In order to curb the menace of ragging PACE has formed an anti-ragging committee to make Ragging Free Campus.

3. Infrastructure

The PACE campus is dotted with lush green landscape, fully developed internal roads and street lights. Beautifully landscaped gardens on campus help the students refuel their mind and body after classes.

The class rooms have been well designed and adequately ventilated. Well equipped computer labs are open to the students and staff. Training sessions for hardware and software are regularly conducted. All labs are network-enabled and connected to the internet through a centralized server room with a 50Mbps dedicated BSNL line. Well equipped separate workshops have been assigned for sheet metal fabrication, welding, carpentry and turning/fitting.

The central library has a good collection of books, periodicals, journals and newspapers. Dedicated reading areas are provided for students and staff. A computer zone, microfilming area, documentation centre and an audio visual room are also available.

Separate boys and girls hostels are located on campus. An independent Principal’s Bungalow has been specially constructed to accommodate the Principal on campus. A guest house on campus provides accommodation for visiting faculty and guests. An independent auditorium is being built for special programs. A gym, football & cricket grounds, basketball, volleyball & badminton courts are all meant for the release of excessive energy in our students.

An effluent treatment plant takes care of our watering requirements. A postal center and a bank extension counter functional in the campus. Diesel generators and transformers ensure uninterrupted power supply for the entire campus. A professional security agency provides round-the-clock security in the campus.

4. Grievance Redressal Committee

A Grievance Redressal Committee is functioning in our college to settle the genuine grievance of the stake holders & also create a healthy relationship among the students, parents, employees & employer. A complaint box is provided in different blocks & also online Grievance Redressal Mechanism is implemented.

5. Transport – PACE

College bus facility is available for students who commute daily. The transport department runs 20 buses to various routes in Mangalore, Surathkal and Kasargod region and ensures safe and hassle free transport to all students and staff. The facility is made available to the students at reasonable charges depending upon routes and pickup/drop points opted by them. The students have to register for the transport facility at the time of admission and renew the same every year. Separate bus facility for girls is available for their safe and comfortable travel.

6. Bank & ATM

Vijaya bank has an extension counter which operates within the campus. ATM services by Vijaya bank and Corporation bank are also available within the campus for easy financial transactions.

7. Gymnasium

A well equipped gymnasium is available within campus for students and faculty.

 

8. Locker

Locker facility is available in the academic block for safe keep of students’ belongings. Students can register for the locker at the time of admissions.

 

 

P. A. College of Engineering Hostel Facilities

Separate hostel facilities are available for boys and girls within the campus.

• Each building is well furnished and has adequate toilets, dining hall, hi-tech kitchens and balconies.
• Well furnished and spacious rooms.
• Recreation and indoor games facility.
• Professionally managed caterers provide healthy, hygienic and tasty food.
• Staff wardens and resident wardens monitor the students.
• Round the clock security and surveillance cameras to ensure safety.
• A mini library and reading rooms.
• Prayer Hall
• General store which stocks all basic items for students.
• Uninterrupted water and power supply.
• Medical facility provided to sick students.

 

P. A. College of Engineering Central Library

P. A. College of Engineering Library and information center is not only mere treasure house of information but also laboratory of knowledge and nerve center of intellectual activity of our institution. It is located in spacious Independent block with area of 11,500 sq.ft.

Library Collection

At present the library has 30,264 volumes of books covering all branches of engineering and reference books like encyclopedia, hand books, dictionaries, GATE, GRE books & literature books. In addition to the library 782 project reports, 1033 bound volumes of journals and also ITDP Book bank collection of 1019 books.

E-Journals and magazines

The library subscribes following online journals and 136 printed copies of national and international journals and magazines, which is useful for general reference as well as research works.

Membership

The institution has ILL facility and also institutional membership of DELNET, VTU and e-VIDYA.

Library Systems

The library follows OPEN ACCESS systems. Books and bound volumes are classified and catalogued according to DDC 21 & 22 and arranged accordingly.

Library Automation

The library is entirely computerized using Easylib Library Automation software to facilitate manage and search of library resources. Computers are provided for OPAC, by using it readers can easily locate the title, author, location of the books and also to know the status of the books, arrivals of journals and magazines etc. The books and readers cards are bar-coded to speed up the circulation works.

Digital Library and Internet

The library has internet browsing area for browsing e-journals. The institute also has an intensive Digital Library consisting of around 2767 CD-ROM’s, 225 Floppies , which can be viewed in the library as well as copy the contents.

Web based Digital Library System is also functional in our college library by using Techfocuz Digital Library 4.0 Software. In which staff and students can share their articles, downloaded files and utilize the Library repositories like Book CD/DVDтАЩs and journal CD/DVDs, Syllabus copy, Question papers, paper clippings, PACE photo albums and all other forms of digitized information at whole college campus. This system can be accessed by pointing the Web browser 172.22.44.254 and CD emulator software.

Library Facilities

The library has ample reading facilities with a seating capacity of 120 students. The library offers photo copying, duplicating and binding, Document Scanning facilities to the readers at low nominal cost. College Book bank facilities provided to the students and staffs and Book Bank facilities for SC/ST students also available.

Staff

The library is maintained by well qualified 12 numbers of staffs and supporting staff. Thus our library plays key role in smart work of education and to build quality engineers. Having provided with abundant facilities to benefit the students, they are encouraged to use them intensively.

 

P. A. College of Engineering – Sports & Recreation

Sports form a very important component of extra-curricular activities. It is an activity that promotes a spirit of competitiveness amongst the students. Sports activities encourage team work and healthy competition.

In order to make the vision of our institute a reality, the sports activities in our college aims at grooming talents and making the student strong ethics and well groomed to face future challenges. In view of this, we have started the sports activities right from the beginning of the institute by appointing qualified Physical Education Director and full fledged infrastructure.

The vision of the Department of physical Education, P. A. College of Engineering is very clear, the all round development in the character building of the students. With the rich tradition of sports, students with dedication, devotion and determination can make their career a great success. By taking part in sports the students will gain a lot of mental and physical fitness which he cannot achieve by reading books.

Sports improve emotional well being, self confidence and leadership qualities. It can build the character of a student and inculcates the team building skills. It can find the hidden talents and improves interaction with diverse sets of people.

Facilities

The institute, at present, is providing in number of games, which is listed below.

Outdoor facilities

• Athletics
• Cricket
• Football
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Handball
• Throw ball
• Badminton.

Indoor Facilities

• Table Tennis
• Chess
• Carrom Board

Multi-Gym

 

Engineering Associations & Forums

Along with strengthening the academic background of the students, PACE also strives on their overall development and exposure. Each department has formed associations or forums which conducts various seminars, workshops, industry visits and exhibitions. Such associations also arranges talks by eminent personalities across various industries and thus help the students to be in line with the latest trends and opportunities in the area and thus play a major role in the overall development of the students.

• AEEE (Association of Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
• Biotek Forum
• MEA (Mechanical Engineering Association)
• FORCE (Fraternity Of Rising Civil Engineers)
• GLUG PACE
• IME (Ignited Minds of Electronics)
• FESA (First Year Engineering Students Association)

ISTE PACE chapter

Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) was established with the view to advance the cause of technical education. The major objective of the ISTE is to assist and contribute in the production and development of top quality professional engineers and technicians required by the industries and other organizations.

The ISTE chapter of P. A. College of Engineering was inaugurated in 2006. The society regularly conducts seminars, workshops and symposia to improve and update the knowledge of faculty and students. ISTE Pace Chapter also conducts Tathvai. A state level inter-collegiate technical fest every year. Tathva includes various events like Paper presentation, Quiz, Mock press, Robowars, Truss Making, Circuit Rig up, Web designing and many more.

P. A. College of Engineering Events

 

P. A. College of Engineering – Social Outreach 

Student Empowerment Programs

P. A. College of Engineering conducted Student Empowerment Programmes in various educational institutions as a part of the outreach programmes. This program aims to positively affect people by inspiring them in their personal, social and professional environments.

Prof. Surfaraz Hasim J., Director (Academics) of PACE conducted training sessions on Explore Your Mind in a number of schools and colleges in Kasargod, Mangalore and UAE. The session included Auto suggestions, limitless and limiting words, mind relaxation, goal setting, self hypnosis, positive mental attitude & its advantages, memory issues & studying techniques, energizing songs etc. This workshop helps the students to increase the concentration and confidence level, increase the efficiency in learning and to reduce the stress.

SEP was conducted in the following institutions in the odd semester 2015 -2016.

• Tippu Sulthan College
• Government First Grade College, Mudipu
• Kinnigoli
• Sharada Vidyalaya, Mangalore
• Chinmaya Vidyalay, Kanhangad
• Jawahar Navodaya School, Periya
• Aliya Sr. Secondary School, Kasargod
• Gulf Asian School, Sharjah
• India International School, Sharjah
• Apsara Public School, Kasargod
• Sa Adiya English Medium School (Girls), Kasargod
• Dhakeerath School, Kasargod
• Vishwamangala, Mangalore
• Sa Adiya English Medium School (Boys) , Kasargod

The Student Empowerment Programs by P. A. College of Engineering are much appreciated by the participant institutions and students.

HOPE – Hope for Oppressed People’s Elevation

HOPE was started by a group of like minded people from P.A. College of Engineering. The Team conducts various activities to help the neighbouring society. Distribution of school kits to students in the local village areas, Visit to Pashchim Rehabilitation Centre, Ullal, cartoon campaigns and competition in Thangu Dhama Ashram, Mangalore etc are few of the recent activities.

RTH – Rise to Help

RTH was started by a student group who believe that there is a need for change in the current definition of humanity. RTH conducts various activities to help the under privileged people. The members collect food packets from various sponsors and distribute to the needy.

NSS – National Service Scheme

The NSS activities at PACE provides the students with ample opportunities to serve society and foster a sense of selfless service to humanity. NSS unit at PACE regularly organizes camps and other social programs that help members to develop their social responsibility.

 

 

Contact details of P. A. College of Engineering

P. A. College of Engineering,
Nadupadav, Montepadav Post,
Kairangala,
Mangalore – 574 153,
Karnataka,
India,
Telephone: +91 824 2284701/02/03 /04
Fax: +91 824 2284705
Website: pace.edu.in