PA College of Engineering Mangalore BE IOT & Cyber Security Including Blockchain: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for BE IoT and Cyber Security including Blockchain at PACE Mangalore is INR 4,20,000 for the four-year programme, charged at INR 1,05,000 per year as per Karnataka government notification. This amount covers tuition for the full programme. Hostel accommodation is available at separate additional charges. Students admitted through KCET or COMEDK receive their fee schedule after seat confirmation through centralised counselling conducted by KEA or COMEDK.

Ans. PACE Mangalore accepts KCET for government-quota seats and COMEDK UGET for COMEDK-quota seats in the BE IoT and Cyber Security programme. KCET requires Karnataka state domicile, while COMEDK UGET is open to all-India applicants without a domicile restriction. Management quota seats are filled directly through the college based on academic merit. After exam results, eligible students participate in KEA or COMEDK centralised counselling and exercise their college and course preferences.

Ans. The VTU-prescribed BE IoT and Cyber Security including Blockchain curriculum at PACE covers subjects such as IoT architecture and protocols, network security, cloud computing, cryptography, ethical hacking, digital forensics, blockchain technology, embedded systems for IoT, and data privacy. Students undertake laboratory practicals and a final-year project in an area such as IoT-based systems, network penetration testing, or blockchain applications. The programme integrates computing, communications, and security across all four years of study.

Ans. Graduates of BE IoT and Cyber Security including Blockchain from PACE Mangalore can pursue careers as cybersecurity analysts, IoT systems engineers, network security specialists, ethical hackers, blockchain developers, and digital forensics investigators. Key hiring sectors include banking and financial services, defence, healthcare IT, smart cities, and telecom. Graduates may also pursue M.Tech in cyber security, MBA in IT management, or certifications such as CEH, CISSP, or CompTIA Security Plus to strengthen their industry positioning.

Ans. BE IoT and Cyber Security including Blockchain at PACE is a specialised programme with a focused curriculum on connected device networks, information security, and distributed ledger technology. In contrast, BE CSE covers a broader set of computing topics including software development, databases, and general systems. Students opting for IoT Cyber Security gain deeper expertise in network threat defence, IoT sensor systems, and blockchain protocols, whereas CSE graduates have more versatile software and systems engineering skills recognised across a wider range of IT companies.

Ans. Yes, hostel accommodation is available at PACE Mangalore for BE IoT and Cyber Security students. Hostel charges are billed separately from the INR 4,20,000 programme tuition fee and are not included in that amount. The college offers hostel facilities for both male and female students. Prospective students should contact the PACE admissions or hostel office for current room availability, applicable annual charges, and the process for hostel seat allotment before joining the academic programme.