PA College of Engineering and Technology Coimbatore: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

PACET Coimbatore Admission Dates 2026

PACET B.E./B.Tech 2026-27 admissions are governed by TNEA merit-based counselling. The college’s TNEA code is 2741. No separate entrance exam is required for government quota B.E./B.Tech admission — selection is based on 10+2 marks normalised across Tamil Nadu state boards. As of August 2026, TNEA Round 2 is in progress.

The table below shows the entrance exam accepted for each programme at PACET for the 2026-27 cycle.

PACET Coimbatore Courses and Fees

PACET offers 7 undergraduate engineering programmes (5 B.E. and 2 B.Tech) and 2 M.E. specialisations. Three fee categories apply to B.E./B.Tech admission depending on the quota — government quota at INR 4,40,000, management quota at INR 3,48,000, and general quota at INR 6,40,000 for four years. M.E. programmes are priced at INR 2,80,000 for two years.

Management quota fees at PACET (INR 3,48,000) are notably lower than government quota fees (INR 4,40,000) for B.E. — a feature of Tamil Nadu’s fee fixation structure where management quota and government quota rates are set separately by the fee fixation committee. Power Electronics and Drives M.E. specialisation caters to students targeting the EV, renewable energy, and industrial automation sectors growing in the Coimbatore industrial cluster.

PACET Coimbatore Admission Process

PACET follows the TNEA merit-based system for all B.E./B.Tech government quota admissions. No entrance examination is required — selection is based on normalised 10+2 marks. The college holds autonomous status under Anna University, which allows it to design its own internal curriculum and conduct its own examinations while granting Anna University degrees.

B.E./B.Tech Admission

• Eligibility: Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry or Computer Science; minimum 45% aggregate (SC/ST candidates eligible with mere pass marks under Tamil Nadu norms)
• Admission Route (Government Quota): TNEA merit-based counselling through tneaonline.org using college code 2741; no entrance exam required
• Admission Route (Management Quota): 35% of B.E./B.Tech seats; minimum 45% in 10+2 PCM; apply directly to PACET at pacet.ac.in

TNEA cutoffs at PACET vary by branch and academic year. CSE, AI and Data Science, and Information Technology branches typically attract the highest TNEA marks cutoffs among all branches. Mechanical and Civil Engineering branches tend to have more accessible cutoffs. PACET’s autonomous status means its internal curriculum and examination system differ from the standard Anna University pattern — aspirants should account for this when comparing with affiliated (non-autonomous) colleges.

B.E. Lateral Entry

• Eligibility: Diploma in Engineering in a relevant branch with minimum 45% aggregate
• Process: TNEA Lateral Entry counselling; direct second-year admission in 6 branches (5 B.E. and IT)

M.E. Admission

• Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech in a relevant branch with minimum 50% aggregate; valid GATE or TANCET score
• Process: TANCA PG counselling through Anna University

PACET Coimbatore Placements

PACET Coimbatore placements have achieved a 99% placement rate in recent cycles. The college has recorded over 225 job offers to UG engineering graduates, with a median salary of INR 3.2 LPA (NIRF-reported data). The Training and Placement cell conducts regular pre-placement training covering aptitude, coding, technical interview preparation, and soft skills.

Recruiters at PACET include IT sector companies such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Hexaware, and Atos, as well as manufacturing and electronics companies such as Avalon Technologies, Wonjin Auto Parts, and Just Dial. CSE, IT, and AI and Data Science branches record the highest campus placement rates. EEE graduates are recruited into power sector, manufacturing, and EV industry companies in the Coimbatore industrial cluster. Mechanical graduates target both campus placements and GATE-based PSU recruitment. The college has been recognised as a Remote Centre for IIT Bombay, supporting continued learning through NPTEL and virtual laboratory access.

PACET Coimbatore Rankings

PACET Coimbatore holds a verified ranking from NIRF, placing it among the top 100 engineering colleges in India as per NIRF Engineering 2024.

A NIRF Engineering rank of 98 places PACET among the top tier of private autonomous engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu and among the top 100 nationally, ahead of most Anna University-affiliated colleges in the state. The college holds NAAC Grade A accreditation and NBA accreditation for its four flagship branches (CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical), further validating its academic and infrastructure standing.

PACET Coimbatore Campus and Infrastructure

PACET is set on a 50-acre campus on State Highway SH-19, Pollachi, 40 km from Coimbatore city. The campus is located at the foothills of the Anaimalai and Valparai hills, providing a serene academic environment. Branch-specific engineering laboratories, a central library, computer centres, and sports facilities are available across the campus.

Separate hostel accommodation is available for both boys and girls at up to INR 50,000 per year. Pollachi is connected to Coimbatore by frequent bus and rail services. The college’s proximity to Coimbatore’s industrial ecosystem covering textiles, precision engineering, pump manufacturing, and IT services strengthens its industry-interface for internship and placement programmes across all engineering disciplines.

PACET Coimbatore vs KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology vs Karpagam College of Engineering

All three are AICTE-approved, autonomous engineering colleges in the Coimbatore region affiliated to Anna University. The comparison below covers key parameters for an aspirant choosing among them.

Karpagam College of Engineering has a longer operating history since 2000, and its Coimbatore city location gives it a geographic advantage for campus recruitment by Coimbatore IT and manufacturing companies. KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology is a newer institution that has grown rapidly since 2010 with a strong industry connect in the Coimbatore sector. PACET’s NIRF Engineering #98 rank differentiates it on national ranking visibility among the three colleges. Aspirants who prefer a campus in a quieter hill-town setting should favour PACET; those who want to be closer to the city should consider KPR or Karpagam.