Admission to PDA College primarily hinges on a common entrance test conducted by the state board, with seats allocated based on rank. The admission process is straightforward, requiring candidates to present various documents and complete the process in one day. Besides merit-based admissions, a management quota is available, albeit with higher fees. The faculty is experienced, with qualifications from prestigious institutions; however, teaching quality and student-teacher rapport are average. The college has a good faculty-to-student ratio, which aids learning, and faculty members support extracurricular activities.
The government quota fee ranges from 5 to 6 lakh rupees, while yearly fees are about 1.2 lakh rupees, excluding extras, posing challenges for middle-class families. Scholarships and financial assistance, including the KMDC Arivu Education Loan, are available for eligible students, though the college itself does not offer scholarships. Placement opportunities at PDA College are mixed, with software engineering students having more prospects than their hardware counterparts. Internships are available, predominantly in local construction companies, mainly in the final year.
Concerns exist about fraudulent companies visiting for placements. The fee for BE (Civil Engineering) varies: Rs. 45,000 per year for government-aided students, Rs. 82,500 per year for government unaided students, and a minimum of Rs. 150,000 per year for private admissions. Recent budget changes have reduced scholarship availability, with only 19 out of 100 students securing jobs in the civil sector this year.
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