PACE Mangalore Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

PA College of Engineering offers admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. PACE Mangalore admissions are offered in a full time mode. The PACE admissions are done based on the scores obtained in the entrance examination. For PACE Mangalore admission to the B.E programme, candidates have to appear for the entrance exam- KCET. 

PACE Mangalore admission to the MBA programme is done based on candidates’ performance in Karnataka PGCET/ KMAT/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT. Admission to the M.Tech programme is offered based on candidates’ scores in Karnataka PGCET or GATE. PA College of Engineering admission to M.Sc and Ph.D is done based on candidates' performance in an entrance exam, ‘ULRAT’, followed by an interview (University Level Research Aptitude Test) conducted by VTU. 

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• Candidates have to visit the official website of the PA College of Engineering Mangalore.

• Then, candidates have to download the PACE Mangalore application form for the desired course.

• Candidates are required to fill up the PACE Mangalore application form carefully and send it to the college before the deadline, along with the demand draft.

• Candidates need to pay the PACE Mangalore application fee.

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PA College of Engineering Mangalore offers 7 undergraduate programmes. PACE Mangalore courses at the UG level include B.E Computer Science and Engineering, B.E Civil Engineering, B.E Electronics and Communication Engineering, B.E Mechanical Engineering, and others. 

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PACE Mangalore UG Courses, Seats and Eligibility Criteria

Also see: PACE Mangalore Cutoff

PACE Mangalore B.E /B.Tech Admission Procedure 2025

• Candidates have to meet the PACE Mangalore B.E eligibility criteria.

• Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria should sign up and take the KCET entrance exam.

• Once the KCET results are announced, ranks and cutoffs are also published.

• Seat allocation is as follows: 40% of the seats are filled by the Karnataka Government through KCET, 30% through the KRLMPCA Quota, and the remaining 30% through the management quota.

• Candidates who meet the cutoff must participate in KCET counselling and choose PA College of Engineering Mangalore as their first choice.

• Seats are then assigned to candidates based on their rank and preferences stated during counselling.

• The final step of admission involves document verification and payment of the PACE Mangalore admission fee.

The institute courses are offered in MBA, M.Sc Engineering by Business Administration, M.Sc Engineering by Research Biotechnology, M.Sc Engineering by Research Chemistry, M.Sc Engineering by Research Computer Science Engineering, and others.

PACE Mangalore PG Seats and Eligibility Criteria

PACE Mangalore MBA Admission Procedure 2025

• Candidates should fulfil the required eligibility criteria for PACE Mangalore MBA admission.

• Candidates have to apply and appear for the entrance exam- Karnataka PGCET.

• The college also accepts KMAT/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT scores for candidates aspiring for government quota seats. However, candidates aspiring to management quota seats have to appear for any one of the above-mentioned examinations.

• Seats are divided equally, with 50% allocated based on Karnataka State PGCET scores and the remaining 50% filled through the management quota.

• During the Karnataka PGCET counselling process, candidates should prioritize PA College of Engineering Mangalore as their top choice.

• The final admission process involves several factors: the marks obtained in the entrance exam, seat allotment, document verification, and payment of the PACE Mangalore admission fee.

PACE Mangalore M.Sc Admission Procedure 2025

• First, candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria for PACE Mangalore M.Sc (Engg.) by Research admission.

• Candidates have to register on the official website VTU for M.Sc (Engg.) by Research admission.

• Next, candidates should appear for an entrance exam ‘ULRAT’ (University Level Research Aptitude Test) conducted by VTU.

• Candidates who qualify for the entrance exam ‘ULRAT’ are called for an interview round.

• Final admission is offered after seat allotment, document verification and course fee payment.

PA College of Engineering Mangalore offers seven Ph.D programmes such as Business Administration, Computer Science Engineering, Mathematics,  Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering. The course duration of the PACE Mangalore Ph.D programme is 6 years. 

PACE Mangalore Ph.D Courses and Eligibility Criteria

PACE Mangalore Ph.D Admission Procedure 2025

• For PACE Mangalore Ph.D admission, candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria.

• Next, candidates should register on the official website VTU for Ph.D admission.

• Candidates have to appear for an entrance exam ‘ULRAT’ (University Level Research Aptitude Test) conducted by VTU.

• Further, candidates who qualify the entrance exam ‘ULRAT’ are called for an interview round.

• Final admission is confirmed after seat allotment, document verification and PACE Mangalore admission fee payment.

Documents Required for PACE Mangalore Admission Procedure

• Class 10th and 12th marks card - Original and 2 copies

• Conduct Certificate 

• Transfer certificate 

• Migration certificate for Non-Karnataka students

• 5 passport size photographs 

• Graduation marks card - Original and 2 copies (for PG admission)

• Proof of entrance exam attended

• Master’s degree certificate (for Ph.D admission)

Note: Candidates need to meet the PACE Mangalore eligibility criteria for attaining PA College of Engineering admissions.