# Priyadarshini College of Engineering

Priyadarshini College of Engineering (Marathi: प्रियदर्शनी अभियांत्रिकी महाविद्यालय) is an engineering college in Nagpur (1 of 15) that offers degree programmes in 8 engineering disciplines (electronics and telecommunications, aeronautics, mechanical, electrical, electronics, civil, computer technology and information technology). It also offers 3 programmes in mechanical, electrical and electronics engineering. The institute also offers MCA and MBA programmes.

## History

The Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Nagpur (formerly Priyadarshini College of Engineering & Architecture) was established in 1990 by Shri Satish Chaturvedi under Lokmanya Tilak Jankalyan Shikshan Sanstha. It is the second leading engineering college in Digdoh region. The institute has been accredited in all branches by the National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi and awarded Grade A by Government of Maharashtra for its infrastructure and its academic achievements.

## Campus

The college occupies a 108 acres (440,000 m$^2$) piece of hilly terrain in the Digdoh hills at Nagpur.
The institute has 5 hostels for 650 boys and 3 hostels for 350 girls with all amenities.
The campus has swimming pools, auditoriums, a computer center, sporting facilities, bank branches, cafes, coffee shops, and a co-operative store.

## Departments

PCE Nagpur has various academic departments, with specialized laboratories and research centers. The following departments for higher study and research have been in continuous operation:
* Applied Chemistry
* Applied Mathematics
* Applied Physics
* Department of Humanities
* Mechanical Engineering
* Aeronautical Engineering
* Civil Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Electronics Engineering
* Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
* Computer Technology
* Information Technology

## Academic programmes

Engineering undergraduate programs are usually four-years, while postgraduate programs are two-year programs. The institute is a recognised centre for research programmes by Nagpur University.

### Undergraduate courses

Under Graduate Full Time Courses (General Shift) :
| Courses | Intake |
| B Tech (Aeronautical Engineering) | 60 |
| B Tech (Civil Engineering) | 60 |
| B Tech (Computer Technology) | 120 |
| B Tech -Electrical Engineering (Electronics & Power) | 120 |
| B Tech (Electronics & Telecommunication) Direct 2nd Year | 120 |
| B Tech (Electronics Engineering) | 60 |
| B Tech (Electronics & Telecommunication) | 120 |
| B Tech (Information Technology) | 60 |
| B Tech (Mechanical Engineering) | 120 |
Under Graduate Fully Time Courses (Second Shift) :
| Courses | Intake |
| B Tech - Mechanical Engineering | 60 |
| B Tech - Mechanical Engineering (Direct 2nd Year) | 60 |

### PG courses

Post Graduate Full Time Courses :
| Courses | Intake |
| M.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering Design) | 25 |
| M.Tech. (Industrial Drives Control) | 18 |
| M.Tech. (VLSI Design) | 18 |
| M.Tech. (Communication Engineering) | 18 |
| M.E. (Wireless Communication & Computing) | 18 |

## Admissions

Admission to the institute is through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP), based on exams such as SEEE and AIEEE. 50% of the seats are filled through CAP while the rest are filled through the Management Quota. Direct second year admission is granted to diploma-passed students according to available vacancies.

## Extracurricular activities

* Tuning Fork - Cultural Club Of PCE - A students platform to showcase and polish there talent in fields like singing, dancing, acting, music, poetry, anchoring, photography, designing etc.
* Concretia - A student Forum Of Master of Computer Application(MCA)
* SCOoP - A Students Forum of Computer Technology Department which stands for Students Computer Organisation of Priyadarshini
* MESCo - A students Forum of Mechanical Engineering Department (II shift)
* MESA - A Students Forum of Mechanical Engineering Department
* EESF - A Students Forum of Electrical Engineering Department
* TELE-ERA - A Students Forum of Electronics & Telecommunication Department
* EXESS - A Students Forum of Electronics Engineering Department
* DIGITS - A students forum of Information Technology Department
* EAGLE - A Students Forum of Aeronautical Engineering Department
* Jigyasa - annual 3-days event. It has a central theme as well as departmental themes. It organizes national level paper presentations, poster presentations, and project presentations along with an Industrial Fair. JIGYASA 07 attracted 2000 papers from across the country.
* Ashwamedh - Ashwamedh is a biennial event in which students participate in dancing, singing, drama, etc.

### Events

* Aeronautical engineering department organises Pranodanan, an intercollege event
* Aeronautical engineering department organised Vaimanika, a two-day national symposium and the Indian Aeromodeling Competition in February 2018. In collaborations with the Aeronautical society of India
* Technical Event - Technologia
* Sports Event - Udaan
* Cultural Event - Eknaad

## Library

The library hosts books, national and international journals and magazines, totaling over 11000 titles and around 40,000 volumes. The library subscribes to over 35 international journals and 60 journals and magazines. The library has a multimedia facility with a language lab where the students can listen to lectures on over 700 Engineering and non-engineering topics.