Pragati Engineering College (Surampalem / Kakinada)
Premier autonomous engineering institution situated along ADB Road in Surampalem, Kakinada. Affiliated with JNTU Kakinada, accredited with NAAC 'A' Grade, NBA accredited programs, and peak placements of ₹31.31 LPA.
Pragati Engg College
Surampalem, Kakinada • Est. 2001
PRAG
₹63,000 / year
₹31.31 LPA
₹4.50 LPA
900+ Annual Offers
60+ Companies
About Pragati Engineering College, Surampalem
Founded in 2001 by the Gayatri Educational Society, Pragati Engineering College is one of the premier technical destinations in the East Godavari region. Conveniently situated along the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Road in Surampalem, midway between Kakinada and Rajahmundry, Pragati bridges academic engineering education with nearby industrial clusters.
Autonomous and permanently affiliated with JNTU Kakinada (JNTUK), the college holds an accredited NAAC 'A' Grade standing and National Board of Accreditation (NBA) accreditations for its core undergraduate disciplines. The institution fosters active experiential learning through its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) and an e-Yantra robotics lab supported by IIT Bombay.
Pragati delivers steady placement results each academic season with over 900 employment selections, highlighted by peak domestic compensation packages of ₹31.31 LPA from global tech leaders such as Amazon and Cisco.
Strategic Industrial Location
Situated along the ADB road corridor offering immediate industry access across Kakinada Deepwater Port and Peddapuram SEZ.
NAAC 'A' & NBA Accredited
Autonomous curriculum with e-Yantra robotics lab and active industry partnerships.
High ROI & Low Fee Cap
Category-A convener fee capped at ₹63,000/yr, 100% reimbursed through Jagananna Vidya Deevena (JVD).
Admissions 2027: Quota Slabs (Code: PRAG)
Category-A (Convener Quota)
- • Eligibility: Minimum 45% aggregate in 10+2 MPC (40% for reserved categories).
- • Selection Mode: State centralized web counseling administered by APSCHE based on AP EAPCET rank.
- • Tuition Fee: ₹63,000 per annum (AP-HERRC fixed rate).
- • Fee Reimbursement: 100% covered under Jagananna Vidya Deevena (JVD) for eligible AP domicile students.
Category-B (Management / NRI Quota)
- • Eligibility: Minimum 50% in Intermediate MPC. Allocated on merit based on JEE Main, EAPCET ranks, or intermediate PCM marks.
- • Tuition Fee: Ranges between ₹1,40,000 to ₹1,80,000 per annum for CSE and emerging branches.
- • Application: Applications open on pragati.ac.in immediately after intermediate results.
B.Tech Specializations & Fee Structure 2027
Verified against official AP-HERRC regulatory notifications
| Program & Branch | Intake | Convener Fee (Cat-A / yr) | Management Fee (Cat-B / yr) | Duration & Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 180 | ₹63,000 | ₹1,80,000 | 4 Years • NBA Accredited |
| B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence & ML) | 180 | ₹63,000 | ₹1,70,000 | 4 Years • AICTE Approved |
| B.Tech CSE (Data Science) | 120 | ₹63,000 | ₹1,65,000 | 4 Years • AICTE Approved |
| B.Tech Information Technology (IT) | 60 | ₹63,000 | ₹1,60,000 | 4 Years • NBA Accredited |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication (ECE) | 180 | ₹63,000 | ₹1,55,000 | 4 Years • NBA Accredited |
| B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engg (EEE) | 60 | ₹63,000 | ₹1,40,000 | 4 Years • NBA Accredited |
| B.Tech Mechanical & Civil Engineering | 120 | ₹63,000 | ₹1,40,000 | 4 Years • NBA Accredited |
Hostel Accommodation: Modern on-campus residential facilities for boys and girls provide dining mess, sports arenas, Wi-Fi, and 24/7 security for ₹60,000 to ₹70,000 per academic year.
Bus Network: More than 45 college buses operate covering Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Samalkota, Peddapuram, Mandapeta, and Ramachandrapuram.
Expected AP EAPCET Cutoffs (Closing Ranks)
Based on recent Category-A web counseling trends for code PRAG
| Branch | OC / General Boys | OC / General Girls | BC-B Rank | SC / ST Rank Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engg (CSE) | 20,000 - 26,000 | 21,500 - 28,000 | 30,000 - 38,000 | 75,000 - 98,000 |
| CSE (Artificial Intelligence & ML) | 26,000 - 34,000 | 28,000 - 36,000 | 40,000 - 48,000 | 88,000 - 1,18,000 |
| CSE (Data Science) | 32,000 - 40,000 | 34,000 - 42,000 | 46,000 - 56,000 | 98,000+ |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | 40,000 - 52,000 | 42,000 - 54,000 | 58,000 - 72,000 | 1,15,000+ |
| Electrical & Electronics (EEE) | 58,000 - 78,000 | 62,000 - 82,000 | 82,000+ | 1,35,000+ |
| Mechanical & Civil Engineering | 72,000 - 98,000 | 78,000 - 1,05,000 | 98,000+ | 1,45,000+ |
Placement Highlights & Corporate Recruiters
Dedicated Training & Placement Centre with year-round campus selection drives
₹31.31 LPA
Amazon / Cisco
₹4.50 LPA
For computing & tech batches
900+
Total job offers received
60+
Visiting IT & engineering MNCs
Key Corporate Recruiters
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
e-Yantra Robotics Lab
Established with support from IIT Bombay, this facility exposes undergraduates to embedded microcontroller programming, ROS, and sensor fusion.
Innovation & Incubation (IEDC)
Entrepreneurship center providing mentoring, prototype financing, patent filing guidance, and pre-incubation workspace for student startups.
Eco-Friendly Green Campus
Spacious landscaped campus featuring digital library terminals, basketball courts, cricket ground, auditorium, and captive solar power units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AP EAPCET counseling code for Pragati?
The official AP EAPCET code is PRAG. Candidates must enter this code during choice filling on the APSCHE counseling portal.
What is the Category-A annual tuition fee at Pragati?
The Category-A convener fee is ₹63,000 per year, eligible for 100% full fee reimbursement under Jagananna Vidya Deevena (JVD).
What is the highest package achieved by Pragati graduates?
The highest placement package recorded is ₹31.31 LPA from Amazon and Cisco, with an average salary of ₹4.50 LPA.
Where is Pragati located and what is the transit accessibility?
The college is located on ADB Road in Surampalem, equidistant from Kakinada (25 km) and Rajahmundry (35 km), serviced by 45+ college buses and APSRTC highway transit.
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