PAAVAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, NAMAKKAL

BASIC DETAILS:

How to Reach?

Proximity from Major Cities:

  • Rasipuram: 10–15 km
  • Erode: 55 km
  • Karur: 50 km
  • Trichy: 95 km
  • Salem: 30 km

COURSES OFFERED (UG Engg):

  • B.E. Aeronautical Engineering
  • B.E. Agricultural Engineering
  • B.E. Biomedical Engineering
  • B.E. Civil Engineering
  • B.E. Computer Science and Engineering
  • B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • B.E. Mechanical Engineering
  • B.E. Mechatronics Engineering
  • B.E. Medical Electronics
  • B.Tech. Biotechnology
  • B.Tech. Chemical Engineering
  • B.Tech. Information Technology
  • B.Tech. Food Technology
  • B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  • B.Tech. Computer Science and Business Systems
  • B.Tech. Cyber Security
  • B.Tech. Robotics and Automation

Accreditation:

  • NAAC: A Grade
  • NBA: Accredited
  • Status: Autonomous
  • Approval: AICTE
  • Affiliation: Anna University, Chennai

What the Students say about this college?

LIKES:

  • Infrastructure: Students often praise the well-maintained campus, spacious classrooms, and modern laboratory facilities.
  • Placement Training: There is significant appreciation for the dedicated placement cell and the specialized training provided to help students secure jobs in reputable companies.
  • Disciplined Environment: Many students and parents value the structured and disciplined atmosphere maintained within the institution.
  • Faculty Support: The teaching staff is frequently noted for being approachable and helpful in guiding students through their academic projects.
  • Campus Facilities: The availability of a large library, sports facilities, and on-campus amenities is often cited as a positive aspect of student life.

DISLIKES:

  • Strict Disciplinary Rules: Students often mention that the college maintains a very high level of discipline, which some find restrictive compared to other institutions.
  • Mandatory Dress Code: There are frequent mentions of a strict formal dress code that students are required to follow daily.
  • Mobile Phone Restrictions: Like many engineering colleges in the region, students have noted limitations or bans on the use of mobile phones within the academic zones.
  • Hostel Regulations: Some students find the hostel timings and outpass rules to be quite rigid, limiting their movement outside of campus hours.
  • Mess Food: While subjective, some student reviews indicate a lack of variety or dissatisfaction with the taste of the food provided in the campus cafeteria or mess.

Key Strengths:

  • Autonomous Status: Flexible curriculum & evaluation
  • Location: On NH-7, excellent road connectivity
  • Placement Support: Career training & guidance
  • Infrastructure: Good labs and campus facilities
  • Discipline: Structured, academically focused environment

College Fee Structure:

  • Govt Quota (TNEA): ₹50,000 – ₹55,000 / year (estimate)
  • Management Quota: ₹85,000 – ₹1,45,000 / year (estimate)
  • Hostel & Mess: ₹75,000 – ₹95,000 / year (estimate)

Placement Highlights:

  • Placement Rate: 80% – 95% (estimate)
  • Recruiters: 100+ companies
  • Highest Package: ₹12 – ₹18 LPA
  • Average Package: ₹3.5 – ₹4.5 LPA
  • Top Recruiters: TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Cognizant, HCL, Tech Mahindra

Safe Cut-off Marks :

High-Demand (CSE, IT, AI & DS):

  • OC/BC: 165 – 180
  • MBC/BCM: 150 – 165
  • SC/ST: 120 – 145

Circuital (ECE, EEE, EIE):

  • OC/BC: 155 – 170
  • MBC/BCM: 140 – 160
  • SC/ST: 105 – 130

Core & Specialized (Mechanical, Civil, Aero, Agri):

  • OC/BC: 140 – 160
  • MBC/BCM: 125 – 150
  • SC/ST: 85 – 120