Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Brahmapur

About the Institute

Parala Maharaja Engineering College (PMEC), established in 2009, is a premier government engineering institution located in Berhampur, Odisha. Named after King Krushna Chandra Gajapati, a key figure in Odisha's formation, PMEC is the first government engineering college in southern Odisha. It is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and was affiliated with Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Rourkela. As of January 21, 2021, PMEC has attained autonomous status. 

Key Highlights of PMEC:

1. Academic Programs:

• Undergraduate (B.Tech): Offers four-year B.Tech degrees in nine disciplines, including Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Automobile, Production, Metallurgy and Materials, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.

• Postgraduate (M.Tech): Provides M.Tech degrees in five specializations: Mechanical Engineering, Power System Engineering, Structural Engineering, Production Engineering, and Thermal Engineering.

• Doctoral (Ph.D.): Offers Ph.D. programs in various engineering disciplines.

2. Academic Excellence:

• PMEC follows a credit-based semester system, ensuring continuous evaluation and flexibility in course selection.

• The institute has been accredited with a NAAC B+ grade and is recognized by NBA.

3. Research & Innovation:

• The college encourages interdisciplinary research and provides access to modern research facilities and well-equipped laboratories to facilitate a wide range of research activities. 

4. Historical Legacy:

• PMEC is named in honor of King Krushna Chandra Gajapati, who is regarded as the architect of an independent united Odisha state. 

5. Infrastructure & Campus:

• Situated on a 182-acre campus in Sitalapalli, Berhampur, the college features modern classrooms, laboratories, a central library, hostels, sports facilities, and a cafeteria.

• The campus is approximately 14 km from Berhampur Old Bus Stand and 168 km from Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar. 

6. Placements:

• PMEC has a dedicated placement cell that collaborates with various companies to facilitate internships and job placements.

• In the 2022–23 placement session, the highest salary package was ₹12 LPA, with companies like TATA Power and Adani Group recruiting students. 

7. Admissions:

• B.Tech: Admissions are through JEE Main and OJEE.

• M.Tech: Admissions are based on GATE scores.

• Lateral Entry: Diploma holders can gain lateral entry into the second year through OJEE.