BLDEA’s V.P. Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology, situated in Vijayapura, Karnataka, stands as a distinguished private institution with a rich legacy dating back to its establishment in 1980. Affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, the college is a constituent of the expansive BLDE Association, dedicated to quality technical education. The institution holds significant recognition, including approval by AICTE, accreditation by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for several key engineering departments, and a commendable NAAC A+ accreditation. It is also ISO 9001:2015 certified, affirming its commitment to quality management systems.
Spanning a lush 14.9-acre campus, the college provides a robust infrastructure designed to foster an optimal learning experience for aspiring engineers, architects, and business professionals. It offers a comprehensive array of 23 courses across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, encompassing disciplines such as Architecture, Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, MBA, and MCA. Admission to these programs is facilitated through various competitive entrance examinations including KCET, COMEDK UGET, NATA, GATE, PGCET, KMAT, and CMAT.
With a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:30 and a dedicated team of 225 faculty members, the college emphasizes a holistic educational approach. BLDEA's V.P. Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology has consistently demonstrated strong placement records. As per the NIRF 2025 report, the median salary package for B.Tech students reached 4.1 LPA. While detailed recent figures vary, student testimonials highlight packages up to 12 LPA, with recruiting companies like TCS, Wipro, IBM, and Infosys actively participating in campus drives. The institution's focus on skill enhancement and industry alignment prepares graduates for successful career outcomes.