Pace Institute of Technology and Sciences

Pace Main Building in the Morning time,2026 Pace College Aerial View, 2025 The PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences is a private autonomous engineering institution located in Ongole, Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The institute was established in 2008 under the Srinivasa Educational Society with the objective of Providing Quality technical education and promoting research and innovation in rural and semi-urban regions.

The institution is permanently affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada and is approved by The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It is accredited with an “A” grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and has been granted autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

History

PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences was established in 2008 by Srinivasa Educational Society under the leadership of Dr. Maddisetty Venugopal Rao, Chairman, and Dr. Maddisetty Sridhar, Secretary and Correspondent. The institute was founded with the aim of providing access to quality technical education to students from rural backgrounds and supporting regional educational development. The institution began with a limited number of undergraduate engineering programs and has since expanded to include postgraduate programs, diploma courses, and specialized programs in emerging technologies.

Campus

The campus is located in Ongole, Prakasam district. It features academic blocks, laboratories, libraries, hostels, administrative buildings, and recreational facilities.

The institute provides modern infrastructure including:

  • Advanced laboratories
  • Digital classrooms
  • Central library
  • Research and innovation centers
  • Student hostels
  • Indoor Auditorium and seminar halls

The campus supports both academic and extracurricular activities aimed at holistic student development.

Academics

PACE ITS offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs in engineering, technology, and management.

Undergraduate Courses

  • Computer science and Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Electronics & Communication engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Civil engineering

Postgraduate courses

  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Civil
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in VLSI Design
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Diploma courses

  • Diploma in Civil engineering
  • Diploma in Electrical engineering
  • Diploma in Electronics & communication Engineering
  • Diploma in Computer Engineering

Accreditation and affiliation

PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences is:

  • Approved by AICTE
  • Permanently affiliated with JNTU Kakinada
  • Accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade
  • Recognized by UGC under Sections 2(f) and 12(B)

Granted autonomous status by UGC

Research and development

The institute promotes research, innovation, and development through recognized research centers and academic collaborations. Research activities include:

  • Faculty research publications
  • Sponsored research projects
  • Student innovation initiatives
  • Industry collaboration programs
  • Technical workshops and conferences

The institution has established laboratories and innovation facilities to encourage research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, and emerging technologies.

Research centers recognized by JNTU Kakinada support doctoral research programs and advanced technical studies.

Industry collaboration and training

PACE ITS maintains collaborations with industry partners to enhance student employability and technical skills. The institute conducts:

  • Campus Placements with top notch companies
  • Skill Courses on Emerging Technologies
  • Industry training programs
  • Internships
  • Skill development workshops
  • Guest lectures by industry experts

These initiatives aim to prepare students for careers in engineering, technology, and management sectors.

Student Activities

The institute supports student participation in academic, technical, and cultural activities through:

  • Technical & Language clubs
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship programs
  • National Service Scheme
  • NCC
  • Workshops and hackathons
  • Cultural and sports events

These activities contribute to overall student development beyond academics.

International collaborations

PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences has established international academic collaborations to promote research, student mobility, and knowledge exchange. In 2025, the institute signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Malaysia. The collaboration focuses on joint research, student and faculty exchange programs, capacity building, and academic cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Merit scholarships

Students of PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences receive merit-based scholarships through the Government of India’s National Scholarship Portal and CSR initiatives of organizations such as ONGC, SBI, HDFC Bank, and LIC. These scholarships provide financial support to deserving students pursuing professional education. For the academic year 2025–26, a total of 106 students received scholarships amounting to ₹1.5 crore.