Osmania College, Kurnool, was established in 1947 through the efforts of Dr. M. Abdul Haq and a few following prominent people who were the creamy layer of the Muslim Society:

Application for affiliation was made in October,1946 to the Madras University. Dr. M. Abdul Haq (Founder), Mr. Abdul Hamid Khan, M.L.C., Dr. Syed Abdul Lateef, played an active role and presented a Memorandum to Sir Mirza Ismail, President of His Exalted Highness, the Nizam's Council, for a capital grant of Rs. 2,00,000/- and the college was named as "OSMANIA COLLEGE". Dr. M. Abdul Haq took upon himself the onerous responsibility towards the establishment of the College in 1946-47, which is paying rich dividends to all sections of the society, and to say the least, every house in Kurnool has a graduate from Osmania College.

By efflux of time, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed, Moulvi Moulana Bukhari Sahib have acted as President of the Society and presently Mr. H. Noor Ahmed is the President of the Society, while Dr Javed Rasheed is the Vice-President. Mr. K. Salam Khan, Mr. M. Mahfuzul Haq and Mr. M.A. Haq have extended their services as Secretary of the Governing Body. Dr. M. Anwarul Haq who passed away served the Institution as Principal and Jt. Secretary. Mr.M. Mahfuzul Haq for a long time was the Secretary and Correspondent. Among the other members, the most prominent were Mr. G.A. Salam, Dr. Rasheed Ahmed who worked for the progress of the college. Mr. M. Mahfuzul Haq played a pivotal role in the development and expansion of Educational Institutions viz:

Mr. M.A. Huq, who assumed charge as Secretary in 1997 was largely responsible to introduce M.Sc.(Information System) in 2000-2001.

The Present Secretary & Correspondent, Mrs. Azra Javed is a dynamic person, who handles all the issues with utmost care and great concern with the active help and assistance of all members. She is now at the helm of administration since June, 1999. She has successfully established M.A.,(English), M.A.,(Telugu), M.Sc.,(Mathematics),M.Sc.,(Physics), M.Sc.,(Organic Chemistry) & M.Com.(General) as Co- Education programmes. At the UG level, keeping in view the local needs of the area, the courses, B.Sc. Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science and B.Sc. Mathematics, Electronics, Computer Science were started. A number of certificate courses were started as add-on courses. The college also started functioning as an Autonomous Institution from 2005, under her tenure. Further extension of Autonomy was extended by the UGC till 2023-2024. It is a matter of great pride, that under her able stewardship and wise guidance the college was accredited (2007) and re-accredited (2016) by NAAC with 'A' grade.

Arul Jothi Charitable Educational trust is a public Charitable Educational trust established in the year 2005 with an objective to achieve “Higher Education to All “by running various educational institutions and program for the welfare of the society. The P. A. College of Engineering and Technology has been successfully functioning since 2008 in the cluster of Educational institutions run by Arul Jothi Charitable trust for which Dr. Thiru P. Appukutty is the Chairman of long standing experience for 34 years in Technical Education.

P. A. College of Engineering and Technology (PACET) is located in serene surrounding amidst the cluster of coconut groves on the state Highway (SH-19) about 2 Km from Pollachi which is situated at the foot hills of Anaimalai and Valparai hills. Pollachi town is 40 Km from the south of Coimbatore. Pollachi is a leading commercial centre having a big market for agricultural products. Tender coconuts, coconuts, coconut oil and other by-products are being transported to all parts of the country and exported all over the world. PACET is in the reach of about 40 minutes drive from Coimbatore airport or railway station and one hour from Tirupur. The college enjoys a congenial atmosphere essential for a cozy and vibrant scholastic learning process.

PACET provides engineering education for Life. The beautiful and spacious buildings have been designed well by the chairman – renowned civil engineer- with architectural marvels of various blocks accommodating the needs of administration computer centre, academic block, lecture halls, library, laboratories, conference halls, hostel and students common rooms. In PACET students are given every opportunity to gain optimal advantage in terms of advanced technical knowledge, skills and research by intrinsic motivation through special training modules. The approach offers distinct aspects of intellectual growth and development of individual students as future engineers to suit the growing needs and aspirations of the nation in future. The campus also has a clinic to attend emergency and to check the general health of students. The college has provided bus transport facilities covering the nearby parts of Tirupur and Coimbatore districts.

Major Achievements

• • > PACET has Accredited by NBA for CSE, ECE, EEE and Mechanical Departments

    > Accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade.

    > 2F Recognition under UGC Act.

    > PACET Secured 6th Position among Top Emerging Colleges in India reviewed by Higher Education Magazine.

    >Received Best Engineering College research award for the Year 2016 by ASDF.

    > PACET has been recognized as the Remote center for IIT Bombay, being responsible for Coordinating the workshops, seminars, Live lectures organized by IIT Bombay.

    > Always Stands within top positions in University Examinations.

    > 23 MoU's Signed with leading Industries to Bridge the Gap between Institute and Industry.

• The college became functional with its first batch from the academic year 2008-09, and is competently managed by Chairman Dr. P. Appukutty. The college is located in the peaceful surroundings of puliyampatty on the outskirts of Pollachi. It is about 8km from Pollachi. Frequent public transport service from Pollachi with a stop junction of the College road enables students to conveniently reach the college. The College provides bus transport to its students. Hostel facility is available at additional cost. Please enquire in the college office for using for using the facilities. All educational programs offered by the institute have been designed as per the syllabi of the Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore. PACET is an ISO 9001:2008 certified institution.

  All education programs offered by the institute have been designed to offer distinct aspects of intellectual growth and development to suit the ultimate future nation's growing needs and aspirations. Dr. P. Appukutty, The Chairman, P. A. Institutions is the perfect embodiment of the above saying. It is his simplicity that gives him a magnanimous outlook. His innate concern for the needy and the poor is the outcome of the experiences he underwent in his life. As a man of zealous vision, for Dr. P. Appukutty, education serves perfect platform to extend his help and support for the needy and the upcoming young students.

• PDM Polytechnic in 1995
• PDM College of Engineering in July 1999
• PDM Public School in 2003
• PDM College of Pharmacy in 2004
• PDM Institute of Engineering & Technology at Karsindhu,Safidon (Jind) in 2005
• PDM College of Education in 2006
• PDM Dental College & Research Institute in 2006
• PDM General Hospital in 2006
• PDM College of Diploma Engineering & Technology, Karsindhu,Safidon (Jind) in 2007
• PDM School of Pharmacy, Karsindhu, Safidon (Distt. Jind) in 2008
• PDM College of Engineering for Women in 2009-10.
• PDM College of Technology & Management in 2011
• PDM School of Architecture & Town Planning in 2014
• PDM Primary School in 2015
• PDM University in 2016

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