Pragati Engineering College, Surampalem

Overview: Pragati Engineering College (Autonomous), established in 2001, is located at 1-378, ADB Road, Surampalem, near Peddapuram, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. The institution is permanently affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK), approved by AICTE, and has achieved the prestigious NAAC 'A' Grade accreditation along with NBA accreditation for its core engineering branches. The college is led by the visionary Chairman Dr. Paruchuri Krishna Rao. The campus is recognized for its "College of the Year" awards and its commitment to fostering innovation through its dedicated R&D cells and industry-sponsored labs. Ranked #93 in the Engineering (Private) category by Outlook-ICARE 2025 and #178 in the B.Tech category by The Week in 2024, the college recorded a highest package of ₹40 LPA and an average package of ₹10 LPA.