B.L.D.E.A's V.P. Dr.P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology was established by the Bijapur Lingayath District Education Association, Bijapur in the year 1980. It owes its name to Dr. P.G. Halakatti. It offers nine undergraduate programs besides research programs in two disciplines. It is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in Belgaum and its undergraduate programs are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Introduction The college is recognized by the AICTE (New Delhi) and approved by the Government of Karnataka. It is recognized as an authorized institute to transfer the technology and courses offered by the joint collaboration of VTU Belgaum. Recently NBA inspection has been done. Courses The institute offers the following undergraduate courses recognized by AICTE, the Government of Karnataka and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University Undergraduate Courses Electronics and Communication Engineering (1983) Information Science and Engineering (2000) Computer Science and Engineering (1986) Electrical And Electronics Engineering (1980) Mechanical Engineering (1980) Automobile Engineering (1986) Civil Engineering (1980) Architecture (1991) Postgraduate Courses Computer Science and Engineering Structural Engineering Thermal Engineering Design Engineering Microelectronics and Control system Engineering It also has M.C.A. and M.B.A. departments. References Affiliates of Visvesvaraya Technological University Engineering colleges in Karnataka Universities and colleges in Bijapur district