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PES University Bangalore was founded in 2013. It provides programs that concentrate on engineering, science, and humanities degrees. Students have options to join different types of academic programs: undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral. Their main goal is to give students a practical education that helps them reach their maximum potential. According to a survey by OUTLOOK, PESU has been ranked as the 6th best private university in India. In comparison, PES University NIRF Ranking is 100 for B Tech.

To get into the university, you need to take an entrance exam. It accepts various national/state-level tests like JEE Main, CAT, GATE, KCET, etc., for all its courses at different levels. If applicants haven't taken any exams, they need to take the PES University Entrance Exam, also called PESSAT.

You can easily register for the course on their website. To become a student at PES University, all you need to do is fill out an application form, submit scanned documents, and pay the required fees. Before you apply, make sure you meet the requirements. The eligibility requirements for each course can vary.

PESSAT Highlights

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

PES University Scholastic Aptitude Test or PESSAT

Conducting Body

PES University Bangalore

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Mode of Exam

Computed Based Test (CBT)

PES University Exam Fees

INR 650

Exam Duration

3 hours

No. of Papers and Total Marks

1 Paper with 180 marks

Total Questions

Physics-60
Mathematics-60
Chemistry-40
English-20

PESSAT Marking Scheme

4 for each correct response

No marks for unattempted questions

Language/Medium of Exam

English

PES University B Tech Admission

To be eligible for PES University engineering courses, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • The candidate should have finished their 10 + 2 education with at least 50% marks in Physics and Math.
  • They should also have studied one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, or Biotechnology.
  • Admission is available through four different quotas: PESSAT Quota, JEE Main Quota, KCET Quota, and PES University Management Quota.
  • To be eligible, the candidate must have passed one of these entrance exams: PESSAT, KCET, or JEE Main. Applicants seeking PES University admission through KCET must attend the Counselling. Seat allotment will be done as per the guidelines specified by KEA.

If you have a valid KCET or JEE Main score, you don't need to take PESSAT. Seats at PES University under the KCET Quota will be assigned based on the guidelines set by KEA. Students who have passed KCET must attend the counseling sessions. When it's time to choose, students need to pick PES University as their top choice. If a student's KCET Rank matches the PES University cutoff, they have a good chance of getting admission. Also, the fees for the PES University Direct admission will be higher than the regular fees.

PES University Engineering branch-wise intake

Specializations

No. of CET Quota seats

No. of PESSAT Quota seats

No. of JEE Mains Quota seats (Tentative)

Management/ NRI/ Foreign/Sponsered seats/ PIO/ OCI

(High Fees Category)

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

720

288

288

36

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI&ML)

240

96

96

12

Electronics and Communication Engineering

360

144

144

18

Mechanical Engineering

60

24

24

3

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

120

48

48

6

Biotechnology

60

24

24

3

PES University KCET Cutoff

PES University B Tech Courses

KCET Rank for PES University

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

20357

Computer Science and Engineering

3240

Electronics and Communication Engineering

58503

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

11284

Mechanical Engineering

27305

PES University JEE Mains Cut off

Candidates aiming for PES University admission through Jee Mains must have a valid score in the entrance exam.

Specialization

Cut off Rank

Computer Science Engineering

426

Electronics and Communication Engineering

733

Mechanical Engineering

1940

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1441

Biotechnology

3925

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

3376

PES University BBA Admission

If you want to study for a BBA, you need to finish your 10 + 2 education with at least 45% marks. There is a 5% relaxation for the reserved category. The selection criteria are based on the scores obtained in the PESSAT exam.

Once students pass the exam, they need to attend an interview at the  PES University 100 feet road main campus. You will get your results for PESSAT three days after the exam ends. If you're chosen, you'll need to submit your documents and pay to secure your spot.

PES University UG Admissions

Besides B Tech, the ug courses include BBA, BCA, BSC, B Com, BA, B Arch, BBA, BBA LLB, and BA LLB. Students who have passed 10+2 with a minimum mark can apply for admission to the UG courses. Additionally, students must appear for the PES University entrance exam in 2024.

  • PES University law courses include BBA LLB and BA LLB (Hons.). To be eligible for the Law courses, the candidate must have cleared the 10+2/HSC with the least aggregate of 45% and have a valid PESSAT/CLAT/LSAT entrance exam score. Students who have cleared CLAT or LSAT will be excused from PESSAT.
  • Students wanting to pursue a BCA at PES University must appear on the PESSAT. In addition, they should have studied maths as a primary subject in 10+2.
  • BSc courses in Medical Lab Technology and Nursing are offered at PES University. The candidate must have cleared 10+2 Physics, Chemistry, Botany/zoology, and Biology examinations to be eligible for a BSc in PES University.
  • To qualify for the PES University Pharmacy course, the candidate must have cleared the 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Math/Biology subjects.

PES University MBA Admission

If you want to study for an MBA at PES University, you need to meet the eligibility criteria. Applicants need to have a bachelor's degree that lasts at least three years. They need to have at least 50% marks. To be eligible, candidates need to pass the following exams: PESSAT, KPGCET, MAT, CMAT, CAT, GMAT, and GRE. Students who achieve the necessary PES University MBA cut-off scores will receive an invitation to the GD-PI round.

You can get in through three different categories: KPGCET Quota, PESSAT Quota/National Level exams consideration, and Management Quota. If you want to get in through PGCET, you have to take part in the counseling rounds organized by KEA. If you haven't taken the PGCET, you can still apply using your PESSAT scores or scores from national-level exams. They have to meet the lowest requirement. If their scores are not high enough, they can choose the Management Quota option.

PES University MBA Seat Distribuation

No. of PGCET Quota seats

410

No. of PESSAT/ Other Quota seats

164

No. of Higher fee category/ Management/ NRI/ Foreign/Sponsered seats/ PIO/ OCI

246

PES University MAT Cutoff

Courses

General

MBA Marketing

67

MBA Human Capital Management

67

MBA Business Analytics

67

MBA Finance

67

PES University CAT Cutoff

Courses

General

MBA Marketing

50

MBA Finance

60

PES University PGCET cutoff

MBA Finance

228

MBA Marketing

228

MBA Human Capital Management

228

MBA Business Analytics

228

MBA Capital Market

228 

PES University MCA/M Tech Admission

For MCA, the candidate should have finished their bachelor's degree with at least 50%. The degree should include subjects like Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Mathematics, Business Statistics, and Computer Programming. Get ready for exams like PESSAT or PGCET. On the other hand, for Mtech, Candidates must earn at least 60% in their undergraduate studies, with a focus on Engineering. In addition, candidates need to have passing scores in either the PESSAT, PGCET, or GATE tests.

PES University PG Courses

No. of PGCET Quota seats

No. of PESSAT Quota seats

Management/ NRI/ Foreign/Sponsered seats/ PIO/ OCI

M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering

60

24

36

M.Tech in Electronics & Communication (

36

27

9

M.Tech in Electrical & Electronics

24

18

6

M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

24

18

6

MCA

240

96

144

PES University Application Process

Only online applications can be submitted to PESU. To sign up for the course of their choice, interested applicants must first appear for PESSAT to take the examination. Below is a list of the exact steps to complete the PES University Admission form.

  • Visit the official website. Choose the course of your choice.
  • Enter your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email address in the registration form before clicking the "Submit" button.
  • Pay the PES University application fee of 1,050 Indian rupees. Enter the transaction number and click the "Proceed to Fill Application" link to finish the application procedure when the fee has been paid.
  • Complete the application and upload your most recent passport-size photo, thumbprint, and other required enclosures in JPG or JPEG format.
  • Check your completed information, then click "Submit" to finish the application process. Applicants must ensure the PES University Last Date to apply deadline on the website.

PES University Entrance Exam

Courses

Entrance exam

Btech

PESSAT, KCET/JEE Main

MTech/MCA

PESSAT, PGCET,

B. Des

PESSAT, UCEED

B.Arch.

PESSAT, NATA

BBA LLB

PESSAT, CLAT/LSAT

MBA

PESSAT, PGCET, CAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE

Contact Information

Contact Numbers:

080 2672 0410

Email ID:

admissions@pes.edu

Address:

100 Feet Ring Road,Banashankari Stage III, Dwaraka Nagar, Banashankari, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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by lyan, 05 Feb 2026
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PES University has a special admissions procedure for the 2026 academic year. Admission is mostly based on its own entrance exam, PESSAT. The candidates must choose their program through the official pes.edu portal, they should pay the application cost and reserve an entrance slot. After completing the online test, the Shortlisted candidates must show up for an online interview process as specified on their hall passes. PESU accepts KCET ranks for a certain proportion of its seats as per the government quota. In order to confirm the branch based on merit and seat availability, the last stage entails submitting documents, such as admission scorecards and qualifying exam mark sheets, and attending a required counselling session.

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by lyan, 05 Feb 2026
Class of 2025
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4.25/5

PES University has a special admissions procedure for the 2026 academic year. Admission is mostly based on its own entrance exam, PESSAT. The candidates must choose their program through the official pes.edu portal, they should pay the application cost and reserve an entrance slot. After completing the online test, the Shortlisted candidates must show up for an online interview process as specified on their hall passes. PESU accepts KCET ranks for a certain proportion of its seats as per the government quota. In order to confirm the branch based on merit and seat availability, the last stage entails submitting documents, such as admission scorecards and qualifying exam mark sheets, and attending a required counselling session.

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Asked Question

What is the PES University B.Tech CSE cut-off for 2026?
Asked by ssss

replied on 20-Apr-2026 05:40:45

The KCET 2025 closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering at PES University for General Merit candidates was around 2560 in Round 1. This is a guide for people who want to join the Computer Science and Engineering branch in 2026. The KCET 2025 closing rank gives us an idea of what to expect for the KCET 2026.


What are the B.Tech. specializations offered in PES University?
Asked by Yash

replied on 25-Mar-2026 11:59:36

PES University B.Tech. specializations are Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Biotechnology.


Which are the accepted entrance exams for B.Tech. admission at PES University?
Asked by Tiya

replied on 25-Mar-2026 11:59:10

PES University accepts PESSAT, JEE Main and KCET entrance exams for B.Tech.


What is the B.Tech. admission process at PES University?
Asked by Shubhi

replied on 25-Mar-2026 11:05:03

PES University admission is based on PESSAT, JEE Main and KCET exam scores. Students must fill in the application form with relevant details, attach the necessary documents and pay the form fees. Selections will be based on merit and form evaluation.


How can I get admission to PES?
Asked by guest

replied on 08-Feb-2025 19:37:56

PES University offers B.Tech admissions through its entrance exam, PESSAT (PES Scholastic Aptitude Test). Candidates must register on the PES University admissions portal, fill out the application form, and appear for PESSAT. The university also considers KCET and JEE Main scores for admission. Shortlisted candidates must attend the counselling session to finalize their admission.