PES University in Bangalore is one of the top-ranked engineering and management institutions in India. The university is well-known for its academic standards and also its strong placement record. Obtaining a seat at PES University depends largely on cutoff ranks in entrance examinations. The PES University cutoff 2025 plays a big role in admission. It's especially important for in-demand B.Tech branches like Computer Science and Engineering (CSE).
PES University takes admissions for B.Tech based on PESSAT (the university’s own entrance test), KCET, and JEE Main. To take admission in MBA the university in the following sequences KPGCET, KMAT, MAT, and CAT's scores are taken into consideration. The cutoff ranks are re-published every year, depending on the number of applicants, the level of the exam, and the performance of the students. Students must score above the cutoff to be considered eligible for their preferred course or specialisation.
PES University admission through cutoff works in two steps. First, students must qualify within the required rank range. Second, they must participate in the counselling process. During counselling, students choose their preferred course. It is based on their rank. The B.Tech cutoff for CSE tends to be the highest. It is due to its consistent popularity and strong career prospects. For MBA admissions, entrance exam scores are supplemented by Group Discussions and Personal Interviews.
The PES University PESSAT cutoff varies by course and category. As for B.Tech, the 2025 PESSAT cutoff score for CSE is 119. It is for the General category and 115 for the Reserved category. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering branches have slightly lower cutoff scores. The PESSAT cutoff for OBC candidates in Mechanical Engineering is 113.
|
Engineering Course |
General Category Cutoff |
Reserved Category Cutoff |
|
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) |
119 |
115 |
|
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) |
118 |
114 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
117 |
113 |
|
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) |
116 |
112 |
|
Civil Engineering |
115 |
111 |
PESSAT cutoff trends show that CSE consistently records the lowest closing rank among all engineering branches. It reflects the highest level of competition. In 2025, the CSE opening rank was 934 and the same range is expected in 2026.
|
Course |
2025 Round 1 Closing Rank |
2025 Later Rounds (Approx.) |
Expected 2026 |
|
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) |
934 |
1,650 – 3,160 |
850 – 900 |
|
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) |
3,018 |
8,391 |
2,800 – 6,000 |
|
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) |
10,321 |
10,413 |
5,000 – 6,500 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
13,097 |
15,140 |
9,000 – 11,000 |
|
Civil Engineering |
17,175 |
– |
15,000+ |
Apart from PESSAT, PES University also accepts KCET scores for B.Tech admissions. Candidates with a valid KCET rank are exempted from appearing in PESSAT. Seat allotment is carried out through KCET counselling. It is conducted by KEA. It is based on rank and course preference. The PES University B.Tech cutoff 2025 differs for each branch and reservation category. Candidates who meet the cutoff for their preferred course stand a strong chance of securing a seat.
The table below lists the PES KCET cutoff for the General (open merit) category. The cutoff for Computer Science Engineering is 900. It makes it the most competitive branch under KCET admissions as well.
|
Course |
KCET Cutoff Rank – General (2025) |
|
Computer Science Engineering (CSE) |
900 |
|
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) |
3,000 |
|
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) |
6,000 |
|
Biotechnology |
12,000 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
11,000 |
The table shows the PES University KCET OBC cutoff for 2026. CSE remains competitive even in the OBC category. The closing rank is in between 3,000 and 3,500.
|
Course |
Expected OBC Closing Rank (2026) |
|
Computer Science Engineering (CSE) |
3,000 – 3,500 |
|
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) |
7,500 – 8,500 |
|
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) |
13,000 – 15,000 |
|
Biotechnology |
24,000 – 26,000 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
27,000 – 29,000 |
The expected PES University KCET SC cutoff for 2026 is listed below. SC candidates applying for CSE need a rank between 14,000 and 18,000. It is a must to be considered for admission.
|
Branch |
SC Closing Rank (2025) |
|
Computer Science Engineering (CSE) |
14,000 – 18,000 |
|
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) |
28,000 – 35,000 |
|
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) |
35,000 – 45,000 |
|
Biotechnology |
35,000 – 45,000 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
70,000 – 90,000 |
The table below lists the expected PES University KCET ST cutoff for 2026. ST candidates looking for admission to CSE need a rank in the range of 26,000 to 30,000.
|
Branch |
Expected ST Closing Rank (2026) |
|
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) |
26,000 – 30,000 |
|
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) |
40,000 – 50,000 |
|
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) |
45,000 – 55,000 |
|
Biotechnology |
18,000 – 25,000 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
70,000 – 85,000 |
These KCET cutoff trends for PES University reflect the closing ranks. It shows for each engineering branch over recent years. CSE and ECE consistently attract the highest competition. It results in lower closing ranks year on year.
|
Branch |
2024 Closing Rank |
2025 Closing Rank |
2026 Expected Closing Rank |
|
Computer Science Engineering (CSE) |
1,247 – 5,241 |
934 – 1,654 |
850 – 1,000 |
|
AI & Machine Learning (AI/ML) |
– |
1,494 – 2,694 |
1,300 – 1,500 |
|
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) |
3,018 – 8,391 |
2,380 – 3,765 |
2,800 – 4,000 |
|
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) |
5,037 – 6,613 |
3,645 – 8,400 |
4,500 – 7,000 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
9,117 – 19,130 |
5,948 – 15,958 |
9,000 – 12,000+ |
|
Biotechnology |
10,425 – 13,805 |
6,210 – 13,360 |
9,000 – 15,000+ |
For admission to PES University's MBA programmes, candidates must have a valid score from one of the accepted entrance exams. KPGCET, CAT, CMAT, MAT, or the university's own PESSAT. Shortlisted candidates are then called for Group Discussions and Personal Interviews. It is a part of the selection process. The MBA cutoff at PES University. It differs based on the exam and the specialisation chosen.
PES PESSAT Cutoff for MBA 2025
The PES PESSAT MBA cutoff for the General category ranges from 111 to 114. It depends on the specialisation. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) require slightly lower scores. It is typically between 107 and 110.
|
Course |
Cutoff – General |
Cutoff – Reserved (SC/ST/OBC) |
|
MBA General |
114 |
110 |
|
MBA Marketing |
113 |
109 |
|
MBA Finance |
112 |
108 |
|
MBA Operations |
111 |
107 |
The PES University CAT cutoff for General category candidates ranges between 50 and 65th percentile, it depends on the MBA specialisation. MBA General has the highest CAT cutoff at 60–65 percentile.
|
Course |
CAT Cutoff – General (Percentile) |
|
MBA General |
60 – 65 |
|
MBA Finance |
50 – 55 |
|
MBA Operations |
50 – 55 |
|
MBA Marketing |
50 – 55 |
|
Business Analytics |
50 – 55 |
The PES University MAT cutoff is uniform across all MBA specialisations at 67 to 70. Candidates scoring within this range across all MBA programmes are eligible for the next stage of the selection process.
|
Course |
MAT Cutoff Score |
|
MBA Finance |
67 – 70 |
|
MBA General |
67 – 70 |
|
MBA Operations |
67 – 70 |
|
MBA Marketing |
67 – 70 |
|
MBA Human Capital Management |
67 – 70 |
The PES University PGCET cutoff for the General category is 243 for all MBA specialisations. OBC candidates need a rank of 517, SC candidates require 1,952, and ST candidates need 2,159. These ranks apply uniformly to all MBA programmes listed below.
|
Course |
General |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
|
MBA Business Analytics |
243 |
517 |
1,952 |
2,159 |
|
MBA Capital Market |
243 |
517 |
1,952 |
2,159 |
|
MBA Finance |
243 |
517 |
1,952 |
2,159 |
|
MBA Marketing |
243 |
517 |
1,952 |
2,159 |
|
MBA Human Capital Management |
243 |
517 |
1,952 |
2,159 |
|
MBA General |
243 |
517 |
1,952 |
2,159 |
|
MBA Hospital & Health Care Management |
243 |
517 |
1,952 |
2,159 |
|
MBA Operations Management |
243 |
517 |
1,952 |
2,159 |
The table below shows PES University MBA cutoff scores from 2025. These figures serve as a useful reference for students preparing for 2026 admissions. The cutoffs are expected to remain in a similar range.
|
Exam |
MBA Cutoff (2026) |
|
CAT |
50 – 60 percentile |
|
MAT |
67 |
|
CMAT |
50 |


















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