Direct Admission in PES University Bangalore

PES University follows programme wise admission routes through recognised entrance scores, university counselling and government counselling. Students looking for direct admission guidance should first understand the official route for their course, because the process for B.Tech is different from MBA, B.Des, law and other programmes.

Official B.Tech Admission Routes

For B.Tech, PES University uses only JEE Main and KCET scores in the current admission cycle. Students should register on the PES University admissions portal, update their JEE Main or KCET details after results, and attend counselling as per the university schedule.

The published B.Tech seat split is 40% for KCET admissions through Karnataka Government KCET counselling, 45% for PESU JEE Main and PESU KCET merit seats, and 15% for Higher Fee Category, Management, NRI, PIO, OCI and Sponsored seats.

For Higher Fee Category and Management seats, PES University asks students to contact the Office of Admissions or write to the university admissions team for current availability and fee details. The university does not publish a fixed branch wise management quota fee table, so any fee should be confirmed through the official admission process before payment.

Admission Routes for Other Programmes

MBA admission is through the PES Entrance Test or accepted tests such as CAT, MAT, CMAT and ATMA, followed by the university selection process. Eligibility is at least 50% marks in a bachelor degree from a recognised university.

B.Des uses the PES Entrance Test or UCEED as applicable, B.Arch requires NATA, and law programmes use CLAT, LSAT India or the PES Entrance Test as per the current notice. Pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy and allied health programmes follow their own eligibility and selection rules.

Management Quota Direct Admission Guidance

While GCS Online cannot guarantee admission to any college, we can help with the complete process and help students explore management quota direct admission options without entrance exams wherever such seats are available, provided the eligibility criteria are met and institute guidelines are followed.

For PES University, B.Tech seats still follow the published JEE Main, KCET and Higher Fee Category structure. Students should not assume that a management route removes the eligibility requirement. Class 12 PCM marks, programme eligibility, seat availability and the university confirmation remain essential.

How GCS Online Helps

GCS Online helps students with course and campus selection, eligibility checking, PESU registration planning, JEE Main and KCET score updating reminders, document readiness, counselling preparation and fee confirmation guidance.

Our counsellors can also help you compare the merit route with the Higher Fee Category route, understand the likely fee difference and plan the next step without missing official dates.

For PES University admission guidance, call GCS Online at +91 6366615555.

Overview

PES University Bangalore is a private university in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Its roots go back to 1972, and it gained university status in 2013 under the Karnataka Act. The university is recognised by UGC and is accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade.

The GCS Online college page covers the Ring Road Campus at Banashankari, Bengaluru. PES University also has Electronic City and Hanumanth Nagar campuses in Bengaluru, with programmes spread across these campuses.

In NIRF 2025, PES University was placed in the 101 to 150 band for Engineering and the 151 to 200 band in the University category. B.Tech remains its flagship programme, with strong demand for Computer Science and related branches.

Programmes at PES University

PES University offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes across engineering, management, commerce, computer applications, design, architecture, law, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, sciences, humanities and performing arts.

Popular programmes include B.Tech, BBA and BBA (Hons), B.Com and B.Com (Hons), BCA, B.Des, B.Arch, integrated law programmes, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, M.Des and M.Sc. Psychology. The exact programme list and campus can change by admission year, so students should confirm the current offering before applying.

Admissions Snapshot

For B.Tech, PES University now uses only JEE Main and KCET scores. The published B.Tech seat split is 40% through Karnataka Government KCET counselling, 45% through the PESU JEE Main and KCET merit route, and 15% for Higher Fee Category, Management, NRI, PIO, OCI and Sponsored seats.

Other programmes use the PES Entrance Test or accepted national and state level tests, depending on the course. MBA admissions accept the PES Entrance Test and tests such as CAT, MAT, CMAT and ATMA, subject to the current admission notice.

Placement Snapshot

As per the NIRF 2026 data for the academic year 2024-25, PES University placed 1,097 students from UG 4 year programmes with a median salary of Rs 12.50 LPA. The median salary for PG 2 year programmes was Rs 7.65 LPA.

If you need help choosing the right PES University course, campus or admission route, GCS Online can guide you on eligibility, documents, deadlines and the application process. Call us at +91 6366615555.

Courses Offered

PES University offers programmes across engineering, management, commerce, computer applications, design, architecture, law, pharmacy, health sciences, sciences and humanities. This page focuses on the popular programmes students ask for at the Bengaluru campuses, with the published 2026-27 fee structure.

Fees below are the published PESU Merit fee figures for 2026-27, plus a one-time non refundable administrative charge of Rs 10,000 where applicable. Fees can change by programme, campus and admission quota, and Higher Fee Category or Management Quota fees are not the same as the merit fee. Confirm the exact fee for your course and quota before payment.

B.Tech Course

B.Tech is the flagship programme at PES University. Popular branches include Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML), Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Biotechnology.

Eligibility is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with at least 60% aggregate in PCM, and a valid JEE Main or KCET score. PES University uses only JEE Main and KCET scores for B.Tech admissions, so PESSAT is not the B.Tech route in the current admission cycle.

The published fee is Rs 5,50,000 per year for CSE and CSE (AI and ML), Rs 5,00,000 per year for ECE, and Rs 4,50,000 per year for Mechanical, EEE and Biotechnology.

Management, Commerce and Computer Applications

BBA is offered as a 3 year programme and BBA (Hons) as a 4 year route, with options such as Business Analytics, Hospitality and Event Management and Sports Management. Eligibility is 50% aggregate in 10+2 in any stream.

B.Com and B.Com (Hons) routes include general, Finance and Accounting, ACCA, CMA and CFA oriented options as per the current programme list. BCA is for students with 10+2 and Mathematics, with eligibility of 50% aggregate.

At postgraduate level, the MBA is a 2 year programme at Ring Road Campus with specialisations such as Marketing, Finance, Human Capital Management, Business Analytics, Healthcare Management and Operations. MCA is a 2 year programme for computer application graduates and related degree holders.

Design, Architecture and Law

B.Des is a design programme for students with 10+2 in any stream with English, selected through the PES Entrance Test or UCEED as applicable. B.Arch requires Physics and Mathematics in 10+2 with a valid NATA score.

The integrated law programmes BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) are 5 year programmes. LLB (Hons) is also listed for graduates, subject to the current admission notice.

Pharmacy and Health Sciences

B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Pharm, B.Sc. Nursing, Bachelor of Physiotherapy and allied health B.Sc. (Hons) programmes are offered mainly through the health science ecosystem of PES University. Eligibility and campus depend on the exact programme, so students should check the current programme and campus before applying.

Postgraduate and Research Programmes

M.Tech is offered in areas such as Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering. M.Des, M.Sc. Psychology, M.Pharm, M.Com and research programmes including Ph.D. are also part of the postgraduate offering.

All Courses

The table below lists popular PES University courses with eligibility and 2026 fees. Use the Apply Now button next to a course to ask for admission help for that course.

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Fees (2026)	Apply Now
B.Tech	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 60% aggregate in PCM and a valid JEE Main or KCET score.	CSE and CSE (AI & ML) Rs 5,50,000 per year; ECE Rs 5,00,000 per year; Mechanical, EEE and Biotechnology Rs 4,50,000 per year.	Apply Now
B.Arch	10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, at least 50% aggregate and a valid NATA score.	Rs 4,00,000 per year.	Apply Now
B.Des	10+2 or equivalent in any stream with English, at least 50%, with PES Entrance Test or UCEED as applicable.	Rs 4,50,000 per year.	Apply Now
BBA / BBA (Hons)	10+2 or equivalent in any stream from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate.	General and Hons routes from Rs 2,60,000 per year; BBA (Hons) Business Analytics Rs 3,20,000 per year.	Apply Now
B.Com / B.Com (Hons)	10+2 from a recognised board with at least 50% marks.	General and Hons Rs 1,60,000 per year; specialised Hons routes Rs 2,20,000 to Rs 2,60,000 per year.	Apply Now
BCA	10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate and Mathematics as a subject.	Rs 2,60,000 per year.	Apply Now
BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons)	10+2 with the minimum marks prescribed for law admissions and CLAT, LSAT India or PES Entrance Test as applicable.	Rs 2,40,000 per year.	Apply Now
B.Pharm	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology from a recognised board.	Rs 2,20,000 per year.	Apply Now
Pharm.D	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology, or an eligible pharmacy qualification as per the current admission notice.	Rs 3,30,000 per year.	Apply Now
BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognised board.	Rs 2,20,000 per year.	Apply Now
MBA	Bachelor degree from a recognised university with at least 50% marks and PES Entrance Test, CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA or another accepted test as per the current notice.	Rs 7,50,000 per year.	Apply Now
M.Tech	Bachelor degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification with the minimum marks and GATE or university selection route prescribed for the specialisation.	CSE Rs 4,50,000 per year; ECE Rs 2,60,000 per year under the published PESU Merit and GATE fee structure.	Apply Now
MCA	BCA, B.Sc. Computer Science or an equivalent degree with Mathematics and at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination.	Rs 3,20,000 per year.	Apply Now
M.Des	Bachelor degree in design, engineering, architecture or a related field with the portfolio and selection process prescribed by the university.	Rs 4,50,000 per year.	Apply Now
M.Sc. Psychology	Bachelor degree with the subject background and minimum marks prescribed for the programme.	Rs 2,20,000 per year.	Apply Now
Ph.D.	Master degree with the minimum marks and research selection process prescribed by the university.	Rs 2,00,000 per year for research programmes as published for 2026-27.	Apply Now

The fees in the table are published 2026-27 PESU Merit figures. The exact payable fee depends on the programme, branch, campus and admission quota, so confirm the final fee and payment schedule with the university or with GCS Online before making any payment.

Placement

PES University has a strong placement record across engineering and other professional programmes. The cleanest comparable figures come from the NIRF data filed by the university, supported by the 2025 placement summaries published for the university.

Placement Highlights

Placement Metric	Result
Highest package reported for 2025	Rs 68 LPA
Average package reported for 2025	Rs 13.21 LPA
UG 4 year median salary, 2024-25	Rs 12.50 LPA
PG 2 year median salary, 2024-25	Rs 7.65 LPA
UG 3 year median salary, 2024-25	Rs 4.60 LPA

The highest and average figures are from 2025 placement summaries for PES University. The median figures are from NIRF 2026 data for the academic year 2024-25, which is the more reliable basis for comparing programmes.

NIRF Placement Data for 2024-25

Programme Group	Students Graduated	Students Placed	Median Salary
UG 4 year programmes, including B.Tech	1,627	1,097	Rs 12.50 LPA
UG 3 year programmes	321	67	Rs 4.60 LPA
UG 5 year programmes	Noted in NIRF summary	63	Rs 4.60 LPA
PG 2 year programmes	As per NIRF filing	466	Rs 7.65 LPA

UG 4 year programmes, which include B.Tech, recorded the strongest median salary. The UG 4 year median moved from Rs 8.00 LPA in 2022-23 to Rs 12.48 LPA in 2023-24 and Rs 12.50 LPA in 2024-25.

Top Recruiters

Recruiters across recent PES University placement seasons include Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Flipkart, Deloitte, Cisco, IBM, Intel, Siemens and Infosys, among many others. Technology, consulting, BFSI, core engineering, analytics and product companies recruit across programmes depending on the batch and specialisation.

For MBA, the university highlights case based learning, internships, industry visits and an on campus placement centre with 100+ recruiters annually. Programme wise placement outcomes vary, so students should check the median salary and recruiter fit for their exact course.

Internships and Career Preparation

PES University supports internships, live projects, hackathons, industry sessions, conclaves and company interactions during the programme. Placement preparation includes aptitude and technical practice, resume building, interview preparation, coding and domain practice, and project and internship exposure.

Students who build strong academics, projects, internships and communication skills usually get better access to higher paying roles. Placement results differ by branch and batch, with Computer Science and related branches generally seeing the highest competition and the strongest offers.

Facilities and Infrastructure

PES University Ring Road Campus in Banashankari, Bengaluru supports a large student community with academic buildings, laboratories, library services, hostel support, sports spaces and student activity facilities. The campus is designed for classroom learning, practical work, research, events and day to day student life.

Academic and Laboratory Facilities

Students use subject specific laboratories for engineering, computer science, electronics, mechanical, electrical, biotechnology, pharmacy, design and science programmes. Computer labs and programme specific workspaces support coding, design, simulation, experiments and project work.

Classrooms and seminar spaces are supported by digital teaching tools, projectors and campus connectivity. Auditorium, conference and seminar halls are used for guest lectures, workshops, conclaves, cultural events and placement activities.

Library and Digital Learning

The university library provides print books, reference material, journals and digital resources for students and faculty. Students can use reading spaces, e-resources and department learning material for assignments, projects, research and exam preparation.

Campus Wi-Fi, computer facilities and online learning support help students access course material, coding platforms, research databases and university notices during the academic day.

Hostel and Student Support

Separate hostel facilities are available for boys and girls, subject to availability and the campus allotment process. Hostel life is supported by dining facilities, Wi-Fi, laundry and recreation areas, along with campus security, CCTV surveillance and emergency medical assistance.

Hostel and mess charges are separate from the course fee. Students should confirm the current room type, yearly hostel charge, refundable deposit and allotment rules before paying any amount.

Sports, Clubs and Campus Life

The campus supports indoor and outdoor sports, including basketball, cricket, football, tennis, table tennis and volleyball facilities as available on campus. A gym, cafeteria and common student spaces support daily campus life.

Student clubs, technical societies, cultural teams, hackathons, conclaves, guest lectures and annual events give students practical exposure beyond the classroom. Law students also get moot court exposure, while design and media students use studio and production oriented learning spaces.

Other Campus Facilities

Other student facilities include medical support, cafeteria and food courts, convenience services, bank and ATM access, transport support where applicable, placement cell support and alumni engagement. Facility availability can differ between Ring Road, Electronic City and Hanumanth Nagar campuses, so applicants should confirm the facilities for their exact programme and campus.