PES University Admission 2026 — Courses, Fees, Cutoffs & Direct Admission
PES University Bangalore admission 2026 starts in May after KCET / COMEDK / JEE Main results. Average placement ₹13.5 LPA, fees range from ₹3,80,000 – ₹4,30,000 (B.Tech (CSE / AI&ML)) to ₹1,80,000 – ₹2,20,000 (M.Tech). Direct admission is via management/NRI quota.
About PES University Bangalore
Established in 1972 as PES Institute of Technology and conferred University status in 2013, PES University Bangalore is among India's top private engineering destinations. With NIRF rank 67 (Engineering, 2024) and consistent ₹13.5 LPA average placement, it's the first preference of many Karnataka B.Tech aspirants. The flagship Banashankari campus, the EC (Electronic City) campus and the Hanumanthanagar campus together host over 18,000 students.
PES has produced founders, CTOs and engineers at the largest Indian and global tech companies — Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Flipkart, Cred, Razorpay, PhonePe and dozens of unicorn startups. With deep R&D centres (PESIT-CORI, RISC-V chip lab) and partnerships with Texas Instruments, Intel and IBM, PES is one of the few private universities in India where research and placements are both genuinely strong.
PES University Bangalore 2026 — Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Established | 1972 (University status 2013) |
| Accreditation | NAAC A+ · UGC · AICTE |
| NIRF 2024 | Rank 67 (Engineering) |
| Total Campuses | 3 (Banashankari, EC Campus, Hanumanthanagar) |
| Total Students | 18,000+ across UG, PG, PhD |
| Average Placement (2025) | ₹13.5 LPA · Highest ₹54 LPA |
| Application Window | October 2025 — June 2026 |
| Entrance Test | PESSAT / KCET / JEE Main / COMEDK |
| Official Website | pes.edu |
Top Courses Offered at PES University Bangalore 2026
Undergraduate Programs
- B.Tech CSE / AI & ML / Data Science / Cyber Security / IoT / Cloud Computing
- B.Tech ECE / EEE / Mechanical / Civil / Biotechnology
- BBA / BBA Honours (PES School of Business)
- BCA / B.Sc Animation / B.Sc Hospitality (3 years)
- BA LLB / BBA LLB (5 years, Faculty of Law)
Postgraduate Programs
- M.Tech (CSE / VLSI / Mech / Power Systems / AI)
- MBA (Banashankari & EC Campus)
- M.Sc / MCA / LLM
- Ph.D programs across Engineering, Management, Sciences, Law
PES University Bangalore Fees Structure 2026
Fees below are indicative annual figures for 2026 intake (general category). NRI and Sponsored seats are typically priced higher.
| Program | Duration | Fees (₹/year) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE / AI&ML) | 4 years | ₹3,80,000 – ₹4,30,000 |
| B.Tech (ECE / EEE / ME) | 4 years | ₹3,30,000 – ₹3,60,000 |
| BBA / BBA Honours | 3/4 years | ₹2,50,000 – ₹3,00,000 |
| BCA | 3 years | ₹1,80,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| BA LLB / BBA LLB | 5 years | ₹2,40,000 – ₹2,80,000 |
| MBA | 2 years | ₹4,80,000 – ₹5,40,000 |
| M.Tech | 2 years | ₹1,80,000 – ₹2,20,000 |
PES University Bangalore Admission Process 2026 — Step by Step
- Online application via pes.edu from October 2025. Application fee: ₹1,000.
- Submit PESSAT, KCET, JEE Main or COMEDK score. PESSAT is conducted in 4 slots between January and May 2026.
- Counselling and document verification at Banashankari campus.
- Provisional admission letter within 5–7 working days.
- Pay first-year fee within 7 days of offer to lock the seat.
- Reporting and orientation in July 2026.
Eligibility — PES University Bangalore 2026
| Program | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | 60% in 10+2 PCM (55% for SC/ST); valid PESSAT / KCET / JEE Main / COMEDK score |
| BBA / BBA Honours | 50% in 10+2 (any stream) |
| BCA | 50% in 10+2 with Math / Computer Science |
| BA LLB / BBA LLB | 50% in 10+2; CLAT / PESSAT-LAW |
| MBA | 50% in any Bachelor's; CAT / XAT / MAT / CMAT / GMAT / PESSAT-MBA |
| M.Tech | 60% in B.E./B.Tech relevant branch; valid GATE / PESSAT-PG |
PES University Bangalore Placements 2025 — Recent Snapshot
- B.Tech CSE / AI&ML — Average ₹14.5 LPA, Highest ₹54 LPA (Salesforce, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, NVIDIA)
- B.Tech ECE / EEE — Average ₹10 LPA, top recruiters Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, Intel, Amazon
- MBA — Average ₹11 LPA, Highest ₹28 LPA (Bain, EY, Cognizant, ICICI, Deloitte)
- BBA & Law — Average ₹6–9 LPA
PES University Bangalore Cut-offs by Branch (KCET / COMEDK 2025 reference)
- B.Tech CSE — KCET rank ~1500–2500 (general) · PESSAT 60–75 percentile · JEE Main 96+
- B.Tech ECE — KCET rank ~3000–5500 · PESSAT 50+ percentile
- B.Tech ME / Civil — KCET rank ~9000–15000
- MBA — CAT 70+ percentile or strong PESSAT-MBA score
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Why PES University Bangalore? Pros & Honest Cons
Strengths
- Top 3 placement record in Bangalore (₹13.5 LPA average, often ₹50+ LPA highs)
- Strong R&D culture — PES students published 350+ papers and built RISC-V silicon at PES
- Banashankari campus is the largest single private engineering campus in Karnataka
- Entrepreneur alumni network — founders of Cred, Slice, Yulu, Lendingkart studied here
Things to consider
- Higher fees than VTU-affiliated colleges (₹3.8L+ vs ₹1.5L average)
- Highly competitive admissions — CSE seats fill within 100 KCET ranks
- Hostel availability is limited; off-campus PG common in Banashankari/Bull Temple
Important 2026 Dates
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| PESSAT Slot 1 | January 2026 |
| PESSAT Slot 2 | March 2026 |
| PESSAT Slot 3 | April 2026 |
| PESSAT Slot 4 | May 2026 |
| KCET 2026 | April–May 2026 |
| Counselling | May–July 2026 |
| Reporting | July 2026 |
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