⦁ PES University B.Tech: PES University (PESU) is situated in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. PES University registrations for the B.Tech program through PESSAT 2023 are open till May 10, 2023 (non-Bengaluru candidates). Bengaluru candidates can apply till May 20, 2023.
⦁ PES University CLAT: CLAT 2023 registrations are open till November 13. Candidates interested to apply for the B.Arch program are required to upload their NATA and 12th std / 2nd PU scores online till July 2023. For admission to other courses, candidates can apply till July 2023.
⦁ PES University EMBA: PESSAT 2023 registrations for EMBA will begin in December. Candidates seeking admission to PES University can apply online on the official website of the university – pes.edu.
⦁ PES University B.Tech: PES BTech admissions will be done through KCET 2023. Notification for the KCET registration will be out on February first week tentatively on the official website.
⦁ PES University Ranking: PES University was ranked 77th in Top B-School (Pvt.) and 29th in South Zone by IIRF 2023.
PES University (PESU), established in 1972, is situated in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. The University was formerly known as the PES Institute of Technology, it was renamed in 2013 where it attained University status by the Government of Karnataka. It offers UG, PG and Doctoral courses in streams of Management, Science, Medicine, Architecture, Technology, and Law.
PESU is ranked 6th in Top 50 Private universities by OUTLOOK India- ICARE rankings. Also, it is one of the Top 20 Universities in Karnataka state by the same rankings. PES University is the second most preferred destination next to IIMB for B-School aspirants (Times of India)
PESU Highlights
| Establishment year | 1972 |
| Recognition | UGC, AICTE, AACSB (Business Education Alliance Member) |
| Accreditations | NAAC |
| Courses | More than 25, please visit pes.edu/programs |
| Admissions | PESSAT |
| Campus Area | PESU RR campus – 30 Acres |
| Accommodation | Girls and Boys |
| PES Institution Strength | 26,000 |
| Courses | 25+ Courses (UG, PG, and Doctoral) |
| Academic Partnerships | ⦁ Taylor’s University of Malaysia ⦁ IIMBx-MOOC ⦁ Aberdeen University (which provides project-based specific offering) |
| How to Reach | 7 Kms away from Bangalore City Junction Railway Station 8 Kms away from Kempegowda Bus Stand |
PESU Admission 2023 Dates
| B.Tech Admissions | |
| Events | Dates |
| Display of Seat Matrix for KCET 2022 Counselling Round 2 | November 26, 2022 |
| KCET 2022 Round 2 Choice Entry | November 27 – November 29, 2022 |
| KCET 2022 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | November 30, 2022 |
| Payment of fee and downloading of admission order | December 1 – December 2, 2022 |
| Last date for reporting at allotted college | December 3, 2022 |
| Last date to register for candidates from outside Bengaluru | May 10, 2023 |
| Last date for candidates to register who are willing to take PESSAT at Bangalore centre only | May 20, 2023 |
| Commencement of slot bookings for all candidates | May 21, 2023 |
| PESSAT 2022 Exam | May 25 to June 10, 2023 |
| Last date to update 12th std/ 2nd PU marks (Only for candidates whose 12th/ 2nd PU results are announced) | July 12, 2023 |
| PESSAT Results | July 13, 2023 |
| PESSAT first round Counseling | Aug 23 & Aug 24, 2023 |
| PESSAT second / final round counseling for B.Tech. | September 2023 |
PESU Courses
PES University offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in fields of Technology, Management, Science, Law, Architecture, Medical, and Science.
| Courses | Details |
| B.Tech | ⦁ Duration: 4 year ⦁ Specialization: ECE, ME, CE, Biotech, IT, EE and Civil ⦁ Selection Criteria: PESSAT/ KCET/ both (if eligible) |
| M.Tech | ⦁ Duration: 2 years ⦁ Specialization: ECE, ME, CE, Biotech, IT, EE and Civil ⦁ Selection Criteria: PESSAT/ KCET/ both (if eligible) |
| BBA | ⦁ Duration: 3 years ⦁ Specialization: General, Event Management and Hospitality ⦁ Selection Criteria: Admissions through PESSAT Entrance Exam |
| MBA | ⦁ Duration: 2 years ⦁ Selection Criteria: Admissions through PESSAT Entrance Exam |
| LLB | ⦁ Duration: 3 years ⦁ Selection Criteria: PESSAT Exam |
| LLM | ⦁ Duration: 1 year ⦁ Selection Criteria: PESSAT Exam |
| B.Arch | ⦁ Duration: 3 years ⦁ Selection Criteria: NATA/ JEE Advanced, No PESSAT Test for B.Arch |
| B.Design | ⦁ Duration: 4 years ⦁ Selection Criteria: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) by PESSAT ⦁ Specialization: Product Design, Communication Design, Interaction Design |
| Ph.D | ⦁ Duration: 2-5 years ⦁ Specializations: Engineering, Maths, Management, and Computer Applications ⦁ Eligibility: PG and UG degrees with at least 60% marks (or equivalent GPA) at both levels. Note: Distance Degree is not valid. |
| B.Sc | ⦁ Duration: 3 years ⦁ Specializations: Nursing ⦁ Eligibility: Admissions through PESSAT Entrance Exam |
| M.Sc Nursing(Only for women) | ⦁ Duration: 2 years ⦁ Specializations: Nursing ⦁ Eligibility: Admissions through PESSAT Entrance Exam. |
PESU Ranking
| Agency | Year | Rank |
| IIRF | 2023 | 77 |
| NIRF (Overall) | 2022 | 151-200(band) |
| NIRF (Engineering) | 2022 | 100 |
| NIRF (Engineering) | 2021 | 83 |
| NIRF (Engineering) | 2020 | 93 |
| NIRF (Overall) | 2021 | 151-200(band) |
PESU Placements
There are probably a few leading organizations where a PES alumnus is not working. From technology and software to civil and architecture, to finance, consulting and e-commerce, PES alumni are applying their education across domains. It is a testament to our expert faculty and our commitment to creating professionally superior manpower. Also, according to answers on quora, many students have answered positively when it comes to talking about the placement in PESU.
“One of the students stated, “PES University(formerly known as PESIT) has a fantastic Placement record. The percentage is almost 100%. So if you need a job to survive and you want to learn solely because of placement then PES University. is the best place to learn.”. Answered by Swaroop Padurangi.”
Top Recruiters are
Amazon, Cisco, Mahindra Rise, Clear trip, TESCO, LinkedIn, Flipkart, JP Morgan, Microsoft, Honeywell, L’Oréal, Bosch, ITC, Nestle, HP, Oracle, Amazon, Deloitte, Genpact, Morgan Stanley, HDFC Bank, EY, Accor Hotels, Cruise Companies. etc
PESU Facilities
⦁ Library: Central Library, PES University was established in 1988 with a modest number of books and other documents. Since its inception, the library has steadily developed its collection and presently the library has over 1 lakh documents comprising an impressive and diverse range of information sources like books, journals, conference proceedings, project reports, institutional repositories, previous years examination question papers, electronic resources like E-books, E-journals, CD ROMS, Standards, etc.
⦁ Infrastructure: The PES University campus sprawls over 25 lush acres. PESIT South Campus will be a part of the multidisciplinary University Campus. The classrooms are planned to maximize light and space and students have access to the latest computing and research facilities.
⦁ Faculty: Faculty involvement at PES goes far beyond academics and influences every aspect of campus life. In addition to their teaching duties, faculty members guide and mentor students, participating with enthusiasm in their academic, research and sports / cultural pursuits.