PES University
PES University is a private state university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, run by the PES Institutions group whose first college opened in 1972; it gained university status in 2013. B.Tech is offered at the Ring Road (Banashankari III Stage) and Electronic City campuses. The university is known for its CSE and ECE programmes, strong tech-industry links in Bengaluru and an industry-oriented curriculum. It was placed in the 101-150 band in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Its NIRF data shows rising outcomes, with 1,030 of 1,567 graduates placed in 2023-24 at a median salary of INR 12.8 LPA. B.Tech admission is now mainly through JEE Main scores and KCET.
- Type: Private university
- Established: 1972
- Approvals and rankings: UGC (state private university, est. as university 2013), AICTE, NAAC accredited, NIRF 2025 Engineering rank band 101-150
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
B.Tech / B.E. is a 4-year (8-semester) undergraduate engineering degree. Branches offered include:
- CSE
- CSE (AI & ML)
- ECE
- Electrical & Electronics
- Mechanical
- Biotechnology
Most programmes include core engineering sciences in the first year, branch subjects and electives from the second year, and an industry internship or major project in the final year.
| Tuition - CSE / CSE (AIML), JEE Main quota (per year, 2027-28) | INR 5,70,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition - ECE, JEE Main quota (per year, 2027-28) | INR 5,20,000 |
| Tuition - Mechanical / EEE / Biotechnology (per year, 2027-28) | INR 4,70,000 |
| One-time administrative charge (non-refundable) | INR 10,000 |
| KCET government quota | As fixed by Karnataka govt / KEA (not listed on PES page) |
| Management / NRI / Foreign / OCI | Not published - contact admissions@pes.edu |
| Approx. total for 4 years | INR 22,90,000 |
Official PES fee page lists 2027-28 B.Tech fees for the JEE Main quota (university seats): CSE and CSE (AIML) INR 5,70,000 per year, ECE INR 5,20,000, Mechanical/EEE/Biotechnology INR 4,70,000, plus one-time non-refundable administrative charge INR 10,000. KCET (government quota) fee is set by the state and the 2026-27 CET fee table on the page was blank. Management/NRI/foreign fees are not published (contact admissions). Hostel not included. PES is not in the COMEDK fee list.
Official source: pes.edu (2027-28)
Fees as published by the institution. Tuition only unless stated; hostel, mess, exam and other fees are usually extra. Fees can change each session, so confirm the final amount with the institution and XEAL Education Works before making any payment.
- Entrance exam: JEE Main (PESU merit list from JEE Main score, main route for university seats); KCET for government-quota seats; PESSAT no longer the main B.Tech route; management/NRI seats direct
- Application / form dates: Official 2027-28 cycle (pes.edu important dates): applications opened 3 Sep 2026 and close June 2027; Early Admission Commitment (EAC) merit list Feb 2027, EAC payment Mar 2027; PESU JEE rank list May 2027; counselling rounds June - July 2027; classes Aug 2027. 2026 cycle: EAC round 2026 plus JEE-based counselling from end May/June 2026.
- Placement record: NIRF 2025 data (IR-E-U-0733): 2023-24 UG 4-year batch - 1,567 graduates, 1,030 placed, 239 higher studies, median salary INR 12.8 LPA. 2022-23: 1,445 graduates, 788 placed, median INR 12 LPA. 2021-22: 1,360 graduates, 687 placed, median INR 9 LPA. (source)
- Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (plus Chemistry / Biology / CS as required) and the minimum marks set by the institution.
- Official website: pes.edu