PES University, Bangalore
Also known as PESU
- Fees / year
- ₹1.65L - ₹7.6L
- Courses
- 31+
- NIRF University
- 151–200
- Established
- 1972
About PES University, Bangalore
PES University is a state private university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, set up by the PES University Act (Karnataka Act 16 of 2013) and notified by the state government on 19 November 2013. It grew out of PES Institute of Technology, run by the People's Education Society, which was founded in 1972. A UGC letter of 2015 confirms it as a private university empowered to award degrees through its main campus. This page covers the Ring Road (RR) campus and the programmes the university offers at both its Ring Road and Electronic City campuses.
The Ring Road campus is at 100 Feet Ring Road, BSK III Stage, Banashankari, Bengaluru 560085, on 25 acres 26 guntas. The Electronic City campus on Hosur Road runs medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy and allied health programmes; the Hanumanth Nagar campus runs a B.Com evening programme.
Accreditation and rankings
- NAAC: A+ grade, CGPA 3.34 (cycle 1), valid up to 6 June 2029.
- NIRF 2025: rank-band 101-150 in Engineering and 151-200 in the University category.
- Law: the university's law page says the five-year integrated programmes are approved by the Bar Council of India.
Programmes at the Ring Road campus
The campus runs 31 full-time programmes. B.Tech is offered in computer science and engineering, computer science (AI and machine learning), electronics and communication, mechanical, electrical and electronics, and biotechnology; the university lists 2,100 B.Tech seats at Ring Road for 2027-28, with 720 each in the two computer science branches and 480 in electronics and communication. Other undergraduate programmes are BCA, B.Des, four BBA variants, B.Com with ACCA, CMA, CFA and CA options, BBA LL.B, BA LL.B, B.Com LL.B and LL.B (Hons), B.Sc Economics, B.Sc Psychology, B.Sc Journalism and Mass Communication and B.A. Performing Arts. Postgraduate programmes are M.Tech (computer science, electronics and communication), MBA, M.Des, M.Sc Psychology and MCA. B.Arch was discontinued from 2026-27.
Placements
PES reports a highest compensation of Rs 68 lakh a year for the 2026 graduating batch. Its NIRF 2026 data for the 2024-25 batch of four-year engineering graduates shows 1,068 of 1,526 students placed, at a median salary of Rs 13,05,000.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1972
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Approvals
- UGC, NAAC, BCI
- NIRF 2025
- 151–200 University, 101–150 Engineering
- Programmes
- 31Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce
- UG fees
- ₹1.65L – ₹5.7L a year
- PG fees
- ₹2.3L – ₹7.6L a year
- Also known as
- PESU
- Website
- pes.edu
Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
- 101–150EngineeringRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 151–200UniversityRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses and Fees
31 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 6 | ₹4,70,000 – ₹5,70,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 4 | ₹2,40,000 – ₹3,40,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) | Undergraduate | 4 | ₹2,40,000 – ₹2,80,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) | Undergraduate | 2 | ₹2,00,000 – ₹2,20,000 |
| Master of Technology | Postgraduate | 2 | ₹3,20,000 – ₹4,70,000 |
| B.Com + LLB Integrated | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹2,60,000 |
| BA + LLB Integrated | Integrated | 1 | ₹2,60,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹1,65,000 |
Admission 2027
B.Tech admission at PES University is through JEE Main or KCET scores only; the university has discontinued PESSAT for B.Tech. Every other programme goes through the PES Entrance Process, which candidates register for at admissions.pes.edu and which the university's programme pages describe as an online interview. The 2027 dates are tentative: registration started on 3 September 2026.
B.Tech
- Eligibility: 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class 12, plus a JEE Main or KCET score. Registration at admissions.pes.edu is mandatory.
- Routes: KCET government counselling, the PESU merit quota using JEE Main or KCET scores, and the higher fee category (management) quota, which still needs JEE Main or KCET.
- 2027 schedule (tentative): Early Admissions Commitment merit list in February 2027, PESU JEE rank list in May 2027, first counselling round in June 2027, KCET counselling in July and August 2027, classes from August 2027. The university allots the campus by merit.
Other programmes
- Register for each programme separately at admissions.pes.edu (registration fee Rs 1,200), book an entrance slot, print the hall ticket and appear on the date shown. Results come within three working days.
- CLAT (integrated law), UCEED (B.Des), CEED (M.Des), GATE (M.Tech) and CAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT or ATMA (MBA) scores are also accepted, but registration at the portal is still mandatory; for B.Des, law, M.Des and M.Tech the university says such candidates get extra points in its process.
- Most BBA, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA and allied programmes ask for 50% in Class 12 (BCA needs Mathematics); BBA, B.Com and B.Com ACCA applicants pick the Ring Road or Electronic City campus in the form.
- 2027 cycle (tentative): slot booking from October 2026, entrance process from November 2026 to July 2027, last date of registration in July 2027, UG classes in August 2027. Last year (2026): registration from 5 September 2025, slot booking from 24 October 2025, entrance process from November 2025 to July 2026.
Campus Gallery
(6)PES University, Bangalore: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B.Tech fee at PES University Ring Road Campus?
For 2027-28 the JEE Main quota fee is Rs 5,70,000 a year for CSE and CSE (AIML), Rs 5,20,000 for ECE and Rs 4,70,000 for mechanical, electrical and electronics, and biotechnology, plus a one-time non-refundable administrative charge of Rs 10,000. Higher-fee, management and NRI seats are priced separately by the Office of Admissions.
Does PES University still use PESSAT for 2027 admission?
Not for B.Tech: the university says PESSAT has been discontinued for B.Tech and 2027 admission uses only JEE Main and KCET scores. Other programmes use the PES Entrance Process, registered at admissions.pes.edu for Rs 1,200, with slot booking from October 2026 and the process running from November 2026 to July 2027 (tentative dates).
What are the BBA, B.Com, law and MBA fees at PES University?
For 2027-28: BBA (General/Hons) Rs 2,80,000 a year, BBA Business Analytics Rs 3,40,000, B.Com Rs 1,80,000, B.Com (Hons) with ACCA or CMA Rs 2,80,000, BBA LL.B, BA LL.B and B.Com LL.B Rs 2,60,000, LL.B (Hons) Rs 2,00,000, BCA Rs 2,80,000, MBA Rs 7,60,000 and MCA Rs 3,40,000. A one-time administrative charge of Rs 10,000 is extra.
What are the placement figures at PES University?
For the 2026 graduating batch the university reports a highest compensation of Rs 68 lakh a year and over 1,700 placement offers. Its NIRF 2026 data for the 2024-25 batch of four-year engineering graduates shows 1,068 of 1,526 placed and a median salary of Rs 13,05,000.
What are the NAAC grade and NIRF band of PES University?
NAAC accredited PES University at A+ with a CGPA of 3.34 in its first cycle, valid up to 6 June 2029. In NIRF India Rankings 2025 it is in the 101-150 band for Engineering and the 151-200 band in the University category.
Is PES University a private or a deemed university?
It is a state private university in Karnataka, established by the PES University Act (Karnataka Act 16 of 2013) and notified on 19 November 2013. It is not a deemed university.
Which programmes run at the Ring Road and Electronic City campuses?
B.Tech (CSE, CSE AIML, ECE), BBA, B.Com and B.Com (Hons) with ACCA run at both campuses. B.Tech mechanical, electrical, biotechnology, BCA, B.Des, law, B.Sc and the postgraduate programmes are at Ring Road. MBBS, nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacy and allied health programmes are at Electronic City.
What scholarships does PES University give?
Awards are for students after they join: the Prof. MRD Scholarship refunds 50% of tuition for the top 5% by CGPA, the Prof. CNR Rao Scholarship refunds 40% for the next 20% by SGPA, and a distinction award goes to students with an SGPA of 7.75 or more. Final-year students are not eligible.
What is the admission process at PES University, Bangalore?
B.Tech admission at PES University is through JEE Main or KCET scores only; the university has discontinued PESSAT for B.Tech. Every other programme goes through the PES Entrance Process, which candidates register for at admissions.pes.edu and which the university's programme pages describe as an online interview. The 2027 dates are tentative: registration started on 3 September 2026.
Which courses does PES University, Bangalore offer?
PES University, Bangalore offers 31 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities, Law, Design and Computer Applications, including Bachelor of Technology, Master of Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science (Hons) and Bachelor of Science.
Which entrance exams does PES University, Bangalore accept?
Depending on the course, admission to PES University, Bangalore is through JEE Main, KCET, PESSAT, GATE, PGCET, CAT, MAT and CMAT.
Which bodies approve or accredit PES University, Bangalore?
PES University, Bangalore lists approval or accreditation from UGC, NAAC and BCI.
What other names is PES University, Bangalore known by?
PES University, Bangalore is also known as PESU.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses and fees: as listed for PES University, Bangalore on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
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