PES University, Bangalore, is a premier private university established in 2013 under the Karnataka State Act. It evolved from the PES Institute of Technology (PESIT), which was founded in 1972, and is now recognized among the top universities in India for engineering, management, law, and life sciences. The university operates with a strong focus on research, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration. With a sprawling campus located in Banashankari (Bangalore South), PES University also has campuses in Electronic City and Hanumanth Nagar. The institution offers state-of-the-art infrastructure including smart classrooms, advanced laboratories, incubation centres, and research facilities. PES emphasizes a student-centric approach, ensuring holistic development through academics, entrepreneurship, cultural activities, and sports. It is especially well-known for its placements, collaborations with global universities, and highly competitive admission process through its in-house entrance test (PESSAT).
Feature |
Details |
Full Name |
PES University, Bangalore |
Popularly Known As |
PESU |
Location |
Banashankari, Bangalore, Karnataka |
Established Year |
2013 (origin as PESIT in 1972) |
Type |
Private University |
Approved By |
UGC, AICTE, BCI, PCI |
Accreditation |
NAAC A+ Accredited; NBA Accredited Programs |
Campus Size |
25+ acres (Banashankari Main Campus) |
Governing Body |
People’s Education Society (PES Group) |
Event |
Date |
PESSAT Application Start |
November 2024 |
Last Date to Apply for B.Tech |
April 2025 |
PESSAT Exam (B.Tech) |
May 2025 |
Other UG/PG Entrance (MBA, Law) |
April – June 2025 |
Result Declaration |
May – June 2025 |
Counselling & Seat Allotment |
June – July 2025 |
Academic Session Begins |
August 2025 |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Mode of Admission:
Scholarship Type |
Eligibility |
Merit-Based Scholarships |
Based on academic excellence (12th/UG results) |
PESSAT Toppers Grant |
For top scorers in the PES entrance exam |
Government Scholarships |
For SC/ST/OBC/EWS students under state/central schemes |
Sports Scholarships |
For national/state-level sports achievers |
Need-Based Scholarships |
For economically weaker students |
Parameter |
Details |
Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco, Deloitte, Accenture, Infosys, Flipkart |
Highest Package (2024) |
Rs65 LPA (International) |
Highest Package (Domestic) |
Rs50 LPA (Product-Based Company) |
Average Package (B.Tech) |
Rs8–10 LPA |
Average Package (MBA) |
Rs7–8 LPA |
Placement Rate |
95%+ overall |
Career Support |
Placement training, mock interviews, career fairs |
Entrepreneurship Support |
Dedicated PES Innovation Lab & Startup Incubation Hub |
Ranking Body |
Ranking/Recognition (2024) |
NIRF (Engineering) |
Ranked among Top 100 Engineering Institutions |
India Today (Private Univ.) |
Ranked in Top 20 Private Universities in India |
Times B-School Ranking |
Among Top 50 B-Schools in India |
ARIIA (Innovation) |
Recognized as an Institution of Innovation |
NAAC |
Accredited with A+ Grade |
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
B.Tech | ₹ 4.11 Lakhs- 5.11 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 45% + KCET |
BCA | ₹2.6 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
M.C.A | ₹3.11 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 50% + PGCET |