About PES University
PESU, established in 1988, is a prominent private university in Bengaluru. It has three campuses—Ring Road (main), Electronic City (IT-focused), and Hanumanthanagar—and offers programs across Engineering, Management, Law, Design, and more.
Latest Updates
NIRF 2024: Ranked in the 101–150 range for Engineering and 151–200 for overall university.
PESSAT/CET Admissions 2025: Accepting candidates via KCET/JEE Main/PESSAT/COMEDK.
Type: Private University (UGC‑recognized, IET accredited)
Campus Area: ~30 acres (Ring Road); EC campus ~50 acres
Student Body: ~7,500 undergrads, ~1,100 postgrads
NIRF 2024 Ranking:
Engineering: 101–150
University: 151–200
IIRF 2024: Ranked 22 for Overall, 24 for Engineering
Undergraduate
B.Tech Specialisations: CSE, CSE‑AIML, ECE, EEE, ME, BT, B.Arch, along with BBA/BCA/B.Com etc.
Seat intake example: CSE ~1440, CSE‑AIML ~480
Postgraduate
M.Tech (CSE, DS & ML, ECE, ME), MBA, MCA, etc.
Fee Structure (Annual)
B.Tech: ₹3.8–4.8 L depending on branch (e.g., ₹4.8 L for CSE/CSE‑AIML)
M.Tech: ₹4–5 L
MBA: ₹10.5 L (core) – ₹12.35 L (Business Analytics)
UG Admissions via KCET (40%) and PESSAT/JEE Main (60%)
PG Admissions:
M.Tech: GATE
MBA: CAT/MAT/CMAT/PGCET + GD/PI
PESU Cutoff 2024 (KCET for Ring Road, Open Category)
| Program | KCET Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE | 1,247 |
| B.Tech ECE | 3,018 |
| B.Tech EEE | 5,037 |
| B.Tech ME | 9,117 |
| B.Tech Biotechnology | 10,425 |
| B.Arch | 60 |
Placements 2024
Participating Companies: 350+
Offers Made: 1,500+; Internships: 1,250+
Highest Salary: ₹65 LPA
Median B.Tech Salary: ₹8 LPA
MBA Median: ₹5.6 LPA
Notable offers include DE Shaw (₹52 LPA), Intuit (₹44 LPA), Commvault, Observe.AI, Morgan Stanley, Cisco, SAP Labs .
Top Recruiters: Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, Flipkart, JP Morgan, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Intel, Cisco, Accenture, Cisco, TCS, Wipro, NVIDIA, Adobe, etc.
NIRF 2024: Engineering #101–150, University #151–200
IIRF 2023: Overall #22, B.Tech #24, MBA #68
Merit scholarships (MRD, CNR Rao, distinction awards) — covering 40–50% tuition
Limited financial-aid based on merit and need.
Campus Facilities
Infrastructure:
Ring Road: Smart classrooms, labs, library, auditoriums
EC Campus: Sports grounds, labs, upcoming medical college
Hostels: Segregated, w/ amenities; costs ~₹1.1–1.5 L PA including mess
Facilities: Auditorium, seminar halls, labs, library, gym, hospital, shuttle service, Wi-Fi, cafeterias, on-campus store.
Sports: Cricket, football, basketball, tennis, badminton.
Research Centre: Center for Advanced Research in AI (CARA) at EC campus
PESU - FAQs
Q1: What is PESU’s average placement package?
A: Median B.Tech salary is around ₹8 LPA; MBA is ~₹5.6 LPA. High-end placements go up to ₹65 LPA.
Q2: How are PESU hostels?
A: In-campus, with amenities; costs typically ₹1.1–1.5 LPA.
Q3: What about CSE placements?
A: Very strong, with top-tier companies frequently recruiting.
Q4: Is PESU worth the fees?
A: CSE students generally see good ROI; others have mixed reviews, especially concerning fees vs teaching quality.
