PESCE, Mandya offers a full-time 4-year BE through Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) across 11 specialisations. The college ranks 371 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges list. Government-quota tuition is a uniform INR 2,78,880 over 4 years for all branches. Admission is through KCET and COMEDK UGET, with seats allotted via KEA centralised counselling.
Admission Status 2026-27: KCET 2026 and COMEDK UGET 2026 results were declared in May 2026. KEA centralised counselling for KCET-qualified candidates is currently underway and is expected to continue through July 2026.
Key Points
- As a VTU-autonomous institution, PESCE designs its own updated syllabus independently, giving BE students access to curriculum that reflects current industry practices faster than standard VTU-affiliated colleges.
- The 11 BE branches include emerging streams (Robotics and AI, CSE AI/ML, CSE Data Science, VLSI Design) alongside established core disciplines at one campus.
- COMEDK UGET provides a second admission pathway to PESCE BE for students who miss KCET government-quota cutoffs, particularly for non-Karnataka applicants.
PESCE BE Fees 2026
All 11 BE specialisations at PESCE carry a uniform government-quota tuition of INR 2,78,880 across 4 years. The all-inclusive 4-year programme cost including university registration, examination, and development charges is approximately INR 3,75,000. Specialisations available:
| Year | Tuition Fee |
|---|
| Year 1 | INR 73,170 |
| Year 2 | INR 73,170 |
| Year 3 | INR 67,170 |
| Year 4 | INR 65,370 |
| Total Tuition (4 Years) | INR 2,78,880 |
- Figures are for the DTE Karnataka government-regulated KCET quota.
- University fees, exam, and development charges are additional each year.
- COMEDK and management-quota fees are higher. Contact PESCE for details.
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
PESCE BE Admission 2026
Admission to BE at PESCE Mandya is through KCET 2026 for Karnataka-domicile students and COMEDK UGET 2026 for all applicants. KEA centralised counselling allocates KCET seats based on rank and branch preference. COMEDK-qualified candidates participate in a separate counselling process.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| KCET 2026 Exam Was Held | April 23 and 24, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Exam Was Held | May 9, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Result Declared | May 28, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Result Declared | May 26, 2026 |
| KEA KCET Counselling Underway | June to July 2026 |
- Register for KCET counselling via the KEA Karnataka portal.
- Carry original 10+2 marksheets and KCET or COMEDK scorecard at counselling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- A minimum of 45 percent aggregate is required in the qualifying examination.
- A valid KCET 2026 or COMEDK UGET 2026 score is mandatory for admission.
Admission Process
- Appear for KCET 2026 or COMEDK UGET 2026 as applicable.
- Register for KEA KCET centralised counselling via the KEA Karnataka portal after results.
- Select PESCE Mandya and the preferred BE specialisation during the online option-entry round.
- Report to PESCE Mandya with original 10+2 documents, score card, and reservation certificates.
- Complete VTU registration and begin Semester 1 coursework under PESCE autonomous scheme.
✓ Opt for this if
- Karnataka students seeking an affordable VTU-autonomous BE near Mandya with KCET quota
- Students from Mandya or Mysuru district aiming to reduce accommodation costs during the degree
- Candidates targeting Karnataka government engineering posts or PSU recruitment via GATE after BE
- Students wanting access to both core and emerging BE branches at a single VTU-autonomous campus
✗ Skip if
- Candidates expecting a Tier-1 brand engineering college for premium MNC campus recruitment
- Students targeting colleges with strong Mumbai or Delhi NCR placement networks
- Those who need IIT or NIT brand recognition for competitive national-level research careers
PESCE BE Scholarships 2026
Multiple scholarships are available for BE students at PESCE Mandya, covering state government programmes and institutional awards.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | Karnataka-domicile SC/ST students | Via state scholarship portal after admission |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC) | Up to INR 15,000/year | OBC candidates with family income below INR 1,00,000 | Via state portal |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based with family income below INR 8,00,000 | scholarships.gov.in |
| PESCE Merit Scholarship | As per scheme norms | Top-ranking KCET-admitted students | Check PESCE official portal after admission |
- SC/ST students must apply for fee reimbursement via the state portal after joining.
- NSP applications open annually. Apply early to avoid deadline issues.
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