The Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in VLSI Design and Technology at PES College of Engineering (PESCE), Mandya is a four-year full-time undergraduate programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). Established in 1962 and accredited NAAC A, PESCE is a VTU-autonomous institution with a 61.8-acre campus in Mandya, Karnataka, and ranks 371 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges list. The VLSI Design and Technology programme covers VLSI circuit design, digital and analog IC design, FPGA programming, semiconductor device physics, embedded systems, and SoC design, equipping graduates for roles as VLSI design engineers, chip design engineers, FPGA developers, embedded hardware engineers, and semiconductor test engineers across Karnataka’s engineering and technology sectors.
📋 Admission Status: PESCE Mandya BE in VLSI Design and Technology admissions for 2026-27 are open through KCET 2026 and COMEDK UGET 2026.
Key Points
- PESCE is a NAAC A accredited autonomous VTU-affiliated institution and ranks 371 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges list.
- Curriculum integrates VLSI circuit design, IC fabrication, FPGA, embedded systems, and SoC design under the ECE department.
- Annual tuition starts at INR 73,170 under the DTE Karnataka government (KCET) quota.
- Admission through KCET 2026 (government quota) or COMEDK UGET 2026 (COMEDK quota).
- Graduates pursue roles as VLSI design engineers, chip design engineers, FPGA developers, embedded hardware engineers, and semiconductor test engineers in semiconductor design firms, defence electronics, electronics manufacturing, embedded product companies, and IoT hardware firms across Bengaluru and nationally.
PESCE Mandya BE (VLSI Design and Technology) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Year 1 Tuition Fee | INR 73,170 |
| Year 2 Tuition Fee | INR 73,170 |
| Year 3 Tuition Fee | INR 67,170 |
| Year 4 Tuition Fee | INR 65,370 |
| Total Fees (Tuition, 4 Years) | INR 2,78,880 |
- Tuition figures are for the DTE Karnataka government-regulated KCET quota.
- University fees, exam, and development charges are additional each year.
- Total all-in programme cost is INR 3,75,000 (four years).
- COMEDK and management quota fees are higher; contact PESCE for details.
PESCE Mandya BE (VLSI Design and Technology) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| KCET 2026 Application Start | January 17, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Application Deadline | February 27, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Exam | April 23 and April 24, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Exam | May 9, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Result | May 28, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Result | May 26, 2026 |
| KEA Counselling | June to July 2026 |
- Apply for KCET 2026 via the KEA Karnataka portal.
- COMEDK UGET applicants register separately at the COMEDK portal.
- Carry original 10+2 marksheets and KCET/COMEDK scorecard at counselling.
- Management-quota seat details are available from PESCE Mandya admissions.
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.
- Karnataka-domicile students with KCET scores are eligible for government-quota seats through KEA counselling.
Admission Process
- Appear for KCET 2026 (April 23-24) or COMEDK UGET 2026 (May 9).
- Register on the KEA portal for centralised KCET counselling after results are declared.
- Select PESCE Mandya and ’VLSI Design and Technology’ during the online option-entry round.
- Report to PESCE Mandya with original 10+2 documents, KCET/COMEDK scorecard, and reservation certificates.
- Complete VTU registration and begin first-semester coursework under PESCE autonomous scheme.
✓ Opt for this if
- PCM students targeting semiconductor, embedded, or VLSI chip-design careers
- Karnataka-domicile students wanting government-quota seat at INR 73,170/year
- Students interested in Bengaluru ECE/VLSI industry with VTU degree credentials
- Candidates who scored in KCET and want a new 2025-launched ECE specialisation
- Students targeting ISRO, DRDO, or semiconductor chip-design firms after graduation
✗ Skip if
- Students targeting pure software development careers (VLSI is hardware-focused)
- Candidates needing a college with strong national brand or IIT/NIT tier recognition
- Those requiring placement support beyond Karnataka and Bengaluru geography
- Students expecting a long-established programme with extensive alumni networks
- Candidates without PCM background at 10+2 (eligibility mismatch)
PESCE Mandya BE (VLSI Design and Technology) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | Karnataka-domicile SC/ST students; apply via state scholarship portal |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC) | Up to INR 15,000/year | OBC candidates; family income below INR 1,00,000; apply via state portal |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| PESCE Merit Scholarship | As per scheme norms | Top-ranking KCET-admitted students; check PESCE Mandya official portal |
- SC/ST students: apply for fee reimbursement via state scholarship portal.
- NSP applications open annually; early submission avoids deadline issues.
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