PES University offers a five-year, full-time B.Arch at its Ring Road campus in Bengaluru, with 40 seats approved by the Council of Architecture. The Faculty of Architecture teaches the course, which started in 2016. The full fee without hostel is INR 20.10 Lakhs on the 2026-27 fee list, and INR 27.93 Lakhs with a hostel room and mess. You need a valid NATA score to apply. Karnataka students can also get a seat through KEA, where the General seat closed at rank 56 in round 1 of 2025. Semester 9 is training in an architect's office and semester 10 is the thesis. The college does not publish an average pay in LPA for this course.
PES University B.Arch Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 27.93 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 20.10 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 20 Lakhs. You pay INR 4 Lakhs of tuition every year for five years, plus a one-time administrative charge of INR 10,000. These are the 2026-27 rates, and the 2027 fee is not out yet. The hostel fee is extra and you pay it only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 20 Lakhs
INR 4 Lakhs a year, 5 years
Administrative charge
INR 10,000
One time, not refundable
Hostel and mess
INR 7.83 Lakhs
About INR 1.57 Lakhs a year, 5 years, 4-seater room
Total, no hostel
INR 20.10 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 27.93 Lakhs
Full course
PES University B.Arch Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. PES University opened its 2027-28 registration in Sep 2026, and the other 2027 dates are estimates based on 2026. NATA 2027 registration is expected in Mar 2027 and classes in Aug 2027. Watch the KEA site from Jun 2027 if you want a Karnataka seat.
Event
Date
Status
NATA 2027 registration opens
Mar 2027
Tentative
NATA 2027 phase 1 exam
Apr 2027 to Jun 2027
Tentative
NATA result and score card
Jun 2027
Tentative
PESU registration and NATA score upload, last date to apply
Sep 2026 to Jun 2027
Tentative
KEA architecture application and NATA score entry
Jun 2027
Tentative
PESU merit list and seat offer
Jul 2027
Tentative
KEA architecture rank list
Jul 2027
Tentative
KEA option entry and round 1 allotment
Jul 2027
Tentative
First-year fee payment to confirm the seat
Jul 2027
Tentative
KEA round 2 allotment
Aug 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Aug 2027
Tentative
Orientation and classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
PES University B.Arch Eligibility
You need 45% in aggregate in Class 12, with Physics and Maths as must-have subjects. You also need a valid NATA score. The Council of Architecture sets this rule for every B.Arch seat. If your marks are below 45%, you cannot take the seat, so check your mark sheet first.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics and Maths, plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science or a similar subject
Class 12 marks
45% in aggregate
Exam
A valid NATA score
KEA seat
Karnataka eligibility and a KEA architecture rank
PES University B.Arch Admission Process
You can get in through the PESU route with your NATA score, or through KEA if you are a Karnataka student. On the PESU route you register on the portal, upload your NATA score and wait for the merit list. If PESU offers a seat, you pay the first-year fee to confirm it. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
Register on the PESU portal
Fill the form and pay the form fee
Write NATA
Take the test in phase 1 or phase 2
Upload your NATA score
PESU makes a merit list and offers seats
KEA route
Karnataka students fill options on KEA and wait for allotment
Pay and report
Pay the first-year fee and bring your originals for the document check
PES University B.Arch Cutoff
The General seat closed at KEA rank 56 in round 1 and at 113 in round 2 of 2025. Category 1 closed at 251 and SC at 155 in round 1. These ranks come from the KEA architecture list, which uses your NATA score and Class 12 marks. They cover KEA seats only, not the PESU route.
Category
Round 1, 2025
Round 2, 2025
General
56
113
Category 1
251
263
2A
172
321
3B
160
160
SC
155
155
PES University B.Arch Placements
PES University does not publish an average pay or a placement rate for B.Arch. Semester 9 is training in an architect's office and semester 10 is your thesis. Ask the department in year 4 which offices took last year's students.
Metric
Value
Average pay
Not published
Placement rate
Not published
Office training
Semester 9
Thesis
Semester 10
Career paths
Architecture firms, your own practice, interior design, town planning, landscape and conservation
PES University B.Arch Scholarships
The biggest waiver is the Prof. MRD scholarship: a 50% tuition refund, up to INR 8 Lakhs, for the top 5% of the class by CGPA. The Prof. CNR Rao scholarship gives a 40% refund to the next 20%. PES University decides both every term on your grades, and they stop in the final year. The Central Sector Scheme needs a family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Prof. MRD scholarship
Top 5% of the class by CGPA
50% tuition refund, up to INR 8 Lakhs
Prof. CNR Rao scholarship
Next 20% of the class by SGPA
40% tuition refund, up to INR 6.40 Lakhs
Central Sector Scheme
Family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs, top 20 percentile in Class 12
INR 76,000 over the course
PES University B.Arch Ranking
NIRF 2025 placed PES University in the 151 to 200 group among universities and in the 101 to 150 group in engineering. NIRF does not rank this B.Arch on its own. NIRF ranks on data the university files every year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
151 to 200
NIRF Engineering
2025
101 to 150
NIRF Architecture
2025
Not listed
PES University B.Arch Course Structure
The course has two stages: six semesters, then four. Semester 9 is office training and semester 10 is the thesis project. You study design studio, building technology, structures and services in every stage, with electives in sustainability.
Stage
What you study
Semesters 1 to 6
Design studio, building technology, structures, history and theory
Semesters 7 and 8
Advanced design, services, professional practice and electives
Semester 9
Training in an architect's office
Semester 10
Thesis design project
PES University B.Arch Seats and Intake
The Council of Architecture approves 40 seats a year for this course, which started in 2016. The seats are filled through the PESU route with NATA and through KEA for Karnataka students.
Item
Detail
Approved intake
40 seats
Course started
2016
Approval valid for
2026-2027
Routes
PESU with NATA, and KEA
PES University B.Arch Hostel and Campus
A 4-seater room with mess costs about INR 1.57 Lakhs a year in 2026-27. Living Space, the hostel partner PES University names, manages these rooms. The price covers rent, mess and a deposit for the first year, and the course is taught on the same Ring Road campus.
Item
Detail
Cheapest room
4-seater, about INR 1.57 Lakhs a year
Single room
From about INR 1.67 Lakhs a year
Caution deposit
INR 30,000, first-years only
Campus
100 Feet Ring Road, Banashankari 3rd Stage
Should you pick B.Arch at PES University?
This course suits students who want to design buildings, enjoy drawing and model making, and can pay a private university fee.
Pick it if:
You want a small class: the course takes only 40 students a year, so your batch stays small for all five years.
You want to train in a big city: Bengaluru has many architecture offices, so your semester 9 office training can be close to home.
You passed Class 12 in Karnataka: you can apply through KEA and the PESU route together, so you get two chances at a seat.
You want to live near your classes: campus rooms with mess cost from about INR 1.57 Lakhs a year, so you live where you study.
Skip it if:
You want a big alumni network: the course started only in 2016, so few batches have finished and the alumni group is still small.
You want pay figures before you pay: the college does not publish B.Arch pay or placement numbers, so you cannot check the fee against a salary.
Your General rank is near 113: the round 1 close in 2025 was 56, so ranks near 113 got in only in round 2.
You want to finish in four years: semester 9 is office training that every student must do, so the course takes five full years.
Counsellor's advice
If you get a KEA seat here in round 1, take it and pay on time. If you apply on the PESU route, check the full fee against your family budget before paying.
B.Arch Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics and Maths are a must, plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science or a similar subject.
Class 12 marks: At least 45% in aggregate. The Council of Architecture sets this rule.
Exam needed: A valid NATA (the national architecture aptitude test) score.
KEA seats: Karnataka students can also get a seat through the KEA architecture rank list.
B.Arch Admission Process▾
Register with PESU: Fill the form on the PES University admissions portal first.
Write NATA: Take the test in phase 1 or phase 2. You get the result within a week.
Upload your score: PESU makes a merit list from NATA scores and offers seats.
KEA route: Karnataka students fill options on KEA. KEA (the state counselling body) allots seats in rounds.
Pay and report: Pay the first-year fee by the date given, or you lose the seat. Bring originals for the document check.
B.Arch Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Mar 2027
NATA 2027 registration opens
NATA 2026 registration opened on 9 Mar 2026. Expect a date close to it.
Tentative
Apr 2027 to Jun 2027
NATA 2027 phase 1 exam
Tests are expected on Fridays and Saturdays, as in 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
NATA result and score card
Each result is expected within a week of your test.
Tentative
Sep 2026 to Jun 2027
PESU registration and NATA score upload, last date to apply
PESU opened its 2027-28 registration in Sep 2026. The B.Arch last date is expected in Jun 2027.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA architecture application and NATA score entry
Karnataka students apply to KEA to get an architecture rank.
Tentative
Jul 2027
PESU merit list and seat offer
PESU offers seats on the NATA route in merit order.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA architecture rank list
Your KEA rank decides your chance at a KEA seat here.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA option entry and round 1 allotment
Put this college high on your options if you want it.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First-year fee payment to confirm the seat
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date on your offer.
Tentative
Aug 2027
KEA round 2 allotment
In 2025 the General close moved from 56 to 113 in this round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original mark sheets, NATA score card and allotment or offer letter.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Orientation and classes start
The first year starts with orientation on the Ring Road campus.
Source: NATA, KEA and PES University admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
PES University B.Arch Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 5-year cost, not one year. The rows carry the 2026-27 fee because the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 5, INR 4 Lakhs a year
INR 20 Lakhs
Administrative charge
One time, in year 1, not refundable
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 5, INR 1.57 Lakhs a year, 4-seater room, year-1 rate with deposit
INR 7.83 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 20.10 Lakhs
5 years · tuition + administrative charge, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 27.93 Lakhs
5 years · tuition + administrative charge + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 33,890
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per year
INR 4.02 Lakhs
the full fee spread over 5 years
Education loan EMI
INR 47,083
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per year
INR 5.59 Lakhs
the full fee spread over 5 years
Source: PES University fee list 2026-27 and its hostel partner rates. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your KEA rank get you B.Arch at PES University?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges are this course's KEA architecture closing ranks for 2025. They cover KEA seats only.
Category
General, KEA architecture rank
56 or better: yes, you get a seat in round 1. Keep this college high on your KEA options.
57 to 113: almost there. Round 2 of 2025 closed at 113, so keep this option and wait.
Worse than 113: not this year through KEA. Try the PESU route with your NATA score.
Category 1, KEA architecture rank
251 or better: yes, you get a seat in round 1. Keep this college high on your KEA options.
252 to 263: almost there. Round 2 of 2025 closed at 263, so keep this option and wait.
Worse than 263: not this year through KEA. Try the PESU route with your NATA score.
2A, KEA architecture rank
172 or better: yes, you get a seat in round 1. Keep this college high on your KEA options.
173 to 321: almost there. Round 2 of 2025 closed at 321, so keep this option and wait.
Worse than 321: not this year through KEA. Try the PESU route with your NATA score.
3B, KEA architecture rank
160 or better: yes, you get a seat in round 1. Keep this college high on your KEA options.
Just above 160: almost there. A seat opens in a later round only if a student leaves it.
Worse than 160: not this year through KEA. Try the PESU route with your NATA score.
SC, KEA architecture rank
155 or better: yes, you get a seat in round 1. Keep this college high on your KEA options.
Just above 155: almost there. A seat opens in a later round only if a student leaves it.
Worse than 155: not this year through KEA. Try the PESU route with your NATA score.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The round 1 close is the safer number. In 2025 the General close moved from 56 to 113 by round 2, as seats opened up after round 1.
PES University B.Arch Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Annual family income
Your grades in college
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies. The two merit refunds cannot be held together.
Prof. MRD scholarship
INR 8 Lakhs
PES University
A 50% tuition refund each year you stay in the top 5%, except the final year.
Who qualifies: top 5% of the class by CGPANo form, given on grades
Not eligible on your answers
Prof. CNR Rao scholarship
INR 6.40 Lakhs
PES University
A 40% tuition refund each year you stay in this group, except the final year.
Who qualifies: next 20% of the class by SGPANo form, given on grades
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 76,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
INR 12,000 a year for three years, then INR 20,000 a year in years 4 and 5.
Who qualifies: family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply on NSP every year
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 76,000
Your net course fee: INR 19.34 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 7.16 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 12.94 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 8.76 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 11.34 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 20.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 6.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 13.70 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 8 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 12.10 Lakhs
PES University B.Arch vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to PES University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, an easier cutoff, more seats.
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PES University
Ring Road, Bengaluru
Compared with
R V College of Architecture
Banashankari 6th Stage, Bengaluru
Compared with
BMS College of Architecture
Basavanagudi, Bengaluru
Compared with
BMS School of Architecture
Yelahanka, Bengaluru
Compared with
School of Architecture, Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management
RVCA closed a little tougher for General and takes 120 students a year. If your KEA rank clears both, pick RVCA for the bigger batch or PES University for the smaller one.
In short
BMSCA closed much tougher on both KEA lists in 2025. If your rank clears BMSCA, it is worth a place in your options; if it clears only PES University, take this seat.
In short
BMSSA closed easier for General in 2025 and has more seats. If your rank misses PES University in round 1, keep BMSSA right below it in your KEA options.
In short
DSATM has the same 40 seats and closed much easier in 2025. If your rank clears PES University, take it first; keep DSATM lower in your options as the safer seat.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on PES University B.Arch
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Arch at PES University worth the fee?▾
It depends on your budget and your plan. The full fee without hostel is INR 20.10 Lakhs, and the college does not publish B.Arch pay figures. If you want to work as an architect in Bengaluru and your family can pay, it is a fair choice. If the fee needs a big loan, read the EMI line in the fee block first.
Should I take a KEA seat here if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Yes, keep it in your options, but do not count on round 1. In 2025 the General seat closed at 56 in round 1 and at 113 in round 2. So a rank between them got in only in round 2. Keep a safer college above it and use the rank checker above for your category.
What job will I get after B.Arch here?▾
Most graduates join architecture firms, and some start their own practice after a few years. Others move to interior design, town planning, landscape or conservation work. The college does not publish B.Arch pay, so ask the department where last year's semester 9 students trained.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want a big alumni network or pay figures before you join. The course started only in 2016, so few batches have finished. The college also does not publish B.Arch placement numbers. If either matters more to you than a small batch in Bengaluru, look at older colleges too.
Is B.Arch here good for higher studies like M.Arch or planning?▾
Yes, if you plan for it early. The course is approved by the Council of Architecture, so the degree counts for M.Arch and planning courses. Your semester 10 thesis is the main piece a master's application looks at, so choose its topic with care in year 4.
Should I wait a year for a better NATA score?▾
Only if your score is far from what you need. On the PESU route the merit list uses your NATA score, and on KEA the General close moved from 56 to 113 between rounds. If you already get a seat in any round, take it now instead of losing a year.
Is a small batch of 40 better for me?▾
It is better if you want to be known by your teachers and work in a small group. The Council of Architecture approves only 40 seats a year here. If you want a large circle of classmates and seniors, a bigger college may suit you more, so visit the campus before you decide.
Is the PESU route or the KEA route better for me?▾
Use both if you are a Karnataka student, because they are separate chances at a seat here. The PESU route uses your NATA score and charges the fee in the fee block. The KEA route needs a KEA architecture rank. If KEA gives you a seat first, check its fee before you pay on the PESU route.
How do I get admission to B.Arch at PES University?▾
Register on the PES University admissions portal and write NATA. Then upload your NATA score and wait for the merit list and seat offer. Karnataka students can also apply to KEA for an architecture rank. Pay the first-year fee by the date on your offer, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full five-year fee is INR 20.10 Lakhs without hostel. With a 4-seater hostel room and mess it comes to INR 27.93 Lakhs. These are the 2026-27 rates, so check the 2027 fee list when it comes out. The toggle in the fee block above shows what the hostel adds.
Can I get a scholarship here?▾
Yes, mostly on your grades after you join. The top 5% of the class by CGPA get a 50% tuition refund and the next 20% get 40%, except in the final year. If your family income is up to INR 4.5 Lakhs, also apply for the Central Sector Scheme on NSP.
Is there a hostel for first-year students?▾
Yes. Living Space, the hostel partner the university names, has rooms at the Ring Road campus from about INR 1.57 Lakhs a year with mess. First-years also pay a INR 30,000 deposit. Book early, because the cheaper 4-seater rooms fill first.
The college features a team of well-qualified professors who effectively engage with students and provide prompt solutions to their concerns. As a private institution, the annual fee is 1.1 lakhs, which includes the college fund, making it more expensive than government colleges. The placement process takes place annually at the end of the academic year, with a cut-off eligibility of 86%.
Over 150 companies, including major firms like Google, Microsoft, Dell, and L&T, participate in the recruitment process, offering extensive opportunities for students. Additionally, after the fourth year, students have the option to enroll in a one-year internship program where they work under qualified architects and receive a monthly stipend of 25,000 INR.
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PES University Bangalore: 3 Answered Questions
What courses are available with a PESSAT rank of 928 in the second round of counselling at PES University?
Atul SenguptaB.Tech CSE, PES University (2019)
According to the recent cut-off trends for PES University, the cut-off for computer science was 1094. So you can easily get admission in all the other branches, i.e. electronics and communication, electrical and electronics engineering, biotechnology engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering.
Many factors determine the cut-off like the number of students who applied, appeared, and qualified for the exam; seat availability; difficulty level of the exam; and reservation policy.
So it is advisable for you that once you qualify for the exam you should analyze all these aspects to know about your chances to get admission to PES University.
Snigdha ChatterjeeB.Tech Electronics and Communication, PES University (2020)
PES University offers a course in Computer Science (CS) Engineering but not an ISE course. Their transition from PESIT led to the discontinuation of certain courses. One of them being ISE.
Currently there is no ISE department in PES University, The ISE faculty members have been gradually joining the CS department. They teach CS to the first year students. The CS department course fee is 13.2 lakh with an intake of 720 students.
PES University is one of the renowned deemed colleges in Bangalore and was ranked among the list of Top 26 for MBA by Times 2020. A three-year full-time BBA course in various fields is provided by the institute.
Admission-
The total fees for BBA are 5.11 lakhs.
No. of seats for BBA at PES University is 60.
Students are required to appear in PESSAT for admission.
The required eligibility criteria are 10+2 from any recognized board.
Placements- The placement percentage in BBA is moderate.
The highest package received was 48 LPA whereas the median salary offered was 6.8 LPA.
Top recruiters that visit the institution include Amazon, Cleartrip, Flipkart, JP Morgan, LinkedIn, Intel, Mahindra Rise, Mercedes Benz, and Deloitte.
Scholarships – If any student is among the top 20% of his/her class (section) in terms of CGPA for a particular academic year, then he/she will get a tuition fee waiver of 40% for the next academic year of study which will be executed on a semester basis.
Curriculum - PES University provides a perfect blend of contemporary education and industry exposure.
Leadership roles in the business and corporate world are the motto for BBA. The University adopts a modern approach to teaching whereas students are rendered inadequate academic freedom to innovate and learn in the process.
A weekly session called Basecamp is organized to introduce entrepreneurship and decode the start-up journey of guest entrepreneurs. Filled with fun, activities, and live examples, it is a great opportunity to learn more about entrepreneurship, and also get a chance to interact with fantastic entrepreneurs and start-ups.
The residential facilities are well planned as per international standards and the hostels comprise of well-ventilated rooms and a modern cafeteria.
In terms of academic teaching and quality course, PES is quite good for a BBA degree. But, overall placement and business exposure may not be as expected. So, based on this information and personal preferences, you should decide whether to enroll in the college or not.
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