Can I apply to PESU B.Tech without KCET if I am from another state?

Yes. Non-Karnataka students can apply to PESU B.Tech through JEE Main 2026 score, PESSAT 2026, or COMED-K score. Applications go through pes.edu/admissions. These seats are under the management quota and carry the full programme fee, ranging from INR 18,10,000 to INR 22,10,000 for 4 years by branch. KCET counselling through KEA is for Karnataka domicile students only.

What is PESSAT and how hard is it compared to JEE Main?

PESSAT is PES Universitys own Scholastic Aptitude Test, conducted online in slot-based mode throughout the year. It is considerably less competitive than JEE Main and is the primary route for most non-engineering programmes at PESU. For B.Tech, PESSAT is the management quota route. Results are declared within three working days. Register at pes.edu/admissions.

Are distance learning or private school students eligible for PESU admissions?

No. PES University explicitly states that distance, online, or private school candidates are not eligible for most programmes, including B.Tech, BBA, B.Com, BCA, and B.Sc Hons. This rule is strictly enforced. If you completed 10+2 through a private or distance board, check eligibility for specific courses at pes.edu/admissions before applying.

Does PESU MBBS require NEET-UG even for management quota seats?

Yes. NEET-UG 2026 qualification is mandatory for all MBBS seats at PESUIMSR, including government quota, management quota, and NRI quota. There is no MBBS admission at any private medical college in India without NEET-UG, as per NMC regulations. Management quota seats are filled through PESUIMSRs direct process at pesuimsr.pes.edu after NEET-UG results are declared.

What happens if I miss all PESSAT exam slots?

PESSAT is conducted in slot-based mode throughout the year on a rolling basis till July 2026. New slots are typically added when earlier ones fill up. Book your slot as early as possible at pes.edu/admissions, especially for high-demand programmes like B.Tech and MBA, to avoid last-minute difficulty in finding available dates.

Does PESU offer any scholarships at the time of admission?

PESU does not publish detailed scholarship slabs on the admissions page. Merit-based fee concessions may be available for students with strong academic records. For B.Tech, students with high KCET ranks may qualify for government scholarships through KEA. Check pes.edu and the scholarship section for the current policy before applying.

Is PESU B.Com Hons worth it compared to regular B.Com?

B.Com Hons at PESU is a 4-year programme with specializations in CA, CMA, or General Commerce. Fees range from INR 6,50,000 for General to INR 10,50,000 for CMA. If you are committed to ICAI CA or CMA qualification, integrated coaching support at one campus can be valuable. A regular B.Com at PESU costs INR 4,90,000 for 3 years and suits students who want a shorter degree before pursuing an MBA.

What is the total cost of MBBS at PESU under management quota?

The management quota MBBS fee at PESUIMSR is INR 22,45,000 per year for 4.5 academic years, totalling INR 1,01,02,500. Hostel charges are billed separately at approximately INR 1,90,000 to INR 2,10,000 per year. Government quota fees are state-regulated at INR 1,56,621 per year tuition plus INR 75,000 per year surcharge, available only to Karnataka domicile students through KEA counselling.

PES University Bangalore BA Performing Arts: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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02 Sep, 2026 PES University Bangalore Admission 2027 begins. Interested candidates can apply at the official website @pes.edu. Read more.

Total fees

INR 6.70 Lakhs

4 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 12.47 LPA

NIRF UG 4-year, 2025

Eligibility

50%

Class 12, any stream

Placement rate

73%

NIRF UG 4-year placed

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About PES University BA Performing Arts

PES University offers a four-year, full-time BA Performing Arts Honours with 60 seats through the PES Entrance Process. The course is taught on the Ring Road campus over eight semesters, with studio work from the first year. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's BA ranking 2026 and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.70 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 10.70 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the PES Entrance Process counselling. The General eligibility starts at 50% in Class 12. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 12.47 LPA and 73% of the batch was placed.

PES University BA Performing Arts Fees

The full course costs INR 6.70 Lakhs without hostel and INR 10.70 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6.60 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and living add INR 4 Lakhs over four years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 6.60 Lakhs	INR 75,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Administrative charge	INR 10,000	One time
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and living	INR 4 Lakhs	INR 1 Lakh a year, 4 years
Total, no hostel	INR 6.70 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 10.70 Lakhs	Full course

PES University BA Performing Arts Admission Dates

Round 1 allotment closed on 13 Sep 2026. Round 6 allotment comes on 6 Oct 2026. Document checking starts on 25 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
PES Entrance Process registration, last date to apply	3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026	Over
PES Entrance Process session 1 exam	15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026	Over
PES Entrance Process result and rank	4 May 2026	Over
PES Entrance Process choice filling	1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026	Over
Round 1 allotment	13 Sep 2026	Over
Round 6 allotment	6 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Seat acceptance fee, last date	11 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Physical reporting and document check	25 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Classes start	10 Nov 2026	Confirmed
Spot round	Nov 2026	Tentative

PES University BA Performing Arts Eligibility

The table lists 50% in Class 12 and any stream as the main rule. You also need to clear the PES Entrance Process interview. The page does not list an age limit.

Requirement	What you need
Class 12 subjects	any stream
Class 12 marks	50% for all applicants
Exam	PES Entrance Process interview
Age	Not listed

PES University BA Performing Arts Admission Process

PES shares the result within 3 working days after the interview. You then pay the blocking tuition fee as the selection email says. You lose the seat if you miss that fee step.

Step	What you do
1. Register for PES Entrance Process	Register, book your slot and print the hall ticket
2. Attend the interview	Keep transcripts ready for the online interview
3. Pay the blocking fee	Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. Document check	Bring original mark sheets and the fee receipt

PES University BA Performing Arts Cutoff

The General eligibility starts at 50% and reserved category students follow university rules. These are the PES Entrance Process round 6 eligibility marks for Home State seats. The General eligibility mark has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Closing rank, Home State	Round and year
General	50%	PES Entrance Process
OBC-NCL	45%	PES Entrance Process
SC	40%	PES Entrance Process
ST	40%	PES Entrance Process
EWS	45%	PES Entrance Process

PES University BA Performing Arts Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 73% of its batch at an average of INR 12.47 LPA. The median is INR 12.47 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. media, arts and entertainment organisations hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 12.47 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 12.47 LPA
Highest offer	INR 22 LPA
Batch placed	73%
Recruiters	media, arts and entertainment organisations, on campus

PES University BA Performing Arts Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
State post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12	INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiver	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

PES University BA Performing Arts Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's BA ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia BA ranking	2026	#12
NIRF Engineering	2025	#54
NAAC	2024	A+

PES University BA Performing Arts Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with labs from the first year. There is no minor and major and allied areas in music, dance and theatre.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Maths, physics, foundation and language courses
Year 2	Music, dance and theatre major and allied courses
Year 3	Business, social media and practical performances
Year 4	Honours internship and capstone performance

PES University BA Performing Arts Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Three to a room, allotted before classes start
Single room	From year 3, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a small industrial town

Should you pick BA Performing Arts at PES University?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for four years.

Pick it if:

You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Home State, so a rank that misses the Other State list can still get in.

You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.

Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.

You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.

Skip it if:

You are counting on last year's eligibility mark: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.

You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.

You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.

You wait till the last week: PES closes the form in July, so register before your documents are due.

Counsellor's advice

Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a Home State rank. If you are Other State and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.

BA Performing Arts Eligibility▾

Class 12 marks: 75% in any stream. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.

Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.

Exam needed: A PES Entrance Process rank. CRL (your entrance result) decides the Other State seats.

Home State quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.

BA Performing Arts Admission Process▾

Register for PES Entrance Process: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.

Register on PES Entrance Process: PES Entrance Process (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.

Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.

Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.

Document check on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

BA Performing Arts Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

Over

3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026

PES Entrance Process registration

Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.

Over

15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026

PES Entrance Process session 1 exam

Your main rank comes from your best session.

Over

4 May 2026

PES Entrance Process result and rank

The result email is the only paper PES Entrance Process reads.

Over

1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026

PES Entrance Process choice filling

Choices locked when the window shut on 9 Sep 2026.

Over

13 Sep 2026

Round 1 allotment

The first allotment letter came online the same day.

Confirmed

6 Oct 2026

Round 6 allotment

The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.

Confirmed

11 Oct 2026

Seat acceptance fee, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 11 Oct 2026.

Confirmed

25 Oct 2026

Physical reporting and document check

Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.

Confirmed

10 Nov 2026

Classes start

Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Spot round

Only if seats are left over after reporting.

Tentative

Jan 2027

PES Entrance Process registration

Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.

Tentative

Jan 2027

PES Entrance Process session 1 exam

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Feb 2027

PES Entrance Process result and rank

Expected about two weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Jun 2027

PES Entrance Process choice filling

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Round allotments

Six rounds are expected again.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Seat acceptance fee

Expected five days after each round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Physical reporting and document check

Expected soon after the last round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: PES Entrance Process 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

PES University BA Performing Arts Fees 2026

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Per year × 4, INR 1.65 Lakhs a year

INR 6.60 Lakhs

Administrative charge

One time, in year 1

INR 10,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and living

Per year × 4, INR 1 Lakh a year

INR 4 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 6.70 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + administrative charge, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 10.70 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 11,297

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

186%

median UG 4-year pay INR 12.47 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 18,041

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

117%

median UG 4-year pay INR 12.47 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you BA Performing Arts at PES University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published PES Entrance Process eligibility marks.

PES University BA Performing Arts Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

PES University BA Performing Arts 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, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees4 years, no hostel

INR 6.70 Lakhs

tuition + administrative charge

Not published

Average paylatest batch

INR 12.47 LPA

NIRF UG 4-year

Not published

Placement rateshare placed

73%

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Closing scoreClass 12 minimum

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any stream

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Seatsthis course

published intake not listed

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In short

If you want a university route with PES Entrance Process, keep this page's course high. Check Christ only after you compare its fee and audition rule.

In short

If you need a Bengaluru private university, compare the fee first. PES gives a clear four-year fee and a named entrance process.

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If your main concern is cost, ask REVA for the full course fee first. Pick PES only after the interview and fee email are clear.

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If you want studio work, compare Alliance on the course plan. Take PES if its music, dance and theatre mix fits you.

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If you want design plus arts, check Srishti first. Take PES if you want a university BA with music, dance and theatre.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on PES University BA Performing Arts

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is BA Performing Arts at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.70 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 12.47 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.

Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the eligibility mark?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General Home State seat closed at score 50% in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 12.47 LPA, the median was INR 12.47 LPA and 73% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course is not the right pick.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and major and allied areas in music, dance and theatre, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.

Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾

Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General eligibility mark got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.

Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 73% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 12.47 LPA is lower than the average of INR 12.47 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.

Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick Performing Arts if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Performing Arts places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its eligibility mark is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Performing Arts, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the PES Entrance Process exam and fill this college in your PES Entrance Process choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days PES Entrance Process gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 4-year fee is INR 6.70 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 10.70 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.

Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾

It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

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.

Is there an ISE course at 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.

How is the BBA course in PES University?

Kuasha MitraStudied at PES University

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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