PES University offers a four-year, full-time B.Des at its Ring Road campus in Bengaluru, with 180 seats for the 2027-28 batch. The first year is common to all, and you pick one of four streams in year 3: product, interaction, communication or fashion design. The university holds a NAAC A+ grade. The full fee without the college bus is INR 18.90 Lakhs, paid once a year by DD. You get a seat through the PES entrance, which is an online interview with your portfolio. A UCEED score adds points in that interview. You need 50% in Class 12 in any stream. PES does not publish an LPA figure or a placement rate for this course.
PES University B.Des Fees
The total fees with the college bus is INR 20.94 Lakhs, while the fees without it is INR 18.90 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 18.80 Lakhs, or INR 4.70 Lakhs a year. You pay once a year by DD, and PES does not take cash, cheque or online transfer. The INR 10,000 admin charge is paid once. PES does not publish a hostel fee for this campus.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 18.80 Lakhs
INR 4.70 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Admin charge
INR 10,000
One time, not refunded
College bus
INR 2.04 Lakhs
INR 51,000 a year, 4 years, only if you take it
Hostel
Not published
PES lists hostel rules, not the fee
Total, no bus
INR 18.90 Lakhs
Full course
Total with bus
INR 20.94 Lakhs
Full course
PES University B.Des Admission Dates
Registration for the 2027-28 batch opened on 3 Sep 2026. Interview slot booking opens in Oct 2026, and online interviews go on from Nov 2026 to Jul 2027. Classes start in Aug 2027. You can apply any time before the last date, but an early interview gives you an early answer.
Event
Date
Status
Online registration opens
3 Sep 2026
Over
Interview slot booking and hall ticket
Oct 2026
Tentative
Online interview with your portfolio
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
Tentative
Entrance result
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
Tentative
Admission offer email
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
Tentative
Blocking tuition fee payment
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
Tentative
Last date to apply
Jul 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
PES University B.Des Eligibility
You need 50% marks in Class 12 in any stream, with English as a subject. A 3-year diploma with 50% and English also works. You do not need science or maths. If your marks are below 50%, a UCEED score does not make up for it.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 marks
50% in any stream
Subject
English as a compulsory subject
Diploma route
50% in a 3-year diploma with English
Entrance
PES online interview, or a UCEED score for extra points
PES University B.Des Admission Process
You register, book an interview slot, sit the online interview and then pay the blocking fee. PES handles the whole process itself, with no state counselling. The result comes within 3 working days. If you are selected, the offer email tells you the fee date, and you hold the seat only after you pay.
Step
What you do
1. Register
Fill the form on the PES admissions site and pay the application fee
2. Book a slot
Pick an interview date and print the hall ticket
3. Online interview
Show your creative portfolio, mark sheets and other papers
4. Result
Comes by email within 3 working days
5. Blocking fee
Pay the blocking tuition fee by DD as the offer email says
PES University B.Des Cutoff
PES does not publish a closing rank or a cutoff score for B.Des. The only fixed number is 50% in Class 12 or a diploma. Above that, the online interview and your portfolio decide the seat. A UCEED score adds points in the interview.
Route
What decides the seat
Minimum marks
PES entrance
Online interview and portfolio
50% in Class 12
UCEED holders
Online interview, with extra points
50% in Class 12
Diploma holders
Online interview and portfolio
50% in a 3-year diploma
PES University B.Des Placements
PES does not publish an average pay or a placement rate for B.Des. The course has an industry internship at the end of semester 4. PES says its design alumni work at Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon and Goldman Sachs. Ask the design school for last year's job list before you pay.
Metric
Value
Average pay
Not published
Batch placed
Not published
Internship
End of semester 4, with an industry partner
Where alumni work
Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon, Goldman Sachs
PES University B.Des Scholarships
The biggest award is the Prof. MRD Scholarship, a 50% tuition refund worth up to INR 7.05 Lakhs over the course. The Prof. CNR Rao Scholarship gives 40%, or up to INR 5.64 Lakhs. Both go by your CGPA each year and stop in the final year. Staff children, PES alumni and siblings get a separate tuition cut of 10% to 30%.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Prof. MRD Scholarship
Top 5% of the class by CGPA
50% tuition refund, up to INR 7.05 Lakhs
Prof. CNR Rao Scholarship
Next 20% of the class
40% tuition refund, up to INR 5.64 Lakhs
PES staff child
Parent on PES payroll for 5 years
30% of tuition, INR 5.64 Lakhs
PES alumni
You studied at a PES school or college
20% of tuition, INR 3.76 Lakhs
Sibling or child of alumni
Sibling or parent studied at PES
10% of tuition, INR 1.88 Lakhs
PES University B.Des Ranking
NIRF 2025 placed PES University in the 151 to 200 group among universities and 101 to 150 in engineering. NAAC gave it an A+ grade. NIRF has no list for design, so these ranks are for the whole university.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
151 to 200
NIRF Engineering
2025
101 to 150
NAAC
Current grade
A+
PES University B.Des Course Structure
Year 1 is a common foundation year, year 2 builds skills in all four fields, and year 3 is when you study your stream. Year 4 has a capstone project in 3 phases, an internship and an entrepreneurship course.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Design basics, drawing, visual arts, art history and photography
Year 2
Core skills in product, interaction, communication and fashion design
Year 3
Advanced courses in your chosen stream
Year 4
Capstone project in 3 phases, internship and entrepreneurship
PES University B.Des Seats and Intake
The Ring Road campus has 180 B.Des seats for the 2027-28 batch. PES does not split them by stream or by quota. The design school has studios for animation, form, photography, a fab lab and a carpentry shop.
Item
Detail
Total seats
180, Ring Road campus
Split by stream
Not published
Studios
Animation, art, form, photography, digital sculpting, fab lab, carpentry shop
Should you pick B.Des at PES University?
This course suits students who want to design products, screens or brands and can take a four-year studio course in Bengaluru.
Pick it if:
You want to design apps and websites: PES says its design alumni work at Microsoft, Google, Meta and Amazon.
You are not sure which design field suits you: year 1 is common to all four streams, and you pick one in year 3.
You want an internship in a design company: an industry internship comes at the end of semester 4, and Bengaluru has many product companies.
You have a UCEED score: PES adds points for it in the online interview, so apply even if your marks are just above 50%.
Skip it if:
You want placement numbers before you pay: PES does not publish B.Des pay or placement rates, so ask for last year's job list.
You need to pay the fee in small parts: PES takes the fee once a year by DD only, not by cash, cheque or online transfer.
You want a small class: the B.Des intake is 180 seats, so studios and teachers are shared by a large batch.
You want to study fashion design: the design school page lists only three streams, so get fashion confirmed in writing before you pay.
Counsellor's advice
If the online interview gives you a seat and your stream is offered, pay the blocking fee. If you want fashion, get it confirmed in writing first.
B.Des Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 50% in any stream: science, commerce or arts.
English: English must be a compulsory subject in Class 12.
Diploma route: A 3-year diploma with 50% and English also counts.
Entrance: The PES online interview. UCEED (the IIT design exam) adds points.
Portfolio: Bring your creative work to the online interview.
B.Des Admission Process▾
Register online: Fill the form on the PES admissions site and pay the application fee.
Book a slot: Pick an interview date and print your hall ticket.
Sit the interview: Show your portfolio, mark sheets and other papers online.
Check the result: It comes by email within 3 working days.
Pay the blocking fee: Pay it by DD as the offer email says, or the seat is not held.
B.Des Admission Dates 2027
▾
These are the official 2027 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Over
3 Sep 2026
Online registration opens
Registration for the 2027-28 batch opened on 3 Sep 2026.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Interview slot booking and hall ticket
You pick a date for your online interview and print the hall ticket.
Tentative
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
Online interview with your portfolio
This is the PES entrance. A UCEED score adds points here.
Tentative
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
Entrance result
The result comes within 3 working days of your interview.
Tentative
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
Admission offer email
If you are selected, the email tells you how to take the seat.
Tentative
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
Blocking tuition fee payment
Pay it by DD by the date in your offer email to hold the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to apply
Registration for the 2027-28 batch is expected to close in Jul 2027.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected just before classes start. Bring your original mark sheets.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
The first year is common to all four streams.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Online registration opens
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Interview slot booking and hall ticket
Expected about a month after registration opens.
Tentative
Nov 2027 to Jul 2028
Online interview with your portfolio
Expected to go on for most of the year, as now.
Tentative
Nov 2027 to Jul 2028
Entrance result
Expected within 3 working days of your interview.
Tentative
Nov 2027 to Jul 2028
Admission offer email
Expected soon after the result.
Tentative
Nov 2027 to Jul 2028
Blocking tuition fee payment
Expected by the date in your offer email.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Last date to apply
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected just before classes start.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Classes start
Expected in the same month as this year.
Source: PES University important dates page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
PES University B.Des Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year, from the 2027-28 fee list. Turn on the toggle to add the college bus.
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 4.70 Lakhs a year
INR 18.80 Lakhs
Admin charge
One time, in year 1, not refunded
INR 10,000
Add college bus
College bus
Per year × 4, INR 51,000 a year, the higher route fee
INR 2.04 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 18.90 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admin charge, bus not added
Total course fee
INR 20.94 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admin charge + college bus
Education loan EMI
INR 31,867
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 39,375
the full fee over 48 months of study
Education loan EMI
INR 35,306
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 43,625
the full fee over 48 months of study
Source: PES University fee page and RR campus bus fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will you get a call from PES University for B.Des?
Pick your marks and whether you have a UCEED score. PES publishes no cutoff score, only the 50% mark rule.
Your marks
UCEED
Yes, you get an interview call.
Your UCEED score adds points in the online interview. Book an early slot and bring your portfolio.
Yes, you get an interview call.
The online interview and your portfolio decide the seat. Book a slot and prepare your best work.
Yes, you get an interview call.
A 3-year diploma with 50% and English counts. Your UCEED score adds points in the interview.
Yes, you get an interview call.
A 3-year diploma with 50% and English counts. The interview and your portfolio decide the seat.
Not yet.
You need 50% in Class 12 or a 3-year diploma. A UCEED score does not make up for lower marks.
Not yet.
You need 50% in Class 12 or a 3-year diploma to book an interview slot.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Marks above 50% do not raise your chance on their own. The online interview and your portfolio decide the seat, so spend your time on the portfolio.
PES University B.Des Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Merit awards depend on your yearly marks, so confirm with PES.
Your link to PES
Your expected class rank
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Prof. MRD Scholarship
INR 7.05 Lakhs
PES University
A 50% tuition refund each year you qualify, not in the final year.
Who qualifies: top 5% of the class by CGPAApply by: no form, given on results
Not eligible on your answers
Prof. CNR Rao Scholarship
INR 5.64 Lakhs
PES University
A 40% tuition refund each year you qualify, not in the final year.
Who qualifies: the next 20% of the classApply by: no form, given on results
Not eligible on your answers
PES staff child concession
INR 5.64 Lakhs
PES University loyalty programme
30% off the tuition fee every year of the course.
Who qualifies: parent on PES payroll for 5 yearsApply by: at admission
Not eligible on your answers
PES alumni concession
INR 3.76 Lakhs
PES University loyalty programme
20% off the tuition fee every year of the course.
Who qualifies: you studied at a PES school or collegeApply by: at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Sibling concession
INR 1.88 Lakhs
PES University loyalty programme
10% off the tuition fee every year of the course.
Who qualifies: sibling with 3 years at PESApply by: at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Child of PES alumni concession
INR 1.88 Lakhs
PES University loyalty programme
10% off the tuition fee every year of the course.
Who qualifies: parent studied 3 years at PESApply by: at admission
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask PES about the education loan of up to 100% of the fee.
Estimated total waiver
INR 7.05 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 11.85 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 5.64 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 13.26 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 18.90 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 8.93 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 9.97 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 7.52 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 11.38 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.88 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 17.02 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 10.81 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 8.09 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 9.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 9.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.76 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 15.14 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 12.69 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 6.21 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 11.28 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.62 Lakhs
PES University B.Des 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, more streams, an easier mark rule.
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PES University
Bengaluru, Ring Road campus
Compared with
Alliance University
Bengaluru
Compared with
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology
Bengaluru
Compared with
Dayananda Sagar University
Bengaluru
Compared with
Presidency University
Bengaluru
Total fees4 years, no hostel or bus
INR 18.90 Lakhs
2027-28 fee
INR 16 Lakhs
INR 2.90 Lakhs less, 2027-31 batch
INR 30.44 Lakhs
INR 11.54 Lakhs more, 2026 batch
INR 12.08 Lakhs
INR 6.82 Lakhs less, 2026-27 fee
Not published
Minimum marksClass 12, any stream
50%
50%
Same
45%
5 points lower
50%
Same
45%
5 points lower
StreamsB.Des specialisations
4
chosen in year 3
Not published
7
3 more
4
Same
5
1 more
SeatsB.Des intake
180
2027-28 intake
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Entrance routestests that lead to a seat
2
PES entrance, UCEED
1
1 fewer, its own design test
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
Alliance costs INR 2.90 Lakhs less and asks for the same 50% marks. If the fee is your main limit, apply to both; if you want a clear list of four streams, take the PES seat.
In short
Srishti Manipal costs INR 11.54 Lakhs more and offers 7 streams. If you want a wider choice of design fields and can pay, apply there too; if the fee is your limit, PES is the cheaper seat.
In short
Dayananda Sagar costs INR 6.82 Lakhs less and also has 4 streams, led by game design and animation. If you want fashion or communication design, PES teaches both and it does not, so take PES.
In short
Presidency asks for 45% instead of 50% and lists 5 streams, but it does not publish its fee. If your marks are below 50%, apply there; if you clear 50%, get its fee in writing before you choose.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on PES University B.Des
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Des at PES University worth the fee?▾
It can be, but check the job list first. The full fee without the bus is INR 18.90 Lakhs, and PES does not publish B.Des pay or a placement rate. PES says its design alumni work at Microsoft, Google, Meta and Amazon. Before you pay, ask the design school for last year's job list and the pay range.
What job will I get after B.Des at PES?▾
It depends on the stream you pick in year 3. Interaction design leads to app and website design jobs, communication design to branding and advertising work, and product design to product companies. The internship at the end of semester 4 is your first step into a company, so choose it with the job you want in mind.
Who should not take B.Des at PES University?▾
Skip it if you need to see placement numbers first, or if you need to pay the fee in small parts. PES publishes no B.Des pay figure, and it takes the fee once a year by DD only. It also does not suit you if you want a small class, because the intake is 180 seats.
Should I take PES if I already have a UCEED score?▾
Yes, apply, because the score helps you here. PES adds points for a UCEED score in the online interview, while the portfolio still counts. You still need 50% in Class 12. Book an early interview slot so you get the result, and the offer, early.
Is PES B.Des right for me if I want fashion design?▾
Only after you check that fashion is offered for your batch. The B.Des page lists four streams with fashion, but the design school page lists only three. You pick your stream in year 3, so ask the admission office in writing before you pay the blocking fee.
Should a batch of 180 students worry me?▾
Not much, but plan for it. The 180 seats are split across four streams from year 3, so each studio group is smaller than the whole batch. Studios and teachers are still shared, so ask how many students sit in one studio class when you go for the interview.
Should I wait a year to make a better portfolio?▾
Usually no. PES holds online interviews from Nov 2026 to Jul 2027, so you have months to build your portfolio before your slot. Book a later slot if you need more time, and use the months in between to add your best new work.
Is PES B.Des good for higher studies like M.Des?▾
Yes, it gives you a base for it. Year 4 has a capstone project in 3 phases, and PES itself offers an M.Des in game, interaction and strategic design. If you plan an M.Des, keep your capstone and internship work in your portfolio, because that is what a master's interview asks for.
How do I get admission to B.Des at PES University?▾
Register on the PES admissions site and pay the application fee. Book an interview slot, print the hall ticket and sit the online interview with your portfolio. The result comes within 3 working days. If you are selected, pay the blocking tuition fee by DD as the offer email says.
What is the full fee for B.Des at PES?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 18.90 Lakhs without the college bus. That is INR 4.70 Lakhs a year in tuition plus a one-time admin charge of INR 10,000. With the bus it comes to INR 20.94 Lakhs. PES does not publish a hostel fee for this campus.
Can I pay the B.Des fee in parts?▾
Only once a year, not in smaller parts. PES takes the fee each year by DD and does not accept cash, cheque or online transfer. If you need help, an education loan of up to 100% of the fee is offered through Union Bank of India, so apply for it before the blocking fee date.
What scholarships can I get at PES for B.Des?▾
The Prof. MRD Scholarship refunds 50% of the tuition for the top 5% of the class, up to INR 7.05 Lakhs. The Prof. CNR Rao Scholarship gives 40% to the next 20%. Both go by your yearly CGPA and stop in the final year. Use the calculator above to see your total.
The admission process at PES University involves an entrance exam called DAT, followed by an interview and a mandatory portfolio review. Admission decisions are made within a week. The university has around 15 in-house faculty members, mostly postgraduates, with some holding PhDs, supported by experienced visiting faculty. The admission fee for the normal quota is Rs. 2,80,000, with an annual increase of Rs. 20,000, plus additional exam fees. The design program boasts nearly 100% placement rates with companies like Xylem and Mercedes Benz, and an average salary of around 5 lakhs.
Internships are accessible, with 60-70% of students opting for jobs post-graduation. PES University offers scholarships based on academic merit, including the MRD Scholarship (Rs. 5,000 for the top 5%) and the CNR Rao Scholarship (15% fee reduction for the top 20%). High PESSAT entrance exam scorers receive a 40% fee reduction in the first year, with subsequent years requiring a CGPA of 8 or higher for a 20% reduction. Annual fees are 4 lakhs, covering commuting and insurance, with scholarships mainly benefiting Karnataka students.
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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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