PES University Bangalore B.Des Industrial Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Total fees
INR 18.90 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 13.05 LPA
NIRF UG 4-year data
Cutoff
12,400
PES Entrance DAT, Final list 2025
Placement rate
70%
NIRF UG 4-year data

About PES University B.Des Industrial Design

PESU offers a four-year, full-time B.Des Industrial Design with RR Campus through PES Entrance. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A and stands NAAC A in Collegedunia's B.Des ranking 2026 and listed in NIRF 2026 data. The full fee without hostel is INR 18.90 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 22.90 Lakhs with hostel and living. You get a seat through PES counselling. The General Strong portfolio seat closed at score 12,400 in final list of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 13.05 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed.

PESU B.Des Industrial Design Fees

The full course costs INR 18.90 Lakhs without hostel and INR 22.90 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 18.80 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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 18.80 LakhsINR 2.35 Lakhs a semester, 8 semesters
Admission feeINR 10,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and livingINR 4 LakhsINR 1 Lakh a year, 4 years
Total, no hostelINR 18.90 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 22.90 LakhsFull course

PESU B.Des Industrial Design Admission Dates

Registration started on 3 Sep 2026 and slot booking starts in Oct 2026. The entrance test and portfolio interview are expected from Nov 2026 to Jul 2027. Classes start in Aug 2027, so keep the form and portfolio ready early.

EventDateStatus
Online registration starts3 Sep 2026Over
Entrance slot booking and hall ticketOct 2026Confirmed
PES Design Aptitude TestNov 2026 to Jul 2027Tentative
Portfolio interview roundNov 2026 to Jul 2027Tentative
Entrance process resultNov 2026 to Jul 2027Tentative
Last date to applyJul 2027Tentative
Blocking tuition fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

PESU B.Des Industrial Design Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a PES Entrance score from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry and Maths
Class 12 marks75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamPES Entrance score from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

PESU B.Des Industrial Design Admission Process

PES allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Write PES EntranceSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on PESList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

PESU B.Des Industrial Design Cutoff

The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the PES final list selection scores for Strong portfolio seats. The General selection score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

RouteSelection score, Strong portfolioRound and year
General12,400Final list, 2025
OBC-NCL4,300Final list, 2025
SC2,100Final list, 2025
ST1,000Final list, 2025
EWS1,900Final list, 2025

PESU B.Des Industrial Design Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 70% of its batch at an average of INR 13.05 LPA. The median is INR 12.80 LPA and the highest offer was INR 21 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.

MetricValue
Median payINR 13.05 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 12.80 LPA
Highest offerINR 21 LPA
Batch placed70%
RecruitersProduct and IT services companies, on campus

PESU B.Des Industrial Design 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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
PESU MRD scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
PESU CNR Rao scholarshipAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 40,000 over the course
Distinction awardEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
Corporate scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

PESU B.Des Industrial Design Ranking

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

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia B.Des ranking2026NAAC A
NIRF Engineering2025#54
NAAC2024A+

PESU B.Des Industrial Design Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Year 4Two electives a semester and the final project

PESU B.Des Industrial Design 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.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a small industrial town

Should you pick B.Des Industrial Design 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 Strong portfolio, so a score that misses the Basic portfolio list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-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 median 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 selection score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
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 will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the PES choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if first list gives it to you on a Strong portfolio score. If you are Basic portfolio and below the first list close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
B.Des Industrial Design Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A PES Entrance score. DAT score decides the Basic portfolio seats.
Strong portfolio quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
B.Des Industrial Design Admission Process▾
Write PES Entrance: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on PES: PES (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

B.Des Industrial Design Admission Dates 2027

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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 starts
The form opened on 3 Sep 2026 on the PES admissions portal.
Confirmed
Oct 2026
Entrance slot booking and hall ticket
Book the DAT slot and print the hall ticket before the test.
Tentative
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
PES Design Aptitude Test
The test checks drawing, colour, form, English and design thinking.
Tentative
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
Portfolio interview round
Keep your creative work and Class 12 papers ready for the interview.
Tentative
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
Entrance process result
PES shares the result after the interview process is done.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to apply
Finish the online form before the July registration close.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Blocking tuition fee payment
If selected, pay the blocking tuition fee mentioned in the email.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring Class 10, Class 12, transfer papers and the fee receipt.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
PES lists August 2027 as the class start month for UG programs.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Online registration starts
Expected to open in the same month as the 2027 intake.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Entrance slot booking and hall ticket
Book the DAT slot and print the hall ticket before the test.
Tentative
Nov 2027 to Jul 2028
PES Design Aptitude Test
Expected to follow the same long test window.
Tentative
Nov 2027 to Jul 2028
Portfolio interview round
Keep your portfolio and school papers ready.
Tentative
Nov 2027 to Jul 2028
Entrance process result
Expected after the interview process is done.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Last date to apply
Expected to close in July like the last cycle.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Blocking tuition fee payment
Expected after the selection email.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected after the fee payment step.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Classes start
Expected in August for UG programs.

Source: PES University important dates page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

PES University B.Des Industrial Design Fees 2027

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

Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 2.35 Lakhs a semester
INR 18.80 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 + living
Hostel and living
Per year × 4, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 4 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 18.90 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + administrative charge, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 22.90 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + administrative charge + hostel and living
Education loan EMI
INR 31,867
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
69%
median first-year pay INR 13.05 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 38,611
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
57%
median first-year pay INR 13.05 LPA vs the full fee

Source: PES University fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at PES University?

Pick your route. The score ranges show how strong your DAT and portfolio need to be.

Route
Interview
General · Strong portfolio
75 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
60 to 74: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 60: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Basic portfolio
80 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
65 to 79: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 65: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Strong portfolio
UCEED qualified: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
UCEED score plus interview: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
No UCEED score: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Basic portfolio
Strong UCEED score: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
Average UCEED score: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
No UCEED score: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Strong portfolio
Strong portfolio: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
Average portfolio: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Weak portfolio: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Basic portfolio
Strong portfolio: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
Average portfolio: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Weak portfolio: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Strong portfolio
60 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
50 to 59: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 50: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Basic portfolio
60 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
50 to 59: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 50: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Strong portfolio
Waitlist moved: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
Waitlist may move: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
No movement yet: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Basic portfolio
Waitlist moved: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
Waitlist may move: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
No movement yet: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

UCEED helps, but PES still asks every B.Des student to register and take the interview.

PES University B.Des Industrial Design Scholarship Calculator

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

Route
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

PESU MRD scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
PES University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
PESU CNR Rao scholarship
INR 40,000
PES University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Distinction award
INR 1.50 Lakhs
PES University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Corporate scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
Corporate partner
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
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 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 18.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 18.90 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 17.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 16.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 17 Lakhs

PES University B.Des Industrial Design 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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PES University
Bangalore
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Srishti Manipal Institute
Bangalore
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RV University
Bangalore
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Jain Deemed University
Bangalore
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MIT Institute of Design
Pune
Compared with
UID Bangalore
Bangalore
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 18.90 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 18.35 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 19.65 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 18.90 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 19.15 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 18.60 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Median paylatest batch
INR 13.05 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 14.05 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 12.65 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 11.95 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 12.75 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 12.35 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
70%
Class of 2025
66%
4 points lower
73%
3 points higher
62%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
68%
2 points lower
67%
3 points lower
Selection scorePES Entrance DAT, General
12,400
Final list, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis branch
120
published intake not split by branch
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
69%
on INR 13.05 LPA
101%
32 points higher
48%
21 points lower
51%
18 points lower
59%
10 points lower
64%
5 points lower
In short
Bangalore costs less and pays more on average, but its selection score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Bangalore; if it clears only PESU, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bangalore places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier selection score is what you need, keep it one place below PESU in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If PESU gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Pune costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier selection score. If your score misses PESU in the early rounds, list Pune right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its median pay sits below this page's. If PESU allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

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

FAQs on PES University B.Des Industrial Design

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Des Industrial Design at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 18.90 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 13.05 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 score is just above the selection score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Strong portfolio seat closed at score 12,400 in final list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score 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 13.05 LPA, the median was INR 12.80 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch 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 no specialisation before year 3, 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 score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General selection score 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 branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 70% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 12.80 LPA is lower than the average of INR 13.05 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 branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Industrial Design if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Industrial Design places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its selection score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Industrial Design, the branch 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 exam and fill this college in your PES choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days PES 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 18.90 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and living it comes to INR 22.90 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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