PES University Bangalore B.Tech {Lateral} Electronics & Communication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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PES University Bangalore Latest Updates and News

02 Sep, 2026 PES University Bangalore has released the Fee Structure 2027-28 for B.Tech {Lateral} Electronics & Communication Engineering programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 15.1 Lakhs. Read more.

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

Total fees
INR 15.70 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 13.05 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
1,672
DCET DCET rank, Round 3 2025
Placement rate
70%
Class of 2025 batch placed

About PES University B.Tech Lateral ECE

PES University offers a three-year, full-time B.Tech Lateral ECE with 48 lateral seats at its Ring Road campus. The course starts in the third semester. The university holds NAAC A+ and stands #86 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026 and NIRF 101 to 150 in engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 15.70 Lakhs, paid per year,. You get a DCET seat through KEA counselling or the PES entrance process. The General DCET quota seat closed at rank 1,672 in round 3 of 2025. The NIRF 2026 report lists a median pay of INR 13.05 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed.

PES University B.Tech Lateral ECE Fees

The full course costs INR 15.70 Lakhs without hostel and INR 18.70 Lakhs with hostel and living. The tuition fee is INR 15.60 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per year, three times in all. The administrative fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and living add INR 3 Lakhs over three years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 15.60 LakhsINR 5.20 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Administrative feeINR 10,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and livingINR 3 LakhsINR 1 Lakh a year, 3 years
Total, no hostelINR 15.70 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 18.70 LakhsFull course

PES University B.Tech Lateral ECE Admission Dates

The 2027 batch uses the PES entrance test and DCET route. Registration is open from 3 Sep 2026 to 30 Jun 2027, and classes start in Aug 2027. Keep the offer letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
PES registration, last date to apply3 Sep 2026 to 30 Jun 2027Confirmed
PES entrance testNov 2026 to Jul 2027Confirmed
PES entrance result31 Jul 2027Confirmed
KEA DCET option entry and PES counsellingJun 2027 to Jul 2027Confirmed
Rank list and allotmentJul 2027Confirmed
Seat or administrative fee, last dateJul 2027Confirmed
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Confirmed
Classes startAug 2027Confirmed

PES University B.Tech Lateral ECE Eligibility

You need diploma with an approved engineering branch and 60% marks; 40% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a DCET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
diploma subjectsan approved engineering branch
diploma marks60% for General, 40% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamDCET rank from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

PES University B.Tech Lateral ECE Admission Process

KEA allots the seat on your rank 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 DCETSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on KEAList 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

PES University B.Tech Lateral ECE Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 1,672 and the OBC-NCL seat at 1,150 in 2025. These are the KEA round 3 closing ranks for DCET quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryClosing rank, DCET quotaRound and year
General1,672Round 3, 2025
OBC-NCL1,150Round 3, 2025
SC2,100Round 3, 2025
ST1,000Round 3, 2025
EWS1,360Round 3, 2025

PES University B.Tech Lateral ECE 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 30 LPA. Electronics 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 30 LPA
Batch placed70%
RecruitersElectronics and IT services companies, on campus

PES University B.Tech Lateral ECE 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
Prof. MRD scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Prof. CNR Rao scholarshipAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in diplomaINR 40,000 over the course
Distinction awardEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

PES University B.Tech Lateral ECE Ranking

The college stands #86 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking and 101 to 150 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking2026#12
NIRF Engineering2025101 to 150
NAAC2024A+

PES University B.Tech Lateral ECE 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 third 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

PES University B.Tech Lateral ECE Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and lateral entrys are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
Lateral entry 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.Tech Lateral ECE at PES University?

This course suits students who want electronics or software jobs and can study in Bengaluru for three years.

Pick it if:
You passed diploma in this state: half the seats are DCET quota, so a rank that misses the PES quota list can still get in.
You want electronics or software roles: PES sends ECE students to chip, telecom, product and IT teams from Bengaluru.
Your family can pay only per year: you pay the tuition fee in three yearly 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 closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a sure hostel seat: PES lists hostels, but room allotment depends on campus seats and timing.
You want internships in Bengaluru: the city helps, but you still need projects before placements start.
You will decide after DCET counselling starts: keep PES high before option entry closes, or the seat may fill.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a DCET quota rank. If you are PES quota and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer branch above it.
B.Tech Lateral ECE Eligibility▾
diploma marks: 60% in an approved engineering branch. 40% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A DCET rank. DCET rank decides the PES quota seats.
DCET quota quota: Half the seats go to students who passed diploma in this state.
B.Tech Lateral ECE Admission Process▾
Write DCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List PES University 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.Tech Lateral ECE 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.
Confirmed
3 Sep 2026 to 30 Jun 2027
PES registration, last date to apply
Registration started on 3 Sep 2026. The last date is listed in Jun 2027.
Confirmed
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
PES entrance test
The test is booked from the PES admissions dashboard.
Confirmed
31 Jul 2027
PES entrance result
The result tells you if you can move to admission by 31 Jul 2027.
Confirmed
Jun 2027 to Jul 2027
KEA DCET option entry and PES counselling
You choose the course and quota after ranks are available.
Confirmed
Jul 2027
Rank list and allotment
The list names your seat and the date the fee is due.
Confirmed
Jul 2027
Seat or administrative fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by Jul 2027.
Confirmed
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring diploma marks cards and the admission order.
Confirmed
Aug 2027
Classes start
Classes start after orientation at the campus.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PES registration
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Nov 2027
PES entrance test
Expected on the last Sunday of the month.
Tentative
Jan 2028
PES entrance result
Expected about five weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Feb 2028
KEA DCET option entry and PES counselling
Expected to be held on campus again.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Rank list and allotment
Expected in the first half of the month.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Seat acceptance fee
Expected about two weeks after the offer.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected in the week before classes start.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Classes start
Expected in the middle of the month.

Source: the exam body notice and the institute admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

PES University B.Tech Lateral ECE Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living.

Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 5.20 Lakhs a year
INR 15.60 Lakhs
Administrative fee
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 × 3, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 15.70 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + administrative fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 18.70 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + administrative fee + hostel and living
Education loan EMI
INR 26,471
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
83%
median pay INR 13.05 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 31,529
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
70%
median pay INR 13.05 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your rank get you ECE Lateral at PES University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.

Category
Quota
General · DCET quota
1,320 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,321 to 1,672: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,672: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · PES quota
930 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
931 to 1,180: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,180: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · DCET quota
860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
861 to 1,150: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,150: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · PES quota
610 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
611 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · DCET quota
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · PES quota
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · DCET quota
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · PES quota
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · DCET quota
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,760: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,760: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · PES quota
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 3 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

PES University B.Tech Lateral ECE Scholarship Calculator

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

Category
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.

Prof. MRD scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
PES University
Given after joining if your CGPA or SGPA is high enough.
Who qualifies: top 5% of students by CGPAApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Prof. CNR Rao scholarship
INR 40,000
PES University
Given after joining if your CGPA or SGPA is high enough.
Who qualifies: next 20% of students by SGPAApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Distinction award
INR 1.50 Lakhs
PES University
Given after joining if your CGPA or SGPA is high enough.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Given after joining if your CGPA or SGPA is high enough.
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 15.30 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 15.70 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 14.30 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 13.30 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 13.80 Lakhs

PES University B.Tech Lateral ECE 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 fees3 years, no hostel
INR 15.70 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 12 Lakhs
INR 3.70 Lakhs less
INR 13.20 Lakhs
INR 2.50 Lakhs less
INR 15.70 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 14 Lakhs
INR 1.70 Lakhs less
INR 11.50 Lakhs
INR 4.20 Lakhs less
Median paylatest batch
INR 13.05 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 11.8 LPA
INR 1.25 LPA less
INR 10.2 LPA
INR 2.85 LPA less
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 3.55 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 4.85 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 5.25 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
70%
Class of 2025
88%
18 points higher
95%
25 points higher
84%
14 points higher, Class of 2024
90%
20 points higher
89%
19 points higher
Closing rankDCET DCET rank, General
1,672
Round 3, 2025
9,400
7,728 places easier
15,800
14,128 places easier
18,360
16,688 places easier
13,360
11,688 places easier
16,600
14,928 places easier
Seatsthis branch
48
DCET
90
42 more
150
102 more
60
12 more
180
132 more
240
192 more
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
83%
on INR 13.05 LPA
170%
87 points higher
117%
34 points higher
48%
35 points lower
128%
45 points higher
133%
50 points higher
In short
Bangalore costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Bangalore; if it clears only PES University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bangalore places more of its batch but charges INR 2.50 Lakhs less over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below PES University 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 PES University gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bangalore costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses PES University in the early rounds, list Bangalore 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 PES University 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.Tech Lateral ECE

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Tech Lateral ECE at PES University worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 15.70 Lakhs and the last batch median pay was 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 rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General DCET quota seat closed at rank 1,672 in round 3 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep PES University 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 electronics and software and electronics jobs with campus recruiters that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The NIRF 2026 report lists a median pay of 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. Lateral entrys 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 rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank 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 PES University for me?▾
Pick ECE if you want a electronics and software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. ECE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want ECE, 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 DCET exam and fill PES University in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA 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 15.70 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and living it comes to INR 18.70 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.

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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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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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