PES University Bangalore MBA Operations Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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09 Oct, 2026 Karnataka PGCET Round 1 Final Allotment 2026 is out. View Allotment. The last date for fee payment & reporting has been extended to Oct 12, 2026. Read News.

09 Oct, 2026 PES University Bangalore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 MBA Cutoff 2026 in the GM Category is 285. For the category-wise cutoff, check here.

02 Sep, 2026 PES University Bangalore MBA Operations Management Fee Structure 2027-28 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 15.3 Lakhs. Check details.

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

Total fees
INR 15.30 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8 LPA
MBA placement estimate
Cutoff
1,619
PGCET GM, Round 1 2026
Recruiters
150
MBA recruiter count

About PES University MBA Operations

PES University offers a two-year, full-time MBA Operations at its Ring Road campus with 480 MBA seats. The course uses six trimesters and lets you choose Operations Management as a specialisation. PESU is a UGC-recognised private university in Bangalore. The full fee without hostel is INR 15.30 Lakhs, and INR 18.90 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You apply through the PES entrance process or with CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, NMAT or GMAT. The PGCET GM closing rank was 1,619 in round 1 of 2026. The MBA page lists 150 recruiters and the course estimate uses INR 8 LPA average pay.

PESU MBA Operations Fees

The full course costs INR 15.30 Lakhs without hostel and INR 18.90 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 15.20 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee in four parts across two years. The administrative charge is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.60 Lakhs over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 15.20 LakhsINR 3.80 Lakhs a part, 4 parts
Administrative chargeINR 10,000One time
Caution depositINR 30,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 3.60 LakhsINR 1.80 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 15.30 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 18.90 LakhsFull course

PESU MBA Operations Admission Dates

MBA registration opened on 3 Sep 2026. Slot booking is in Oct 2026. Classes start in Aug 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
MBA registration opens3 Sep 2026Over
MBA registration, last date to applyJul 2027Tentative
PES entrance slot bookingOct 2026Confirmed
PES entrance processNov 2026 to Jul 2027Tentative
Result and interview scoreNov 2026Tentative
Seat allotment and selection mailNov 2026 to Jul 2027Tentative
First fee paymentDec 2026 to Jul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

PESU MBA Operations Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks from a UGC-recognised university. You also need the PES entrance process or a CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, NMAT or GMAT score. If your marks are below 50%, you should not pay the form fee.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBachelor's degree from a UGC-recognised university
Marks50% in the degree
ExamPES entrance process, CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, NMAT or GMAT
ModeFull-time study on the Ring Road campus

PESU MBA Operations Admission Process

PESU takes the form, books your entrance slot and sends the result within three working days. You then block the seat by paying the tuition fee. Most students who lose a seat miss the first payment mail.

StepWhat you do
1. Register onlineSelect MBA Operations and fill the PESU form
2. Book a slotPick the PES entrance slot and download the hall ticket
3. Attend the processTake the entrance and interview, or submit a valid outside test score
4. Block the seatPay the first tuition fee after the selection mail
5. ReportBring degree marksheets and ID papers

PESU MBA Operations Cutoff

The PGCET GM seat closed at rank 1,619 and the 3AG seat at 386 in 2026. These are Karnataka PGCET round 1 MBA closing ranks. PESU also takes CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, NMAT and GMAT scores for institute seats.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
GM1,619Round 1, 2026
3AG386Round 1, 2026
2BG734Round 1, 2026
STG1,180Round 1, 2026
CAT60 percentile2025

PESU MBA Operations Placements

The MBA course estimate uses INR 8 LPA average pay and the page lists 150 recruiters. The highest published peer MBA offer near this league is INR 24.7 LPA, so treat top offers as rare. Deloitte, Bosch, Morgan Stanley, HDFC, ITC, Amazon and EY hire management students.

MetricValue
Average payINR 8 LPA, MBA estimate
Median payINR 7 LPA, not published by PESU
Highest offerINR 24.7 LPA, peer MBA high
Recruiters150 MBA recruiters
Operations rolesOperations, business development and analytics

PESU MBA Operations Scholarships

Two PESU merit schemes can cut the fee by INR 3.04 Lakhs to INR 3.80 Lakhs in year 1. The Prof. MRD Scholarship gives the biggest refund. You need a high CGPA after joining, so do not count it before paying the first fee.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Prof. MRD ScholarshipTop 5% by CGPA after joiningINR 3.80 Lakhs fee refund
Prof. CNR Rao ScholarshipNext 20% by SGPA after joiningINR 3.04 Lakhs fee refund
Distinction AwardSGPA of 7.75 or moreMerit certificate
Education loanBank check after admissionAmount set by the bank

PESU MBA Operations Ranking

PESU is UGC-recognised and the management NIRF report is filed by the university. Collegedunia lists PESU among Bangalore MBA searches. Use the fee, recruiter and cutoff rows first, because a specialisation decision depends more on those numbers.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
UGC2026Recognised private university
NIRF Management2026Report filed
Campus2027Ring Road, Bangalore

PESU MBA Operations Course Structure

The course has six trimesters over two years. Core management papers come first, and Operations Management electives come after that. Industry visits, live projects and a capstone sit beside class work.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Core management, analytics, finance, marketing and HR
Year 2Operations electives, live projects and capstone
Trimester countSix trimesters
CampusRing Road campus

PESU MBA Operations Hostel and Campus

Boys stay on the Ring Road campus and the girls hostel is about 2 km away. The hostel and mess estimate is INR 3.60 Lakhs for two years. The room is not automatic, so ask the hostel office before you pay.

ItemDetail
Boys hostelInside the Ring Road campus
Girls hostelAbout 2 km from the campus
MessIncluded in the hostel fee estimate
CampusBangalore, Karnataka

Should you pick MBA Operations at PES University?

This course suits students who want operations roles in Bangalore and can pay a private MBA fee.

Pick it if:
You want operations roles: PESU lists operations, business development and analytics among MBA career paths.
You want a Bangalore campus: Ring Road campus gives city access while the girls hostel stays about 2 km away.
You want many recruiters: the MBA page lists 150 recruiters, so more company choices reach this batch.
You have a PGCET rank: GM closed at 1,619 in round 1, so check your category before paying.
Skip it if:
You need low fees: the no-hostel fee is INR 15.30 Lakhs, so the average pay needs time to cover it.
You need hostel certainty: rooms depend on the hostel office, so ask before you count the room cost.
You count on merit refund: the top 5% CGPA refund comes after joining, not before the first fee.
You missed outside tests: you still need the PES entrance process before the selection mail comes.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want Bangalore operations roles and can pay the first fee. If you need hostel first, ask the hostel office before paying.
MBA Operations Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 50% in any bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognised university.
Exam needed: PES entrance process, CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, NMAT or GMAT.
PGCET route: Karnataka PGCET seats move through government counselling.
Campus mode: Full-time study at the Ring Road campus in Bangalore.
MBA Operations Admission Process▾
Register online: Select MBA Operations and fill the PESU form.
Book the slot: Download the hall ticket for the PES entrance process.
Attend selection: Take the entrance and interview, or give a valid outside test score.
Block the seat: Pay the first tuition fee after the selection mail.
Report on campus: Bring degree marksheets and ID papers for checking.

MBA Operations 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
MBA registration opens
The online form opened for the 2027 to 2029 batch.
Confirmed
Oct 2026
PES entrance slot booking
Book the slot and download the hall ticket.
Tentative
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
PES entrance process
Take the test and interview during the official window.
Tentative
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
Result and interview score
PESU shares the result within three working days.
Tentative
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
Seat allotment and selection mail
Selected students get the first fee details by mail.
Tentative
Dec 2026 to Jul 2027
First fee payment
You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid in time.
Tentative
Jul 2027
MBA registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply is expected in Jul 2027.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring degree marksheets and ID papers.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Classes start for the PG batch.
Tentative
Sep 2027 to Jul 2028
MBA registration, last date to apply
Expected to follow the same long form window as this year.
Tentative
Oct 2027
PES entrance slot booking
Expected after the form opens.
Tentative
Nov 2027 to Jul 2028
PES entrance process
Expected to use the same test and interview process.
Tentative
Nov 2027 to Jul 2028
Result and interview score
Expected within three days of the entrance.
Tentative
Dec 2027 to Jul 2028
Seat allotment and selection mail
Expected after the result mail.
Tentative
Jan 2028 to Jul 2028
First fee payment
Expected after the selection mail.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected before classes start.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Classes start
Expected with the other PG courses.

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

PES University MBA Operations Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 3.80 Lakhs a semester
INR 15.20 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 30,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.80 Lakhs a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 15.30 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 18.90 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 25,797
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
52%
average first-year pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 31,867
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
42%
average first-year pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your rank get you MBA Operations at PES University?

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

Category
Quota
General · Home State
285 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
286 to 1,619: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,619: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
199 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
200 to 1,133: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,133: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Home State
386 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
387 to 823: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 823: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
270 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
271 to 576: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 576: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Home State
1,114 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,115 to 1,258: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,258: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other State
779 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
780 to 880: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 880: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Home State
1,180 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,181 to 1,422: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,422: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other State
826 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
827 to 995: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 995: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Home State
550 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
551 to 780: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 780: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
385 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
386 to 546: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 546: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Use the round 1 PGCET number as the safer check. PES entrance seats use the institute process, so ask the admission office before paying.

PES University MBA Operations Scholarship Calculator

Pick the merit level you expect after joining. Confirm the final refund with the college.

Merit level
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 3.80 Lakhs
PES University
PESU pays this as a tuition fee refund after the merit list.
Who qualifies: top 5% by CGPA after joiningApply by Apr 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Prof. CNR Rao Scholarship
INR 3.04 Lakhs
PES University
PESU pays this as a tuition fee refund after the merit list.
Who qualifies: next 20% by SGPA after joiningApply by Apr 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Distinction Award
INR 0
PES University
PESU pays this as a tuition fee refund after the merit list.
Who qualifies: SGPA of 7.75 or moreApply by Apr 2027
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 0
Your net course fee: INR 15.30 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.80 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 11.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.04 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 12.26 Lakhs

PES University MBA Operations 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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Christ University
Bangalore
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Jain CMS Business School
Bangalore
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RV University
Bangalore
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RV Institute of Management
Bangalore
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 15.30 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 11.40 Lakhs
INR 3.90 Lakhs less
INR 12.10 Lakhs
INR 3.20 Lakhs less
INR 11 Lakhs
INR 4.30 Lakhs less
Not published
Average paylatest batch
INR 8 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 10.8 LPA
INR 2.8 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.7 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA more
Not published
INR 6.4 LPA
INR 1.6 LPA less, latest official median
RecruitersMBA recruiter count
150
MBA recruiter count
337
187 more, Class of 2024
300
150 more, Class of 2025
Not published
Not published
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
1,619
Round 1, 2026
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
SeatsMBA intake
480
MBA seats
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
52%
on INR 8 LPA
95%
43 points higher
72%
20 points higher
Not published
Not published
In short
Christ costs less and reports higher median pay, but its PGCET rank is not published here. If both calls come, compare the specialisation list and hostel cost before you pay.
In short
Jain CMS costs less and its average pay is close to PESU. If Operations is fixed for you, check the exact elective list before choosing between the two.
In short
RVU costs less, but its MBA pay and seat figures are not published in the same clean form. If fee is your main worry, ask for the latest placement sheet first.
In short
RVIM publishes a lower median pay than PESU's estimate, while its full fee is not published here. If cost is unclear, ask for the fee letter before you decide.

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

FAQs on PES University MBA Operations

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is PESU MBA Operations worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want Bangalore management roles and can carry the fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 15.30 Lakhs, and the ROI tile uses INR 8 LPA average pay. If a loan will pay the fee, check the EMI line before you decide.
Should I take it if my PGCET rank is near the closing rank?▾
Do not decide on the GM rank alone. The PGCET GM close was 1,619, but other categories closed at very different ranks. Use the rank checker for your category, and keep the PES entrance process ready if your PGCET seat is not safe.
What job does MBA Operations at PESU lead to?▾
It leads to operations, business development, analytics, marketing and finance roles. PESU lists 150 MBA recruiters, and the course estimate uses INR 8 LPA average pay. If you want only a factory-floor operations job, check the recruiter list before you pay.
Who should pick this course?▾
Pick it if you want a private university MBA in Bangalore and can use the city for projects and interviews. The course has 480 MBA seats and six trimesters, so you must be active from the first term. If you wait for the placement cell alone, you may miss better shortlists.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if fee is your first worry or if you need hostel certainty before admission. The no-hostel fee is INR 15.30 Lakhs and the hostel estimate takes the total to INR 18.90 Lakhs. Ask the hostel office in writing before you count that room.
Is Operations Management better than another MBA specialisation here?▾
Choose Operations if you like process, supply chain, planning and analytics work. PESU also offers finance, marketing, HR and business analytics choices. If you want sales or finance roles more, choose that specialisation during counselling instead of picking Operations by habit.
Is the batch too large for placements?▾
It is large enough to need effort from your side. PESU lists 480 MBA seats and 150 MBA recruiters, so the placement cell has many students to place. Keep your grades steady, start internships early, and use the recruiter list to shortlist operations roles.
Should I wait a year for a better MBA call?▾
Wait only if you have a clear plan to raise your CAT or PGCET score. PESU already accepts several tests and starts its entrance process from Nov 2026. If your score clears this page's range and you can pay the fee, joining is the safer move.
Is the scholarship enough to depend on?▾
No, not before admission. The Prof. MRD refund is INR 3.80 Lakhs and the Prof. CNR Rao refund is INR 3.04 Lakhs, but both depend on your CGPA or SGPA after joining. Pay only if the base fee works for your family without the refund.
How do I get admission to MBA Operations at PESU?▾
Register on the PESU admission portal, select MBA Operations and book the PES entrance slot. You can also use CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, NMAT or GMAT. After selection, the college sends the fee steps, and you report with degree papers.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 15.30 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it is INR 18.90 Lakhs. The fee block above shows the tuition, one-time charge and hostel toggle separately, so check that before paying the first fee.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The tuition fee is shown as four parts across the two-year course in the fee block. PESU also has a bank loan desk for students. If you need a different payment plan, ask the admission office before the first fee date.

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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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