PES University Bangalore M.Des : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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02 Sep, 2026 PES University Bangalore M.Des Fee Structure 2027-28 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 9.5 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 9.50 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 13.21 LPA
latest placement data
Selection score
50%
Bachelor degree minimum
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed

About PES University Master of Design

PES University offers a two-year, full-time Master of Design with 60 seats through PES Entrance Process and CEED. The course is taught at the Ring Road Campus over four semesters. Students can study game design, interaction and interface design, or strategic design management. PES has NAAC A+ and is ranked #1 new university in Karnataka by KSURF. The full fee without hostel is INR 9.50 Lakhs, and the hostel estimate takes it to INR 12.50 Lakhs. Admission needs 50% in a bachelor degree. The average pay used here is INR 13.21 LPA.

PES University Master of Design Fees

The full course costs INR 12.50 Lakhs with hostel and INR 9.50 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 9.40 Lakhs. PES lists it as INR 4.70 Lakhs a year. You pay the tuition fee in four semester parts. PES adds a one-time admission fee, and hostel cost is separate.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 9.40 LakhsINR 2.35 Lakhs a semester, 4 semesters
Admission feeINR 10,000One time
Hostel and livingINR 3 LakhsINR 1.50 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 9.50 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 12.50 LakhsFull course

PES University Master of Design Admission Dates

Registration is open from 3 Sep 2026 to 31 Jul 2027, and classes start in Aug 2027. The entrance process is from 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Jul 2027. You should finish the form before the July last date and keep papers ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
PES registration, last date to apply3 Sep 2026 to 31 Jul 2027Confirmed
PES Entrance Process1 Nov 2026 to 31 Jul 2027Confirmed
Result and scorecardDec 2026Confirmed
Online interview1 Nov 2026 to 31 Jul 2027Confirmed
Final offer lettersJul 2027Confirmed
Seat acceptance fee, last date31 Jul 2027Confirmed
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Confirmed
Classes startAug 2027Confirmed

PES University Master of Design Eligibility

The marks rule is 50% in a bachelor degree, and CEED is accepted. PES Entrance Process is the main route. You must register on the PES portal even when you use a CEED score.

RequirementWhat you need
Degree marks50% in any bachelor degree
Accepted scorePES Entrance Process or CEED
ModeFull-time study at Ring Road Campus

PES University Master of Design Admission Process

PES admission has four steps: form, slot booking, entrance process and interview. You pay the application fee first. If PES selects you, the admission email tells you how to block the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. RegisterFill the PES form and pay the application fee
2. Book slotPick a test slot and print the hall ticket
3. InterviewAttend the online interview with your work ready
4. Block seatPay the tuition fee after selection email

PES University Master of Design Cutoff

The guide score starts at 80 or higher for the safest range and 65 to 79 for the middle range. PES does not publish a closing score. Use the checker as a guide, not as a final promise.

RouteGuide scoreWhat it means
PES entrance80 or higherStrong profile
PES entrance65 to 79Needs a strong interview
PES entranceBelow 65Not safe yet

PES University Master of Design Placements

The average pay used here is INR 13.21 LPA, and the placement rate shown is 92%. The median pay is INR 7.65 LPA. Design and technology teams suit this course more than coding-only roles.

MetricValue
Average payINR 13.21 LPA
Median payINR 7.65 LPA
Highest offerINR 68 LPA
Batch placed92%

PES University Master of Design Scholarships

The listed scholarship amounts are INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs, and the largest shown award is INR 2 Lakhs. PES also has loyalty concessions for some students. You should check the scholarship office before counting it in your fee plan.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
PES top 5% merit refundTop 5% CGPA in a semesterINR 2 Lakhs
PES top 20% merit refundNext 20% SGPA in a semesterINR 40,000
PES graduate tuition waiverPES graduate ruleINR 1.50 Lakhs
PES loyalty concessionPES family ruleINR 1 Lakh

PES University Master of Design Ranking

The ranking table shows #1 by KSURF and NAAC A+. It also shows #12 as the page rank marker. These figures help you judge the university name, but the course fit still depends on your portfolio.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
KSURF2026#1
Collegedunia marker2026#12
NAAC2024A+

Should you pick Master of Design at PES University?

This course suits students who want design roles and can study on a full-time Bangalore campus.

Pick it if:
You want design roles in tech: PES teaches interaction, interface and game design with studio work at RR Campus.
You have a CEED score: PES still asks you to register, but CEED adds points in the interview.
Your family can pay yearly: PES lists INR 4.70 Lakhs a year and INR 10,000 one time.
You want the fee checked against pay: INR 13.21 LPA average pay gives 139% ROI before hostel.
Skip it if:
You want a published cutoff: PES does not publish a closing score, so use the checker only as a guide.
You need a low-fee design seat: the course costs INR 9.50 Lakhs before hostel, so check your loan plan.
You want only classroom study: the course uses studio projects and interview work, so your portfolio matters.
You need a campus outside Bangalore: the course is at RR Campus, and city design teams shape projects.
Counsellor's advice
If you have CEED or a strong portfolio, take the interview seriously. If the fee needs a loan, check the EMI first.
Master of Design Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A PES Entrance Process rank. score (your main rank) decides the CEED seats.
Fresh graduate quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
Master of Design Admission Process▾
Write PES Entrance Process: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on PES admissions: PES admissions (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

Master of 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.
Confirmed
3 Sep 2026 to 31 Jul 2027
PES registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply is in Jul 2027. Late forms are not taken.
Confirmed
1 Nov 2026 to 31 Jul 2027
PES Entrance Process
Book your slot and take the design entrance process.
Confirmed
Dec 2026
Result and scorecard
The result is shared after the entrance process.
Confirmed
1 Nov 2026 to 31 Jul 2027
Online interview
PES checks your fit for the design course.
Confirmed
Jul 2027
Final offer letters
The offer names your seat and the date the fee is due.
Confirmed
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by Jul 2027.
Confirmed
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
Aug 2027
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PES Entrance Process registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Nov 2027
PES Entrance Process
Expected on the last Sunday of the month.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Result and scorecard
Expected about five weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Online interview
Expected to be held on campus again.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Final offer letters
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 Master of Design Fees 2027

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

Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 2.35 Lakhs a semester
INR 9.40 Lakhs
Admission 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 × 2, INR 1.50 Lakhs a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 9.50 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 12.50 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and living
Education loan EMI
INR 16,018
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
139%
average first-year pay INR 13.21 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 21,076
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
106%
average first-year pay INR 13.21 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your rank get you M.Des at PES University?

Pick your route and profile. The score ranges are guide marks because PES does not publish closing scores.

Route
Profile
General · Fresh graduate
80 or higher: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
65 to 79: almost there. Keep your portfolio ready for the interview.
Below 65: not safe yet. Improve your portfolio before the interview.
General · CEED
82 or higher: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
68 to 81: almost there. Keep your portfolio ready for the interview.
Below 68: not safe yet. Improve your portfolio before the interview.
CEED route · Fresh graduate
75 or higher: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
60 to 74: almost there. Keep your portfolio ready for the interview.
Below 60: not safe yet. Improve your portfolio before the interview.
CEED route · CEED
2,240 or better: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Keep your portfolio ready for the interview.
Worse than 3,010: not safe yet. Improve your portfolio before the interview.
SC · Fresh graduate
1,500 or better: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Keep your portfolio ready for the interview.
Worse than 2,100: not safe yet. Improve your portfolio before the interview.
SC · CEED
1,050 or better: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Keep your portfolio ready for the interview.
Worse than 1,470: not safe yet. Improve your portfolio before the interview.
ST · Fresh graduate
700 or better: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Keep your portfolio ready for the interview.
Worse than 1,000: not safe yet. Improve your portfolio before the interview.
ST · CEED
489 or better: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Keep your portfolio ready for the interview.
Worse than 700: not safe yet. Improve your portfolio before the interview.
PES graduate · Fresh graduate
76 or higher: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
62 to 75: almost there. Keep your portfolio ready for the interview.
Below 62: not safe yet. Improve your portfolio before the interview.
PES graduate · CEED
70 or higher: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. Keep your portfolio ready for the interview.
Below 55: not safe yet. Improve your portfolio before the interview.
EDITOR'S NOTE

PES does not publish a closing score for M.Des. Treat these ranges as a guide, and check the admission email before you pay.

PES University Master of Design 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.

PES top 5% merit refund
INR 2 Lakhs
PES University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, top 5% CGPA in a semesterApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
PES top 20% merit refund
INR 40,000
PES University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, next 20% SGPA in a semesterApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
PES graduate tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
PES University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: PES graduate certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
PES loyalty concession
INR 1 Lakh
PES University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: CEED route, top 5% CGPA in a semesterApply 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 9.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 9.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 8.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.60 Lakhs

PES University Master of 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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Bangalore
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RV University School of Design
Bangalore
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In short
If you want Bangalore design exposure, keep PES high and ask Srishti for its latest fee before you compare. Use PES if you need a university path with CEED accepted.
In short
If both courses fit your design goal, compare studio work and fee receipts before paying. Choose PES when the two-year cost and interview route suit you better.
In short
If you want a Pune design school, ask MIT ID for published M.Des pay first. Choose PES when Bangalore projects and the CEED route matter more.
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If you want a newer design campus, compare its scholarship rules in writing. Choose PES if the PES merit refund can cut your fee.
In short
If Dehradun suits your family plan, check the UPES fee and placement note first. Choose PES if Bangalore work and the PES interview fit you.

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

FAQs on PES University Master of Design

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Master of Design at PES University worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 9.50 Lakhs and the average pay used here is INR 13.21 LPA, so the fee can pay back in 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 near the guide range?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Fresh graduate seat closed at rank 12,400 in selection round and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own route.
What job can I get after this course?▾
Most students aim for interaction design, interface design, game design or design management roles. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 13.21 LPA, the median was INR 7.65 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a coding-only job, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a hostel seat from the first week, or if you want internships in a big city. PES has campus hostels, but rooms and costs must be confirmed before you pay. The campus is in Bangalore, so design work depends on your portfolio and the city network. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, check another course.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from semester 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 2, but the electives in year 2 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 guide 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 course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 7.65 LPA is lower than the average of INR 13.21 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 2.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick M.Des if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. M.Des places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its guide score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want M.Des, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the PES Entrance Process and fill this college in your PES admissions choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days PES admissions 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 2-year fee is INR 9.50 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and living it comes to INR 12.50 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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