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

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02 Sep, 2026 PES University Bangalore M.Tech Research Fee Structure 2027-28 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.2 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 2.40 Lakhs
2 years, no bus
Median pay
INR 9.71 LPA
all PES M.Tech, 2024-25 batch
Min UG marks
60%
B.E. or B.Tech, General category
Placement rate
95%
all PES M.Tech graduates placed

About PES University M.Tech (Research)

PES University in Bengaluru offers a full-time M.Tech (Research), a two-year master's degree built around one research project and a thesis. It is offered in four departments: Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, and Mechanical Engineering. The university holds NAAC A+ and has over 70 PhD faculty on campus. The full course fee is INR 2.40 Lakhs for two years, paid as INR 1.20 Lakhs a year. You get in through the PES research entrance exam and an interview, not through KEA or PGCET counselling. There is no fixed seat count. Across all PES M.Tech students, the 2024-25 batch had a median pay of INR 9.71 LPA and 95% of graduates were placed.

PES University M.Tech (Research) Fees

The total fee with the college bus is INR 3.42 Lakhs, while the fee without it is INR 2.40 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, so INR 2.40 Lakhs over two years. PES University fixes this fee in its 2027-28 fee list. You pay by demand draft only. PES lists no hostel fee online, so ask the hostel office before you pay.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.40 LakhsINR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Ring Road campus bus, farthest stopsINR 1.02 LakhsINR 51,000 a year, 2 years, optional
Application feeINR 1,250One time, with the form
Total, no busINR 2.40 LakhsFull course
Total with busINR 3.42 LakhsFull course

PES University M.Tech (Research) Admission Dates

The last date to apply for the September 2026 round is 25 Sep 2026, and the entrance exam is on 10 Oct 2026. Coursework classes are expected to start in Jan 2027. PES sends the interview date later by email. An incomplete form is rejected, and a late form moves to the next round.

EventDateStatus
Application form, last date to apply28 Feb 2026 to 25 Sep 2026Confirmed
Research entrance exam10 Oct 2026Confirmed
Interview with the research panelOct 2026Tentative
Result and selection listNov 2026Tentative
Research guide allotmentNov 2026Tentative
First-year fee paymentDec 2026Tentative
Reporting and document checkDec 2026Tentative
Coursework classes startJan 2027Tentative

PES University M.Tech (Research) Eligibility

You need a B.E. or B.Tech with at least 60% marks, or 50% if you are SC, ST, Category-I or PwD in Karnataka. A GATE, GRE or UGC-NET score is not needed, but it gets preference. If you are in your final semester, you can still apply. A distance education degree is not accepted.

RequirementWhat you need
UG degreeB.E. or B.Tech in engineering
UG marks60% for General, 50% for SC, ST, Category-I and PwD
Exam scoreGATE, GRE, CAT, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET or NBHM score gets preference, not required
Final-semester studentsCan apply before the final result
Distance education degreeNot accepted

PES University M.Tech (Research) Admission Process

You register online, pay the INR 1,250 application fee and send your mark cards and two recommendation letters. Then you write the PES entrance exam on 10 Oct 2026, meet the Dean of Research and possible guides, and face an interview. The Research Admissions Committee picks the students. If your form is incomplete, PES rejects it without review.

StepWhat you do
1. Register onlineFill the form and pay the INR 1,250 application fee
2. Send documentsCover letter, degree certificate, mark cards, statement of purpose, two recommendation letters
3. Write the entrance examComputer-based test, 10 Oct 2026 for this round
4. Meet guides and face the interviewRegistrar, Dean of Research, domain heads and possible guides
5. Selection and joiningThe Research Admissions Committee selects; you pay the fee and report

PES University M.Tech (Research) Cutoff

The General minimum is 60% in your B.E. or B.Tech, and the reserved minimum is 50%. PES publishes no closing rank or cutoff score for this course. The entrance exam, the interview and a free guide decide who gets in. A GATE or UGC-NET score is not needed, but it gets preference.

CategoryMinimum UG marksWhat else decides
General60%Entrance exam and interview
SC, ST, Category-I, PwD50%Entrance exam and interview
GATE or UGC-NET holderSame as your categoryGets preference

PES University M.Tech (Research) Placements

Across all PES M.Tech students, 105 of 110 graduates were placed in 2024-25 at a median pay of INR 9.71 LPA. The median was INR 9.5 LPA a year earlier. PES does not publish a separate figure for M.Tech (Research). Your thesis comes first, so ask your guide early if you plan to sit for campus jobs.

MetricValue
Median pay, all M.TechINR 9.71 LPA, 2024-25
Graduates placed, all M.Tech105 of 110, 2024-25
Median pay a year earlierINR 9.5 LPA, 2023-24
Went for higher studies2 students, 2024-25
M.Tech (Research) aloneNot published

PES University M.Tech (Research) Scholarships

The PES loyalty scheme cuts the fee by INR 24,000 to INR 72,000 over the course. Children of PES staff get the most, a 30% cut every year. PES alumni get 20%, and siblings or children of alumni get 10%. You can claim only one loyalty benefit, at admission.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Staff loyaltyChild of a PES employee with 5 years of service30% a year, INR 72,000 over the course
Alumni loyaltyPES graduate20% a year, INR 48,000 over the course
Sibling loyaltySibling of a current PES student or alumnus10% a year, INR 24,000 over the course
Alumni child loyaltyChild of a PES alumnus10% a year, INR 24,000 over the course
Junior Research FellowshipPG student on an ongoing research projectINR 6,000 to 12,000 a month, up to one year
Ph.D. fellowshipFull-time Ph.D. scholars only, not this courseUp to INR 33,000 a month

PES University M.Tech (Research) Ranking

PES University stands #92 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026 and in the 101 to 150 group of NIRF Engineering 2025. NAAC gave it an A+ grade in 2023. Collegedunia ranks the B.Tech course, and there is no separate ranking for M.Tech (Research). NIRF ranks on data the university files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking2026#92
NIRF Engineering2025101 to 150
NIRF University2025151 to 200
NAAC2023A+

PES University M.Tech (Research) Course Structure

The course has coursework, a proposal defence, research with publications, a synopsis and a thesis. You finish only after you defend the thesis in an open viva, and the minimum time is two years. Coursework exams are held in Feb or Mar and in Aug.

StageWhat you do
CourseworkClasses and exams, held in Feb or Mar and in Aug
Proposal defencePresent your research plan and get it approved
Research and publicationsEarn research credits and meet the publication rule
SynopsisGive a pre-submission seminar and submit the synopsis
Thesis and vivaSubmit the thesis and defend it in an open viva

PES University M.Tech (Research) Seats and Intake

There is no fixed seat count; the Dean of Research decides the seats each round. Four departments take students: Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, and Mechanical. You get a seat only if a guide in your area has a vacancy.

DepartmentSeats
Computer Science and EngineeringNo fixed number, set by the Dean of Research
Electrical EngineeringNo fixed number, set by the Dean of Research
Electronics and Communication EngineeringNo fixed number, set by the Dean of Research
Mechanical EngineeringNo fixed number, set by the Dean of Research

PES University M.Tech (Research) Hostel and Campus

Hostel blocks are kept for first-year PhD, PG and UG students. PES does not publish the hostel fee online, and you pay it by demand draft. You can check in only up to three days before classes start. The earlier you finish admission, the better your chance of the block you want.

ItemDetail
First-year blocksKept for freshers in PhD, PG and UG programmes
Hostel feeNot published online, paid by demand draft
Check-inUp to three days before classes start
Room choiceEarlier admission gives a better chance of your preferred block

Should you pick M.Tech (Research) at PES University?

This course suits engineering graduates who want to do research and may go on to a Ph.D.

Pick it if:
You want a funded research lab: PES has CORI, its research centre, and several funded projects, with over 70 PhD faculty to guide you.
You did your B.Tech at PES: the alumni loyalty scheme cuts your fee by 20% every year, and you claim it at admission.
You are still in your final semester: you can apply now, because PES takes forms from students waiting for their final result.
You want a low fee: the full course costs INR 2.40 Lakhs, much less than the median M.Tech pay of INR 9.71 LPA.
Skip it if:
You mainly want a campus job: PES publishes no placement figure for this research course, and the 95% rate covers all its M.Tech students.
You need a sure seat: there is no fixed seat count, and a seat comes only if a guide in your area is free.
You need a monthly stipend: the PES fellowship of up to INR 33,000 a month is for full-time Ph.D. scholars, not this course.
You want to finish in exactly two years: two years is only the minimum, and you finish after your thesis passes an open viva.
Counsellor's advice
If a guide in your area has a vacancy, take this seat and apply before 25 Sep 2026. If you mainly want a campus job, choose the regular M.Tech instead.
M.Tech (Research) Eligibility▾
UG degree: A B.E. or B.Tech in engineering from a recognised university.
UG marks: 60% or the same GPA. 50% for SC, ST, Category-I and PwD in Karnataka.
Exam score: A GATE, GRE, UGC-NET or CSIR-NET score gets preference. It is not required.
Final semester: You can apply before your final result comes.
Distance degree: A degree earned through distance education is not accepted.
M.Tech (Research) Admission Process▾
Apply online: Register with your mark cards, a statement of purpose and two recommendation letters.
Entrance exam: A computer-based PES test, held on 10 Oct 2026 for this round.
Meet the guides: You meet the Dean of Research and possible research guides.
Interview: The Research Admissions Committee picks students after it.
Pay and report: Pay the first-year fee by demand draft and bring your originals.

M.Tech (Research) Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official dates of the September 2026 round. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. PES also holds a March round every year.
Confirmed
28 Feb 2026 to 25 Sep 2026
Application form, last date to apply
Forms sent after the last round closed on 27 Feb 2026 moved to this round. The last date is 25 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Research entrance exam
A computer-based test. Bring a photo and a government ID to collect the admit card.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Interview with the research panel
You also meet the Dean of Research and possible guides. PES will send the date by email.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Result and selection list
The Research Admissions Committee picks the students. Only shortlisted students get an email.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Research guide allotment
A guide is given only if one in your area has a vacancy.
Tentative
Dec 2026
First-year fee payment
You pay the fee by demand draft. PES does not take cash, cheque or bank transfer.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring your original degree certificate and mark cards.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Coursework classes start
Expected. The first coursework exams follow in Feb or Mar.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Application form, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as this year. Forms are taken all year.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Research entrance exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Interview with the research panel
Expected soon after the exam.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Result and selection list
Expected about a month after the exam.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Research guide allotment
Depends on guide vacancies again.
Tentative
Dec 2027
First-year fee payment
Expected before joining.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected before classes start.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Coursework classes start
Expected in the same month as this year.

Source: PES University Ph.D. and M.Tech by Research admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

PES University M.Tech (Research) Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year, from the 2027-28 fee list. Turn on the toggle to add the college bus.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Add college bus
Ring Road campus bus
Per year × 2, INR 51,000 a year at the farthest stops
INR 1.02 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 2.40 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee, bus not added
Total course fee
INR 3.42 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee + college bus
Education loan EMI
INR 4,047
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
405%
median pay of all PES M.Tech INR 9.71 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,766
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
284%
median pay of all PES M.Tech INR 9.71 LPA vs the full fee

Source: PES University fee details for 2027-28. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you a seat at PES University?

Pick your B.E. or B.Tech marks and your category. PES publishes no closing rank, so this checks the entry rule only.

Your UG marks
Your category
60% or more · General
Yes, you can apply. Your marks clear the 60% rule. The entrance exam, the interview and a free guide decide the seat.
60% or more · SC, ST, Cat-I, PwD
Yes, you can apply. Your marks clear the 50% rule. The entrance exam, the interview and a free guide decide the seat.
50% to 59% · General
Not yet. General students need 60% in the B.E. or B.Tech. A GATE score does not replace the marks rule.
50% to 59% · SC, ST, Cat-I, PwD
Yes, you can apply. The 10% relaxation brings your minimum to 50%. The entrance exam and the interview decide the seat.
Below 50% · General
Not this round. You need at least 60% in your B.E. or B.Tech to apply.
Below 50% · SC, ST, Cat-I, PwD
Not this round. You need at least 50% in your B.E. or B.Tech to apply.
Result awaited · General
Almost there. You can apply before your final result. Your final marks must reach 60% when the result comes.
Result awaited · SC, ST, Cat-I, PwD
Almost there. You can apply before your final result. Your final marks must reach 50% when the result comes.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The marks rule only lets you apply. A seat also needs a guide with a free slot in your area, so name two or three research areas in your statement of purpose.

PES University M.Tech (Research) Scholarship Calculator

Pick your link to PES to see what you can claim. Only one loyalty benefit is allowed. Confirm the amount with the college.

Your link to PES
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies. You can claim only one loyalty benefit.

Staff loyalty concession
INR 72,000
PES University Loyalty Program
30% off the fee every year of the course.
Who qualifies: child of a PES employee with 5 years of serviceApply at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Alumni loyalty concession
INR 48,000
PES University Loyalty Program
20% off the fee every year of the course.
Who qualifies: PES graduateApply at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Sibling loyalty concession
INR 24,000
PES University Loyalty Program
10% off the fee every year of the course.
Who qualifies: sibling of a current PES student or alumnusApply at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Alumni child loyalty concession
INR 24,000
PES University Loyalty Program
10% off the fee every year of the course.
Who qualifies: child of a PES alumnusApply at admission
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about education loans and research assistant work.
Estimated total waiver
INR 48,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.92 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 72,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.68 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 24,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.16 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.40 Lakhs

PES University M.Tech (Research) 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 entry rule.

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PES University
Bengaluru
Compared with
International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
Bengaluru
Compared with
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Surathkal
Compared with
Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad
Dharwad
Compared with
Atria University
Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, tuition
INR 2.40 Lakhs
tuition, 2027-28
INR 3.68 Lakhs
INR 1.28 Lakhs more, 2026-27 fee
INR 1.40 Lakhs
INR 1 Lakh less, 2026-27 fee
INR 20,000
INR 2.20 Lakhs less, Autumn 2026-27 fee
INR 2 Lakhs
INR 40,000 less, all fees, year not stated
Median payall M.Tech, 2024-25 batch
INR 9.71 LPA
NIRF 2026
INR 21.96 LPA
INR 12.25 LPA more
INR 10 LPA
INR 0.29 LPA more
INR 8 LPA
INR 1.71 LPA less
Not published
Placement rateall M.Tech graduates placed
95%
NIRF 2026
94%
1 point lower
87%
8 points lower
83%
12 points lower
Not published
Minimum UG marksGeneral category
60%
B.E. or B.Tech
Not published
60%
Same marks
60%
Same marks
60%
Same marks
Application feeone time
INR 1,250
with the form
Not published
INR 500
INR 750 less
INR 200
INR 1,050 less
Not published
In short
IIIT Bangalore's M.S. by Research costs more in tuition, and its M.Tech median pay is much higher. If you get an offer there and your area is computing, take it; if not, PES University is the lower-fee choice.
In short
NITK's M.Tech (Research) costs INR 1 Lakh less in tuition and asks the same 60%, but its full-time seats are tied to a GATE scholarship. If you have a GATE score and get NITK, take it; if not, PES University does not need one.
In short
IIT Dharwad's M.Tech by Research has a very low tuition fee and a teaching assistantship, but a lower M.Tech median pay. If you want that support and clear its selection, take IIT Dharwad; if you need a Bengaluru seat, take PES University.
In short
Atria University's MS by Research costs less in all and pays a stipend if you work as a project or teaching assistant. If your area is digital transformation or eMobility, look at Atria; for core CSE, ECE, Electrical or Mechanical research, take PES University.

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

FAQs on PES University M.Tech (Research)

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech (Research) at PES University worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want research work at a low fee. The full course costs INR 2.40 Lakhs, and all PES M.Tech graduates had a median pay of INR 9.71 LPA in 2024-25. That pay figure covers every M.Tech student, not this course alone, so ask the department where past research students went before you join.
What job can I get after this course?▾
It depends on your thesis area and your guide. PES does not publish job figures for this course alone. Across all its M.Tech students, 105 of 110 graduates were placed in 2024-25 at a median of INR 9.71 LPA. Before you join, ask the department which companies took past research students.
Should I pick M.Tech (Research) or the regular M.Tech at PES?▾
Pick the research course if you want to work on one problem and write a thesis. Pick the regular M.Tech if a campus job is your main goal. The research course costs INR 2.40 Lakhs in all, but it has no placement figure of its own. Decide your goal first, then apply to one of them.
Is this course good for a Ph.D. later?▾
Yes, it fits that plan well. You do coursework, a proposal defence, research with publications and a thesis with an open viva, which is how a Ph.D. works too. PES also offers a Ph.D. in the same four departments. Talk to your guide about publishing early, because papers help a Ph.D. application.
Who should not take this course?▾
Skip it if you need a fixed seat, a monthly stipend or a quick campus job. There is no fixed seat count, the PES fellowship of up to INR 33,000 a month is only for full-time Ph.D. scholars, and no placement figure is published for this course. If any of these matter most, look at the regular M.Tech.
Should I apply if I just meet the marks rule?▾
Yes, apply, but prepare well for the exam and the interview. You need 60% in your B.E. or B.Tech, or 50% if you are SC, ST, Category-I or PwD. Meeting the rule only lets you apply; the entrance exam, the interview and a free guide decide the seat. Use the marks checker above.
Should I wait for the March round instead?▾
Only if you are not ready for the exam on 10 Oct 2026. PES holds admission rounds in March and September every year, and a late form moves to the next round. If your documents and statement of purpose are ready, apply by 25 Sep 2026 so you do not lose six months.
Do I need a GATE score to get in?▾
No, a GATE score is not required. PES may give preference to students with a GATE, GRE, CAT, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET or NBHM score. You still write the PES entrance exam and face the interview, so prepare from the syllabus on the PES research page.
Can I get the fee reduced?▾
Yes, if you have a PES link. Children of PES staff get 30% off every year, PES alumni get 20%, and siblings or children of alumni get 10%. You can claim only one of these, at admission. Use the scholarship calculator above to see your amount.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full two-year fee is INR 2.40 Lakhs, which is INR 1.20 Lakhs a year. The Ring Road campus bus adds INR 1.02 Lakhs over two years at the farthest stops. PES lists no hostel fee online, so ask the hostel office before you pay.
Can I get a hostel room in the first year?▾
Yes, hostel blocks are kept for first-year PhD, PG and UG students. PES does not publish the hostel fee online, and you pay it by demand draft. You can check in only up to three days before classes start, so finish your admission early for a better room choice.
How long will the course take?▾
At least two years. You finish only after your coursework, proposal defence, publications and thesis are done and you pass the open viva. Plan the work with your guide from the first term, because two years is the minimum and not a promise.

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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.

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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.

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  • 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.

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