PES University in Bengaluru offers a six-year, full-time Pharm.D with 30 seats. You study for five years and then spend one year as an intern in a hospital. The Pharmacy Council of India approves the course, and the university holds NAAC A+. The full fee on a PESU Merit seat is INR 21.10 Lakhs without hostel, charged at INR 3.50 Lakhs a year. You get a state seat through KCET and KEA counselling, or a PESU Merit seat through the PES entrance process. The KCET General seat closed at rank 15,179 in 2024. PES does not publish an average pay in LPA for this course. Its recruiter list includes IQVIA, Syngene, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.
PES University Pharm.D Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 26.50 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 21.10 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 21 Lakhs of that, at INR 3.50 Lakhs a year for six years. You also pay a one-time charge of INR 10,000 that is not returned. The hostel fee is the last published Non-AC figure, and you pay it only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 21 Lakhs
INR 3.50 Lakhs a year, 6 years
Administrative charge
INR 10,000
One time, not refundable
Hostel and mess, Non-AC
INR 5.40 Lakhs
INR 90,000 a year, 6 years, last published
Total, no hostel
INR 21.10 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 26.50 Lakhs
Full course
PES University Pharm.D Admission Dates
The 2026 KEA rounds are over, and round 3 reporting closed on 11 Sep 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, and KCET registration is expected to close in Feb 2027. Watch the KEA portal and the PES admission page from January.
Event
Date
Status
KCET registration, last date to apply
Feb 2027
Tentative
KCET exam
Apr 2027
Tentative
PES entrance test slots for PESU Merit seats
May 2027
Tentative
KCET result and rank
Jun 2027
Tentative
KEA document check and option entry
Jun 2027
Tentative
KEA round 1 seat allotment
Jul 2027
Tentative
Admission fee payment
Jul 2027
Tentative
KEA round 2 seat allotment
Aug 2027
Tentative
Reporting and original document check
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
PES University Pharm.D Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry, plus Maths or Biology, and 45% marks in these subjects. SC, ST and Karnataka OBC students need 40%. A D.Pharm pass also makes you eligible, and you must be 17 when you join. If your marks fall short, you cannot join this year.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics and Chemistry, plus Maths or Biology
Class 12 marks
45% in these subjects, 40% for SC, ST and Karnataka OBC
Other route
A D.Pharm pass from a college the Pharmacy Council of India approves
Age
At least 17 when you join
Exam
KCET rank for state seats, PES entrance process for PESU Merit seats
PES University Pharm.D Admission Process
KEA allots state seats on your KCET rank and your options. PES University fills PESU Merit seats through its own entrance process. You then pay the fee and report with your original documents. If you miss the fee date or the reporting date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Write KCET or apply to PES
KCET for a state seat, the PES entrance process for a PESU Merit seat
2. Option entry on KEA
Add PES Pharm.D to your options after the KCET result
3. Pay the fee
Pay by the date on your allotment or offer letter
4. Report
Bring your original mark sheets and the allotment letter
PES University Pharm.D Cutoff
The General seat closed at KCET rank 15,179 and the 2A seat at 19,121 in 2024. These are KEA closing ranks for Pharm.D at PES. The General close was 18,992 in 2023, so it got tougher in 2024.
Category
Closing rank, 2024
Closing rank, 2023
General
15,179
18,992
General Rural
21,771
34,001
Kannada medium
60,710
41,607
2A
19,121
27,590
2B
23,842
31,240
ST
67,364
Not published
PES University Pharm.D Placements
PES lists 17 recruiters for this course, including IQVIA, Syngene, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. It does not publish an average pay or a placement rate for Pharm.D. Most roles are in clinical research, drug safety and hospital pharmacy. Ask the placement cell for the last batch's offers before you pay.
Metric
Value
Recruiters listed
17 companies
Clinical research firms
IQVIA, Syngene, PPD Pharmaceuticals, Fortis Research Systems
Drug companies
Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly
Hospitals
HCG Cancer Hospitals
Average pay
Not published
PES University Pharm.D Scholarships
The Prof. MRD Scholarship gives 50% of the tuition fee back to the top 5% of each batch, up to INR 8.75 Lakhs over the course. The Prof. CNR Rao Scholarship gives 40% back to the next 20%, up to INR 7 Lakhs. The Central Sector Scheme pays INR 76,000 if your family income is up to INR 4.5 Lakhs. Neither PES award covers the final year.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Prof. MRD Scholarship
Top 5% of the batch by CGPA
INR 8.75 Lakhs over the course
Prof. CNR Rao Scholarship
Next 20% of the batch by SGPA
INR 7 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme
Top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs
INR 76,000 over the course
PES University Pharm.D Ranking
NIRF placed PES University in the 101 to 150 rank range for engineering in 2025. NAAC gives the university an A+ grade. NIRF has no pharmacy rank for PES, so judge this course on its seats, fees and recruiters.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering
2025
101 to 150
NIRF Pharmacy
2025
Not ranked
NAAC
Current cycle
A+
PES University Pharm.D Course Structure
Years 1 to 5 are classes and year 6 is the internship in a hospital. Years 1 and 2 cover the base subjects, and years 3 to 5 move to clinical pharmacy and hospital work.
Year
What you study
Years 1 and 2
Anatomy, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry and basic pharmacology
Year 3
Pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics and community pharmacy
Year 4
Pharmacotherapeutics, hospital pharmacy and clinical pharmacy
Year 5
Clinical research, clinical pharmacokinetics and a project
Year 6
Internship or residency in a hospital
Should you pick Pharm.D at PES University?
This course suits students who want to work as a clinical pharmacist or in clinical research and can study for six years.
Pick it if:
You live in Karnataka and wrote KCET: state seats here pay a lower fee than PESU Merit seats, so add PES to your KEA options first.
You want a clinical research job: IQVIA, Syngene and PPD Pharmaceuticals are on the recruiter list PES shows for this course.
You want hospital work, not only lab work: the sixth year is a full internship in a hospital, after five years of classes.
You expect to stay near the top of your batch: the top 5% get 50% of the tuition fee back every year except the final year.
Skip it if:
You are counting on the 2023 closing rank: the General close moved from 18,992 in 2023 to 15,179 in 2024, so it got tougher.
You want a known starting pay before you join: PES does not publish a Pharm.D average pay, so ask the placement cell for past offers.
You are paying the full fee yourself: a PESU Merit seat costs INR 21.10 Lakhs, and the pay for this course is not published.
You want to start earning in four years: this course takes six years, so B.Pharm here is the shorter route.
Counsellor's advice
If you get a KCET seat here, take it before you pay for a PESU Merit seat. If you pay the full fee, first ask the placement cell for last year's offers in writing.
Pharm.D Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics and Chemistry, plus Maths or Biology.
Class 12 marks: 45% in these subjects. 40% for SC, ST and Karnataka OBC students.
Other route: A D.Pharm pass from a PCI (Pharmacy Council of India) approved college also counts.
Age: You must be 17 by the time you join.
Exam: A KCET rank for state seats. The PES entrance process for PESU Merit seats.
Pharm.D Admission Process▾
Write KCET: KCET (the Karnataka common entrance test) is held in April. Register before the KEA last date.
Or apply to PES: PESU Merit seats go through the PES entrance process on the university site.
Option entry: KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) allots state seats on your rank and your options.
Pay the fee: Pay by the date on your allotment or offer, or you lose the seat.
Report with originals: Bring your mark sheets and allotment letter for the document check.
Pharm.D Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Feb 2027
KCET registration, last date to apply
Expected to close in Feb, as in 2026. You apply on the KEA portal.
Tentative
Apr 2027
KCET exam
Expected in April, as in 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
PES entrance test slots for PESU Merit seats
Expected in April and May. You book a slot when you apply.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KCET result and rank
Expected in early June, as in 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA document check and option entry
Expected soon after the result. Add PES Pharm.D to your options.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA round 1 seat allotment
Round 1 came in mid July in 2026.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date on your allotment.
Tentative
Aug 2027
KEA round 2 seat allotment
Round 2 came in late August in 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and original document check
Bring your mark sheets and the allotment letter.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in August, as in 2026.
Source: KEA KCET 2026 schedule and the PES University admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
PES University Pharm.D Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 6-year cost on a PESU Merit seat, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 6, INR 3.50 Lakhs a year, PESU Merit fee for 2027-28
INR 21 Lakhs
Administrative charge
One time, in year 1, not refundable
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess, Non-AC
Per year × 6, INR 90,000 a year, last published hostel fee
INR 5.40 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 21.10 Lakhs
6 years · tuition + administrative charge, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 26.50 Lakhs
6 years · tuition + administrative charge + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 35,576
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Fee per year
INR 3.50 Lakhs
PESU Merit tuition fee
Education loan EMI
INR 44,681
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Hostel per year
INR 90,000
Non-AC room with mess
Source: PES University fee page for 2027-28. KCET seats pay a lower fee set by the state. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your KCET rank get you Pharm.D at PES University?
Pick your KCET category. The cutoff ranges are the KEA closing ranks for this course in 2024 and 2023.
KCET category
General
15,179 or better: yes, this beats both closes. Keep PES high in your KEA options.
15,180 to 18,992: almost there. This beats the 2023 close but not the 2024 one, so wait for later rounds.
Worse than 18,992: not likely this year. Look at a PESU Merit seat or a safer college.
General Rural
21,771 or better: yes, this beats both closes. Keep PES high in your KEA options.
21,772 to 34,001: almost there. This beats the 2023 close but not the 2024 one, so wait for later rounds.
Worse than 34,001: not likely this year. Look at a PESU Merit seat or a safer college.
Kannada medium
41,607 or better: yes, this beats both closes. Keep PES high in your KEA options.
41,608 to 60,710: almost there. This beats the 2024 close but not the 2023 one, so wait for later rounds.
Worse than 60,710: not likely this year. Look at a PESU Merit seat or a safer college.
2A
19,121 or better: yes, this beats both closes. Keep PES high in your KEA options.
19,122 to 27,590: almost there. This beats the 2023 close but not the 2024 one, so wait for later rounds.
Worse than 27,590: not likely this year. Look at a PESU Merit seat or a safer college.
2B
23,842 or better: yes, this beats both closes. Keep PES high in your KEA options.
23,843 to 31,240: almost there. This beats the 2023 close but not the 2024 one, so wait for later rounds.
Worse than 31,240: not likely this year. Look at a PESU Merit seat or a safer college.
EDITOR'S NOTE
For most categories the 2024 close was tougher than 2023, so trust the 2024 number. A rank near the close only helps if you keep PES in your options till the last KEA round.
PES University Pharm.D Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim; the Central Sector Scheme also needs the top 20 percentile in Class 12. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Your place in the batch
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Prof. MRD Scholarship
INR 8.75 Lakhs
PES University
Half of the tuition fee comes back each year you stay in the top 5%, except the final year.
Who qualifies: top 5% of the batch by CGPAGiven on your results each year
Not eligible on your answers
Prof. CNR Rao Scholarship
INR 7 Lakhs
PES University
40% of the tuition fee comes back each year you stay in the next 20%, except the final year.
Who qualifies: next 20% of the batch by SGPAGiven on your results each year
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 76,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
INR 12,000 a year for three years, then INR 20,000 a year in years 4 and 5.
Who qualifies: top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 LakhsApply by Oct 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 76,000
Your net course fee: INR 20.34 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 21.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 7.76 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 13.34 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 7 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 14.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 9.51 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 11.59 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 8.75 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 12.35 Lakhs
PES University Pharm.D 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, an easier cutoff, more seats.
Compare with
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PES University
Bengaluru
Compared with
Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
Compared with
Acharya & BM Reddy College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
Compared with
Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
Compared with
Karnataka College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
Total fees6 years, no hostel
INR 21.10 Lakhs
PESU Merit seat
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Closing rankKCET General, 2024
15,179
KCET 2024
14,556
623 places tougher
10,352
4,827 places tougher
12,453
2,726 places tougher
21,832
6,653 places easier
Closing rankKCET 2A, 2024
19,121
KCET 2024
24,702
5,581 places easier
23,966
4,845 places easier
38,829
19,708 places easier
22,561
3,440 places easier
Closing rankKCET General Rural, 2024
21,771
KCET 2024
22,500
729 places easier
20,694
1,077 places tougher
39,883
18,112 places easier
34,461
12,690 places easier
SeatsPharm.D intake
30
this course
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
Al-Ameen closed a little tougher than PES University for General in 2024 but easier for 2A and General Rural. If your KCET rank clears both, choose on fee and campus; if it clears only one, take that seat.
In short
Acharya & BM Reddy closed about 4,800 places tougher than PES University for General in 2024. If your General rank clears only PES University, take that seat and do not wait for a later round.
In short
Krupanidhi closed tougher than PES University for General but much easier for 2A and General Rural in 2024. If you are in 2A or the rural list and miss PES University, keep Krupanidhi right below it in your options.
In short
Karnataka College of Pharmacy closed easier than PES University in every category shown for 2024. If your rank misses PES University, list it below PES University as the safer seat in your KEA options.
Fees and cutoffs can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on PES University Pharm.D
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Pharm.D at PES University worth the fee?▾
It depends on the seat you get. A PESU Merit seat costs INR 21.10 Lakhs for six years, and PES does not publish an average pay for this course. A KCET seat pays a lower fee set by the state. Ask the placement cell for last year's offers before you pay for a PESU Merit seat.
What job will I get after Pharm.D here?▾
Most roles are in clinical research, drug safety, medical writing and hospital pharmacy. PES lists 17 recruiters for this course, including IQVIA, Syngene, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. If you want a hospital job, use the sixth-year internship to build contacts there.
Should I take Pharm.D or B.Pharm at PES University?▾
Take Pharm.D if you want clinical or hospital work, and B.Pharm if you want to start working sooner. Pharm.D takes six years, with the last year in a hospital. B.Pharm is the shorter course and suits jobs in drug companies. Decide on the work you want, not on the degree name.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want to earn within four years or need a known starting pay before you join. The course takes six years and PES does not publish an average pay for it. If a clear salary figure matters most to you, ask the placement cell first and then decide.
Should I take the seat if my KCET rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on one year's number alone. The General seat closed at 15,179 in 2024 and at 18,992 in 2023, so the close changes from year to year. Keep PES in your KEA options with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your category.
Is Pharm.D good for higher studies or research?▾
Yes, it can lead to a Ph.D. The course covers clinical research and clinical pharmacokinetics in year 5, and the university also offers a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences. If you plan to do research, ask for a project with a faculty member in year 4 or 5.
Should I wait a year for a better KCET rank?▾
Only if you can improve your rank by a lot. The General close was 15,179 in 2024, and a small gain may still miss it. If you already clear the close for your category, take the seat now. If you miss it, a PESU Merit seat is also open at INR 3.50 Lakhs a year.
Is this course right for a hospital job?▾
Yes, this is the course built for that work. The sixth year is an internship in a hospital, and the course covers clinical pharmacy and hospital pharmacy. HCG Cancer Hospitals is on the recruiter list PES shows. Ask the college which hospitals take its interns before you join.
How do I get admission to Pharm.D at PES University?▾
There are two routes. Write KCET and choose PES in KEA option entry for a state seat, or apply through the PES entrance process for a PESU Merit seat. Either way, pay the fee by the date given and report with your originals, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full six-year fee on a PESU Merit seat is INR 21.10 Lakhs without hostel. With the last published Non-AC hostel fee it comes to INR 26.50 Lakhs. KCET seats pay a lower fee set by the state, so check the KEA fee list for that route.
Are there scholarships for Pharm.D students at PES?▾
Yes, but most depend on your marks after you join. The top 5% of each batch get 50% of the tuition fee back each year, and the next 20% get 40%. The Central Sector Scheme pays INR 76,000 over the course if your family income is up to INR 4.5 Lakhs.
The Pharm.D program at PES College in Bangalore is positively reviewed by a student currently in their fourth year. The faculty is praised for their extensive experience and knowledge in both theoretical and practical areas. The college provides a two-tier fee structure, where students admitted through CET or KCET benefit from lower fees, while those entering via the management quota face higher costs, which may involve additional expenses. The placement process is managed by a dedicated officer, and companies like QUINTALS and MEDCON often recruit students for roles in industry, marketing, and data coding.
Internships, beginning in the fourth year, are held at BGS Global Hospitals, Bangalore, but do not offer stipends. Scholarships are available, particularly for students from low-income families, including the MRD scholarship and awards for high academic achievers. The annual tuition fee is about 280,000, and education loans are supported, though the average graduate salary of 25,000 per month may not cover tuition costs fully.
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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.
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.
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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