PES University Bangalore Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average fellowship
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this research area
Cutoff
12,400
PES entrance test score, final round 2025
Fellowship rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch supported

About PES University Ph.D. CSE

PES University offers a four-year, full-time Ph.D. CSE with 120 seats through PES entrance test. The course is taught on campus through course work, proposal defense and thesis work. The institute holds UGC and stands #101 to 150 in NIRF University ranking 2026 and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get admission through the PES research selection process. The written test score check starts around 12,400 points in this page model. Full-time scholars may get research fellowship support shown as INR 8.5 LPA in this page model.

PES University Ph.D. CSE Fees

The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You fellowship the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs over four years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 6 LakhsINR 75,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Admission feeINR 15,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 3.20 LakhsINR 80,000 a year, 4 years
Total, no hostelINR 6.15 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 9.35 LakhsFull course

PES University Ph.D. CSE Admission Dates

Round 1 selection closed on 13 Sep 2026. final round selection comes on 6 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 25 Oct 2026. Keep the selection letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
PES entrance test registration, last date to apply3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026Over
PES entrance test session 1 exam15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026Over
PES entrance test result and rank4 May 2026Over
PES application1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 selection13 Sep 2026Over
final round selection6 Oct 2026Confirmed
Seat acceptance fee, last date11 Oct 2026Confirmed
Physical reporting and document check25 Oct 2026Confirmed
Classes start10 Nov 2026Confirmed
Spot roundNov 2026Tentative

PES University Ph.D. CSE Eligibility

You need a PG degree with a related PG degree and 60% marks; 50% for reserved categories. You also need a entrance score from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeRelated PG degree
PG marks60% for General, 50% for reserved categories
Examentrance score from any session
AgeNo age limit published

PES University Ph.D. CSE Admission Process

PES University selects you after your form, written test and interview. You then fellowship the admission fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Write the entrance testWrite the research entrance test when called
2. Attend the interviewExplain your research plan and supervisor fit
3. Accept the seatFellowship the admission fee within five days of selection
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the selection letter

PES University Ph.D. CSE Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the PES selection final round selection scores for General seats. The General selection score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategorySelection score, GeneralRound and year
General12,400final round, 2025
OBC-NCL4,300final round, 2025
SC2,100final round, 2025
ST1,000final round, 2025
EWS1,900final round, 2025

PES University Ph.D. CSE Placements

The Class of 2025 supported 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this research area on campus in the seventh semester.

MetricValue
Average fellowshipINR 8.5 LPA, Class of 2025
Median fellowshipINR 8 LPA
Highest offerINR 22 LPA
Batch supported92%
RecruitersProduct and IT services companies, on campus

PES University Ph.D. CSE Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in PGINR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

PES University Ph.D. CSE Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D. ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with UGC. Collegedunia ranks on fees, research support and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia Ph.D. ranking2026#12
NIRF Engineering2025#54
NAAC2024A+

PES University Ph.D. CSE Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One research area from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Year 4Two electives a semester and the final project

PES University Ph.D. CSE Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are selected rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, selected before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a small industrial town

Should you pick Ph.D. CSE at PES University?

This course suits students who want a product-company research role and can live in a small industrial town for four years.

Pick it if:
You meet the PG marks rule: the 60% mark rule clears the first gate before the test and interview.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the research area-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family needs time to pay: you can ask the fee office about paying in parts before admission closes.
You want the fee back fast: at the average fellowship the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's selection score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You need a full-time job beside research: the full-time Ph.D. needs campus work, coursework and guide meetings.
You will wait for interview result: the fee date is short, so keep your papers ready before it comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this research area if round 1 gives it to you on a General rank. If you are Sponsored and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D. CSE Eligibility▾
PG marks: 75% in Related PG degree. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A entrance score. score (your main rank) decides the Sponsored seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed PG in this state.
Ph.D. CSE Admission Process▾
Write the entrance test: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on PES selection: PES selection (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and research area high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Fellowship the admission fee: Fellowship within five days of selection or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

Ph.D. CSE Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026
PES entrance test registration
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
PES entrance test session 1 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
4 May 2026
PES entrance test result and rank
The rank card is the only paper PES selection reads.
Over
1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026
PES application
Choices locked when the window shut on 9 Sep 2026.
Over
13 Sep 2026
Round 1 selection
The first selection letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
final round selection
The last regular round; the selection letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
11 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 11 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
25 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
10 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
PES entrance test registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
PES entrance test session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
PES entrance test result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PES application
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round selections
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: PES selection 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

PES University Ph.D. CSE Fees 2026

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 75,000 a semester
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 80,000 a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.15 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 9.35 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
138%
average fellowship INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,765
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
91%
average fellowship INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you CSE at PES University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published PES selection selection scores.

Category
Quota
General · General
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Sponsored
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Sponsored
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Sponsored
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Sponsored
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Sponsored
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

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

PES University Ph.D. CSE 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.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in PGApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
PES University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about fellowshiping in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 5.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.15 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.25 Lakhs

PES University Ph.D. CSE 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 fellowship, an easier cutoff.

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PES University
Bengaluru
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Christ University
Christ
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REVA University
REVA
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Jain University
Bengaluru
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CMR University
Bengaluru
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Dayananda Sagar University
Bengaluru
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average fellowshiplatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Fellowship rateshare of the batch supported
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Selection scorePES entrance test score, General
12,400
final round, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis research area
120
PES entrance test
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage fellowship vs the full fee
138%
on INR 8.5 LPA
170%
32 points higher
117%
21 points lower
120%
18 points lower
128%
10 points lower
133%
5 points lower
In short
Christ costs less and fellowships more on average, but its selection score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Christ; if it clears only PES University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
REVA places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and fellowships a little less. If its easier selection score is what you need, keep it one place below PES University in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Jain charges the same fee but fellowships about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If PES University gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bengaluru costs a little more and fellowships about the same, but it has more seats and an easier selection score. If your score misses PES University in the early rounds, list Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
DSU is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average fellowship sits below this page's. If PES University allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

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

FAQs on PES University Ph.D. CSE

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. CSE at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get supported. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will fellowship the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the selection score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at rank 12,400 in final round and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What research role will I get after this course?▾
Most students get research and teaching roles with research labs and technology teams that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of the batch was supported. If you want a core electronics research role instead, this research area is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the research office brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General selection 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 research area change after year 1 if you want a sibling research area.
Will I get supported 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 supported, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this research area better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software research role and ECE if you want a core electronics research role. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its selection score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the research area 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 test exam and fill this college in your PES selection choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and fellowship the admission fee within the days PES selection gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.35 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I fellowship the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You fellowship 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 fellowship.

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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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