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PES University Bangalore Ph.D: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
kathreguppe, BangalorePrivate UniversityEstd 1972NAAC Grade A+ 3.3
PES University Bangalore Latest Updates and News
02 Sep, 2026 PES University Bangalore Admission 2027 begins. Interested candidates can apply at the official website @pes.edu. Read more.
Total fees
INR 3.60 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Fellowship
Up to INR 33,000
a month, for meritorious full-time scholars
Minimum PG marks
60%
in a related subject, less for reserved categories
Placement rate
Not published
no Ph.D placement figure is released
In This Page▾
01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to fellowships
02Specialisations at a glanceEvery Ph.D course here, grouped by subject
03Which subject group should you pick?Who each group suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
04EligibilityThe marks and scores you need before you apply
05Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to the interview
06Admission DatesThis session's calendar and next year's estimate
07FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
08Will your marks get you in?What your category and PG marks allow
09ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
10How does it compare?The same degree at other universities, side by side
11FAQsStraight answers to what students ask before they decide
About PESU Ph.D
PES University offers a full-time Ph.D in 14 specialisations, from Pharmacy and the sciences to engineering, computing, management and psychology. The course takes at least 3 years, with coursework first and then your own research under a guide. The full fee is INR 3.60 Lakhs without hostel, the same for every specialisation, and a shared hostel room adds INR 3.30 Lakhs over three years. Admission is through the university's own entrance exam and an interview; a GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, NBHM, GRE or CAT score may get preference. Meritorious full-time scholars can get a fellowship of up to INR 33,000 a month, which is INR 4 LPA. The university does not publish Ph.D placement figures.
PESU Ph.D at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Number of Ph.D Specialisations | 14 |
| Admission Through | PESU entrance exam, then an interview |
| Minimum Eligibility | 60% in a related PG degree |
| Total Fees | INR 3.60 Lakhs |
| Scholarship Available | Up to INR 33,000 a month research fellowship |
| Median Package 2025 | Not published for Ph.D |
| Placement Rate 2025 | Not published |
PESU Ph.D Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 6.90 Lakhs and the fees without hostel is INR 3.60 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.20 Lakhs a year for 3 years, the same in every specialisation. You pay the hostel only if you take a room. The application fee of INR 1,250 is paid once, by demand draft, when you apply.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.60 Lakhs | INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Application fee | INR 1,250 | One time, by demand draft |
| Hostel, shared room | INR 3.30 Lakhs | INR 1.10 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.60 Lakhs | Tuition fee |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.90 Lakhs | Tuition fee + hostel |
PESU Ph.D Admission Dates
Applications for the September cycle close on 25 Sep 2026 and the entrance exam is on 10 Oct 2026. The interview date will be notified after the exam. The university calls applicants twice a year, in March and September, so you can also apply for the March cycle.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March cycle entrance exam and interview round | Mar 2026 | Over |
| Coursework exam for enrolled scholars | Aug 2026 | Over |
| Application last date, September cycle | 25 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| PESU Ph.D entrance exam | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Entrance result and interview shortlist | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Interview round with the Research Admissions Committee | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Admission offer and first-year fee | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Coursework classes start | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
PESU Ph.D Eligibility
You need a PG degree in a related subject with 60% marks in all, from a UGC recognised university. Reserved categories, as notified by the Karnataka government, get a 10% relaxation. A degree through distance education is not accepted. Every specialisation uses the same marks rule.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| PG degree | A related PG degree from a UGC recognised university |
| PG marks | 60% in all, with a 10% relaxation for reserved categories |
| Distance degree | Not accepted |
| Scores that help | GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, NBHM, GRE or CAT |
| Part time | Open to teachers and industry staff with employer approval |
PESU Ph.D Admission Process
The table shows the four steps: apply, write the entrance exam, face the interview, then pay and report. You send the form with a demand draft, a statement of purpose and two letters from teachers. The Research Admissions Committee then meets you with possible guides and decides the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Apply | Send the form, the demand draft, your statement of purpose and two academic letters. |
| Write the entrance exam | The university sets it; the syllabus is on its Ph.D page. |
| Face the interview | Present your research idea to the committee and possible guides. |
| Pay and report | Pay the first-year fee and bring your original papers. |
PESU Ph.D Branches and Fees
All 14 specialisations cost INR 3.60 Lakhs for the full course without hostel, in four subject groups. The group only tells you which faculty you join; the fee is the same. Sciences and Engineering and computing have five courses each. The specialisation block below links every course to its own page.
| Subject group | Full fee, no hostel | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Health sciences | INR 3.60 Lakhs | 2 courses |
| Sciences | INR 3.60 Lakhs | 5 courses |
| Engineering and computing | INR 3.60 Lakhs | 5 courses |
| Management and psychology | INR 3.60 Lakhs | 2 courses |
PESU Ph.D Entry routes
All 14 specialisations take the PESU entrance exam and an interview. The university publishes no Ph.D cutoff. A GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, NBHM, GRE or CAT score may get you preference, and part-time seats need your employer's approval.
| Route | Who it is for | What decides the seat |
|---|---|---|
| PESU entrance exam | Every applicant | Your exam score, then the interview |
| National score | GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, NBHM, GRE or CAT holders | Preference, then the interview |
| Part time | Teachers and industry staff | Employer approval, the exam and the interview |
PESU Ph.D Placements
The university publishes no placement rate and no pay figure for Ph.D scholars. What it does publish is a research fellowship of up to INR 33,000 a month for meritorious full-time scholars, which is INR 4 LPA. A UGC or CSIR JRF holder gets INR 37,000 a month from that scheme.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Placement rate, Ph.D | Not published |
| Pay after the Ph.D | Not published |
| PESU research fellowship | Up to INR 33,000 a month |
| UGC or CSIR JRF stipend | INR 37,000 a month |
PESU Ph.D Scholarships
The PESU Merit Scholarship can take up to 100% of the tuition fee off, and the research fellowship pays up to INR 33,000 a month. The university picks both on merit. SC and ST students from Karnataka can also apply for the state post-matric scholarship on the SSP portal.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| PESU Merit Scholarship | Scholars the university picks on merit | Up to 100% of the tuition fee |
| PESU research fellowship | Meritorious full-time scholars | Up to INR 33,000 a month |
| Post-matric scholarship, SC and ST | SC or ST from Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs | Tuition fee paid back |
PESU Ph.D Ranking
Collegedunia ranks the university #92 for B.Tech, #73 for Architecture and #157 for Pharmacy in 2026. No ranking body ranks Ph.D programmes on their own. So read these as a guide to the departments, not to your research seat.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia, B.Tech | 2026 | #92 |
| Collegedunia, Architecture | 2026 | #73 |
| Collegedunia, Pharmacy | 2026 | #157 |
PESU Ph.D Hostel and Campus
A shared hostel room costs INR 1.10 Lakhs a year, which is INR 3.30 Lakhs over three years. The hostel is optional, and the fee depends on how many share the room. The campus is on the 100 Feet Ring Road in BSK III Stage, Bangalore.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel, shared room | INR 1.10 Lakhs a year |
| Hostel for three years | INR 3.30 Lakhs |
| Campus | 100 Feet Ring Road, BSK III Stage, Bangalore |
PESU Ph.D specialisations
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D]
3 Years · Full Time · 14 courses
Total fees
INR 3.60 Lakhs
4.22 reviews607 views last year
Eligibility
A related PG degree with 60% marks
Selection
PESU entrance exam, then an interview
Scores that help
GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, NBHM, GRE or CAT
Fellowship
Up to INR 33,000 a month, full time
Placement figures
Not published for Ph.D
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total fees
Branch group
Health sciences
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total fees
Branch group
Engineering and computing
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total fees
Branch group
Engineering and computing
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total fees
Branch group
Management and psychology
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total fees
Branch group
Engineering and computing
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total fees
Branch group
Engineering and computing
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total fees
Branch group
Engineering and computing
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total fees
Branch group
Management and psychology
Which Ph.D subject group should you pick at PESU?
Subject group
Health sciences
2 courses, INR 3.60 Lakhs each for three years without hostel. One route in: the entrance exam and an interview.
Pick it if:
You want the most viewed Ph.D course here: Ph.D Pharmacy got 76 views last year on Collegedunia, more than any other Ph.D course at this university.
You hold a GPAT or UGC-NET score: the university may give you preference over applicants who have only the entrance exam score.
You want a known department: Collegedunia ranks the university #157 for Pharmacy in 2026.
Skip it if:
You studied your PG through distance education: the university does not accept a distance degree for Ph.D admission.
You need a salary figure before you decide: the university publishes no placement rate or pay for Ph.D scholars.
Sciences
5 courses, INR 3.60 Lakhs each for three years without hostel. One route in: the entrance exam and an interview.
Pick it if:
You want science research on an engineering campus: Biotechnology, the sciences and maths sit beside engineering, so you can find guides from both sides.
You hold a CSIR-NET or NBHM score: the university may give you preference in the admission, before the interview.
You hope a fellowship will pay the fee: a top full-time scholar can get up to INR 33,000 a month, more than the yearly fee.
Skip it if:
You want a science ranking to guide you: Collegedunia ranks this university for B.Tech, Architecture and Pharmacy, not for the sciences.
You want to skip coursework: every scholar must pass coursework exams, held in Feb or Mar and in August.
Engineering and computing
5 courses, INR 3.60 Lakhs each for three years without hostel. One route in: the entrance exam and an interview.
Pick it if:
You want research close to the tech industry: the campus is on the Ring Road in Bangalore, and Collegedunia ranks the university #92 for B.Tech.
You hold a GATE score: the university may give you preference in the admission, and you still face the interview.
You teach or work in industry: part-time Ph.D seats are open to you if your employer approves.
Skip it if:
You want a salary figure before you decide: the university publishes no placement rate or pay for Ph.D scholars.
You want to finish in two years: the Ph.D takes at least three years, with coursework before your research.
Management and psychology
2 courses, INR 3.60 Lakhs each for three years without hostel. One route in: the entrance exam and an interview.
Pick it if:
You want management or psychology research in Bangalore: these two courses sit in a university known mostly for engineering, so fewer students compete for them.
You hold a CAT or UGC-NET score: the university may give you preference in the admission, before the interview.
You work as a teacher or manager: part-time Ph.D seats are open to you if your employer approves.
Skip it if:
You want a ranking for these subjects: Collegedunia does not rank this university for management or psychology.
You want a course many students look at: both courses got no views last year on the Collegedunia listing.
Counsellor's advice
If you have a GATE, NET or CSIR-NET score, send it with your form. Pick the subject group of your PG degree. Talk to a possible guide before the interview.
Ph.D Eligibility▾
PG degree: A PG degree in a related subject from a UGC recognised university.
PG marks: 60% in all, or the same grade point average. Reserved categories notified by Karnataka get a 10% relaxation.
Same rule, every specialisation: All 14 courses use this marks rule; Pharmacy asks for a Pharmacy PG degree.
Scores that help: A GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, NBHM, GRE or CAT score may get you preference.
Not accepted: A PG degree through distance education.
Ph.D Admission Process▾
Send the form: Apply with a demand draft of INR 1,250, a cover letter, mark sheets, a statement of purpose and two academic letters.
Write the entrance exam: The university sets it. For the September cycle it is on 10 Oct 2026.
Face the interview: The Research Admissions Committee, the Dean of Research and possible guides meet you and hear your research idea.
Pay and report: Pay the first-year fee after the offer and bring your original papers.
Pass coursework first: Coursework exams are held in Feb or Mar and in August, before your research work starts.
Ph.D Admission Dates 2026
▾
Official 2026 dates for every specialisation. Tap 2027 Session for next year.
The 2027 calendar is not out. These dates are estimates.
Over
Mar 2026
March cycle entrance exam and interview round
Applicants called in March wrote the exam and met the committee.
Over
Aug 2026
Coursework exam for enrolled scholars
The second coursework exam of the year for students already admitted.
Confirmed
25 Sep 2026
Application last date, September cycle
Send the form, the demand draft of INR 1,250 and your papers by this date.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
PESU Ph.D entrance exam
The university shares the syllabus on its Ph.D page.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Entrance result and interview shortlist
Expected soon after the exam; the university will notify the date.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Interview round with the Research Admissions Committee
You present your research idea to the committee and possible guides.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Admission offer and first-year fee
Expected after the interviews; pay the fee to keep your seat.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring your original PG mark sheets and degree certificate.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Coursework classes start
Expected soon after reporting; coursework comes before your research work.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Application last date, March cycle
Expected a few weeks before the March exam.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PESU Ph.D entrance exam
Expected in March, as in this year.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Entrance result and interview shortlist
Expected soon after the exam.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Interview round with the Research Admissions Committee
Expected in the same month as the exam.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Admission offer and first-year fee
Expected after the interviews.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected soon after the offer.
Tentative
May 2027
Coursework classes start
Expected soon after reporting.
Source: the PES University Ph.D admission page.
PES University Ph.D Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 3-year cost, the same for every specialisation.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Add hostel
Hostel, shared room
Per year × 3, INR 1.10 Lakhs a year
INR 3.30 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 6,070
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
110%
fellowship up to INR 4 LPA a year, full time, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,634
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
57%
fellowship up to INR 4 LPA a year, full time, vs the full fee
Source: the Collegedunia fee listing for 2026 to 2027.
Which Ph.D branches will your marks get you at PESU?
Pick your category and PG marks. The marks rule changes with category.
Category
Your PG marks, General
Your PG marks, Reserved category
General · PG marks 60% or more
Yes, you are in: Health sciences, Sciences, Engineering and computing, Management and psychology. You clear the marks rule; the entrance exam and the interview decide the seat.
General · PG marks 50% to 59.9%
Not this year: Health sciences, Sciences, Engineering and computing, Management and psychology. The General rule is 60% in your PG degree.
General · PG marks below 50%
Not this year: Health sciences, Sciences, Engineering and computing, Management and psychology. These marks fall below the rule even with the relaxation.
Reserved category · PG marks 60% or more
Yes, you are in: Health sciences, Sciences, Engineering and computing, Management and psychology. You clear the marks rule; the entrance exam and the interview decide the seat.
Reserved category · PG marks 50% to 59.9%
Almost there: Health sciences, Sciences, Engineering and computing, Management and psychology. The 10% relaxation may cover these marks, so ask the admissions office before you apply.
Reserved category · PG marks below 50%
Not this year: Health sciences, Sciences, Engineering and computing, Management and psychology. These marks fall below the rule even with the relaxation.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The university publishes no Ph.D cutoff score. Clearing the marks rule only lets you apply; your exam score, your research idea and the interview decide the seat. A GATE, NET or CSIR-NET score may get you preference, so send it with your form.
PES University Ph.D Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim in any specialisation.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who the scheme is for.
Post-matric scholarship, SC and ST
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Karnataka Social Welfare Department, through the SSP portal
Up to the full tuition fee for the course, if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST from Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply on the SSP portal
Not eligible on your answersPESU Merit Scholarship
INR 3.60 Lakhs
PES University
Up to the full tuition fee for the course, if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: scholars the university picks on merit, not by category or incomeAsk the Ph.D office
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask about the research fellowship of up to INR 33,000 a month.
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Minimum PG marksGeneral category
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In short
Christ charges less and lists more Ph.D courses, and more students look at it. If your subject is in both lists, compare the guides first; take PESU if a guide here fits your idea.
In short
Alliance charges more and lists the same number of courses, with a 55% marks rule. If your PG marks are below 60%, Alliance may be open to you where PESU is not.
In short
VIT charges much less and lists the most Ph.D courses. If you are ready to move out of Bangalore, apply to both and choose by the guide you get.
In short
Amrita has the lowest fee of the four and lists more courses. If cost matters most and you can live in Coimbatore, keep it on your list next to PESU.
FAQs on PES University Ph.D
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is a Ph.D at PESU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you get the research fellowship or a strong guide. The full fee is INR 3.60 Lakhs for three years without hostel. A meritorious full-time scholar can get up to INR 33,000 a month, which is more than the yearly fee. Meet a possible guide before you pay, and ask if a fellowship seat is open in your subject.
Which specialisation should I pick for my Ph.D here?▾
Pick the subject of your PG degree, because the marks rule asks for a related PG degree. All 14 specialisations cost the same, so the fee does not help you choose. Read the subject group block above and talk to a possible guide in that department first.
Will I get a job after a Ph.D from PESU?▾
The university does not say. It publishes no placement rate and no pay figure for Ph.D scholars. Most Ph.D holders go into teaching, research labs or industry research. Ask the department how many of its last Ph.D scholars got teaching or research jobs before you decide.
Who should skip a Ph.D at PESU?▾
Skip it if your PG degree came through distance education, because the university does not accept it. Also skip it if you need a salary figure before you decide, since none is published. If neither applies, check the dates block above and send your form by 25 Sep 2026.
Should I take the Ph.D seat if my PG marks are just above 60%?▾
Yes, you can apply, but the marks alone do not decide the seat. The entrance exam, your research idea and the interview decide it. If you hold a GATE, NET or CSIR-NET score, send it with your form, because it may get you preference.
Is it better to do the Ph.D full time or part time here?▾
Choose full time if you want the research fellowship of up to INR 33,000 a month, which goes to meritorious full-time scholars. Part time suits teachers and industry staff who keep their job. For part time you need your employer's approval, so get it before you apply.
Should I wait for the March cycle instead of applying now?▾
Apply now if your papers are ready. The September form closes on 25 Sep 2026 and the exam is on 10 Oct 2026. Waiting for March only helps if you need time for a GATE or NET score or a better research idea.
Is PESU a good choice for a Ph.D in Pharmacy?▾
It can be, if a guide fits your research idea. Ph.D Pharmacy got 76 views last year, the most of any Ph.D course here, and Collegedunia ranks the university #157 for Pharmacy. You need a Pharmacy PG degree with 60% marks. Check the guide list of the department before you apply.
How do I get admission to the Ph.D at PESU?▾
Send the form with a demand draft of INR 1,250, your statement of purpose and two academic letters. Then write the entrance exam and face the interview with the Research Admissions Committee. Pay the first-year fee after the offer to keep your seat.
Is the fee the same for every Ph.D specialisation?▾
Yes. Every specialisation costs INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, or INR 3.60 Lakhs for three years without hostel. A shared hostel room adds INR 1.10 Lakhs a year. Both totals are in the fee block above, so check them before you compare universities.
Do I need GATE or NET for a Ph.D at PESU?▾
No, but it helps. Every applicant can write the university's own entrance exam. A GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, NBHM, GRE or CAT score may get you preference. If you have one, attach it to your form.
Can SC and ST students get the fee back?▾
Yes, if you are from Karnataka and your family income is below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year. The state post-matric scholarship pays back the tuition fee through the SSP portal. Use the scholarship calculator above, then apply on the portal after admission.
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