PES University Bangalore Ph.D Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Total fees
INR 6.60 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3.2 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
60
JEE Main CRL, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed

About PES University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

PES University offers a three-year minimum, full-time Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering with 120 seats through JEE Main. The course is taught on campus over six half-year parts, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds UGC recognized and stands 197 doctoral scholars in NIRF engineering data 2026 and #197 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.60 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 10.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through JoSAA counselling. The General Home State seat closed at rank 60 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.2 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.

PES University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Fees

The full course costs INR 6.60 Lakhs without hostel and INR 10.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6.59 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.75 Lakhs over three years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 6.59 LakhsINR 1.10 Lakhs a semester, 6 half-year parts
Admission feeINR 1,260One time
Caution depositINR 30,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 3.75 LakhsINR 1.25 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Total, no hostelINR 6.60 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 10.35 LakhsFull course

PES University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Admission Dates

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

EventDateStatus
JEE Main registration, last date to apply3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026Over
JEE Main session 1 exam15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026Over
JEE Main result and rank4 May 2026Over
JoSAA choice filling1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 allotment13 Sep 2026Over
Round 6 allotment6 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. Mechanical Engineering Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a JEE Main rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry and Maths
Class 12 marks75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamJEE Main rank from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

PES University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Admission Process

JoSAA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Write JEE MainSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on JoSAAList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

PES University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 60 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the JoSAA round 6 closing ranks for Home State seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryClosing rank, Home StateRound and year
General60Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL4,300Round 6, 2025
SC2,100Round 6, 2025
ST1,000Round 6, 2025
EWS1,900Round 6, 2025

PES University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 3.2 LPA. The median is INR 3.96 LPA and the highest offer was INR 3.96 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.

MetricValue
Average payINR 3.2 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 3.96 LPA
Highest offerINR 3.96 LPA
Batch placed92%
RecruitersProduct and IT services companies, on campus

PES University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering 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 Class 12INR 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. Mechanical Engineering Ranking

The college stands #12 in NIRF engineering data and #197 in NIRF engineering, with UGC recognized. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF engineering data2026#12
NIRF Engineering2025#197
NAAC2024A+

PES University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch 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. Mechanical Engineering Hostel and Campus

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

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

Should you pick Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering at PES University?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a Bengaluru campus for three years.

Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Home State, so a rank that misses the Other State list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay 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 closing rank: 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 want internships in a big city: this is a Bengaluru campus, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the JoSAA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Home State rank. If you are Other State and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A JEE Main rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Other State seats.
Home State quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Admission Process▾
Write JEE Main: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on JoSAA: JoSAA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering 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
JEE Main registration
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
JEE Main session 1 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
4 May 2026
JEE Main result and rank
The rank card is the only paper JoSAA reads.
Over
1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026
JoSAA choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 9 Sep 2026.
Over
13 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
Round 6 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment 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
JEE Main 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
JEE Main session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
JEE Main result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
JoSAA choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
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: JoSAA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

PES University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Fees 2026

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 1.10 Lakhs a semester
INR 6.59 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,260
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 30,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 1.25 Lakhs a year
INR 3.75 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.60 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 10.35 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 11,128
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
48%
average first-year pay INR 3.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 17,451
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
31%
average first-year pay INR 3.2 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your rank get you CSE at PES University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published JoSAA closing ranks.

Category
Quota
General · Home State
45 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
46 to 60: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 60: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
31 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
32 to 42: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 42: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Home State
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
41 to 55: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 55: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
28 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
29 to 38: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 38: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Home State
35 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
36 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other State
24 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
25 to 35: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 35: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Home State
30 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
31 to 45: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 45: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other State
21 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
22 to 31: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 31: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Home State
38 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
39 to 52: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 52: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
26 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
27 to 36: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 36: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

PES University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering 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 Class 12Apply 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 paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 6.20 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.60 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.20 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.20 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.70 Lakhs

PES University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to PES University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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PES University
Bengaluru
Compared with
Northfield Institute of Technology
Northfield
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Riverbank Institute of Technology
Riverbank
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Harbour Institute of Technology
Harbour Town
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Lakeside Institute of Technology
Lakeside
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Summit Institute of Technology
Summit Nagar
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 6.60 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 1 Lakh less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 30,000 more
INR 6.60 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 20,000 less
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 75,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 3.2 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 6.3 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 4.9 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 4.2 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 5 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 4.6 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
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
Closing rankJEE Main CRL, General
60
Round 6, 2025
9,400
9,340 places easier
15,800
15,740 places easier
18,900
18,840 places easier
13,900
13,840 places easier
16,600
16,540 places easier
Seatsthis branch
120
JEE Main
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
48%
on INR 3.2 LPA
170%
122 points higher
117%
69 points higher
120%
72 points higher
128%
80 points higher
133%
85 points higher
In short
Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only PES University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below PES University in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays 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
Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses PES University in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay 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 pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on PES University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.60 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 3.2 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Home State seat closed at rank 60 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.2 LPA, the median was INR 3.96 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch 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 Bengaluru campus, so the placement cell 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 rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank 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 branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3.96 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3.2 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 branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the JEE Main exam and fill this college in your JoSAA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days JoSAA 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 3-year fee is INR 6.60 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 10.35 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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PES University Bangalore: 3 Answered Questions

What courses are available with a PESSAT rank of 928 in the second round of counselling at PES University?

Atul SenguptaB.Tech CSE, PES University (2019)

According to the recent cut-off trends for PES University, the cut-off for computer science was 1094. So you can easily get admission in all the other branches, i.e. electronics and communication, electrical and electronics engineering, biotechnology engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering.

Many factors determine the cut-off like the number of students who applied, appeared, and qualified for the exam; seat availability; difficulty level of the exam; and reservation policy.

So it is advisable for you that once you qualify for the exam you should analyze all these aspects to know about your chances to get admission to PES University.

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Is there an ISE course at PES University??

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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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