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

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Total fees
INR 6.61 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Fellowship
Up to INR 33,000
a month, full-time merit scholars
PG marks needed
60%
10% lower for reserved categories
Entrance test
100 marks
then a 50-mark interview

About PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy

PES University offers a full-time Ph.D. in Pharmacy at its Electronic City campus in Bengaluru. It is a three-year course at the least, and many scholars take longer. The university holds NAAC A+ and stands #157 in Collegedunia's Pharmacy ranking 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.61 Lakhs, and INR 10.68 Lakhs with the campus hostel and mess. You get in through a PES entrance test and an interview, not a national exam. The Dean of Research fixes the seats each round, so there is no fixed count. Merit scholars can get a fellowship of up to INR 33,000 a month, about INR 3.96 LPA.

PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 10.68 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 6.61 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 6.60 Lakhs for three years. You pay INR 2.20 Lakhs every year, and the first payment comes when PES selects you. PES adds an application fee of INR 1,250. Living Space manages the hostel, and you pay for it only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 6.60 LakhsINR 2.20 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Application feeINR 1,250One time, by demand draft
Hostel rentINR 2.56 LakhsINR 85,500 a year, 3 years
Mess chargesINR 1.49 LakhsINR 49,500 a year, 3 years
Hostel processing feeINR 1,500One time
Hostel caution depositINR 30,000One time, refundable
Total, no hostelINR 6.61 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 10.68 LakhsFull course

PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy Admission Dates 2026

The last date to apply for the September round is 25 Sep 2026. The entrance exam is on 10 Oct 2026. PES will email the interview date to shortlisted students only. Classes for the coursework are likely to start in Nov 2026. If you miss 25 Sep 2026, your form moves to the March round.

EventDateStatus
March round, last date to apply27 Feb 2026Over
March round entrance exam14 Mar 2026Over
September round, last date to apply25 Sep 2026Confirmed
Entrance exam10 Oct 2026Confirmed
Interview and selection resultOct 2026Tentative
Research guide allotmentNov 2026Tentative
Year 1 fee paymentNov 2026Tentative
Reporting and document checkNov 2026Tentative
Coursework classes startNov 2026Tentative

PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy Eligibility

You need a master's degree in pharmacy or a related subject with 60% marks. Karnataka reserved categories get a 10% relaxation. The degree must be from a UGC recognised university and not through distance education. You can apply while you wait for your final PG result.

RequirementWhat you need
PG degreeM.Pharm or a related master's from a UGC recognised university
PG marks60%, with 10% relaxation for Karnataka reserved categories
Distance degreeNot accepted
Test scoreGATE, NET or a similar score is optional and gets preference

PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy Admission Process

You register online and post the form with an INR 1,250 demand draft. Then you write the entrance test and face the interview. The Research Admissions Committee then selects you and a research guide is fixed. PES rejects a form with a missing paper, so check every copy before you post it.

StepWhat you do
1. Register onlineFill the form on the PES site and print it
2. Post the formSend it with the INR 1,250 demand draft, SOP and recommendation letters
3. Write the testResearch methodology and a paper in your subject
4. Face the interviewMeet the research panel if you are shortlisted
5. JoinPay the year 1 fee and report with your originals

PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy Cutoff

PES publishes no cutoff score, but you need 60% in your PG to apply. For Karnataka reserved categories the 10% relaxation applies. After that, the entrance test and the interview decide who gets in.

CategoryMinimum PG marksRound and year
General60%Rule for 2026
SC, ST, Category-I, PwD (Karnataka)60%, relaxed by 10%Rule for 2026

PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy Placements and Fellowship

Merit scholars in full-time study can get a research fellowship of up to INR 33,000 a month, about INR 3.96 LPA. PES does not publish campus placement data for this course. The fellowship is paid while you study, and PES decides who gets it on merit. Most pharmacy Ph.D. holders go into teaching or research labs.

MetricValue
Campus placement for Ph.D.Not published
Research fellowshipUp to INR 33,000 a month
Fellowship a yearAbout INR 3.96 LPA
Who gets itMerit scholars in full-time study

PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy Scholarships

The PES Loyalty Program cuts the tuition fee by INR 66,000 to INR 1.98 Lakhs over three years. Children of PES staff get the most, at 30%. PES graduates get 20% and siblings or children of PES graduates get 10%. You can claim only one loyalty benefit.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Loyalty: child of PES staffParent on the PES payroll for 5 years30%, INR 1.98 Lakhs over the course
Loyalty: PES graduateYou studied at a PES institution20%, INR 1.32 Lakhs over the course
Loyalty: siblingSibling of a PES student or graduate10%, INR 66,000 over the course
Loyalty: child of a PES graduateParent studied at PES for 3 years10%, INR 66,000 over the course

PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy Ranking

PES University stands #157 in Collegedunia's Pharmacy ranking 2026 and holds NAAC A+. NIRF placed it in the 101 to 150 range for engineering in 2025. PES has no NIRF pharmacy rank, because it did not file in that list.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia Pharmacy ranking2026#157
NIRF Engineering2025101 to 150
NAACCurrent cycleA+

PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy Course Structure

Year 1 starts with coursework, and you pass its exams before your research starts. Then you defend your research plan and publish papers. The last step is the thesis and an open viva.

StageWhat you do
CourseworkClasses and exams in research methodology and your subject
Proposal defencePresent your research plan to the committee
Research and papersLab work, half-yearly reports and the papers PES asks for
ThesisSynopsis, thesis and an open viva

PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy Seats and Intake

The seats are set by the Dean of Research, with no fixed number. PES admits scholars in two rounds, March and September, and classes are on the Electronic City campus. The count depends on how many research guides have free slots.

ItemDetail
SeatsSet by the Dean of Research
RoundsMarch and September
CampusElectronic City, Bengaluru

PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy Hostel and Campus

The Electronic City hostel costs INR 85,500 in rent and INR 49,500 for mess every year. Living Space manages it for boys and girls. The fee covers a 10-month year, and Living Space keeps INR 3,000 a year from the caution deposit when you leave.

ItemDetail
Hostel rentINR 85,500 a year
MessINR 49,500 a year
Caution depositINR 30,000, refundable
CampusElectronic City, with the PES medical college and hospital

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

This course suits students with an M.Pharm who want a career in teaching or drug research and can study in Bengaluru.

Pick it if:
You want research close to the drug industry: the Electronic City campus is close to Biocon's head office and other biotech firms.
You want clinical or drug safety research: the PES medical college and its hospital are on the same Electronic City campus as the pharmacy labs.
You can win the merit fellowship: up to INR 33,000 a month adds up to more than the INR 2.20 Lakhs yearly fee.
You are in your last M.Pharm semester: PES takes forms from students still waiting for the final result, so you can apply this round.
Skip it if:
You want a pharmacy school known for research: PES is best known for engineering and stands #157 in Collegedunia's Pharmacy ranking.
You need a fixed seat count before you apply: PES fixes no seats here, and the Dean of Research sets the number by free guide slots.
You cannot send the form by 25 Sep 2026: PES moves late forms to the March round, so you wait about six months.
You need a hostel room for the whole year: the Living Space hostel fee covers a 10-month year, so plan for the other months yourself.
Counsellor's advice
If you have a GATE, NET or similar score, attach it to your form, because PES prefers students with one. Meet a research guide at PES before you pay the year 1 fee.
Ph.D. Pharmacy Eligibility▾
PG degree: An M.Pharm or a related master's from a UGC recognised university.
PG marks: At least 60%. Karnataka reserved categories get a 10% relaxation.
Distance degree: A master's done through distance education is not accepted.
Final semester: You can apply while you wait for your final PG result.
Test score: GATE, NET or a similar score is optional but gets preference.
Ph.D. Pharmacy Admission Process▾
Register online: Forms are open all year. PES calls students in March and September.
Post the form: Send the printout with an INR 1,250 demand draft, your SOP and recommendation letters to the Registrar.
Write the test: Research methodology and a paper in your subject, 50 marks each.
Face the interview: A 50-mark interview with the research panel. PES emails only shortlisted students.
Join: The Research Admissions Committee selects you, a guide is fixed, and you pay the year 1 fee.

Ph.D. Pharmacy Admission Dates 2026

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The 25 Sep and 10 Oct 2026 dates are official; later steps are estimates. Tap 2027 Session for the March 2027 round.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
27 Feb 2026
March round, last date to apply
The March round closed on 27 Feb 2026. Later forms moved to September.
Over
14 Mar 2026
March round entrance exam
It was held at the Ring Road campus.
Confirmed
25 Sep 2026
September round, last date to apply
Your form and demand draft must reach PES by 25 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Entrance exam
At the March test, students reported 30 minutes early with a photo and a government ID.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Interview with the research panel
PES emails the date only to students who clear the test.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Selection result
The Research Admissions Committee picks scholars by free guide slots.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Research guide allotment
You work with the guide PES fixes for you.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Year 1 fee payment
Selected scholars pay the year 1 fee to join.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring your PG marks cards, degree certificates and ID.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Coursework classes start
Coursework comes first; research starts after its exams.
Tentative
Feb 2027
March round, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as this year; late forms move to September.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Entrance exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Interview with the research panel
Expected soon after the test.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Selection result
Expected a few weeks after the interview.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Research guide allotment
Expected with the selection list.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Year 1 fee payment
Expected soon after selection.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected before coursework begins.
Tentative
May 2027
Coursework classes start
Expected about two months after the test.

Source: PES University Ph.D. admission page and exam circulars. Confirm on the official site before you act.

PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy Fees 2026

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

Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 2.20 Lakhs a year
INR 6.60 Lakhs
Application fee
One time, by demand draft with the form
INR 1,250
Add hostel + mess
Hostel rent
Per year × 3, INR 85,500 a year, for a 10-month year
INR 2.56 Lakhs
Mess charges
Per year × 3, INR 49,500 a year
INR 1.49 Lakhs
Hostel processing fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,500
Hostel caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 30,000
Total course fee
INR 6.61 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + application fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 10.68 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + application fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 11,149
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 18,368
the full fee over 36 months
Education loan EMI
INR 18,003
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 29,660
the full fee over 36 months

Source: PES University fee list 2027-28 and Living Space hostel fees 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your PG marks get you a Ph.D. seat at PES University?

Pick your category and your PG marks. PES publishes no cutoff score, so this checks the minimum marks rule.

Category
Your PG marks
General · 60% or more
Yes, you can apply. Your marks meet the 60% rule, so get ready for the test and the interview.
General · 54 to 59%
Not yet. General students need 60% in the PG, so this round is closed to you.
General · 50 to 53%
Not yet. General students need 60% in the PG, so this round is closed to you.
General · Below 50%
Not yet. General students need 60% in the PG, so this round is closed to you.
SC, ST, Category-I or PwD · 60% or more
Yes, you can apply. Your marks meet the 60% rule, so get ready for the test and the interview.
SC, ST, Category-I or PwD · 54 to 59%
Yes, you can apply. The 10% relaxation brings your minimum below these marks.
SC, ST, Category-I or PwD · 50 to 53%
Almost there. These marks pass only if PES reads the 10% relaxation as 10 marks, so ask the Dean of Research first.
SC, ST, Category-I or PwD · Below 50%
Not yet. These marks are below the minimum even after the 10% relaxation.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Meeting the marks rule only lets you sit the test. The seat depends on your test, your interview and a research guide with a free slot.

PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy Scholarship Calculator

Pick your link to PES to see the fee cut you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

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

Each card says which PES link it needs. You can claim only one of them.

Loyalty: child of PES staff
INR 1.98 Lakhs
PES University Loyalty Program
30% off the yearly fee for every year of study. Your parent must have worked at PES for 5 years in a row.
Who qualifies: child of a full-time PES Group employeeApply by 25 Sep 2026, with the form
Not eligible on your answers
Loyalty: PES graduate
INR 1.32 Lakhs
PES University Loyalty Program
20% off the yearly fee for every year of study if you studied at a PES institution.
Who qualifies: PES Group graduateApply by 25 Sep 2026, with the form
Not eligible on your answers
Loyalty: sibling
INR 66,000
PES University Loyalty Program
10% off the yearly fee for every year of study. The sibling must have done 3 years at PES.
Who qualifies: sibling of a PES student or graduateApply by 25 Sep 2026, with the form
Not eligible on your answers
Loyalty: child of a PES graduate
INR 66,000
PES University Loyalty Program
10% off the yearly fee for every year of study. The parent must have studied at PES for 3 years.
Who qualifies: child of a PES Group graduateApply by 25 Sep 2026, with the form
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the Dean of Research about the merit fellowship and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.61 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.98 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.63 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.32 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.29 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 66,000
Your net course fee: INR 5.95 Lakhs

PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy 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, a lower entry bar, a bigger fellowship.

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PES University
Bengaluru, Electronic City campus
Compared with
Dayananda Sagar University
Bengaluru
Compared with
Adichunchanagiri University
B.G. Nagara, Mandya district
Compared with
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research
Belagavi
Compared with
Nitte (Deemed to be University)
Mangaluru
Compared with
Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Bengaluru
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 6.61 Lakhs
tuition + application
INR 1.96 Lakhs
INR 4.65 Lakhs less, June 2026 session
INR 1.41 Lakhs
INR 5.20 Lakhs less, tuition and library only, 2026-27
INR 2.10 Lakhs
INR 4.51 Lakhs less, 2026-27 Batch A, all listed fees
Not published
Not published
Application feeone time
INR 1,250
by demand draft
INR 2,500
INR 1,250 more, covers test and interview
INR 5,000
INR 3,750 more
Not published
INR 2,000
INR 750 more
INR 2,000
INR 750 more
Minimum PG marksGeneral category
60%
in the PG
55%
5 points lower
60%
Same
55%
5 points lower
55%
5 points lower
60%
Same
Collegedunia rankPharmacy, 2026
#157
of 200
#118
39 places higher
#76
81 places higher, college rank
#35
122 places higher
#36
121 places higher
#49
108 places higher
Fellowship a monthfull-time scholars
INR 33,000
up to, on merit
Not published
INR 25,000
INR 8,000 less, plus HRA
INR 20,000
INR 13,000 less, if the committee grants it
Not published
Not published
In short
Dayananda Sagar University charges much less for three years and ranks higher in pharmacy, and it asks for 55%. If your PG marks clear both, apply to both and choose after you meet the research guides.
In short
Adichunchanagiri University costs much less and pays a fellowship with HRA, but its campus is in Mandya district, not Bengaluru. If you want low fees and can live outside the city, apply there; if you need Bengaluru, keep PES University.
In short
KLE charges much less and ranks higher in pharmacy, but its 2026-27 Batch A form closed in Dec 2025. If you want to start this year, apply to PES University now and watch KLE for its next batch.
In short
Nitte does not publish its Ph.D. fee, but it ranks much higher in pharmacy and needs only 55%. If the fee matters to you, ask Nitte for it in writing before you choose between it and PES University.
In short
Ramaiah does not publish its Ph.D. fee, and it asks for the same 60% as PES University. If you want to stay in Bengaluru, apply to both and pick the one where a guide in your area has a free slot.

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

FAQs on PES University Ph.D. Pharmacy

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is a Ph.D. in Pharmacy at PES University worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you get the merit fellowship or a job that pays for it. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.61 Lakhs over three years. A fellowship of up to INR 33,000 a month is more than the yearly fee of INR 2.20 Lakhs. If you will pay from your own pocket, meet a research guide and see the lab before you pay.
Should I take this Ph.D. if I want to teach in a pharmacy college?▾
Yes, a Ph.D. is what pharmacy colleges look for when they fill senior teaching posts. PES also offers part-time study to teachers who get approval from their college. If you already teach, ask your college for that approval before you apply in the September round.
Who should not take this Ph.D. at PES?▾
Skip it if you want a pharmacy school with a long research record, or if you need a fixed seat count. PES stands #157 in Collegedunia's Pharmacy ranking, and the Dean of Research sets the seats each round. If either matters to you, keep this as a second choice and apply to more than one university.
Is PES a good pick for pharmacology or clinical research?▾
It can be, because the PES medical college and its hospital are on the same Electronic City campus. That makes patient-based and drug safety studies easier to set up. Before you join, ask your possible guide which hospital projects are running now and whether you can join one.
Should I wait for the March round instead of applying now?▾
No, apply now if your papers are ready. The September form closes on 25 Sep 2026 and the test is on 10 Oct 2026. Late forms simply move to the March round, so waiting costs you about six months. Apply now and use the March round only as a backup.
Is the fellowship enough to pay the fee?▾
Yes, if you get the full amount. Up to INR 33,000 a month is about INR 3.96 LPA, while the tuition fee is INR 2.20 Lakhs a year. PES gives it only to merit scholars in full-time study, so ask at the interview how many scholars get it and how much.
Should I choose full-time or part-time study at PES?▾
Choose full-time if you want the fellowship and faster progress. The fellowship of up to INR 33,000 a month is for full-time merit scholars only. Part-time suits you if you work in a college or company, but your employer must approve it. Get that approval letter before you apply.
Should I write GATE or NET before I apply?▾
Yes, if you have time, because PES prefers students with a GATE, NET or similar score. The score is optional and you can apply without it. Attach the scorecard to your form if you have one, and still prepare for the entrance test, which carries 100 marks.
How do I apply for the Ph.D. in Pharmacy at PES?▾
Register on the PES site, print the form and post it to the Registrar with an INR 1,250 demand draft. Add your SOP, marks cards, degree certificates and recommendation letters. PES rejects a form with a missing paper, so check the list on the Ph.D. page before you post it.
What is the full fee with hostel?▾
The full fee with the Electronic City hostel and mess is INR 10.68 Lakhs for three years. Without the hostel it is INR 6.61 Lakhs. The hostel fee covers a 10-month year, so check with Living Space what the other months cost before you book a room.
What marks do I need to apply?▾
You need 60% in your master's degree in pharmacy or a related subject. Karnataka reserved categories get a 10% relaxation. A master's done through distance education is not accepted. Use the seat checker above to see where your marks stand.
How many Ph.D. seats does PES have in pharmacy?▾
PES does not fix a number of seats. The Dean of Research decides the count in each round, based on how many research guides have free slots. Email the Dean of Research before you apply and ask whether a guide in your area is taking scholars.

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

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PES University is one of the renowned deemed colleges in Bangalore and was ranked among the list of Top 26 for MBA by Times 2020. A three-year full-time BBA course in various fields is provided by the institute.

Admission-

  • The total fees for BBA are 5.11 lakhs.

  • No. of seats for BBA at PES University is 60.

  • Students are required to appear in PESSAT for admission.

  • The required eligibility criteria are 10+2 from any recognized board.

Placements- The placement percentage in BBA is moderate.

  • The highest package received was 48 LPA whereas the median salary offered was 6.8 LPA.

  • Top recruiters that visit the institution include Amazon, Cleartrip, Flipkart, JP Morgan, LinkedIn, Intel, Mahindra Rise, Mercedes Benz, and Deloitte.

Scholarships – If any student is among the top 20% of his/her class (section) in terms of CGPA for a particular academic year, then he/she will get a tuition fee waiver of 40% for the next academic year of study which will be executed on a semester basis.

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  • Leadership roles in the business and corporate world are the motto for BBA. The University adopts a modern approach to teaching whereas students are rendered inadequate academic freedom to innovate and learn in the process.

  • A weekly session called Basecamp is organized to introduce entrepreneurship and decode the start-up journey of guest entrepreneurs. Filled with fun, activities, and live examples, it is a great opportunity to learn more about entrepreneurship, and also get a chance to interact with fantastic entrepreneurs and start-ups.

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