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

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Total fees
INR 6.70 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Fellowship
INR 4 LPA
up to INR 33,000 a month
Cutoff
70
interview score, latest call
Placement rate
92%
research scholars progressing

About PES University Ph.D. Physics

PES University offers a full-time Ph.D. Physics with a three-year minimum duration through the Department of Physics. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with course work in the first year and research work after the proposal defense. The university is UGC recognised and stands #101 in NIRF university ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.70 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 10.30 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the PES Research Admissions Committee after an entrance test and interview. The latest General selection score was 70. Meritorious full-time scholars can get INR 4 LPA as research fellowship.

PES University Ph.D. Physics Fees

The full course costs INR 6.70 Lakhs without hostel and INR 10.30 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6.60 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The application fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.60 Lakhs over three years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 6.60 LakhsINR 1.10 Lakhs a semester, 6 semesters
Application feeINR 10,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 3.60 LakhsINR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Total, no hostelINR 6.70 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 10.30 LakhsFull course

PES University Ph.D. Physics 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
Ph.D registration, last date to apply3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026Over
Entrance interview15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026Over
Selection result and score4 May 2026Over
Research counselling choice filling1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 allotment13 Sep 2026Over
Round 6 allotment6 Oct 2026Confirmed
First fee payment, last date11 Oct 2026Confirmed
Physical reporting and document check25 Oct 2026Confirmed
Classes start10 Nov 2026Confirmed
Spot roundNov 2026Tentative

PES University Ph.D. Physics Eligibility

You need a master's degree in Physics or a close science subject with 55% marks; 45% for reserved categories. You also need the entrance test and interview unless a national score is accepted.

RequirementWhat you need
PG subjectPhysics or a close science subject
PG marks55% for General, 45% for reserved categories
SelectionEntrance test and department interview
AgeNo upper age limit

PES University Ph.D. Physics Admission Process

The Research Admissions Committee selects you after the entrance test, interview and guide discussion. You then pay the first fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Submit formSend the form, statement of purpose and recommendation letters
2. Meet the research teamDiscuss your area with the Dean and possible guide
3. Attend interviewShow your PG work and proposed Physics topic
4. ReportBring original marks sheets and the allotment letter

PES University Ph.D. Physics Cutoff

The General selection score was 70 and the reserved-category score was 60 in 2025. These are the latest internal selection scores for full-time Physics research. A national score can help in the interview.

CategorySelection scoreRound and year
General70Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL60Round 6, 2025
SC55Round 6, 2025
ST50Round 6, 2025
EWS60Round 6, 2025

PES University Ph.D. Physics Placements

The full-time research fellowship is up to INR 4 LPA and 92% of scholars cleared their course work stage. The same amount is the median and highest support published for this research page. Labs and research groups guide the work from the first year.

MetricValue
Average payINR 4 LPA, fellowship support
Median payINR 4 LPA
Highest offerINR 4 LPA
Batch placed92%
RecruitersResearch labs and faculty projects

PES University Ph.D. Physics 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. Physics Ranking

The university stands #101 in NIRF university ranking, with UGC recognition and NAAC A+. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year. UGC status matters because Ph.D degrees need a recognised university.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#101
UGC2025Recognised
NAAC2024A+

PES University Ph.D. Physics Course Structure

Year 1 has research course work and the proposal defense; years 2 and 3 are research work and thesis writing. The guide decides the research area with you after the interview.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Research methods, Physics course work and proposal defense
Year 2Lab work, literature review and half-yearly progress
Year 3Thesis writing, pre-submission seminar and open defense

PES University Ph.D. Physics 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 small industrial town

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

This course suits students who want Physics research and can spend three years on one topic.

Pick it if:
You have a Physics master's: the interview checks your research note, so keep one clear topic ready.
You want campus research: PES has Physics, Maths and Chemistry research groups, so guide fit matters before fee payment.
Your family can pay per semester: you pay tuition in six parts, and the fee block shows each part.
You need support while studying: the fellowship can reach INR 4 LPA for meritorious full-time scholars.
Skip it if:
You want a quick job: this research degree takes at least three years before the thesis defense.
You need a clear supervisor first: do not pay until the Physics guide and topic are written down.
You want industry hiring: this page is about research and fellowship support, not campus placement jobs.
You miss the interview call: the seat goes to the next selected scholar after the fee date.
Counsellor's advice
Take it if your guide and topic are clear before the first fee. If not, wait for the next call.
Ph.D. Physics Eligibility▾
PG marks: 55% in Physics or a close science subject. 45% for reserved categories.
National score: GRE, GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET or NBHM can help your application.
Selection needed: The entrance test and department interview decide the research seat.
Full-time mode: Full-time scholars must attend course work and guide meetings.
Ph.D. Physics Admission Process▾
Submit form: Send the form, statement of purpose and recommendation letters.
Meet guide: Discuss your topic with the Dean, domain head and possible guide.
Attend interview: Show your PG work and the Physics problem you want to study.
Pay first 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. Physics 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
Ph.D registration
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
Entrance exam and interview
Your research note and interview score decide the shortlist.
Over
4 May 2026
Selection result and rank
The selection score is the main paper PES reads.
Over
1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026
Research counselling 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
Ph.D registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Entrance exam and interview
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Selection result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the interview.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Research counselling choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First fee payment
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 University research admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

PES University Ph.D. Physics 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 6.60 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.70 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 10.30 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 11,297
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
60%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 17,366
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
39%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee

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

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

Pick your category and mode. The cutoff ranges are this course's latest selection scores.

Category
Quota
General · Full Time
50 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
51 to 70: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 70: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Part Time
35 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
36 to 49: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 49: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Full Time
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.
OBC-NCL · Part Time
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.
SC · Full Time
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.
SC · Part Time
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.
ST · Full Time
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.
ST · Part Time
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.
EWS · Full Time
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.
EWS · Part Time
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.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The interview score is only one part of the decision. A clear research plan and guide fit matter most.

PES University Ph.D. Physics 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 6.30 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.70 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.30 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.30 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.80 Lakhs

PES University Ph.D. Physics 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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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 6.70 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
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INR 6.70 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 4 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
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INR 4.1 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 3.4 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 4.2 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 3.8 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
70
Round 6, 2025
9,400
9,330 places easier
15,800
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Seatsthis branch
20
research seats
90
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240
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
60%
on INR 4 LPA
170%
110 points higher
117%
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128%
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133%
73 points higher
In short
Christ costs less and pays more on average, but its selection score is 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.
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Jain has more seats but charges INR 20,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier score is what you need, keep it one place below PES University as the safer seat.
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REVA charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has more seats. If PES University gives you a seat in any round, take it; REVA belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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DSU costs a little less and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier selection score. If your score misses PES University in the early rounds, list DSU right below it and take whichever comes first.
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RVU is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay is below this page's. If PES University allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep RVU only as your backup.

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

FAQs on PES University Ph.D. Physics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Physics at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, if your guide and topic are clear. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.70 Lakhs and the fellowship can reach INR 4 LPA, so the cost is easier to handle for full-time scholars. Check the guide fit before you pay the first fee.
Should I take this seat if my selection score is near the cutoff?▾
Not on the score alone. The General selection score was 70, but the interview and research note decide the final call too. Keep the seat if the Physics guide fits your topic, and use the checker above for your category and mode.
What job or support will I get after this course?▾
This page is mainly about research support, not campus hiring. PES lists a fellowship of up to INR 4 LPA for meritorious full-time scholars, and 92% of scholars cleared the course work stage. If you want an industry job fast, ask the department about exits before you join.
Who should skip this Ph.D. Physics seat?▾
Skip it if you need a quick job or if your research topic is not clear. The course takes at least three years and the first fee without hostel is part of a INR 6.70 Lakhs total. Speak to the possible guide before you accept the seat.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes. It is already a research degree, and year 1 has course work and proposal defense before deeper lab work. The university is UGC recognised and the NIRF university rank printed here is #101. Join only if you can work on one Physics problem for three years.
Should I wait for the next Ph.D. call?▾
Wait only if the guide or topic is not clear. PES calls applicants in research cycles, and the next expected rail is shown in the dates block. If your topic and guide are ready now, taking the seat is better than losing months.
Will I get campus placement after this Ph.D.?▾
Do not join only for campus placement. The page prints INR 4 LPA as fellowship support, not a job package, and the research page is built around guide work. If placement is your main goal, ask the department about recent scholar exits before paying.
Is full-time or part-time better for me?▾
Pick full-time if you need the fellowship and can attend course work and guide meetings. Pick part-time only if your employer approves research time. The fee block shows the same INR 6.70 Lakhs base total, so the real choice is time, not only money.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Submit the Ph.D form, statement of purpose and recommendation letters. Then meet the research team, attend the entrance interview and wait for the allotment. If you get the seat, pay the first fee by the date in the admission block or you lose it.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 6.70 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 10.30 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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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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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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