Can I apply to PESU B.Tech without KCET if I am from another state?

Yes. Non-Karnataka students can apply to PESU B.Tech through JEE Main 2026 score, PESSAT 2026, or COMED-K score. Applications go through pes.edu/admissions. These seats are under the management quota and carry the full programme fee, ranging from INR 18,10,000 to INR 22,10,000 for 4 years by branch. KCET counselling through KEA is for Karnataka domicile students only.

What is PESSAT and how hard is it compared to JEE Main?

PESSAT is PES Universitys own Scholastic Aptitude Test, conducted online in slot-based mode throughout the year. It is considerably less competitive than JEE Main and is the primary route for most non-engineering programmes at PESU. For B.Tech, PESSAT is the management quota route. Results are declared within three working days. Register at pes.edu/admissions.

Are distance learning or private school students eligible for PESU admissions?

No. PES University explicitly states that distance, online, or private school candidates are not eligible for most programmes, including B.Tech, BBA, B.Com, BCA, and B.Sc Hons. This rule is strictly enforced. If you completed 10+2 through a private or distance board, check eligibility for specific courses at pes.edu/admissions before applying.

Does PESU MBBS require NEET-UG even for management quota seats?

Yes. NEET-UG 2026 qualification is mandatory for all MBBS seats at PESUIMSR, including government quota, management quota, and NRI quota. There is no MBBS admission at any private medical college in India without NEET-UG, as per NMC regulations. Management quota seats are filled through PESUIMSRs direct process at pesuimsr.pes.edu after NEET-UG results are declared.

What happens if I miss all PESSAT exam slots?

PESSAT is conducted in slot-based mode throughout the year on a rolling basis till July 2026. New slots are typically added when earlier ones fill up. Book your slot as early as possible at pes.edu/admissions, especially for high-demand programmes like B.Tech and MBA, to avoid last-minute difficulty in finding available dates.

Does PESU offer any scholarships at the time of admission?

PESU does not publish detailed scholarship slabs on the admissions page. Merit-based fee concessions may be available for students with strong academic records. For B.Tech, students with high KCET ranks may qualify for government scholarships through KEA. Check pes.edu and the scholarship section for the current policy before applying.

Is PESU B.Com Hons worth it compared to regular B.Com?

B.Com Hons at PESU is a 4-year programme with specializations in CA, CMA, or General Commerce. Fees range from INR 6,50,000 for General to INR 10,50,000 for CMA. If you are committed to ICAI CA or CMA qualification, integrated coaching support at one campus can be valuable. A regular B.Com at PESU costs INR 4,90,000 for 3 years and suits students who want a shorter degree before pursuing an MBA.

What is the total cost of MBBS at PESU under management quota?

The management quota MBBS fee at PESUIMSR is INR 22,45,000 per year for 4.5 academic years, totalling INR 1,01,02,500. Hostel charges are billed separately at approximately INR 1,90,000 to INR 2,10,000 per year. Government quota fees are state-regulated at INR 1,56,621 per year tuition plus INR 75,000 per year surcharge, available only to Karnataka domicile students through KEA counselling.

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

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02 Sep, 2026 PES University Bangalore Admission 2027 begins. Interested candidates can apply at the official website @pes.edu. Read more.

Total fees

INR 6.61 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Fellowship

INR 3.96 LPA

full-time scholars, this course

Cutoff

PES Research Entrance Test CRL, Interview 2026

Research fields

Class of research scholars supported

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research work 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Closing scores by category and quota 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About PES University Ph.D. Psychology

PES University offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Psychology with 6 places through PES Research Entrance Test. The course is taught in the department over three years, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds UGC and stands #12 in Collegedunia's Research scoreing 2026 and #54 in NIRF university 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.61 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 8.41 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a place through PES Research Admissions Committee counselling. The General General place needed a score 75 in interview of 2026. The full-time scholars averaged INR 3.96 LPA and 3+ of the batch was supported.

PES University Ph.D. Psychology Fees

The full course costs INR 6.61 Lakhs without hostel and INR 8.41 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6.60 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per year, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.80 Lakhs over three years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 6.60 Lakhs	INR 75,000 a semester, 3 years
Application fee	INR 1,250	One time
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and living	INR 1.80 Lakhs	INR 60,000 a year, 3 years
Total, no hostel	INR 6.61 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 8.41 Lakhs	Full course

PES University Ph.D. Psychology Admission Dates

Round 1 offer closed on 5 Nov 2026. Interview offer comes on Jan 2027. Reporting starts on 10 Feb 2027. Keep the offer letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
Application form, last date to apply, last date to apply	25 Sep 2026	Over
Research entrance test	10 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Entrance test result and shortlist	20 Oct 2026	Tentative
Research interview round	28 Oct 2026	Tentative
Round 1 offer	5 Nov 2026	Tentative
Interview offer	Jan 2027	Confirmed
Place acceptance fee, last date	20 Nov 2026	Confirmed
Research office reporting and document check	10 Feb 2027	Confirmed
Coursework classes start	Jan 2027	Confirmed
Research offer wait list	Feb 2027	Tentative

PES University Ph.D. Psychology Eligibility

You need master's degree with Psychology or a related subject and 55% marks; 50% for reserved category students. You also need a PES Research Entrance Test score from any session. There is no upper age limit.

Requirement	What you need
master's degree subjects	Psychology or a related subject
master's degree marks	55% for General, 50% for reserved category students
Exam	PES Research Entrance Test score from any session
Age	No upper age limit

PES University Ph.D. Psychology Admission Process

PES Research Admissions Committee selects the place on your score and your choices. You then pay the first fee within five days. Most students who lose a place miss that window.

Step	What you do
1. Write PES Research Entrance Test	Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on PES Research Admissions Committee	List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the place	Pay the first fee within five days of offer
4. Report	Bring original mark sheets and the offer letter

PES University Ph.D. Psychology Cutoff

The General place needed a score 75 and the Reserved place at 70 in 2026. These are the PES Research Admissions Committee interview closing scores for General places. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Closing score, General	Round and year
General	75	Interview, 2026
Reserved	70	Interview, 2026
SC	60	Interview, 2026
ST	50	Interview, 2026
NET qualified	65	Interview, 2026

PES University Ph.D. Psychology Placements

The full-time scholars supported 3+ of its batch at an average of INR 3.96 LPA. The median is INR 3.24 LPA and the highest offer was INR 3.96 LPA. Psychology labs and research groups hire this course in the department in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Fellowship	INR 3.96 LPA, full-time scholars
Median pay	INR 3.24 LPA
Highest offer	INR 3.96 LPA
Batch supported	3+
Research areas	Psychology labs and research groups, in the department

PES University Ph.D. Psychology 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 NET qualified waiver needs the certificate.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
State post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in master's degree	INR 40,000 over the course
NET qualified tuition waiver	NET qualified certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	Reserved, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

PES University Ph.D. Psychology Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Research scoreing and #54 in NIRF university, with UGC. Collegedunia scores on fees, research work and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.

Scoreing body	Year	Score or grade
Collegedunia Research scoreing	2026	#12
NIRF Engineering	2026	#54
NAAC	2024	A+

PES University Ph.D. Psychology Course Structure

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

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

PES University Ph.D. Psychology Hostel and Campus

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

Item	Detail
First-year room	Three to a room, selected before classes start
Single room	From year 3, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a Bengaluru campus

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

This course suits students who want a research, teaching or applied psychology work and can live in a Bengaluru campus for three years.

Pick it if:

You passed master's degree in this state: half the places are General, so a score that misses the Reserved list can still get in.

You want product research areas, not only campus classes: the course-wise research table lists the same four research topics in each of the last three years.

Your family can pay only per year: you pay the tuition fee in three 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 score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.

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 research cell brings most internships here.

You may wait too long: the research office can close a round fast, so send papers before the test result comes.

Counsellor's advice

Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a General score. If you are Reserved and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.

Ph.D. Psychology Eligibility▾

master's degree marks: 55% in Psychology or a related subject. 50% for reserved category students.

Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.

Exam needed: A PES Research Entrance Test score. score in the research test decides the Reserved places.

General quota: Half the places go to students who passed master's degree in this state.

Ph.D. Psychology Admission Process▾

Write PES Research Entrance Test: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.

Register on PES Research Admissions Committee: PES Research Admissions Committee (the central counselling body) selects every place here.

Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the place, float keeps looking.

Pay the first fee: Pay within five days of offer or you lose the place.

Report in the department: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

Ph.D. Psychology Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official 2027 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2027 Session2028 Session

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.

Over

25 Sep 2026

Application form, last date to apply

Last date to apply was 25 Sep 2026. Late forms were not taken.

Confirmed

10 Oct 2026

Research entrance test

Write the test on 10 Oct 2026 unless PESU exempts your score.

Tentative

20 Oct 2026

Entrance test result and shortlist

Check the research office mail after the test result.

Tentative

28 Oct 2026

Research interview round

Bring your proposal and marks papers for the interview.

Tentative

5 Nov 2026

Research offer list

The committee sends the research offer after the interview.

Tentative

12 Nov 2026

First fee payment, last date

You lose the place if the first fee is not paid by 12 Nov 2026.

Tentative

20 Nov 2026

Research office reporting and document check

Bring originals; the place is cancelled without them.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Coursework classes start

Coursework and supervisor talks start in the intake year.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Application form, last date to apply

Expected from the same research cycle pattern.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Research entrance test

Expected in the same month as the 2027 intake test.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Entrance test result and shortlist

Expected after the entrance test result.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Research interview round

Expected after the shortlist mail.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Research offer list

Expected after interview checks are done.

Tentative

Nov 2027

First fee payment, last date

Expected soon after the offer list.

Tentative

Dec 2027

Research office reporting and document check

Expected after the first fee step.

Tentative

Jan 2028

Coursework classes start

Expected in the intake year after reporting.

Source: PES University Ph.D. admissions notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

PES University Ph.D. Psychology Fees 2027

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

Tuition fee

Per year × 3, INR 2.20 Lakhs a year

INR 6.60 Lakhs

Application fee

One time, with application

INR 1,250

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + living

Hostel and living

Per year × 3, INR 60,000 a year

INR 1.80 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 6.61 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + application fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 8.41 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + application fee + hostel and living

Education loan EMI

INR 11,149

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

60%

average first-year pay INR 3.96 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 14,184

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

47%

average first-year pay INR 3.96 LPA vs the full fee

Source: PES University fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

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

Pick your category and mode. These score ranges show how the PESU research test path works.

PES University Ph.D. Psychology Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

PES University Ph.D. Psychology 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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INR 6.61 Lakhs

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INR 3.96 LPA

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In short

Christ costs much less, but PESU prints the stronger fellowship line. If money is the only problem, compare fee support first; if you need the bigger stipend, keep PESU higher.

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REVA is cheaper and has more seats, while PESU has the higher fellowship figure. If you need a funded full-time path, check PESU first and keep REVA as backup.

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JAIN asks for a stronger test score in this table, but its fee is lower. If your score is near the PESU line, choose PESU and do not wait.

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RV University is the cheapest option here and has more seats. If PESU gives funding, take PESU; if it does not, RVU is easier on fees.

In short

CMR University is close on score and seats, but PESU shows the higher fellowship figure. If both call you, ask both research offices about supervisor fit before paying.

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

FAQs on PES University Ph.D. Psychology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Psychology at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get supported. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.61 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 3.96 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 place if my score is just above the closing score?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General General place needed a score 75 in interview and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get software jobs with product and IT services research areas that hire in the department in the seventh semester. The full-time scholars averaged INR 3.96 LPA, the median was INR 3.24 LPA and 3+ of the batch was supported. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course 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 research cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the research 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 score?▾

Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the place next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the place now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.

Will I get supported if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 3+ of the last batch was supported, and the median of INR 3.24 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3.96 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the research areas set, usually 7, and join the research training the cell holds in year 3.

Is this course 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 research areas, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the PES Research Entrance Test exam and fill this college in your PES Research Admissions Committee choice list. A place comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the first fee within the days PES Research Admissions Committee gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the place.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 4-year fee is INR 6.61 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 8.41 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 place?▾

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.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 3, 2026

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.

Is there an ISE course at PES University??

Snigdha ChatterjeeB.Tech Electronics and Communication, PES University (2020)

PES University offers a course in Computer Science (CS) Engineering but not an ISE course. Their transition from PESIT led to the discontinuation of certain courses. One of them being ISE.

Currently there is no ISE department in PES University, The ISE faculty members have been gradually joining the CS department. They teach CS to the first year students. The CS department course fee is 13.2 lakh with an intake of 720 students.

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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