The Campuses: Modern Hubs in Bengaluru

PES University's campuses are known for their modern infrastructure and focus on technology.

• Ring Road Campus (Main Campus):

• Location: Situated on the 100 Feet Ring Road, Banashankari III Stage, Bengaluru.

• Campus Size & Vibe: This 30-acre urban campus is the main hub, featuring modern, multi-story buildings. It's a bustling, technologically advanced environment focused on academics and research.

• Electronic City Campus: This campus also hosts key programs, particularly Engineering and the new Medical College, placing students in close proximity to Bangalore's IT hub.

• Hanumantha Nagar Campus: Houses the Pharmacy and Degree colleges.

• Infrastructure & Facilities (Primarily Ring Road & EC Campuses):

• Academic Infrastructure: Dedicated blocks and floors for various schools (Engineering, Management, Law, Design, etc.).

• Learning Resources: Well-stocked central and departmental libraries with extensive e-resources, digital libraries (40+ computers in the main library), and e-libraries.

• Advanced Laboratories: A major strength. Features numerous, well-equipped labs for all engineering branches (CSE, ECE, ME, EE, Biotech, etc.), computer labs, design labs, finance labs, microbiology labs, and specialized research centers like CORI and the PES Innovation Lab.

• Technology Enabled: Smart classrooms with projectors, Wi-Fi enabled campus, recorded classes, and online course resources.

• Amenities: Auditoriums, seminar halls, food courts/cafeterias (serving diverse, hygienic food), on-campus and off-campus hostels, comprehensive sports complex (basketball, cricket, football, tennis, gym), medical services, and transport facilities.

Healthcare Hub: The New PESUIMSR

Healthcare is a relatively new but significant expansion for PES University.

• Medical College & Hospital: Yes, PES University has established the PES University Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (PESUIMSR), located at its Electronic City campus. This is a new institution, approved by the NMC, with its first MBBS batch starting around 2024.

• Hospital Services: The university has an associated PES Medical Teaching Hospital, a multi-specialty facility developed as the teaching hospital for PESUIMSR. As a new facility, it's equipped with modern infrastructure, including essential departments (Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics, etc.), ICUs, modular OTs, and 24/7 diagnostic labs, providing the necessary clinical exposure for its medical students.

• Other Health Programs: The university also offers B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, and BPT (Physiotherapy) programs.

Fee Structure: Reflecting Private Status & High Demand

As a premier private university in Bangalore with high rankings and strong placements, PESU's fees are at the premium end, especially for non-KCET quota seats.

Campus Living: Modern Hostel Facilities

PES University provides extensive residential facilities for its students, both on-campus and off-campus.

• Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks for boys and girls are available, offering rooms in 3-sharing and 4-sharing configurations. Facilities are generally modern and well-maintained.

• Amenities: Hostels typically provide essential furniture (bed, table, chair, cupboard), 24/7 security, power backup, Wi-Fi, common rooms, recreational facilities, laundry services (paid), housekeeping, and warden supervision.

• Dining: Mess facilities are attached to the hostels, providing hygienic vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals (North & South Indian options). Cafeterias and food courts on campus offer additional variety.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees represent a significant additional annual expense. Expect costs to range roughly from ₹1,60,C00 (4-sharing) to ₹1,90,000 (3-sharing) per year, plus a one-time refundable caution deposit (e.g., ₹30,000). Confirm the exact rates during admission.

Admissions & Career Launch: PESSAT & Stellar Placements

• Getting Through the Door:

• PESSAT (PES Scholastic Aptitude Test): This is the university's own national-level online entrance test, which is the primary gateway for admission to the majority of its programs (B.Tech, BBA, B.Com, Law, B.Des, B.Pharm/Pharm.D, BPT, B.Sc Nursing, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, etc.) under its own quota.

• KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test): PESU allots 40% of its undergraduate engineering seats based on KCET ranks, managed through KEA counselling (for Karnataka domicile students at subsidized fees).

• NEET (Medical): Admission to MBBS is strictly based on NEET-UG rank, with counselling for all seats (Govt, Private, NRI, Other) managed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

• National Scores Accepted: JEE (Main) (for B.Tech), CAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/GRE/PGCET (for MBA/MCA/M.Tech), UCEED (for B.Des), CLAT/LSAT (for Law), NATA (for B.Arch). These scores are used for admission, often exempting candidates from PESSAT.

• Career Kickstart (Placements): PES University is renowned for its excellent placement record, especially in Engineering.

• Industry Focus: Very strong industry connections, particularly with the IT and tech sectors in Bangalore. A dedicated placement cell manages extensive training and recruitment activities.

• Training: Rigorous pre-placement training, coding bootcamps, soft skill workshops, and mandatory internships are key features.

• Recruiters: Attracts a vast number of top-tier companies. Major IT/Software giants (Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Apple, Cisco, Deloitte, IBM, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, etc.), Core Engineering firms, Banks, Consulting firms, and startups recruit heavily.

• Salary Potential: PESU consistently reports outstanding placement figures. Highest packages are frequently very high, often exceeding ₹60 LPA (e.g., ₹65 LPA in 2024). The average package for B.Tech (CSE) and MBA is exceptionally strong, often reported in the ₹12 LPA - ₹18 LPA range for top engineering branches, making it one of the best private universities for placements in India.

For International & NRI Aspirants

PES University has specific provisions for NRI and Foreign National students.