PES University Bengaluru

About

PES University is one of Bengaluru's most prominent private universities, established in 2013 from the legacy of PES Institute of Technology (founded 1988). With 3 campuses spread across Bengaluru — the main Ring Road Campus, the Electronic City Campus, and the Hanumantha Nagar Campus — PES University hosts over 12,000 students making it one of the largest private engineering universities in the city. The university is particularly known for its B.Tech programmes in Computer Science, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering, with a strong culture of technical innovation and entrepreneurship. PESSAT (PES University Scholastic Aptitude Test) is the primary admission route, supplemented by KCET and JEE Main. Annual B.Tech fees range from ₹3.20 to ₹3.85 lakh. Placement outcomes are strong — the average CTC for the 2023-24 batch is ₹10.5 LPA, with the highest offer reaching ₹48 LPA from a top product company. PES University has an active startup ecosystem, with the PES Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) supporting student ventures. The annual technical festival CRESCENDO is one of Bengaluru's most energetic college fests. Faculty research, industry-sponsored labs, and a comprehensive hackathon culture further distinguish PES as a forward-looking institution.