02 Sep, 2026
PES University Bangalore has released the Fee Structure 2027-28 for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 20.1 Lakhs. Read more.
02 Sep, 2026 PES University Bangalore Admission 2027 begins. Interested candidates can apply at the official website @pes.edu. Read more.
PES University in Bengaluru offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at its Ring Road campus. The branch has 60 seats. The university holds NAAC A+ and stands #92 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026. NIRF placed it in the 101 to 150 rank range for engineering in 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 18.90 Lakhs on the PESU quota, and INR 23.84 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get in with a KCET rank or a JEE Main rank. Across all B.Tech branches, the Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 13.05 LPA, and 70% of the batch was placed.
PES University B.Tech Mechanical Fees
The total fee with hostel is INR 23.84 Lakhs, and the fee without hostel is INR 18.90 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 18.80 Lakhs of that. You pay INR 4.70 Lakhs a year for four years, plus a one-time charge of INR 10,000. This is the 2027-28 PESU quota fee. If you get a KEA seat, you pay the fee the state sets instead. Hostel and mess are extra, and you pay them only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 18.80 Lakhs
INR 4.70 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Administrative charge
INR 10,000
One time
Hostel rent
INR 3.02 Lakhs
INR 75,500 a year, 4 years
Mess
INR 1.92 Lakhs
INR 48,050 a year, 4 years
Hostel deposit
INR 30,000
One time, refundable
Total, no hostel
INR 18.90 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 23.84 Lakhs
Full course
PES University B.Tech Mechanical Admission Dates
The 2026 batch started classes in Aug 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, and the application form is expected to open in Sep 2026. Watch for the PESU JEE rank list in May 2027. If you miss the last date to apply, you cannot join PESU counselling.
Event
Date
Status
PESU B.Tech application form opens
Sep 2026
Tentative
JEE Main registration
Nov 2026
Tentative
JEE Main session 1 exam
Jan 2027
Tentative
KCET exam and JEE Main session 2 exam
Apr 2027
Tentative
JEE Main score upload on the PESU portal, last date
May 2027
Tentative
PESU JEE rank list
May 2027
Tentative
PESU JEE counselling, round 1
Jun 2027
Tentative
Seat fee payment at counselling
Jun 2027
Tentative
PESU B.Tech registration, last date to apply
Jun 2027
Tentative
PESU KCET rank list
Jul 2027
Tentative
Original documents submission
Jul 2027
Tentative
Orientation and classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
PES University B.Tech Mechanical Eligibility
You need 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths in Class 12 for a PESU quota seat. For a KEA seat you need 45%, or 40% if you are an SC or ST student from Karnataka. You also need a KCET rank or a JEE Main rank. If you are from outside Karnataka, only JEE Main works for you.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics, Chemistry and Maths
Marks for a PESU quota seat
60% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths
Marks for a KEA seat
45%, or 40% for SC and ST students from Karnataka
Exam
KCET rank or JEE Main rank
From outside Karnataka
JEE Main rank only
PES University B.Tech Mechanical Admission Process
KEA fills some seats of this branch through KCET counselling. PESU counselling fills the rest on your JEE Main or KCET rank, and a few seats go to the management quota. You register on the PESU portal and upload your score. You pay the fee at counselling to hold the seat. If you miss the document date, you can lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Write KCET or JEE Main
KCET for Karnataka students, JEE Main for everyone
2. Register on the PESU portal
Fill the form and upload your KCET or JEE Main score
3. Go to counselling
PESU counselling calls you on its rank list; KEA holds its own rounds
4. Pay the seat fee
Pay at counselling to hold the seat
5. Submit documents
Hand in your originals by the date given
PES University B.Tech Mechanical Cutoff
The General Merit seat closed at KCET rank 11,307 in round 2 of 2025. By the last round the close moved to 15,958. These closing ranks are for the KEA seats of this branch. Other categories close at their own ranks, and KEA lists them every year.
Category
Closing rank
Round and year
General Merit
11,307
Round 2, 2025
General Merit
15,958
Last round, 2025
PES University B.Tech Mechanical Placements
The Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 13.05 LPA across all B.Tech branches. Of 1,526 graduates, 1,068 were placed, which is 70%, and 258 went on to higher studies. The median pay went up three years in a row. These figures count every branch, so the Mechanical figure alone may be lower.
Metric
Value
Median pay, Class of 2025
INR 13.05 LPA
Median pay, Class of 2024
INR 12.80 LPA
Median pay, Class of 2023
INR 12 LPA
Graduates placed, Class of 2025
1,068 of 1,526, which is 70%
Higher studies, Class of 2025
258 students
Who hires Mechanical
Core engineering and software companies
PES University B.Tech Mechanical Scholarships
The biggest award is the Prof. MRD Scholarship, worth up to INR 7.05 Lakhs over the course. It gives back 50% of the tuition fee to the top 5% of the class. The Prof. CNR Rao Scholarship gives back 40% to the next 20%. The Central Sector Scheme adds INR 56,000 if your family earns up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Prof. MRD Scholarship
Top 5% of the class on CGPA
INR 7.05 Lakhs over three years
Prof. CNR Rao Scholarship
Next 20% of the class on SGPA
INR 5.64 Lakhs over three years
Central Sector Scheme
Top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year
INR 56,000 over four years
PES University B.Tech Mechanical Ranking
PES University stands #92 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026. NIRF put it in the 101 to 150 rank range for engineering in 2025, and NAAC gave it an A+ grade. NIRF ranks on the data the university sends every year, such as placements and research.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking
2026
#92
NIRF Engineering
2025
101 to 150 range
NIRF Engineering
2024
101 to 150 range
NAAC
Latest cycle
A+
PES University B.Tech Mechanical Seats and Intake
The branch has 60 seats for 2027-28, out of a university B.Tech intake of 2,400 in 2024-25. KEA fills 24 of them on KCET ranks, PESU counselling fills 27, and 9 go to the management and NRI quota. Six more seats open in year 2 for diploma holders who join through lateral entry.
Quota
Seats
Total seats, 2027-28
60
KEA seats on KCET rank
24
PESU counselling on JEE Main or KCET rank
27
Management, NRI and other higher fee seats
9
Lateral entry in year 2, PESU
4
Lateral entry in year 2, KEA
2
All B.Tech branches, 2024-25
2,400
PES University B.Tech Mechanical Hostel and Campus
A shared first-year room for the Ring Road campus costs INR 75,500 a year, three or four to a room. The mess adds INR 48,050 a year, and freshers pay a deposit of INR 30,000 once. Living Space manages these rooms for 10 months a year. You book the room with Living Space, not through the admission form.
Item
Detail
Room for three or four
INR 75,500 a year
Single room
INR 85,500 a year
Mess
INR 48,050 a year
Deposit for freshers
INR 30,000, refundable
Period covered
10 months a year
Should you pick B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at PES University?
This course suits students who want a mechanical or automotive job in Bengaluru and can pay a private university fee.
Pick it if:
You want a core job in Bengaluru: the city has many engineering firms, and both core and software companies hire Mechanical students here.
You like to build things: student teams here build a formula race car and aero design planes in their own labs.
You have a good KCET rank: KEA fills 24 of the 60 seats at the state fee, which is much less than the PESU quota fee.
You want the pay to keep rising: the median pay here went up three years in a row across all B.Tech branches.
Skip it if:
You are counting on the median pay: it counts all branches, not Mechanical alone, so the Mechanical figure may be lower.
You want only a core job: software companies also hire Mechanical students here, so many offers you see will be software roles.
You want a hostel room on campus: first-year rooms are with Living Space, three or four to a room, and you book them on your own.
You will wait for your KEA seat: PESU counselling comes in June, before the KEA rounds end, so you must decide and pay first.
Counsellor's advice
If KEA offers you this branch on your KCET rank, take it. If only the PESU quota is open, pay after you check the full fee and the loan EMI.
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Maths from a recognised board.
PESU quota marks: 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
KEA seat marks: 45% in these subjects, or 40% for SC and ST students from Karnataka.
Exam needed: A KCET rank or a JEE Main rank.
From outside Karnataka: Only a JEE Main rank works for you.
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Admission Process▾
Write the exam: KCET in April, or JEE Main in January and April.
Register with PESU: Fill the PESU admission form and upload your score by the May date.
Go to counselling: PESU calls you on its rank list. KEA (the Karnataka exam body) holds its own rounds for its seats.
Pay the seat fee: Pay at counselling to hold the seat.
Submit documents: Hand in your originals by the July date, or you can lose the seat.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Sep 2026
PESU B.Tech application form opens
It opened in early Sep last year. The form fee is INR 1,200.
Tentative
Nov 2026
JEE Main registration
Students from outside Karnataka need JEE Main for a PESU seat.
Tentative
Jan 2027
JEE Main session 1 exam
Your best score from the two sessions counts.
Tentative
Feb 2027
KCET application on the KEA portal
Karnataka students need a KCET rank for KEA and PESU KCET seats.
Tentative
Apr 2027
KCET exam and JEE Main session 2 exam
Both exams usually fall in the same month.
Tentative
May 2027
JEE Main score upload on the PESU portal, last date
Last year the last date was 19 May.
Tentative
May 2027
PESU JEE rank list
PES University calls students to counselling in this order.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PESU JEE counselling, round 1
Last year round 1 was on 6 Jun.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Seat fee payment at counselling
You pay the fee at counselling to hold the seat.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PESU B.Tech registration, last date to apply
Last year the form closed on 30 Jun.
Tentative
Jul 2027
PESU KCET rank list
KEA also holds its own rounds for its 24 seats in Jul and Aug.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Original documents submission
Submit your originals by the date PES University sets.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PESU KCET counselling, round 2
The last PESU round for Karnataka students.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Orientation and classes start
Last year both were in Aug.
Source: PES University B.Tech admission notices for 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
PES University B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 4-year cost at the 2027-28 PESU quota fee, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 4.70 Lakhs a year
INR 18.80 Lakhs
Administrative charge
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel rent
Per year × 4, INR 75,500 a year, room for three or four
INR 3.02 Lakhs
Mess
Per year × 4, INR 48,050 a year
INR 1.92 Lakhs
Hostel deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 30,000
Total course fee
INR 18.90 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + administrative charge, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 23.84 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + administrative charge + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 31,867
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
69%
median pay INR 13.05 LPA, all B.Tech branches, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 40,199
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
55%
median pay INR 13.05 LPA, all B.Tech branches, vs the full fee
Source: PES University fee details for 2027-28. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your KCET rank get you Mechanical at PES University?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use the KCET 2025 General Merit closing ranks for the KEA seats of this branch.
Category
General Merit, KEA seat
11,307 or better: yes, a round 2 seat came at this rank. Keep this branch high in your KEA options.
11,308 to 15,958: almost there. The last round of 2025 closed at 15,958, so wait for later rounds.
Worse than 15,958: not through KEA this year. Try the PESU quota with your KCET rank.
OBC groups, KEA seat
11,307 or better: yes, you clear even the General Merit round 2 close.
11,308 to 15,958: likely. You are inside the General Merit close range, and your category has its own seats.
Worse than 15,958: check your category close in the KEA cutoff list before you give up.
SC or ST, KEA seat
11,307 or better: yes, you clear even the General Merit round 2 close.
11,308 to 15,958: likely. You are inside the General Merit close range, and your category has its own seats.
Worse than 15,958: check your category close in the KEA cutoff list before you give up.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The round 2 close is the safer number. PESU counselling keeps its own KCET rank list, so a rank that misses KEA can still get a PESU quota seat at the higher fee.
PES University B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Calculator
Answer three questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the university.
Class 12 result in your board
Annual family income
Your place in class at PES
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below needs an answer you did not pick.
Prof. MRD Scholarship
INR 7.05 Lakhs
PES University
Gives back 50% of the tuition fee each year you stay in the top 5% of your class. The amount counts the first three years.
Who qualifies: top 5% of the class on CGPAApply by: no form, it goes on your grades
Not eligible on your answers
Prof. CNR Rao Scholarship
INR 5.64 Lakhs
PES University
Gives back 40% of the tuition fee each year you finish in the next 20% of your class. The amount counts the first three years.
Who qualifies: next 20% of the class on SGPAApply by: no form, it goes on your grades
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 56,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Pays INR 12,000 a year for three years and INR 20,000 in year 4 if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a yearApply by the NSP last date in your first year
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 7.61 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 11.29 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 6.20 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 12.70 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 56,000
Your net course fee: INR 18.34 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 7.05 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 11.85 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 5.64 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 13.26 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 18.90 Lakhs
PES University B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 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.
Compare with
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PES University
Bengaluru
Compared with
B.M.S. College of Engineering
Bengaluru
Compared with
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Compared with
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Bengaluru
Compared with
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 18.90 Lakhs
PESU quota, tuition + administrative charge
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Median payB.Tech, all branches
INR 13.05 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 10 LPA
INR 3.05 LPA less
INR 7 LPA
INR 6.05 LPA less
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 7.55 LPA less
INR 6.57 LPA
INR 6.48 LPA less
Placement rateB.Tech graduates placed
70%
Class of 2025
75%
5 points higher
77%
7 points higher
78%
8 points higher
83%
13 points higher
Closing rankKCET, General Merit
11,307
Round 2, 2025
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
SeatsMechanical
60
2027-28
120
60 more, 2022-23 intake
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
B.M.S. College of Engineering places a bigger share of its batch and has twice the Mechanical seats, while PES University reports the higher median pay. If a larger batch and a higher placement rate matter more to you, list BMSCE first.
In short
Ramaiah Institute of Technology places 77% of its batch against 70% here, but its median pay is much lower. If pay after the degree is your main goal, keep PES University above it in your list.
In short
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering places more of its batch, but its median pay is less than half the median here. If you can get and pay for a seat at PES University, take this seat.
In short
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology places the biggest share of its batch, at a much lower median pay. If a job offer matters more than the pay, keep NMIT as a backup below PES University.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on PES University B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Tech Mechanical at PES University worth the fee?▾
It depends on your seat. On the PESU quota the full fee without hostel is INR 18.90 Lakhs, and the median pay across all B.Tech branches was INR 13.05 LPA. On a KEA seat you pay the fee the state sets, which is much less. If a loan will pay the PESU quota fee, check the EMI in the fee block above first.
What job will I get after Mechanical at PES University?▾
Most students get either a core engineering job or a software job. Core engineering and software companies both hire Mechanical students on this campus. Across all B.Tech branches, 70% of the Class of 2025 was placed. If you want a core job, join a student team and do an industry project, because core firms look for that.
Should I take a PESU quota seat or wait for a KEA seat?▾
Take the KEA seat if your KCET rank can get one, because it costs much less. But PESU counselling comes in June, before the KEA rounds end. If your rank is near the General Merit close of 11,307, hold the PESU seat only if your family can pay its fee.
Who should not take Mechanical at PES University?▾
Skip it if you cannot pay the PESU quota fee and your KCET rank will not reach a KEA seat. Skip it also if you want a big Mechanical batch, because the branch has only 60 seats. First-year rooms are booked separately with Living Space, so plan the hostel early if you pick it.
Is Mechanical or CSE better for me at PES University?▾
Pick Mechanical if you want to design machines, vehicles or plants, and CSE if you want a software career from the start. The median pay of INR 13.05 LPA counts all branches, so it does not show the Mechanical figure alone. If you are not sure, choose the subject you will enjoy for four years.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you plan early. In the Class of 2025, 258 B.Tech graduates went on to higher studies. The department has a wind tunnel, a water tunnel and a formula racing team, and these help with projects. If you want a master's degree abroad, do a research project with a teacher by year 3.
Should I take this seat if my KCET rank is close to the cutoff?▾
Yes, but keep a backup. The General Merit KEA seat closed at 11,307 in round 2 and moved to 15,958 by the last round of 2025. A rank between these two can still get a seat late. Keep this branch in your KEA options and use the rank checker above for your category.
Is the placement record good enough for Mechanical?▾
It is good at the university level, but the figures are not for Mechanical alone. Of all B.Tech graduates in the Class of 2025, 70% were placed, at a median of INR 13.05 LPA. Ask the placement office for the Mechanical numbers before you pay the PESU quota fee.
How do I get admission to Mechanical at PES University?▾
Write KCET or JEE Main, then register on the PESU admissions portal. Karnataka students can also get a KEA seat through KEA counselling. PES University calls you to counselling on its rank list, and you pay the fee there to hold the seat. Then submit your original documents by the July date.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 18.90 Lakhs without hostel on the PESU quota. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 23.84 Lakhs. The toggle in the fee block above shows what the hostel adds, and a KEA seat costs less.
Can a scholarship bring the fee down?▾
Yes, if your grades stay high. The top 5% of the class get 50% of the tuition fee back, and the next 20% get 40% back. The Central Sector Scheme adds INR 56,000 if your family earns up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year. Use the scholarship calculator above to see your total.
Is there a hostel for first-year students?▾
Yes, but you book it on your own. First-year rooms for the Ring Road campus are with Living Space, three or four to a room, at INR 75,500 a year. The mess adds INR 48,050 a year and freshers pay a deposit of INR 30,000 once.
PES University in Bangalore offers engineering admissions through PESSAT, KCET, and COMEDK. PESSAT, open to all, charges a registration fee of 1050 INR, with 60% of seats reserved. KCET, for Karnataka students, requires a rank below 5000, covering 40% of seats with fees between 48,000 to 100,000 INR annually. Tuition fees for PESSAT students are 3.2 LPA, while management quotas reach up to 8 LPA for Computer Science. Hostel fees are around 100,000 INR per year, with a noted tuition fee hike of 5-10% annually.
Scholarships include 50% fee refunds for top performers and other academic-based waivers. The faculty, averaging 42 years with industry experience, comprises 100 PhD holders, maintaining a 1:72 faculty-to-student ratio. Teaching quality is generally high, with recorded lectures and research opportunities, despite mixed reviews on communication skills. PES University has strong placements, with over 100 companies visiting and a placement rate over 75%. CS, ECE, and IS branches lead, with CS achieving a 90% rate and packages averaging 12 LPA, peaking at 28 LPA.
Mechanical engineering has a lower rate of 20% and packages averaging 6 LPA. Notable recruiters include Microsoft, Google, and Infosys, offering packages up to 30 LPA. The university supports internships with stipends from 5K to 30K and maintains industry ties with HAL, DRDO, and Bosch. Scholarships are available based on academic performance, with significant fee reductions and cash awards. Educational loans are accessible with minimal hassle.
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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.
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.
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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