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 CAT 2025 Cutoff : Check Category-wise and Round-wise Cutoff

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PES University Bangalore Cutoff 2026

2025

General

Course	Cutoff Percentile
MBA	60
MBA Business Analytics	50
MBA Human Capital Management	50
MBA Finance	50
MBA Marketing	50

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PES University Bangalore offers admission in MBA courses through CAT. From CAT 2025 cutoff, Students can get a brief idea of how much cutoff is required to get admission in PES University Bangalore.

PES University Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 Category Wise

Category	Round 1 (Closing percentile)
General	50

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PES University Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 for General Category
PES University Bangalore CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for General Category
PES University Bangalore CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for OBC Category
PES University Bangalore CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for SC Category
PES University Bangalore CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for ST Category
PES University Bangalore CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for EWS Category

PES University Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 for General Category

The overall cutoff percentile for General Category Students for CAT ranges between 50 - 60. MBA was the most preferred course for General candidates in 2025 with the minimum percentile of 60 , followed by MBA Finance with a cutoff of 50

PES University Bangalore, CAT Cutoff 2025 for General Category is listed below.

Courses	Round 1 (Closing percentile)
MBA	60
MBA Finance	50
MBA Marketing	50
MBA Business Analytics	50
MBA Human Capital Management	50

PES University Bangalore CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for General Category

MBA is consistently the top choice for General category students with a cutoff of 60 in 2025, 60 in 2024, 60 in 2023, 50 in 2022, 50 in 2021,

Courses	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
MBA	60	60	60	50	50
MBA Finance	50	50	50	60	60
MBA Marketing	50	50	50	50	50
MBA Business Analytics	50	50	50	50	50
MBA Human Capital Management	50	50	50	50	50

PES University Bangalore CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for OBC Category

MBA Business Analytics is consistently the top choice for OBC category students with a cutoff of 50 in 2024, 50 in 2023,

Courses	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
MBA Business Analytics	-	50	50	-	-
MBA Human Capital Management	-	50	50	-	-
MBA Finance	-	50	50	-	-
MBA Marketing	-	50	50	-	-
MBA	-	60	60	-	-

PES University Bangalore CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for SC Category

MBA Business Analytics is consistently the top choice for SC category students with a cutoff of 50 in 2024, 50 in 2023,

Courses	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
MBA Business Analytics	-	50	50	-	-
MBA Human Capital Management	-	50	50	-	-
MBA Finance	-	50	50	-	-
MBA Marketing	-	50	50	-	-
MBA	-	60	60	-	-

PES University Bangalore CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for ST Category

MBA Business Analytics is consistently the top choice for ST category students with a cutoff of 50 in 2024, 50 in 2023,

Courses	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
MBA Business Analytics	-	50	50	-	-
MBA Human Capital Management	-	50	50	-	-
MBA Finance	-	50	50	-	-
MBA Marketing	-	50	50	-	-
MBA	-	60	60	-	-

PES University Bangalore CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for EWS Category

MBA Business Analytics is consistently the top choice for EWS category students with a cutoff of 50 in 2024, 50 in 2023,

Courses	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
MBA Business Analytics	-	50	50	-	-
MBA Human Capital Management	-	50	50	-	-
MBA Finance	-	50	50	-	-
MBA Marketing	-	50	50	-	-
MBA	-	60	60	-	-

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