PESSAT is one of the challenging entrance exams that offer admissions to courses like BBA B.Tech B.Arch MBA B.Des M.Com M.Pharm M.Tech Bsc Nursing and Executive M.Tech in Cybersecurity Engineering. PES university is located in three locations in Bangalore.
Let us know the PESSAT 2023 dates, pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, application form, admit card, result, cut-off, and counselling.
PESSAT 2023 Dates
Below are the tentative dates for B.Tech course.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of PESSAT 2023 online registrations | October 20, 2022 |
| Candidates from outside Bengaluru register (last date) | May 8, 2023 |
| Applicants who wish to appear for PESSAT exam at Bangalore centre only (last date) | May 16, 2023 |
| Start of slot bookings for applicants | May 11, 2023 |
| PESSAT | May 17 to June 4, 2023 |
| Last date to update 12th std/2nd PU marks (only for candidates whose 12th/2nd PU results are announced) | June 5, 2023 |
| PESSAT results | June 7, 2023 |
| PESSAT first round counselling | June 17, 2023 |
| Submission of original documents/surrender of PESSAT seat (last date) (only for admitted students) | July, 2023 |
| Orientation program for students of ring road campus | August, 2023 |
| Orientation program for students of electronic city campus | August, 2023 |
| Start of session (activities/classes) | August, 2023 |
| PESSAT second/final round counselling for B.Tech | July, 2023 |
Below are the tentative dates for the B.Arch course.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of PESSAT 2023 registrations | October 20, 2022 |
| Upload NATA and class 12/2nd PU scores online (last date) | July, 2023 |
| 1st round counselling at PES University for seat selection | July, 2023 |
| Submission of original documents/surrender of seat (last date) (for admitted students only) | July/ August, 2023 |
| Orientation program | August/ September, 2023 |
| Start of session (Classes/Activities). | August/ September, 2023 |
| 2nd counselling (Only if seats are surrendered from 1st Round) | September 2023 |
Below are the tentative program for all other dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of PESSAT 2023 registrations | October 20, 2022 |
| Start of test slot bookings | January 2023 |
| PES Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT 2023) | January to July 2023 |
| Online registrations (last date) | July 2023 |
| 3 days after taking the test | PESSAT Results |
| Formal start of classes for undergraduate programs | August 2023 |
| Formal commencement of classes for all post-graduate programs | September 2023 |
PESSAT 2023 Examination Centre
PESSAT 2023 examination centres are located all over the country in most of the places. Here is the list of PESSAT exam centres for B.Tech program.
| State | Locations |
|---|---|
| Karnataka |
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| Rajasthan | Kota and Jaipur |
| Andhra Pradesh |
|
| Telangana | Warangal and Hyderabad |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Pondicherry |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow and Varanasi |
| Punjab/Haryana | Chandigarh and Amritsar |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
| Orissa | Bhubaneswar |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal and Indore |
| New Delhi | New Delhi |
| Kerala | Ernakulam and Thrissur |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur |
NOTE: PES University reserves the right to cancel any test centre at any point of time.
The candidate will be assigned a secondary test centre if any of the test centres is cancelled by the University.
PESSAT 2023 Campus and Courses
There are three campuses of PES University in Bangalore. Below are the location of the PES university along with the list of course offered.
| Location | Course Offered |
|---|---|
| PESU – Ring Road (RR) Campus | B.Tech, B.Arch, BA-LLB (Hons), B.Sc (Psychology), BBA (Gen/Hons), BBA (Hons) in Business Analytics, B.A in Performing Arts, BBA (Sports Management), BBA (Hospitality and Event Management), B.Com (Gen/Hons), B.Com (Hons) with ACCA, B.Des, BBA-LLB (Hons), MCA, M.Tech, Executive M.Tech in Cybersecurity Engineering, Executive Master of Business Administration (E-MBA), MBA, and M.Com. |
| PESU – Electronic City (EC) Campus | B.Tech, BBA (Gen/Hons), B.Com (Gen/Hons), B.Sc in Nursing, B.Sc in Medical, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Pharm. |
| PESU – Hanumanth Nagar (HN) Campus | B.Com (Evening College) |
PESSAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Below are the eligibility criteria for the B.Tech course in PES University.
- Admissions are through PESSAT/KCET/JEE mains entrance exams.
- Candidate should obtain a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Chemistry + Physics + Maths in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board. JEE Mains, PESSAT score or KCET score are required.
- For admission via KCET – applicant must pass the (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) KCET entrance exam and should attend counselling at the KCET cell.
- For obtaining admission via JEE Mains, applicants should register on PES University official website and show up for the PES University counselling to get admitted.
- For admission via PESSAT – the candidate must register for B.Tech on the official website. Appear for the PESSAT entrance exam, and show up for PES University counselling.
- For obtaining admission to B.Tech course via management quota or higher fee category, students must contact PES University ring road campus.
Below are the eligibility criteria for the B.Arch course in PES University.
- Admissions takes place through KCET/PESSAT examination score. NATA scores are compulsory for admission.
- For admission via KCET – candidate must show up for KCET counselling based on their NATA score and second PUC/Class 12 results.
- Entrance via PESSAT – The candidate must register for the B.Arch programme on the official website and should attend counselling, which is conducted based on the NATA and Class 12th/PUC results.
- For obtaining admission to the B.Arch course through management quota or higher fee category, candidates must contact PES University ring road campus.
- In order to be admitted to the architecture programme, a candidate must have either passed the 10+2 system of exams with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as topics or the 10+3 diploma exam with mathematics as a one of the subject.
- The applicant must pass an architecture aptitude test administered by NTA (i.e., JEE) or “NATA” administered by the Council of Architecture.
Below are the eligibility criteria for the M.Tech course in PES University.
- Candidate should have scored a minimum of 50% in engineering degree in a relevant stream from a recognized University. PESSAT, PGCET or GATE are accepted.
- Below are the eligibility criteria for the MBA course in PES University.
- Candidate should have scored a minimum of 50% in Bachelor’s degree from any recognized University. Test Scores in MAT, GMAT, CMAT, PESSAT, GRE, PGCET, and CAT are accepted.
Below are the eligibility criteria for the MCA course in PES University.
The candidate must have earned a BCA/Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or a degree of equal standing. (OR) completed a B.A. B.Com, B.Sc, with mathematics at the 10+2 or graduate level (with additional bridge courses as per the norms of concerned University). obtained a minimum score of 50% on the qualifying test.
PESSAT 2023 Fee Structure
Below are the PESSAT 2023 fee structure for B.Tech program in PES University ring road campus.
| Course | Fee Structure |
|---|---|
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
|
PESSAT fee – 4,50,000/year
JEE mains fee – INR 4,50,000/year |
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
|
PESSAT fee – 4,00,000/year
JEE mains fee – INR 4,00,000/year |
|
PESSAT Fee – INR 3,60,000/year
JEE Mains Fee – INR 3,60,000/year CET Fees: OCI/PIO/management/foreign/NRI/Higher fee category/sponsored/seats fee: Contact the office of admissions – ring road campus One time administrative charges (non-refundable) – INR 10,000 |
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) – Diploma Lateral Entry
|
PESSAT Fee – INR 3,40,000/year
CET Fees: One time administrative charges (non-refundable) – INR 10,000 |
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
|
PESSAT Fee – INR 4,00,000/year
One time non-refundable administrative charges – INR 10,000 |
Master of Technology (M.Tech)
|
PESSAT/GATE Fee – INR 2,50,000/year |
Master of Technology (M.Tech)
|
GATE/PESSAT fee – INR 2,00,000/year
PG CET Fees: One time administrative charges (non-refundable) – INR 10,000 |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | PESSAT fee – INR 2,40,000/year
PG CET Fees: One time administrative charges (non-refundable) – INR 10,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | PESSAT fee – INR 7,00,000/year
PG CET Fees: One time administrative charges (non-refundable) – INR 10,000 |
PESSAT 2023 Pattern
Students must be aware of the dates, PESSAT syllabus, and pattern before taking the exam for better understanding. Below is the PESSAT 2023 exam pattern.
| Exam | PES Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | PES University |
| Exam level | National level |
| Mode | 180 minutes (B.Tech) and 120 minutes (other courses) |
| Frequency of the Exam | Annual |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Sections | 4 |
| Question type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Negative marking | Not applicable |
B.Tech exam pattern is as given below.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English | 20 |
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Mathematics | 60 |
| Physics | 60 |
| Total | 180 |
M.Tech exam pattern is as given below.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Ability | 20 |
| English Comprehension | 20 |
| Computer Awareness | 20 |
| Mathematics | 60 |
| Total | 120 |
BBA (Gen/Hons)/BBA (Hons) in Business Analytics/BBA (sports management)/BBA (hospitality and event management)/B.A in Performing Arts/B.Sc (psychology)/B.Com (regular & evening)/B.Com (Hons)/exam pattern is as given below.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English Comprehensive/Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 45 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 45 |
MBA exam pattern is as given below.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 40 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| English Comprehensive/Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Total | 120 |
MCA exam pattern is as given below.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Ability | 20 |
| English Comprehension | 20 |
| Computer Awareness | 20 |
| Mathematics | 60 |
| Total | 120 |
PESSAT 2023 Application Form
The PESSAT application form is released by the PES University authorities on the official website. Applicants should first successfully register for PESSAT 2023. Upon registration, candidates are allowed to fill out the application form. Following completion of the application form, applicants must upload the scanned copies of their photo and signature.
PESSAT 2023 Registration Fee
Registration fee for the PESSAT 2023 exam is as given below.
| PESSAT Registration Fee | INR 1150/- |
|---|
Online payment: Payment of fees may be made with a Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card. Net banking mode can also be used for paying the PESSAT 2023 registration fee.
Challan: The application form and the challan must be printed out and brought to the bank together for payment. Students must send a hard copy of a stamped copy of the challan and the application.
Demand draft: Payment must be made out to “PES University General Fund” in Bangalore. The candidate must obtain a DD from the bank, enter the DD information in the online field provided, and then send the DD and printed application to the following address:
Manager – Admissions
Office of Admissions
PES University
100 Ft Ring Road
BSK 3rd Stage
Bangalore – 560085
PESSAT 2023 Syllabus
According to the university’s syllabus, questions in the exam will be formed based on the subjects like mathematics, physics, and chemistry from classes 11 and 12. Hence before taking up the PESSAT exam, candidates should know the syllabus in detail and should solve the practice papers for a good result.
PESSAT 2023 Admit Card
The PES University, which is administering the exam, will issue an individual admit card to each enrolled candidate. By logging into the University’s official website, students will be able to download their PESSAT 2023 admit cards.
The PESSAT 2023 admit card will serve as the candidates’ entrance ticket. Candidates must arrive at the exam venue with their admit card and valid ID proof.
PESSAT 2023 Cut-Off
Once the results are announced, PES University publishes the PESSAT 2023 cut-off. The shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the counselling procedure depending on their cutoff marks. For each course the university, PESSAT 2023 cut-off score varies.
PESSAT 2023 Result
The PES University website will host the PESSAT 2023 results. Results may be viewed by candidates by logging in with their application number and password. The score card will include information on the exam’s subject-wise marks and the PESSAT All India Rank. Candidates who qualified PESSAT 2023 exam, can only enrol to the PESSAT 2023 counselling.
PESSAT 2023 Counselling
Following the announcement of the PESSAT 2023 exam, the process of counselling takes place. Prior to choosing their options, applicants must complete the PESSAT 2023 counselling registration. The seat allotment results will be made public on the official website by the exam conducting authorities following the completion of the choice filling process.
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