PES College of Engineering (PESCE) admits students to BE and M.Tech through entrance exams and centralised counselling conducted at the Karnataka state level. The college is located in Mandya, Karnataka, and is affiliated with VTU. Government-quota tuition for the four-year BE programme is INR 2,78,880, while the total cost with examination and development charges is INR 3,75,000.

Admissions are also available for BE Lateral, MBA, MCA, and M.Sc Engineering. KCET and DCET apply to undergraduate admission, while GATE and Karnataka PGCET are used for postgraduate selection.


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Course-wise Admission Overview

PESCE fills government-quota seats through KEA centralised counselling. The entrance test and selection route depend on the chosen programme.

Degree Entrance Exam Selection Process
BE KCET or COMEDK UGET Seat allotment through centralised counselling
BE Lateral DCET KEA centralised counselling based on DCET rank
M.Tech GATE or Karnataka PGCET M.Tech KEA centralised counselling, with priority given to GATE candidates
MBA Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, CAT, or CMAT KEA counselling for government-quota seats or the institutional process for management-quota admission
MCA Karnataka PGCET MCA KEA centralised counselling
M.Sc Engineering GATE or Karnataka PGCET KEA counselling through the M.E., M.Tech, and M.Arch admission track

PESCE Mandya UG Admission 2026

BE Admission

PESCE offers BE admission through KCET and COMEDK UGET. Applicants take the relevant entrance examination and participate in the applicable centralised counselling process. During KEA option entry, students must choose PESCE Mandya and arrange their preferred branches in order. Those who receive a seat must report to the college with their original documents.

BE Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
  • A minimum aggregate of 45% is required in the qualifying examination.
  • Admission requires a valid KCET or COMEDK UGET score.

BE Fees and Course Details

Detail Information
Government-quota tuition for 4 years INR 2,78,880. The annual tuition is INR 73,170 in the first and second years and is lower in the third and fourth years.
Total cost for 4 years INR 3,75,000, including examination and development charges
Branches 11 BE specialisations, including CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, AI-ML, and Data Science

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

All 11 BE branches are available through KCET counselling. The government-quota tuition structure is the same across these specialisations. COMEDK and management-quota seats have higher fees.

BE Lateral Admission

Diploma holders can enter the second year of BE through DCET, also called Diploma CET. KEA prepares seat allotments according to DCET rank and the options entered during centralised counselling. After allotment, students must submit their original Diploma certificates, mark sheets, and Karnataka domicile documents to PESCE.

BE Lateral Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must hold a three-year Diploma in a relevant engineering branch from a polytechnic recognised by the Karnataka government.
  • A valid DCET score is compulsory for a government-quota seat allotted through KEA.
  • Government-quota seats are open to Diploma holders who meet Karnataka domicile conditions.

BE Lateral Fees

Programme Total Tuition
BE Lateral, 3 years INR 2,19,510, charged at INR 73,170 per year under the government quota

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The same government-quota tuition applies to all 11 lateral-entry BE branches.

PESCE Mandya PG Admission 2026

M.Tech Admission

Students may seek M.Tech admission with either a GATE score or a Karnataka PGCET M.Tech score. GATE-qualified applicants receive priority during KEA centralised counselling. A student using GATE must attach the scorecard to the PGCET application. After seat allotment, the college requires the original BE degree, academic transcripts, and the relevant GATE or PGCET scorecard.

M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • A relevant BE or B.Tech degree is required. The accepted background may be Civil, CS-IS, Mechanical, ECE, or EEE, depending on the selected specialisation.
  • Applicants need at least 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.
  • A valid GATE score is preferred, though a Karnataka PGCET M.Tech score is also accepted.

M.Tech Specialisations and Fees

Specialisation Total Fees for 2 Years
Computer Aided Design of Structures, CSE, and Machine Design INR 1,40,840, charged at INR 70,420 per year
VLSI Design and Embedded System INR 1,80,000, charged at INR 90,000 per year

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

These amounts apply to government-quota seats. The relevant GATE papers are Computer Science for M.Tech CSE, Civil Engineering for Computer Aided Design of Structures, Mechanical Engineering for Machine Design, and ECE, EEE, or Instrumentation for VLSI Design and Embedded System. Karnataka PGCET M.Tech is accepted for each specialisation when an applicant does not have a GATE score.

MBA Admission

MBA applicants may use a Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, CAT, or CMAT score. KEA centralised counselling is the selection route for government-quota admission. Management-quota applicants are assessed through a group discussion and personal interview.

  • A bachelor’s degree in any discipline is required.
  • Applicants must have at least 50% in the bachelor’s degree.
  • A valid score in Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, CAT, or CMAT is needed for the applicable admission route.

MCA Admission

MCA seats under the government quota are allotted through KEA centralised counselling using Karnataka PGCET MCA scores.

  • Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50%.
  • Mathematics must have been studied at either 10+2 or degree level.
  • The qualifying examination must include at least 50% marks in Mathematics.
  • A valid Karnataka PGCET MCA score is required.

M.Sc Engineering Admission

M.Sc Engineering admission accepts GATE and Karnataka PGCET scores. GATE candidates receive priority, while other applicants can use the Karnataka PGCET M.E., M.Tech, and M.Arch track. Government-quota seats are assigned through KEA centralised counselling.

  • A relevant BE or B.Tech degree is required.
  • Applicants must have at least 50% in the qualifying engineering degree.
  • A valid GATE or Karnataka PGCET score is needed.

Other PG Programme Fees

Degree Total Fees Fee Details
MBA INR 1,40,040 INR 70,020 per year for 2 years under the government quota
MCA INR 1,16,940 INR 58,470 per year for 2 years under the government quota
M.Sc Engineering INR 1,20,600 Government-quota fee

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

University and development charges are payable separately each year for MBA and MCA. Students seeking management-quota admission should contact PESCE for the applicable fee details.


PESCE Mandya Admission FAQs

Ques. How are government-quota BE seats allotted at PESCE Mandya?

Ans. KEA assigns these seats through KCET centralised counselling. Students with a valid KCET rank must complete option entry on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and choose PESCE Mandya along with their preferred specialisation. All 11 BE branches take part in KCET counselling.


Ques. How much should a government-quota BE student budget for the full course?

Ans. Tuition for the four-year BE programme is INR 2,78,880. After university registration, examination, and development charges are included, the complete four-year cost is INR 3,75,000. The tuition is uniform across all 11 BE specialisations, while COMEDK and management-quota seats cost more.


Ques. What route allows a Diploma student to join BE after the first year?

Ans. A Diploma holder can apply for lateral BE through DCET and KEA counselling. Eligibility requires a relevant Diploma from a polytechnic recognised by the Karnataka government. The three-year government-quota tuition is INR 2,19,510, and the same amount applies to all 11 lateral-entry branches.


Ques. Which GATE subject should an applicant use for each PESCE M.Tech course?

Ans. M.Tech CSE accepts the Computer Science paper. Computer Aided Design of Structures uses Civil Engineering, and Machine Design uses Mechanical Engineering. For VLSI Design and Embedded System, the accepted areas are ECE, EEE, and Instrumentation. Applicants without GATE may use Karnataka PGCET M.Tech for any of these specialisations.


Ques. How do the government-quota fees for MBA and MCA compare?

Ans. The two-year MBA fee is INR 1,40,040, or INR 70,020 per year. MCA costs INR 1,16,940 in total, equal to INR 58,470 per year for two years. University and development charges are extra each year. PESCE provides management-quota fee details directly.


Ques. What Mathematics background is necessary for PESCE MCA admission?

Ans. The applicant must have studied Mathematics in 10+2 or during the bachelor’s degree and must have secured at least 50% in Mathematics in the qualifying examination. A student who studied Mathematics at neither level cannot qualify for MCA through Karnataka PGCET.


Ques. Which admission options are available to applicants from outside Karnataka?

Ans. KCET, DCET, and PGCET government-quota seats are reserved for applicants who meet Karnataka domicile rules. Students from other states may seek management or NRI quota seats through institutional-level admission. They should contact the PESCE Mandya admission office for eligibility requirements and the application procedure.


Ques. Which records should a student bring after receiving a PESCE seat?

Ans. Students generally need original Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates, the KEA allotment letter, the relevant entrance-exam scorecard, passport-sized photographs, and valid photo identification. PG and M.Tech students must also carry their degree certificate and mark sheets, while lateral-entry students need Diploma records. A caste or domicile certificate should be included when applicable. Students should bring photocopies and confirm the final document list with PESCE before reporting.