PESSAT 2025: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cutoff
Content Curator | Updated On - Jul 4, 2024
PESSAT 2025 exam is likely to be conducted in April, 2025. You can fill out PESSAT 2025 application form from the official website of PES University pessat.com.
- What is PESSAT?
- PESSAT 2025 Highlights
- PESSAT 2025 Exam Dates
- PESSAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- PESSAT 2025 Application Form
- PESSAT 2025 Exam Pattern
- PESSAT 2025 Syllabus
- PESSAT 2025 Slot Booking
- PESSAT 2025 Admit Card
- PESSAT 2025 Result
- PESSAT 2025 Cutoff
- PESSAT 2025 Counselling
- PESSAT 2025 Scholarships
- FAQs
PESSAT 2025 exam will be conducted online in a computer-based test format. The duration of PESSAT exam is 180 minutes for engineering programs and 120 minutes for other programs. There will be no negative marking in the exam. PESSAT syllabus varies as per the course applied for.
You will be shortlisted for admission based on your score in PESSAT 2025 result. The university will compile PESSAT merit list. If your name appears on the list, you will be invited for PESSAT 2025 counselling. The expected PESSAT 2025 cutoff ranges from 108 to 120, depending on the course preferences.
PESSAT Seat Allotment will be done based on merit, the choices filled by candidates, and seat availability. You must confirm your allotment by paying the admission fee in due time; failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the seat. For complete details regarding PESSAT 2025, you can read the article below.
What is PESSAT?
PESSAT or People's Education Society Scholastic Aptitude Test, is an annual entrance examination conducted by PES University. Through this, the university facilitates admission into its engineering, architecture, pharmacy, law and design programs.
PESSAT 2025 Highlights
The key highlights of PESSAT 2025 are tabulated below:
| Specifics | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | People's Education Society Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT) |
| Conducting Body | PES University Bangalore |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Computed Based Test (CBT) |
| Language of Exam | English |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Questions | 180 |
| Marking Scheme |
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| Colleges Accepting PESSAT Score |
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| Official Website | pessat.com |
| Contact Details |
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PESSAT 2025 Exam Dates
The tentative PESSAT Exam Dates for 2025 are tabulated below:
| Events | PESSAT Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| PESSAT 2025 Application Form Release | October 2024 |
| Last date for candidates to register from outside Bengaluru | April 2025 |
| Last date for candidates to register for PESSAT at the Bangalore centre | April 2025 |
| Commencement of PESSAT slot booking | April 2025 |
| PESSAT 2025 Date | April 2025 |
| PESSAT 2025 Result declaration | May 2025 |
| PESSAT 2025 Counselling | May 2025 |
PESSAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
All those applying for PESSAT 2025 must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria as per their courses.
Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for PESSAT 2025
Age Limit: There is no lower or upper limit set to apply for PESSAT.
Educational Qualification: The required educational qualifications for different courses have been mentioned below:
- B.Tech Course - Youmust have completed your 12th grade or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized board, with Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
- M.Tech Course - You must have completed a B.Tech/BE from a recognized university in a relevant subject.
- BBA Course - You must have completed your 12th grade or equivalent from a recognized board.
- MBA Course - You must hold a Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognized university.
- MCA Course - You must hold a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university with one of the following subjects: Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Programming, Business Mathematics, Business Statistics, or Statistics.
- B.Arch - You must have passed NATA examination as you will be needed to upload your NATA scorecard when filling out PESSAT application form.
- BBA LLB Courses - You must have passed the CLAT examination as CLAT scorecard will be required while filling out the application Form.
PESSAT 2025 Application Form
PESSAT 2025 application form will be made available on the official website. You can fill out the application form within the specified dates online. Follow the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website- www.pes.edu
- Click on the “New Registration” link.
- Select your course and enter your basic details like name, date of birth, gender, and email ID to complete registration.
- Log in with the generated credentials and fill out the PESSAT Application Form with the necessary details.
- Upload scanned images of your signature and passport size photograph in the specified
- Pay the PESSAT application fee of INR 1200 online through credit card/debit card/ net banking or offline through demand draft/Challan
- Download and print the application form for future use.
Note: If you are opting to make payment via Challan or Demand Draft then you must submit the Challan or Demand Draft along with the printed application form to the following address:
Manager-Admissions
Office of Admissions,
PES University,
100 Ft Ring Road, BSK 3rd stage,
Bangalore-560085
Ph: +91 8026726622
PESSAT 2025 Exam Pattern
PESSAT 2025 exam pattern varies for different courses. The PESSAT exam will be conducted in online mode. Only the B.Des course exam will be pen and paper-based. The duration of the PESSAT exam is 3 hours for B.Tech, while for all other courses, it is 2 hours.
PESSAT 2025 Marking Scheme is as follows:
- +4 marks are awarded for each correct response.
- If an answer is left unanswered no marks will be given
- There will be no negative marking in PESSAT 2025 exam.
The course-wise distribution of questions across each subject in PESSAT exam has been tabulated below:
B.Tech
| S.no. | Subjects | Total Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mathematics | 60 |
| 2. | Chemistry | 40 |
| 3. | Physics | 60 |
| 4. | English | 20 |
M.Tech
| S.no. | Subjects | Total Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mathematics | 60 |
| 2. | Computer Awareness | 20 |
| 3. | Analytical and Logical Ability | 20 |
| 4. | English Comprehension | 20 |
M.Com/MBA/MA in Economics
| S.no. | Subjects | Total Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Quantitative Reasoning | 40 |
| 2. | Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 40 |
| 3. | Verbal Ability/English Comprehension | 30 |
| 4. | General Awareness | 10 |
PESSAT 2025 Syllabus
The PESSAT 2025 syllabus varies depending on the course. For B.Tech, the PESSAT syllabus covers 11th and 12th-grade topics in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. For other courses, the PESSAT exam will include questions on Verbal Ability/English Comprehension, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, and Quantitative Reasoning.
PESSAT 2025 Slot Booking
PESSAT 2025 slot booking can be done online from the official website. If you’ve registered for the exam, you need to book a slot. Only after booking a slot can candidates receive their PESSAT Admit Card 2025.
The stepwise procedure for PESSAT slot booking 2025 is as follows:
- Visit the PES University website.
- Click on the "Registered Candidate Login" link.
- Log in to the candidate portal.
- Click on the PESSAT 2025 slot booking link.
- Select the city, date of the exam, and time from the available options.
- Click on the "Confirm" button.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
PESSAT 2025 Admit Card
You can download your PESSAT 2025 Admit Card by logging in with their registered credentials. The PESSAT Admit Card contains details such as your name, roll number, photo, signature, the PESSAT exam date and time, exam centre, and exam day instructions. It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the PESSAT exam center on the exam day otherwise you will not be allowed to sit for the exam.
PESSAT 2025 Result
The result will be declared online after the exam ends. You can access it by logging in to the candidate portal. The PESSAT scorecard will include details about the subject-wise marks secured in the exam and the All India Rank. Only those who obtain a valid PESSAT score will be eligible for further rounds of admission.
PESSAT 2025 Cutoff
The PESSAT Cutoff is the minimum mark that you need to score to qualify the exam. The cutoff marks depend on various factors such as the total number of candidates who appeared for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, the number of seats available, and the previous years’ cutoff trends.
Based on past years trends, you can check expected PESSAT 2025 cutoff from the table below:
| Courses | Stream | Expected PESSAT Cutoff for General | Expected PESSAT Cutoff for Reserved Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTech | Civil Engineering | 115 | 111 |
| BTech | Mechanical Engineering | 117 | 113 |
| BTech | Computer Science and Engineering | 119 | 115 |
| BTech | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 116 | 112 |
| BTech | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 118 | 114 |
| MBA | Finance | 112 | 108 |
| MBA | General Management | 114 | 110 |
| MBA | Operations | 111 | 107 |
| MBA | Marketing | 113 | 109 |
PESSAT 2025 Counselling
PESSAT 2025 counselling will be conducted for those who qualify the exam. It will likely take place in two rounds. A fee of INR 500 will be needed to register for the counselling process.
Selection is based on the PESSAT 2025 score and a personal interview, which will be conducted by PES University on the same day as the written examination at the exam centre.
For the B.Tech program, 60% of seats are reserved for PESSAT candidates, while the remaining 40% are filled through the KCET examination. PES University prioritises candidates who qualify for the PESSAT exam.
The documents required during PESSAT counselling are as follows:
- PESSAT 2025 Admit Card
- PESSAT 2025 Rank Card
- Class 12 Mark Sheet
- Graduation Mark sheet (if applicable)
- Birth Certificate
- Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate (if applicable)
- 6 passport and stamp-size photographs
- Demand draft one each of INR 5000 and INR 2,80,000 drawn in favours of ‘PES General Fund’ payable at Bangalore.
PESSAT 2025 Scholarships
The PES university provides various scholarships based on academic performance and assistance in different fields. Below are the details of the PES University Scholarships:
- MRD Scholarships: It is given on a semester basis. Those students who are in top 20% of the class as per their CGPA for an academic year, receive a 40% tuition fee waiver for the following academic year.
- Distinction Awards: Students scoring a CGPA of 7.5 and above for a particular year are awarded cash prizes as distinction awards.
- Corporate Scholarships: Many corporations offer scholarships to final-year students based on merit.
- Rural Scholarship: PES University offers free engineering education to a select number of students from rural backgrounds each year.
- Scholarship for Teaching: Students who assist professors in teaching are compensated for their work.
- Research Scholarship: Students with a strong research interest can work as research associates under professors and receive compensation.
- Prof. CNR Rao Scholarships
FAQs
Ques. Will PESSAT 2025 be conducted in any other language besides English?
Ans. No, PESSAT 2025 will not be conducted in any other language besides English. The exam will be held online except B.Des which will be in a pen and paper based format.
Ques. Is PESSAT easier than JEE?
Ans. PESSAT is generally not considered a difficult examination. The majority of the questions are manageable, unlike entrance exams like JEE, which often include numerous challenging questions that can be difficult to solve. With proper preparation, one can score good marks in the PESSAT exam.
Ques. What are the campuses of PES University?
Ans. PES University has three campuses in Bengaluru: Ring Road Campus, Hanumanth Nagar Campus, and Electronic City Campus.
Ques. What will happen if I fail to book a PESSAT slot 2025?
Ans. In case you fail to book a slot, you will automatically be allotted one from the remaining ones. As the slot booking facility operates on a first come first serve basis, you are advised to book it early to get your preferred slot.
Ques. Is there any provision to attend PESSAT counselling online?
Ans. No, there is no such provision. You or your authorised representative will have to come in person to PES Bangalore to attend the counselling.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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