PES University has officially started the B.Tech admission and counselling process for the 2026 academic session. The university is conducting admissions through JEE Main 2026 scores and KCET 2026 ranks for engineering programmes offered at its Ring Road and Electronic City campuses.

With growing demand for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Electronics branches, PES University continues to remain one of the most competitive private engineering institutions in Karnataka.

The university has released detailed information regarding:

• Admission process
• Important dates
• Fee structure
• Seat intake policy
• JEE Main and KCET counselling
• Early Admission Commitment (EAC) round

PES B.Tech Admission Process 2026

Admissions to B.Tech programmes at PES University are being conducted through:

• JEE Main 2026
• KCET 2026

Candidates can apply through either one or both entrance modes during registration.

According to the university:

• 40% of B.Tech seats are filled through Karnataka Government KCET counselling
• 45% seats are allocated through PESU JEE Main and PESU KCET quota
• Remaining 15% seats are allotted under Higher Fee Category / Management quota

Students applying through JEE Main will be considered on the basis of their best score among all JEE Main 2026 attempts.

Candidates applying through both JEE Main and KCET become eligible for counselling through both admission channels.

Important Dates for PES B.Tech Counselling 2026

PES University Fee Structure 2026

The university has officially announced annual tuition fees for B.Tech programmes under the JEE Main quota.

Annual Fee Structure

Additionally:

• One-time non-refundable administrative charges: ₹10,000

The university stated that separate fees may apply for:

• Management quota
• NRI quota
• Foreign / OCI / Sponsored category admissions

Early Admission Commitment (EAC) Round

PES University also conducted an Early Admission Commitment (EAC) round for selected JEE Main candidates.

The university clarified that:

• Only partial seat allotment was completed during the EAC round
• Remaining seats will be filled during regular counselling rounds
• Final PESU merit ranks will be generated using the best of JEE Main Session 1 and Session 2 scores

B.Tech Branches Offered

PES University offers admissions into several engineering programmes including:

• Computer Science and Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Biotechnology

The university operates major engineering campuses at:

• Ring Road Campus
• Electronic City Campus

Registration and Counselling Process

Step 1: Online Registration

Candidates must register through the PES admission portal by selecting:

• JEE Main
• KCET
• Or both

Application fee:

• ₹1,200 per entrance mode selected

Step 2: Upload Scores

Students are required to upload:

• JEE Main scores
• KCET rank
• Academic details

Failure to update scores before the deadline may lead to rejection from the counselling process.

Step 3: Merit List and Rank Announcement

PES University prepares separate merit lists based on:

• JEE Main
• KCET

Counselling eligibility is determined according to these ranks.

Step 4: Seat Allotment and Fee Payment

Candidates allotted seats must pay the prescribed tuition fee within the deadline to confirm admission.

Eligibility Criteria

For B.Tech admissions, candidates must have:

• Passed Class 12 or equivalent examination
• Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry combined

The university has clarified that candidates studying through:

• Distance learning
• Open schooling (except NIOS)
• Part-time mode
• Non-recognized boards/universities

may not be eligible for admission.

Competition and Admission Trends

Student discussions indicate that:

• Computer Science-related branches remain highly competitive
• Intake for CSE and AI branches has increased significantly
• PES admissions through JEE Main and KCET have become more competitive this year

Students have also highlighted:

• Strong Bengaluru location advantage
• Good internship and placement opportunities
• Increasing demand for AI and tech-related branches
• Rising competition for top campuses and branches

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Register before the deadline
• Upload JEE Main/KCET details carefully
• Track counselling announcements regularly
• Keep original documents ready
• Pay fees within the prescribed timeline
• Carefully choose branch and campus preferences

With Bengaluru continuing to emerge as India’s leading technology hub, PES University remains one of the most sought-after private engineering institutions for students targeting Computer Science, AI and Electronics-related careers in 2026.