PES College of Engineering (PESCE) in Mandya, Karnataka admits students to BE, BE Lateral, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and M.Sc Engineering through Karnataka state-level entrance exams. BE and lateral BE seats are filled through KCET and DCET counselling by KEA. Postgraduate programmes use Karnataka PGCET or GATE. Total BE tuition is under INR 3,00,000 for four years under government quota, making PESCE one of the more affordable VTU engineering colleges in Karnataka.
Admission Status (June 2026): KCET 2026 results were declared on May 28, 2026 and COMEDK UGET results on May 26, 2026. KEA KCET counselling is currently underway. DCET 2026 exam is scheduled for June 2026. Karnataka PGCET exam was held on May 23, 2026 for M.Tech and is scheduled on June 14, 2026 for MBA and MCA.
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Admission Process and Timeline
BE admissions at PESCE are through KCET 2026 and COMEDK UGET 2026; results for both have been declared and KEA counselling is underway. Lateral BE is through DCET scheduled for June 2026. M.Tech is through GATE 2026 or Karnataka PGCET M.Tech, with results in July 2026. MBA and MCA are through Karnataka PGCET, with the exam on June 14, 2026 and counselling in July to August 2026.
Popular Courses Admission Overview
| Degree |
Important Dates |
Exam Accepted / Process |
| BE |
KCET Exam: April 23-24, 2026 (held) KCET Result: May 28, 2026 KEA Counselling: June to July 2026 (underway) |
KCET 2026 / COMEDK UGET 2026 KEA centralised counselling (ongoing) |
| BE Lateral |
DCET Application: April to May 2026 DCET Exam: June 2026 KEA Counselling: July 2026 |
DCET 2026 KEA centralised counselling |
| M.Tech |
GATE Result: March 19, 2026 PGCET Exam: May 23, 2026 (held) PGCET Result: July 8, 2026 KEA Counselling: July 2026 |
GATE 2026 (priority) / Karnataka PGCET M.Tech KEA centralised counselling |
| MBA / MCA |
PGCET Application: March to April 2026 PGCET MBA/MCA Exam: June 14, 2026 PGCET Result: July 8, 2026 KEA Counselling: July to August 2026 |
Karnataka PGCET / KMAT KEA centralised counselling |
Dates are tentative and subject to official KEA updates.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want government-quota BE at under INR 3,00,000 total tuition via KCET in Karnataka
- You are a Diploma holder seeking lateral BE admission through DCET in a Mandya campus
- You want GATE-based M.Tech at PESCE with affordable government-quota fees
- You prefer a smaller VTU college close to Mysore with multiple engineering specialisations
✗ Skip if
- You want a Bangalore-located engineering college for campus placement proximity
- You need a nationally ranked college for BE with brand-driven corporate recruitment
- You are from outside Karnataka and cannot access KCET or DCET government-quota seats
PESCE Mandya BE Admission 2026
Admission Process
BE admission at PESCE Mandya is through KCET 2026 or COMEDK UGET 2026. KCET 2026 was held on April 23-24, 2026 with results on May 28, 2026. COMEDK UGET was held on May 9, 2026 with results on May 26, 2026. KEA centralised counselling is currently underway. Register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, enter branch preferences, and await seat allotment. Report to PESCE Mandya with original documents after allotment.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
- Minimum 45% aggregate in the qualifying examination
- Valid KCET 2026 or COMEDK UGET 2026 score required
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| KCET 2026 Exam |
April 23-24, 2026 (held) |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Exam |
May 9, 2026 (held) |
| KCET 2026 Result |
May 28, 2026 (declared) |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Result |
May 26, 2026 (declared) |
| KEA KCET Counselling |
June to July 2026 (underway) |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Additional Details
| Detail |
Information |
| Total Tuition (4 Years, Govt Quota) |
INR 2,78,880 (INR 73,170/year for Y1-Y2, lower in Y3-Y4) |
| All-In 4-Year Cost |
INR 3,75,000 including exam and development charges |
| Specialisations |
11 BE branches including CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, AI-ML, Data Science |
PESCE Mandya BE Lateral Admission 2026
Admission Process
Lateral BE admission is through DCET (Diploma CET) conducted by KEA. DCET application opened in April 2026 and closed in May 2026. The DCET exam is scheduled for June 2026. Seat allotment is through KEA centralised counselling based on DCET rank. Report to PESCE with original Diploma certificates, mark sheets, and Karnataka domicile documents after allotment.
Eligibility Criteria
- 3-year Diploma in a relevant engineering branch from a Karnataka government-recognised polytechnic
- Valid DCET 2026 score mandatory for government-quota seat allotment through KEA
- Karnataka-domicile Diploma holders eligible for government-quota seats
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| DCET Application |
April to May 2026 (closed) |
| DCET Exam |
June 2026 |
| KEA Counselling |
July 2026 |
| Total Tuition (3 Years, Govt Quota) |
INR 2,19,510 (INR 73,170/year) |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
PESCE Mandya M.Tech Admission 2026
Admission Process
M.Tech admission is through GATE 2026 and Karnataka PGCET M.Tech. GATE 2026 results were declared on March 19, 2026. Karnataka PGCET M.Tech was held on May 23, 2026 and results are expected on July 8, 2026. GATE candidates get priority in KEA centralised counselling. Attach GATE scorecard with the PGCET application. After allotment, report to PESCE with original BE degree, transcripts, and GATE/PGCET scorecard.
Eligibility Criteria
- BE/B.Tech in a relevant branch (Civil/CS-IS/Mechanical/ECE-EEE for respective specialisations)
- Minimum 50% aggregate in the qualifying degree
- Valid GATE score (preferred) or Karnataka PGCET M.Tech score required
Important Dates and Fees
| Specialisation |
Total Fees (2 Years) |
| Computer Aided Design of Structures, CSE, Machine Design |
INR 1,40,840 (INR 70,420/year) |
| VLSI Design and Embedded System |
INR 1,80,000 (INR 90,000/year) |
Fees apply to government-quota seats. The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
MBA, MCA and M.Sc Engineering Overview
| Degree |
Eligibility |
Admission Process |
Key Dates and Fees |
| MBA |
Any bachelor’s degree, min 50% Valid PGCET/KMAT/CAT/CMAT score |
Karnataka PGCET (MBA) June 14, 2026 KEA centralised counselling Management quota via GD/PI |
Exam: June 14, 2026 Result: July 8, 2026 Counselling: July to August 2026 Total Fees: INR 1,40,040 |
| MCA |
Any bachelor’s degree, min 50% Mathematics at 10+2 or degree level Valid Karnataka PGCET MCA score |
Karnataka PGCET (MCA) June 14, 2026 KEA centralised counselling |
Exam: June 14, 2026 Result: July 2026 Counselling: July to August 2026 Total Fees: INR 1,16,940 |
| M.Sc Engineering |
BE/B.Tech in relevant engineering, min 50% Valid GATE or Karnataka PGCET score |
GATE priority; Karnataka PGCET M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch track KEA centralised counselling |
PGCET Exam: May 23, 2026 Result: July 8, 2026 Counselling: July to Aug 2026 Total Fees: INR 1,20,600 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
PESCE Mandya Admission FAQs
Ques. Is KCET counselling for BE at PESCE Mandya still open in June 2026?
Ans. Yes, KEA KCET centralised counselling is currently underway for PESCE Mandya BE seats. KCET 2026 results were declared on May 28, 2026. If you have a valid KCET rank, register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and select PESCE Mandya and your preferred BE specialisation during option entry. All 11 BE branches are available through KCET counselling.
Ques. What is the total cost of BE at PESCE Mandya under government quota?
Ans. The total tuition for 4-year BE under KCET government quota is INR 2,78,880. Including university registration, examination, and development charges, the all-in 4-year cost is around INR 3,75,000. COMEDK and management-quota seats carry higher fees. All 11 BE specialisations share this uniform government-quota tuition structure.
Ques. Can Diploma holders get lateral BE admission at PESCE Mandya?
Ans. Yes. Lateral BE at PESCE is through DCET 2026. The exam is in June 2026 and KEA counselling in July 2026. Diploma holders from Karnataka government-recognised polytechnics in a relevant branch are eligible. All 11 lateral BE branches carry uniform government-quota tuition of INR 2,19,510 over 3 years.
Ques. What GATE papers are accepted for M.Tech admission at PESCE Mandya?
Ans. The accepted GATE paper depends on the M.Tech specialisation: Computer Science paper for M.Tech CSE, Civil Engineering for Computer Aided Design of Structures, Mechanical Engineering for Machine Design, and ECE/EEE/Instrumentation for VLSI Design and Embedded System. Karnataka PGCET M.Tech is also accepted for all specialisations for non-GATE candidates.
Ques. What is the fee difference between MBA and MCA at PESCE Mandya?
Ans. MBA total fees are INR 1,40,040 (INR 70,020/year for 2 years) under government quota. MCA total fees are INR 1,16,940 (INR 58,470/year for 2 years). Both are among the more affordable postgraduate options in Karnataka. University fees and development charges apply additionally each year. Contact PESCE for management-quota fee details.
Ques. Is Mathematics compulsory for MCA admission at PESCE Mandya?
Ans. Yes. Mathematics must be studied at degree level or at 10+2 level for MCA eligibility at PESCE. A minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics in the qualifying exam is required. Candidates who did not have Mathematics in 10+2 or at degree level are not eligible for MCA through Karnataka PGCET.
Ques. Can non-Karnataka students apply for programmes at PESCE Mandya?
Ans. Non-Karnataka students are not eligible for KCET, DCET, or PGCET government-quota seats, which are reserved for Karnataka-domicile candidates. Management and NRI quota seats may be available through institutional-level admissions. Contact PESCE Mandya admissions directly for management-quota eligibility and the application process for non-Karnataka candidates.
Ques. What documents are needed when reporting to PESCE Mandya after seat allotment?
Ans. Typically needed: original 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates, degree certificates and mark sheets for PG/M.Tech, Diploma certificates for lateral BE, KCET/DCET/GATE/PGCET scorecard, KEA allotment letter, caste or domicile certificate if applicable, passport-sized photographs, and a valid photo ID. Carry photocopies of all documents. Confirm the exact list with PESCE admissions before reporting.
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