PES University Bangalore B.Tech {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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PES University Bangalore Latest Updates and News

02 Sep, 2026 PES University Bangalore has released the Fee Structure 2027-28 for B.Tech {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 14.2 Lakhs. Read more.

02 Sep, 2026 PES University Bangalore Admission 2027 begins. Interested candidates can apply at the official website @pes.edu. Read more.

Total fees
INR 14.20 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 13.05 LPA
NIRF UG engineering 2026
Cutoff
15,958
KCET ME close, round 3
Placement rate
70%
NIRF UG engineering 2026

About PES University B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering

PES University offers a three-year, full-time lateral entry B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 6 seats. The course is for diploma students who enter the second year. PESU holds NAAC A+ and stands #92 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 14.20 Lakhs, paid yearly, and INR 18.89 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You can enter through Karnataka DCET counselling or the PES entrance process. The mechanical closing rank we found is 15,958 for the regular KCET round 3 list. The NIRF UG engineering data shows median pay of INR 13.05 LPA and 70% of the batch placed.

PESU B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Fees

The full course costs INR 14.20 Lakhs without hostel and INR 18.89 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 14.10 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee yearly, three times in all. The admission fee is paid once. Hostel and mess add INR 4.70 Lakhs over three years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 14.10 LakhsINR 4.70 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Administrative chargeINR 10,000One time
Hostel and messINR 4.70 LakhsINR 1.56 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Total, no hostelINR 14.20 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 18.89 LakhsFull course

PESU B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Admission Dates

PES registrations opened on 3 Sep 2026. Slot booking is expected in Oct 2026 and classes start in Aug 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
PES registration starts3 Sep 2026Over
Slot booking and hall ticket15 Oct 2026Tentative
PES entrance test window1 Nov 2026 to 31 Jul 2027Tentative
Entrance resultNov 2026 to Jul 2027Tentative
DCET applicationJan 2027Tentative
Last date to applyJun 2027Tentative
PES rank list and counsellingJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee, last dateAug 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

PESU B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Eligibility

You need a three-year diploma with 60% aggregate in the right branch. You can use Karnataka DCET or the PES entrance route. If your diploma branch does not match, ask the admission office before paying.

RequirementWhat you need
Diploma10+3 diploma in the right branch
Marks60% aggregate in the diploma
ExamKarnataka DCET or PES entrance process
RouteGovernment counselling or PES admission process

PESU B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Admission Process

PES first checks your diploma marks and your route. You register, book a test slot if you use the PES route, write the test and finish counselling. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. RegisterFill the PES form and pay the application fee
2. Book the slotChoose the entrance test date and print the hall ticket
3. Use DCET routeFollow government counselling if you hold a DCET rank
4. ReportBring original diploma marksheets and the fee receipt

PESU B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Cutoff

The mechanical closing rank we found is 15,958 in KCET round 3. PES does not publish a clean lateral closing rank for every category. Treat this as a guide and check the rank checker below.

RouteClosing rank or scoreRound and year
KCET Mechanical15,958Round 3, 2025
PES entranceScore not publishedCollege test
DCET lateralNot publishedGovernment counselling

PESU B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Placements

The NIRF UG engineering data shows median pay of INR 13.05 LPA and 70% of the batch placed. The highest offer reported by PES was INR 65 LPA. Mechanical students can sit for core, design, product and IT roles based on company rules.

MetricValue
Median payINR 13.05 LPA, NIRF UG engineering 2026
Highest offerINR 65 LPA
Batch placed70%
RecruitersCore, design, product and IT companies, by company rules

PESU B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Scholarships

Two PES merit schemes can cut the tuition fee by INR 5.64 Lakhs to INR 7.05 Lakhs over the course. Prof. MRD gives the most. Both schemes need strong semester grades after you join.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Prof. MRD ScholarshipTop 5% by CGPA in a semesterINR 7.05 Lakhs over the course
Prof. CNR Rao ScholarshipNext 20% by SGPA in a semesterINR 5.64 Lakhs over the course
Distinction AwardSGPA 7.75 or morePrize amount set by PES

PESU B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Ranking

The college stands #92 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking and has a 101 to 150 NIRF engineering group, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking2026#92
NIRF Engineering2025101 to 150 group
NAAC2024A+

PESU B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Course Structure

Lateral entry starts in year 2 and takes three academic years. You study design, thermal, manufacturing and final-year project work. Workshops and labs matter more here than only classroom marks.

YearWhat you study
Year 2Mechanics, materials, drawing and workshops
Year 3Thermal, design and manufacturing labs
Year 4Electives, project work and placement training

PESU B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Hostel and Campus

RR Campus hostel has Unit I and 4-seater options at INR 1.57 Lakhs a year. The fee includes rent, mess, caution deposit and processing fee for a fresh batch. You should ask Living Space before you pay because room type changes the cost.

ItemDetail
Fresh batch hostelINR 1.57 Lakhs a year, Unit I or 4-seater
Caution depositINR 30,000 inside the hostel total
MessIncluded in the hostel total
CampusRing Road Campus, Bangalore

Should you pick B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering at PES University?

This course suits diploma students who want mechanical engineering in Bangalore and can pay a private university fee.

Pick it if:
You hold a mechanical diploma: this lateral course lets you enter year 2, so you do not repeat the first year.
You want Bangalore industry nearby: RR Campus sits in Bangalore, so design, product and IT offices are close for projects.
Your family wants the cost clear: PES publishes the lateral mechanical fee as INR 4.70 Lakhs a year plus one charge.
You care about pay after college: the NIRF UG median is INR 13.05 LPA, so the fee can pay back faster.
Skip it if:
You need a public lateral cutoff: PES does not publish a clean DCET closing rank for every category yet.
You need a fixed hostel room: Living Space changes the cost by room type, so ask before you pay.
You want only core plant jobs: PES placements include core, design, product and IT roles, so company rules decide your list.
You missed the 60% diploma mark: the admission page asks for 60% aggregate, so check with PES before paying.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want mechanical in Bangalore and can pay the PES quota fee. If you need a low fee, keep government counselling options above it.
B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Eligibility▾
Diploma marks: 60% aggregate in a 10+3 diploma from an approved board.
Branch fit: Your diploma branch must be right for Mechanical Engineering.
Exam route: Use Karnataka DCET counselling or the PES entrance process.
Before paying: Ask PES in writing if your diploma branch is not clearly listed.
B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Admission Process▾
Register online: Fill the PES form and pay the application fee.
Book the test: Choose the PES entrance slot and print the hall ticket.
Use DCET route: Follow Karnataka counselling if you hold a DCET rank.
Pay the fee: Pay by the given date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring original diploma marksheets and the fee receipt.

B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official 2027 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Over
3 Sep 2026
PES registration starts
The PES form opened on 3 Sep 2026.
Tentative
15 Oct 2026
Slot booking and hall ticket
Book the PES entrance test slot and print the hall ticket.
Tentative
1 Nov 2026 to 31 Jul 2027
PES entrance test
The test window is used for the PES route.
Tentative
Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
PES entrance result
PES says the result is shared soon after the test.
Tentative
Jan 2027
DCET application
Use this route if you want the government counselling seat.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Last date to apply
Late PES forms are not taken after this month.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Rank list and counselling
PES publishes the rank list and calls eligible students.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid in time.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Bring diploma marksheets and the fee receipt.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
The lateral entry batch joins the second year.
Tentative
Sep 2027
PES registration starts
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply comes later.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Slot booking and hall ticket
Expected after the form opens.
Tentative
Nov 2027 to Jul 2028
PES entrance test
Expected to start in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Nov 2027 to Jul 2028
PES entrance result
Expected soon after each test slot.
Tentative
Jan 2028
DCET application
Expected for the government counselling route.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Last date to apply
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Rank list and counselling
Expected after the last date to apply.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Admission fee, last date
Expected before reporting.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after counselling.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: PES University important dates. Confirm on the official site before you act.

PES University B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 4.70 Lakhs a year
INR 14.10 Lakhs
Administrative charge
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 1.56 Lakhs a year
INR 4.70 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 14.20 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 18.89 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 23,942
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
92%
average first-year pay INR 13.05 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 31,858
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
69%
average first-year pay INR 13.05 LPA vs the full fee

Source: PES University fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you Mechanical at PES University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use the published mechanical closing rank we found.

Category
Quota
General · Home State
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 15,958: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 15,958: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 11,170: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 11,170: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Home State
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Home State
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other State
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Home State
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other State
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Home State
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

PES does not publish a clean lateral closing rank for every category. Use this checker as a guide, then confirm your route with PES before paying.

PES University B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim after joining. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Semester performance
Money route
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Prof. MRD Scholarship
INR 7.05 Lakhs
PES University
Refunded from tuition after each semester if you keep the rank.
Who qualifies: top 5% by CGPA in a semesterApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Prof. CNR Rao Scholarship
INR 5.64 Lakhs
PES University
Refunded from tuition after each semester if you keep the rank.
Who qualifies: next 20% by SGPA in a semesterApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 7.05 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.15 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 5.64 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 8.56 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 14.20 Lakhs

PES University B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to PES University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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PES University
Bangalore
Compared with
R.V. College of Engineering
Bangalore
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BMS College of Engineering
Bangalore
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Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bangalore
Compared with
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Bangalore
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 14.20 Lakhs
tuition + charge
INR 26.10 Lakhs
INR 11.90 Lakhs more
INR 18.90 Lakhs
INR 4.70 Lakhs more
INR 18 Lakhs
INR 3.80 Lakhs more
INR 12 Lakhs
INR 2.20 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 13.05 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 14 LPA
INR 0.9 LPA more
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 3.6 LPA less
INR 8.5 LPA
INR 4.6 LPA less
INR 7 LPA
INR 6.1 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
70%
NIRF UG 2026
74%
4 points higher, latest batch
73%
3 points higher, latest batch
72%
2 points higher, latest batch
68%
2 points lower, latest batch
Closing rankKCET rank, Mechanical
15,958
Round 3, 2025
6,995
8,963 places tougher
12,720
3,238 places tougher
18,400
2,442 places easier
26,000
10,042 places easier
Seatslateral entry
6
lateral entry
6
Same
12
6 more
12
6 more
18
12 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
92%
on INR 13.05 LPA
54%
38 points lower
50%
42 points lower
47%
45 points lower
58%
34 points lower
In short
RVCE pays a little more but costs much more and has a tougher closing rank. If your rank clears both, compare the fee first; if it clears only PESU, this seat is the clear pick.
In short
BMSCE is still tougher than this page's closing rank and costs more than PESU. If you clear both, compare the fee and branch seats before you choose.
In short
Ramaiah has an easier closing rank and more lateral seats, but the fee is higher and the pay is lower. Keep it below PESU if PES gives you Mechanical.
In short
DSCE is cheaper and easier to get, but its pay is lower. If money is tight, keep DSCE as backup; if pay matters more, keep PESU above it.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on PES University B.Tech Lateral Mechanical Engineering

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is PESU lateral Mechanical worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want Mechanical in Bangalore and can pay the PES quota fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 14.20 Lakhs, and the NIRF UG median pay is INR 13.05 LPA. If you use a loan, check the EMI line in the fee block before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my KCET rank is near the close?▾
Do not use last year's number alone. The mechanical closing rank we found is 15,958, but PES does not publish a clean lateral close for every category. Keep this choice in your list, but confirm your own DCET or PES route before you pay.
What job can I get after PESU Mechanical?▾
You can sit for core, design, product and IT roles, based on each company's rules. The NIRF UG engineering data shows median pay of INR 13.05 LPA and 70% of the batch placed. If you want only a shop-floor core job, ask the department for the latest company list.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a low-fee government seat or a published DCET closing rank before you decide. The PES quota fee is INR 14.20 Lakhs without hostel, and the lateral cutoff is not cleanly published for every category. Use government counselling choices above it if fee is the main worry.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you build projects early. Lateral entry starts in year 2, so you have three years to show design, thermal and manufacturing work. Keep your CGPA strong and use the final-year project well, because a master's application needs proof of work, not only marks.
Should I wait one year for a better rank?▾
Wait only if you can improve a lot and need a cheaper seat. PESU gives 6 lateral Mechanical seats, so a small rank change may not be enough. If you clear the PES route now and can pay the fee, taking the seat is the steadier choice.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top group?▾
Most students still get a chance, but the offer may be lower. The NIRF UG placement rate is 70%, and the median pay is INR 13.05 LPA. Keep your CGPA above company cutoffs and use the placement training in year 3.
Is Mechanical or EEE better for me at PESU?▾
Pick Mechanical if you like machines, design, thermal systems and manufacturing. Pick EEE if circuits, power and electronics suit you more. Both lateral routes show the same PES quota fee of INR 4.70 Lakhs a year, so choose by subject fit first.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Use Karnataka DCET counselling or the PES entrance process. PES asks for a 10+3 diploma with 60% aggregate in the right branch. Register online, book the test slot if needed, finish counselling, pay the fee and report with original diploma marksheets.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 14.20 Lakhs without hostel. With RR Campus hostel and mess it comes to INR 18.89 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The tuition fee is listed year by year, so the full INR 14.20 Lakhs is not paid on one day. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the year starts and get the answer in writing.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. The academic fee page lists a one-time administrative charge of INR 10,000, and hostel rules have their own refund line. Ask PES and Living Space before you pay if you may leave after joining.

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What courses are available with a PESSAT rank of 928 in the second round of counselling at PES University?

Atul SenguptaB.Tech CSE, PES University (2019)

According to the recent cut-off trends for PES University, the cut-off for computer science was 1094. So you can easily get admission in all the other branches, i.e. electronics and communication, electrical and electronics engineering, biotechnology engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering.

Many factors determine the cut-off like the number of students who applied, appeared, and qualified for the exam; seat availability; difficulty level of the exam; and reservation policy.

So it is advisable for you that once you qualify for the exam you should analyze all these aspects to know about your chances to get admission to PES University.

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Is there an ISE course at PES University??

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PES University offers a course in Computer Science (CS) Engineering but not an ISE course. Their transition from PESIT led to the discontinuation of certain courses. One of them being ISE.

Currently there is no ISE department in PES University, The ISE faculty members have been gradually joining the CS department. They teach CS to the first year students. The CS department course fee is 13.2 lakh with an intake of 720 students.

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How is the BBA course in PES University?

Kuasha MitraStudied at PES University

PES University is one of the renowned deemed colleges in Bangalore and was ranked among the list of Top 26 for MBA by Times 2020. A three-year full-time BBA course in various fields is provided by the institute.

Admission-

  • The total fees for BBA are 5.11 lakhs.

  • No. of seats for BBA at PES University is 60.

  • Students are required to appear in PESSAT for admission.

  • The required eligibility criteria are 10+2 from any recognized board.

Placements- The placement percentage in BBA is moderate.

  • The highest package received was 48 LPA whereas the median salary offered was 6.8 LPA.

  • Top recruiters that visit the institution include Amazon, Cleartrip, Flipkart, JP Morgan, LinkedIn, Intel, Mahindra Rise, Mercedes Benz, and Deloitte.

Scholarships – If any student is among the top 20% of his/her class (section) in terms of CGPA for a particular academic year, then he/she will get a tuition fee waiver of 40% for the next academic year of study which will be executed on a semester basis.

Curriculum - PES University provides a perfect blend of contemporary education and industry exposure.

  • Leadership roles in the business and corporate world are the motto for BBA. The University adopts a modern approach to teaching whereas students are rendered inadequate academic freedom to innovate and learn in the process.

  • A weekly session called Basecamp is organized to introduce entrepreneurship and decode the start-up journey of guest entrepreneurs. Filled with fun, activities, and live examples, it is a great opportunity to learn more about entrepreneurship, and also get a chance to interact with fantastic entrepreneurs and start-ups.

  • The residential facilities are well planned as per international standards and the hostels comprise of well-ventilated rooms and a modern cafeteria.

In terms of academic teaching and quality course, PES is quite good for a BBA degree. But, overall placement and business exposure may not be as expected. So, based on this information and personal preferences, you should decide whether to enroll in the college or not.

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