PES University has officially announced that the PESSAT (PES Scholastic Aptitude Test) will no longer be conducted for B.Tech admissions from 2025 onward. From now on, B.Tech admissions at PES University will be offered only through JEE Main, KCET, or COMEDK scores. For B.Arch admissions, NATA scores will be considered.
The expected PESSAT 2025 cut off is projected to range between 108–120, depending on your preferred course. In the previous year, the PESSAT cutoff for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering was in the range of 450–760 (rank-wise). The general category cutoff is anticipated to be around 118, while for SC/ST/PH candidates, it is expected to be around 114.
As per the revised PES University admission policy,
- 40% of B.Tech seats will be filled through KCET counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
- 45% of seats will be filled based on JEE Main or KCET ranks, depending on availability and merit.
- The remaining15% of seats will be allocated under the management quota.
Candidates aiming for PES University B.Tech admission 2025 must now appear in JEE Main or KCET. No other exam, including PESSAT, will be considered valid for engineering admissions.
The PESSAT 2025 cut off marks will be declared after results are announced. PES University counselling for B.Tech admissions will be conducted in two rounds:
- Round 1 counselling: Expected in May/June 2025
- Round 2 counselling: To be held in July 2025
PESSAT Cut Off 2025 Expected
We have given below- the expected PESSAT Cut off 2025, cutoff on the basis of the course preferences:
Course | Stream | Expected Cut Off (General) | Expected Cut Off (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 Engg. | 118 | 114 |
MBA | Finance | 112 | 108 |
MBA | General Management | 114 | 110 |
MBA | Operations | 111 | 107 |
MBA | Marketing | 113 | 109 |
Previous-Year PESSAT Cut-off (2023)
PES University releases the PESSAT opening and closing ranks after each counselling round. The below figures indicate the Round-1 (general category) cut-offs for the flagship Ring Road campus in 2023, which provides you with a clear idea of the competition level for each branch.
Branch | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
Computer Science Engineering (CSE) | 1 | 1,041 |
CSE – Artificial Intelligence & ML | 12 | 1,676 |
Electronics & Communication (ECE) | 16 | 3,486 |
Electrical & Electronics (EEE) | 2,439 | 4,585 |
Mechanical Engineering | 3,009 | 6,235 |
Biotechnology | 1,141 | 5,367 |
Note that even in subsequent rounds CSE hardly goes above 1 500, whereas core branches can relax by 25-30 %.
Parameters that will determine the PESSAT 2024 cut-off
- Seat demand vs. supply: the fixed quota of PESSAT seats (40 % of overall B.Tech seats) implies that any increase in applicants stiffens ranks.
- Exam toughness: a softer paper propels more top scores, compressing ranks lower.
- Test-taker numbers: registrations have been increasing every year.
- Branch popularity: CSE/AIML and ECE experience the toughest cut-offs due to better placement packages.
- Counselling dynamics: seat withdrawals and up-gradations between Rounds 1 & 2 tend to ease cut-offs for EEE/Mechanical/Biotech.
PESSAT Counselling 2024 – The way it really happens
PESSAT Counselling 2024 is conducted offline at PES University’s Ring Road campus in two rounds May and September for candidates with ranks up to 8,000. Students must carry all required documents and multiple DDs based on their preferred B.Tech branch. The counselling offers flexible seat options including confirm, provisional, or defer to Round-2, making it crucial for serious aspirants to plan ahead.
Particulars | Round-1 | Round-2 / Final |
Dates | 25 - 26 May 2024 | 1 September 2024 |
Rank slots | Day-1 Session 1: 1 - 1 500
Day-2 Session 1: 5 001 - 8 000 | Same three sessions for ranks 1 - 8 000 |
Mode & venue | Offline, in-person at PESU Ring Road campus | Offline, same venue |
Mandatory DDs | Four DDs (₹3.8 L, ₹60k, ₹40k, ₹10k) payable to“PES University General Fund” – number collected depends on branch chosen | New or additional DDs required for branch upgrades; follow branch-wise rules |
Important documents | PESSAT hall-ticket & rank card, 10ᵗʰ & 12ᵗʰ marksheets, Aadhaar, 6 photos, PAN (parent & candidate) | Same listplus original fee receipts for upgrade cases |
Seat options | A – Verify & submit all originals B – Provisional (submit copies) with later document deadline C – Reject & move to Round-2 | Upgrade, hold, or surrender seat; fresh candidates may still participate |
Heads-up for 2025: PES University announced that from the 2025 batch onwards, B.Tech seats would only be filled based on JEE (Main) and KCET; PESSAT will not operate for engineering admissions.
By following last year's opening-and-closing ranks, knowing the factors influencing the list, and coming to counselling with each DD and document ready, you can increase your chances of securing the branch you desire at PES University by PESSAT 2024.
Conclusion – PESSAT Cutoff 2025 & Admission Updates
With PES University phasing out PESSAT for BTech admissions from 2025, students now have to depend solely on JEE Main, KCET, or COMEDK marks to secure a seat. The predicted PESSAT 2025 cut-off for specializations such as CSE and ECEprovides insightful information on previous trends. Nevertheless, engineering students of the future need to aim for national/state-level exams to enter PES. Make sure to track official counselling updates, prepare accordingly, and keep documents and fee drafts ready to maximize your admission chances at PES University.
