PES Scholastic Aptitude Test Cut Off 2026
PES Scholastic Aptitude Test Cut Off
PESSAT Discontinued for B.Tech Admissions
PES University has announced that PESSAT (PES Scholastic Aptitude Test) will no longer be conducted for B.Tech admissions. Admissions to B.Tech programs will now be based on JEE Main, KCET, or COMEDK scores. Admissions to B.Arch programs will rely on NATA scores.
As per the new admission criteria, 40% of the seats will be filled through KCET counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. The rest 45% will be filled through JEE Main/KCET scores and 15% through management quota. Candidates interested in B.Tech admission at PES University will now have to appear in JEE Main or KCET exam. No other mode of admission will be considered for PESSAT B.Tech admission.
Expected PESSAT Cut Off 2025
PESSAT cut off 2025 is expected to be in the range of 108 to 120 based on your course preference. PESSAT's previous year cut off for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering was 450-760.
The expected PESSAT cutoff for the general category is 118 and 114 for the SC/ST/PH. PES University will release the cutoff marks after the result is announced.
Course-wise Expected Cut Off
| Courses | Stream | Expected Cut Off for General | Expected Cut Off 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 |
What is a Good Score in PESSAT?
Good score in PESSAT is somewhere around 120. We have provided the score and rank that can be considered good for PESSAT.
- CSE - Below 1500 (ideal rank - under 1000)
- ECE - Below 2300 (ideal rank - under 2000)
- EEE - Below 3000 (ideal rank - under 2500)
- MECH - around 3500 (ideal rank - under 3000)
- CIVIL, BIOTECH - Below 6000 (ideal rank - under 5000)
Rank Required for PES
You must secure a rank within 500 to secure a seat at PES. PES University MBA/PGDM cutoff 2024 for the General AI quota candidates was 239 in the final round in 2024.
The cutoff data for the same course stood at 575 in 2023, while in 2022, the cutoff rank stood at 255.
PESSAT Counselling 2025
PES University will conduct two rounds of counselling for admission to B.Tech course. The first round of PESSAT 2025 counselling will be conducted in May/June.
PES University will conduct the round 2 PESSAT 2025 counselling in July.
Expected PESSAT Cutoff 2025
The expected PESSAT cutoff for 2025 is listed below for different campuses and branches. Cutoff scores are shown separately for the General category and the ST/SC/PH category.
| PES Institute Campus | Stream/Branch | Expected PESSAT Cutoff 2025 (ST/SC/PH Category) | Expected PESSAT Cutoff 2025 (General Category) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PES University, Bangalore | Civil Engineering | 112 | 116 |
| PES University, Mysuru | Civil Engineering | 111 | 115 |
| PES University, Bangalore | Computer Science and Engineering | 116 | 120 |
| PES University, Mysuru | Computer Science and Engineering | 115 | 119 |
| PES University, Bangalore | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 113 | 117 |
| PES University, Mysuru | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 112 | 116 |
| PES University, Bangalore | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 115 | 119 |
| PES University, Mysuru | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 114 | 118 |
| PES University, Bangalore | Mechanical Engineering | 114 | 118 |
| PES University, Mysuru | Mechanical Engineering | 113 | 117 |
PESSAT Seat Allotment
After clearing PESSAT, candidates must select from the available seats. The PESSAT seat matrix is given below.
| Course Name | Total No. of Seats Available | Total No. of PESSAT Quota Seats | Total No. of CET Quota Seats | Total No. of Foreign/NRI/Sponsored Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTech in Civil Engineering | 60 | 27 | 24 | 9 |
| BTech in Biotechnology | 60 | 27 | 24 | 9 |
| BTech in EEE | 120 | 54 | 48 | 18 |
| BTech in Mechanical Engineering | 240 | 108 | 96 | 36 |
| BTech in ECE | 360 | 162 | 144 | 54 |
| BTech in CSE | 480 | 216 | 192 | 72 |
Factors Determining PESSAT Cutoff
The factors that determine the PESSAT cutoff for 2024 are shared below.
- Total number of seats available
- Difficulty level of exam
- Number of students who appeared for the PESSAT exam
PESSAT 2023 Cut Off
Candidates can refer to the PESSAT 2023 cutoff for their reference. The opening and closing ranks for various courses are listed below.
| Course | Category | Opening Rank | Closing rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Biotechnology Engineering | General | 4275 | 8336 |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | General | 450 | 763 |
| B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering | General | 4465 | 8272 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | General | 1560 | 3072 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | General | 13670 | 20398 |
PESSAT Cut off 2022
Candidates can check the opening and closing rank for the PESSAT cutoff 2022.
PESSAT 2022 Cut Off
The table below shows the opening and closing ranks for B.Tech courses under the General category in PESSAT 2022.
| Course | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Biotechnology Engineering | General | 4275 | 8336 |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | General | 450 | 763 |
| B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering | General | 4465 | 8272 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | General | 1560 | 3072 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | General | 13670 | 20398 |
PESSAT Cut off 2021
The table below mentions the category-wise PESSAT cutoff 2021.
| Category | PESSAT 2021 Cut-off Score |
|---|---|
| General | 108 |
| SC | 54 |
| OBC | 72 |
| EWC | 108 |
| ST | 54 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cut-off for PESSAT 2024?
PESSAT 2024 cut-off is expected to be out soon. Candidates can have an overview of the previous year's cut-off to determine the 2024 cut-off. This year, you can expect the cut-off from 106 to 120.
Will the PESSAT 2024 cut-off be similar for all the courses?
PESSAT 2204 Cut off will not be similar for all the courses. It will vary from course to course depending on multiple factors.
Is 6000 a good rank in PESSAT?
With a 6000 rank, candidates will fail to avail seat at PES University. However, individuals can avail admission to other colleges through COMEDK.
What is the cutoff rank for PESSAT 2024?
PESSAT 2024 cut-off rank is expected to be 1023 for computer science and engineering and 4994 for electronics and computer engineering.
Will PES University release the PESSAT 2024 Cut-off?
Yes, like every year PES University will release the cut-off for PESSAT 2024.