GetMyUni's Verdict on PES University

Pratiki Patra

“Gracing the frontlines of the education sphere, PES University etches its name for providing the best opportunities to the students.”

Probably the one thing that makes PES University stand out from any other universities is the fact that it has record placement with a high salary package. Barely, one would come across any graduating student lamenting about its course structure.

Apart from its exceptional placement, PES University offers a very diverse and in depth course curriculum. The main focus lies in imparting the best knowledge to its students. It is a common anecdote that PES University is often compared to the likes of IITs, and NITs in securing record-breaking salaries by its students.

Table of Contents

• Rigorous and Exceptional Course Curriculum
• State-of-Art Infrastructure
• Outstanding Placement Records
• Affordable Course Fees
• Is PES University’s Hostel Facilities Safe and Comfortable?
• Fair Campus Diversity
• Vibrant College Fests and Clubs
• Is PES University Worth It?

Rigorous and Exceptional Course Curriculum

PES University has maintained a course curriculum to ensure that the students are deeply invested in it. They give attention to both theoretical and practical implementations. Thereby, the students work round the clock to keep up with the assignments. The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs.

The university offers the following research domains:

• Electrical
• Electronics
• Computer Science
• Biotechnology
• Mechanical

A notable aspect of the PES University is that they stimulate the students to participate in research activities. Students can be seen actively involved in various projects and publishing their papers. The university even reimburses the cost of publishing the papers.

PES University has a highly qualified and expert faculty pool. The faculties have extensive industry experience and enhanced skill sets. The college has both permanent and visiting faculties. The teachers are not focussed on the academics in the student’s life but also guide and mentor the students in their individual projects, cultural activities and more.

The faculties are very keen on helping the students with their doubts and are available when needed. It can surely be concluded that the faculties are dedicated and responsible in performing their duties.

The Computer Science branch of the PES University derives a special mention. It is the branch which sees the top placements and is also one of the popular courses among the students. The administration and faculties help guide the students to secure internships for all departments. The number of available seats for a particular program varies vastly from 60 to 720.

PES University offers scholarships based on merit. There are three scholarships available for students. These are:

• Prof. CNR Rao Scholarships- 50% tuition fee will be refunded based on their CGPA.
• Prof. MRD Scholarships- 40% tuition fee will be refunded based on their CGPA.
• Distinction Awards- For students who secure 7.75 and above SGPA will be awarded with cash prizes.
• Corporate Scholarships
• Research Assistantship
• Rural Scholarships
• Teaching Assistantships

PES students are required to maintain a strict 80% attendance to take part in any semester exams. This policy is implemented to make certain that the students do not indulge themselves in any unwarranted activities in their academic journey.

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State-of-Art Infrastructure

PES University has an advanced infrastructure. The classrooms are designed to give a sense of space. The classrooms provide ample lighting and ventilation. The university hosts elaborate innovation and research centres to promote research.

The following innovation centres are available for the students:

• Centre for Intelligent Systems
• Centre for Cloud Computing & Big Data
• Knowledge Analytics & Ont-ological Engineering (KANOE)
• Center for Pattern Recognition
• Centre for Research in Space Science and Technology (CRSST)
• Center for Data Sciences and Applied Machine Learning (CDSAML)
• Center of Excellence in Information Security, Forensics and Cyber Resilience (C- ISFCR)
• Center of Excellence in Interest of Things (C-IoT)
• Crucible of Research and Innovation (CORI) 

To Crucible of Research and Innovation (CORI) is currently headed by Dr. V. Sambasiva Rao. Prior to joining PES University, he was a scientist at ISRO with over 37 years of experience in space technology. 

Here’s a glimpse of few esteemed projects that are currently undertaken at the university:

• Advanced Composites Research Centre (ARC)- The project is being carried out in collaboration with Ceramic Division, BHEL, Bangalore.
• Center for Automobile Research and Engineering (CARE)- It is in collaboration with Triveni Gears Mysore
• Satellite Technologies- It is in collaboration with Naval Research Board
• Centre for Intelligent Systems

As one can derive, PES University offers one of the best research facilities among top private universities in the country. It only encourages students but all provide a well balanced research centre equipped with latest technologies.

The university has a central digitized library. It is installed with WEB OPAC meaning the books are cataloged online for public access. It constitutes over 6197 e-journals. The library also facilitated inter library loan facilities.

PES University has a considerable sports facility. Although it does lag in motivating the students to actively take part in it as compared to academia.

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Outstanding Placement Records

Undoubtedly, PES University offers some of the best placement packages and opportunities to its students. Starting from top recruiting companies to training the students, the university leaves no stone unturned in preparing its students.

As per the students’ insights the highest package ever offered was 1.5 crore per annum. No doubt, it surely shoulders with the likes of IITs and NITs. Students are ensured that they are ready to face the corporate world with training sessions and inputs from the industry experts.

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Affordable Course Fees

PES University program fees though are not nominal, yet it can be afforded by a majority of students. Given the infrastructure and facilities it provides, it is worth investing in it. Not to forget students are placed exceptionally well in their final year.

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Is PES University’s Hostel Facilities Safe and Comfortable?

PES University provides accommodation facilities to both boys and girls. While the boys hostel is located within the campus, the girls hostel is located 2 kilometers away. There is a set menu that is provided as fooding options. The hostel is hygienic, comfortable, and well maintained. The following facilities are provided in the hostels:

• Mess
• Transportation
• Laundry facilities
• Tight security
• Furnished rooms
• Library
• Day boarding options available

For day boarding options, candidates can stay at the hostel from Monday to Friday. They are allowed to stay outside the hostel during the weekend. They must rejoin the hostel on Monday. Overall the living conditions at the hostel are pleasant. There is tight security all around the hostel making it a safe and secure environment.

Fair Campus Diversity

PES University admits international students for select courses in the fields of Engineering, Management, Medical and Life Sciences. They must first pass the eligibility criteria set by the administration. Since the university admits students from both KCET and its own entrance exams, students from various backgrounds can be seen in the campus. Nevertheless, there are scopes in which the university should make efforts to make the campus more diverse.

PES University does not have a strict dress code. Students are not burdened with unnecessary rules in their daily life. It sets an ideal ground for the students to express themselves.

Vibrant College Fests and Clubs

There are almost 50 clubs in which students can enroll themselves. These clubs organize regular following activities:

• Journal Club Meetings
• Communication Skills Sessions
• Cultural Activities like dance, singing, etc.
• Debates
• Extempore Speeches
• Quiz Competitions
• Personality Development

These clubs host a plethora of events starting from cultural activities to tech and management events. The university hosts an annual techno cultural fest by the name Aatmatrisha. It the biggest event of the college and sees the performances of some of the eminent personalities in the entertainment industry. 

Some of the popular clubs include:

• Kannada Koota
• Pixels
• IEEE PESU
• MAAYA
• Pitch Please
• Pulse
• Sanskriti
• Prakalpa
• The Amateur Scientist
• Mastadon Football Men
• Swarantraka
• E-Cell
• PESU Super Smash Bros
• Rotaract Club of PES University
• MUN Society

Is PES University Worth It?

Above all the record breaking placement and salary offered tops the list in choosing PES University by the students. With equal emphasis being placed on the research facilities, the university provides an ideal environment for both personal and professional growth of the students. An enjoyable campus life with hordes of events to participate in also significantly contributes to the deciding factor.

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