PESSAT 2024 commences on Apr 20, 2024. The exam will be conducted throughout the country on various dates and is scheduled to end on May 12, 2024.
PESSAT application form 2024 will close for submission on Apr 22, 2024, for the candidates who have chosen Bengaluru as their exam city. However, the application portal closed on Apr 14, 2024, for the candidates who have chosen cities outside Bangalore as their exam cities.
Ranked among the top universities in Karnataka and one of India's most trusted educational institutes, PES University, located in Bangalore, includes skilled professors in their respective fields and provides a top-notch education environment for various programs such as B.Tech, BBA, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, MSc, and many other courses.
One way to get admission into PES University is to qualify for the PESSAT exam. The PESSAT is held in multiple slots in various cities across India every year. However, this year, the exam will be conducted online (computer-based test) at the PES University campus and 44 cities in India.
Table of Contents
- PESSAT Exam Date 2024
- About PESSAT
- PESSAT Eligibility Criteria 2024
- PESSAT 2024 Application Form
- PESSAT Admit Card 2024
- PESSAT Exam Centres 2024
- PESSAT Exam Pattern 2024
- PESSAT Syllabus 2024
- PESSAT Reference Book 2024
- PESSAT Results 2024
- PESSAT Cut Off 2024
- PESSAT Counselling 2024
- PESSAT Scholarship 2024
- PESSAT Contact Details
PESSAT Exam Date 2024
PESSAT 2024 exam date has been scheduled from Apr 20 - May 12, 2024. Students willing to appear for the exam must start their exam preparation and fill out the form before the last date. The exam date has been scheduled and released by the conducting authority on the official website.
Aspirants must be aware of all the important dates related to PESSAT examination so that they can prepare their schedules accordingly.
| Events | Dates |
| Upcoming Events | |
| PESSAT Exam Date 2024 | Apr 20 - May 12, 2024 |
| PESSAT Application Form Last Date for Bengaluru Candidates | Apr 22, 2024 |
| PESSAT Slot Booking 2024 | Apr 15 - May 11, 2024 (Ongoing) |
| PESSAT Admit Card 2024 | Apr 2024 |
| PESSAT Result 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
| Last Events | |
| PESSAT Registration Starting Date | Oct 20, 2023 - Apr 22, 2024 (Ongoing) |
| PESSAT Registration Last Date for Outside Bengaluru Candidates | Apr 14, 2024 |
About PESSAT
PESSAT's full form is the People's Education Society Scholastic Aptitude Test. PESSAT 2024 is a national-level online entrance exam conducted by the PES University, Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka to screen candidates for intake into various courses offered by it. PESSAT is the foremost step for candidates who want to get admission into PES University for Under-Graduate (UG) and Post-Graduate (PG) programs.
Based on the candidate's performance in the PESSAT exam, PES University offers admissions to its various courses. Application forms are available for students on the PESSAT official website. Engineering exams will be conducted at various exam centres which are located all over the country for PESSAT. But, the test centres for all other courses will be conducted in the PES University Bangalore campus only.
Candidates who wish to get admission into any of the above-mentioned courses at the PES University must appear for the PESSAT exam. Interested applicants can apply to the exam by going to the official website of the university and applying for the same. Candidates should check their eligibility before applying to the PESSAT exam.
The following table shows some highlights of the PESSAT exam.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | PESSAT |
| Full Form | Peoples Education Society Scholastic Aptitude Test |
| Conducting body | PES University, Bangalore |
| Exam Level | University Level |
| Category | Undergraduate and Post Graduate |
| Exam Mode | Online Mode (Except for B.Des) |
| Registration Fee | INR 1050 |
| Exam Duration | 120 mins to 180 mins, depending upon the course |
| Language | English |
| Courses Offered | B.Tech, M.Tech, BBA-HEM, B.Des, B.Arch, BBA, LLB, MCA, M.SC, MBA |
| Official Website | pes.edu/admissions |
PESSAT Eligibility Criteria 2024
Candidates who are interested in appearing for the PESSAT exam must ensure that they fulfil all of the eligibility criteria set by the PES University. PESSAT 2024 eligibility varies from course to course, so candidates are required to check the eligibility for the course that they are interested in applying to.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Course | Candidates must have completed their 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board |
| Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry | |
| Candidates must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination | |
| M.Tech Course | Candidates must have completed B.Tech/BE from a recognized university in a relevant branch |
| BBA Course | Candidates must have completed their 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board |
| MBA Course | Candidates must have completed their Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university in any discipline |
| Appearing candidates are also eligible to apply | |
| MCA Course | Candidates must have completed their Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university in any discipline |
| Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination with Computer Science or Mathematics or Computer Programming or Business Mathematics or Business Statistics or Statistics as one of the elective subjects. | |
| Candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination | |
| B.Arch and BBA LLB Courses | Candidates must have passed the NATA examination for getting admission into the B.Arch program |
| Candidates must have passed the CLAT examination for getting admission into the BBA LLB Programme. | |
| Candidates need to upload their NATA and CLAT scorecards while filling PESSAT 2024 application form |
PESSAT 2024 Application Form
PESSAT 2024 application process is being held on the official website of PES University. The registration window is open for candidates wishing to appear at Bengaluru till Apr 22, 2024. However, the form-filling for candidates appearing outside Bengaluru closed on Apr 14, 2024.
The candidates can apply for PESSAT exam only through online mode using Net Banking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card. PESSAT exam fee is INR 1200/- which can either be paid through a debit/credit card online or offline by issuing a demand draft drawn in favour of 'PES University General Fund' which is payable in Bangalore, or through challan.
Uploading Documents for PESSAT Application 2024
The candidates are required to upload the scanned images of their photograph and signature on PESSAT 2024 application form. The scanned copies of the documents should be of the prescribed format which is JPEG/JPG or PNG only. Make sure that the photograph is a recent one.
Important Notes for PESSAT 2024 Application
The important points to remember while uploading the required documents for PESSAT application are below.
- There is no facility for correction of the PESSAT application form once it is submitted. Then, check twice before submitting the PESSAT 2024 application form.
- Candidates can find their lost PESSAT registration number on the official website using their email and other credentials.
- Candidates can also check their PESSAT registration status on the website. Click 'Check Registration Status' for the same on the website.
PESSAT Application Process 2024
Candidates who are interested in taking PESSAT 2024 exam should visit the official website and register. Follow the steps below to register for the exam.
- Step 1: Visit the official website of PES University.
- Step 2: Enter the necessary details such as Course, Name, Gender, Date of Birth, and Email.
- Step 3: The login ID is generated and sent to your email address.
- Step 4: Using that login ID the candidate needs to log into the website and fill in the application form.
PESSAT Admit Card 2024
PESSAT 2024 admit cards will be available by Apr 2024 to the candidates after the slot booking process is complete. The admit cards will not sent to candidates individually and will only be available on the official website of PES University.
PESSAT admit card 2024 for B.Tech and B.Arch can be obtained from the official website. Candidates are required to download it and take print of it to carry at PESSAT exam centre.
Steps to Download PESSAT Admit Card 2024
Follow the steps mentioned below to download PESSAT 2024 admit card
- Step 1: Go to the official website of PESSAT.
- Step 2: An admit card tab/link will be visible on the screen, click on it.
- Step 3: A login window will appear, candidates will have to log in using their PESSAT Login Credentials.
- Step 4: A slot booking section will appear on the screen, book your date and time
- Step 5: After successful completion of slot booking, the PESSAT Admit Card 2024 will be displayed on the screen
- Step 6: Review it, and download it.
- Step 7: Take a print of your Admit Card
PESSAT Exam Centres 2024
The exam centre for PESSAT 2024 will be mentioned on the admit card of candidates. PESSAT exam centres 2024 are spread around India in 39 cities. The candidates will have to complete the PESSAT slot booking for appearing in the test. It will be done on a first come first serve basis.
Moreover, the detailed exam centres list for PESSAT is shared in the table below.
| State | Exam Centre |
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur, Kurnool, Nellore, Tirupati, Vijayawada, and Vizag |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bagalkot, Bangalore, Belgaum, Bellary, Bidar, Bijapur, Chikmagalur, Chitradurga, Davangere, Gulbarga, Hassan, Haveri, Hubli/ Dharwad, Karwar, Madikeri, Mangalore, Mysore, Raichur, Shimoga, Tumkur, and Udipi |
| Kerala | Thrissur and Ernakulam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Indore and Bhopal |
| Maharashtra | Pune, Mumbai, and Nagpur |
| Orissa | Bhubaneswar |
| Punjab/ Haryana | Amritsar and Chandigarh |
| Rajasthan | Kota and Jaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Coimbatore, Chennai, and Madurai |
| Telangana | Warangal and Hyderabad |
| Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi and Lucknow |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
Q. Will the PESSAT exam centre 2024 be assigned in order of preferences entered?
Ans. Yes, the exam centres will be allotted to the students as per the preferences made while filling out the application form.
PESSAT Exam Pattern 2024
PESSAT exam will only be conducted in online mode and each of the courses has a different exam pattern. PESSAT 2024 exam pattern for B.Tech courses is very simple where the candidates will have 3 hours (180 minutes) to complete the examination. The exam duration for other courses is 2 hours (120 minutes).
There will be about 180 MCQs for 180 marks (1 mark for each question) and there will be no negative marking for PESSAT exam 2024. Candidates can take full advantage of the no negative marking system and attempt all the questions. Candidates can refer to the PESSAT sample papers from previous years to have an idea of the exam pattern.
Exam patterns for each of the courses offered by PESSAT are in the table below.
| Course | Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | Mathematics | 60 |
| Physics | 60 | |
| Chemistry | 40 | |
| English | 20 | |
| BBA | English Comprehension/ Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 45 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 45 | |
| M.Tech | Mathematics | 60 |
| Analytical & Logical Ability | 20 | |
| Computer Awareness | 20 | |
| English Comprehension | 20 | |
| MBA/M.Com | English Comprehension/ Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 40 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 40 | |
| General Awareness | 10 | |
| MCA | Mathematics | 60 |
| Analytical & Logical Ability | 20 | |
| Computer Awareness | 20 | |
| English comprehension | 20 | |
| M.Sc (Applied Economics) | English Comprehension/ Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 30 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 30 | |
| Indian Economic Development | 30 |
Read More: PESSAT Exam Pattern 2024
Q. The exam for PESSAT 2024 will be conducted online or offline?
Ans. The exam for PESSAT is conducted every year in online (computer-based test) mode.
PESSAT Syllabus 2024
Most of the syllabus for various courses of the PESSAT exam is comprised of questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the 11th and 12th class of CBSE board subjects. Questions from Analytical & Logical Reasoning, English Comprehensive/Verbal Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, and General Awareness are also included.
PESSAT 2024 syllabus for different courses offered by the university are tabulated below.
| Program | PESSAT Syllabus |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | Mathematics Physics Chemistry English |
| BBA/B.Com | English Comprehensive/ Verbal Ability Analytical & Logical Reasoning Quantitive Reasoning |
| B.Des | Basic Knowledge of Colors and Form General Knowledge Sensitivity to Aspects of Typography Spatial Sense Ability to Visualize/imagine 3D Visualization Free Hand Sketching Interpreting Natural Laws and Basic Engineering Basic English Basic Analytical Ability |
| LLB | English Comprehensive/Verbal Ability Analytical and Logical Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning Basic Law |
| BCA/M.Tech/MCA | Mathematics Analytical & Logical Ability English Comprehension Computer Awareness |
| B.Pharm | Physics Chemistry Mathematics/Biology English Comprehension |
| MBA/M.Com | English Comprehensive/Verbal Ability Analytical & Logical Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning General Awareness |
Read More: PESSAT Syllabus 2024
PESSAT Reference Book 2024
The preparation for PESSAT requires a thorough revision of high school concepts. For instance, the PESSAT for B.Tech will cover a syllabus similar to JEE Main, So NCERT of Physics, Chemistry, and Maths will make the base for study.
Along with this, candidates can use books like HC Verma, ABC, DC Pandey, RS Agrawal etc. For Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability, you can prepare from Lucent and Manorama Books. For PESSAT 2024 preparation, the idea is to have strength in the basics with a blend of practice.
Read More: PESSAT Books 2024
PESSAT Results 2024
PESSAT 2024 results will be released on May 15, 2024 on the official website. The results will be declared by PES University separately, for all programs. A merit list and individual scores will both be declared. The results for every slot will be declared at once. PESSAT results 2024 can be checked on the PES website by entering the candidate's registration number and date of birth.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their exam scores and performance in the interview. A PESSAT merit list depicting ranks of candidates will also be declared. Students clearing the cut off will be called for counselling. The exam results will be prepared based on PESSAT cut off.
How to Check PESSAT 2024 Score?
To check the PESSAT 2024 result, and score, the aspirants are required to follow the steps mentioned below.
- Step 1: Go to the official website of PES University.
- Step 2: Find the PES tab, and click on it.
- Step 3: Click on the PESSAT result tab.
- Step 4: A login page will appear, use PESSAT Login Credentials to log in.
- Step 5: Click on the submit tab, and the PESSAT scorecard will appear.
- Step 6: Review your scorecard and take a print of it.
Read More: PESSAT Results 2024
PESSAT Cut Off 2024
The exam authorities will declare the PESSAT 2024 cut off in few weeks after the exam. The result and the cut off of the PESSAT will be available on the official website. Shortlisted candidates are asked to attend the counselling process of the PESSAT. The PESSAT cut off will differ for every course offered at the university.
Determinants of PESSAT Cut Off 2024
Many factors determine the PESSAT cut off. As the factors affecting the PESSAT cut off change yearly, so does the cut off. Candidates can check the determinants of the PESSAT cut off listed below.
- Number of students appearing for the exam.
- Number of students who qualify in the exam.
- The difficulty level of the exam.
- Previous years' cut off trends.
- Available seats.
- Reservation policy at the university.
Read More: PESSAT Cut Off 2024
PESSAT Counselling 2024
PESSAT counselling process 2024 is done to allot seats at PES University. Only those who have make it to the merit list are allowed for the counselling process. Candidates who are selected based on merit will be required to fill out an application online with their details and secured marks.
PESSAT 2024 counselling process will begin once the exam is conducted. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their scores and the number of seats available. All the shortlisted candidates will be called for the counselling session according to their allocated dates.
PESSAT counselling 2024 dates will be announced once the results are out. Candidates can check out the expected counselling dates below as per the official website.
| PESSAT Counselling Event | Date |
| First Round Counselling | May 25 - 26, 2024 |
| Last Date of Document Submission/Verification | Jun 2024 |
| Second Round Counselling | Jul 2024 |
Documents Required for PESSAT Counselling Process 2024
Selected candidates should submit their authentic documents for verification for PESSAT 2024 counselling. These documents include the following.
- Admit Card
- Rank Card
- 10+2 Marksheet
- Graduation Marksheet if applicable
- Transfer Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- 6 Passport-sized photographs
- 2 DDs worth INR 2,80,000 and INR 5,000 in favour of the "PES University General Fund" that is payable in Bangalore.
Read More: PESSAT Counselling Process 2024
PESSAT Scholarship 2024
PESSAT offers multiple chances of scholarships for the aspirants. The aspirants who show excellence and belong to specified criteria of scholarship are awarded fee-waiver or cash rewards. Mentioned below is the list of types of Scholarships provided by PESSAT 2024. Selected candidates should note the following points and apply accordingly.
- Corporate Scholarships: Final year PSE students get the chance to avail of this Scholarship, there is a number of corporate/private companies that offer scholarships to candidates.
- MRD Scholarships: A tuition fee waiver (Upto 40%) is provided to the candidates who secure a rank in the top 20%.
- Distinction Awards: Students with 7.5 above CGPA get a distinction.
- Rural Scholarship: A selected number of PESSAT students hailing from rural backgrounds get free education in engineering.
- Research Scholarship: PES University also provides scholarships to students who show interest and excellence in research projects under faculty members.
PESSAT Contact Details 2024
In case of any questions or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities of PESSAT 2024 through the following contact details.
PES University (Ring Road Campus)
Address:
PES University,
100 Feet Ring Road BSK III Stage,
Bangalore - 560085
Phone: 080-26721983/080-26722108
PES University (Electronic City Campus)
Address:
Hosur Road,
1Km Before Electronic City
Bangalore - 560100.
Phone: 080-66186610
PES University (Hanumantha Nagar Campus)
Address:
50 Feet Road,
Phase 1 Banashankari Stage I,
Hanumanthanagar,
Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560050
PESSAT Helpline Number: 080-22429391
Email: admissions@pes.edu
Official website: www.pes.edu
FAQs
Is PESSAT 2024 online exam?
Yes, the PESSAT Exam is completely online and is a computer-based test.
Is there any negative marking in PESSAT?
No, according to the exam pattern of PESSAT, there is no negative marking for wrong answers, so candidates should be attempting as many problems as possible.
Is there Management Quota in PES University?
Yes, the management quota seats are available for NRI/Indian students for higher tuition fees payable every year.
I am appearing for the +2 exam, am I eligible for the PESSAT Exam?
Yes, any candidate who is appearing for their qualifying exam is eligible for the exam provided that their results are announced before the admission into the university.
How many chances can I take for PESSAT exam?
A candidate can take the PESSAT exam only once a year.
I have already paid PESSAT application fee, but the PES portal says the fee is still pending, what do I do?
Send an email to pessat@pes.edu and they see that it is cleared. If any such difficulty arises during the application process, candidates should contact the authorities immediately for help.
When can I book my slot to take the PESSAT exam for B.Tech?
The test slot booking for B.Tech starts in April every year. Candidates should check the official website of the university around that time.
Is the PESSAT score considered for admission at all PES Institutions?
No. PESSAT score is only considered for admission into the PES University.
When is PESSAT 2024 scheduled to start?
PESSAT 2024 is scheduled to be conducted from Apr 20 to May 12, 2024.
