The PESSAT 2027 syllabus is set programme-wise by PES University for its PES Entrance Process. BBA, B.Com and BCA cover English, reasoning and quantitative ability; law adds basic law; health and pharmacy programmes test Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics; MBA, MCA and M.Tech have their own areas. B.Tech no longer uses this process.
PESSAT Syllabus 2027
Subject areas and weightage for each PES Entrance Process programme group, the B.Des areas and how to prepare.
What is the PESSAT syllabus for BBA, B.Com and BCA?
BBA, B.Com, BCA and the other general UG programmes share one set of three areas.
| Subject area | Weightage |
|---|---|
| English Comprehension / Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 45 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 45 |
This group covers BBA (General/Hons, Business Analytics, Sports Management, Hospitality and Event Management), B.Com and B.Com (Hons) with CA, ACCA, CMA or CFA, BA Performing Arts, B.Sc Journalism and Mass Communication, B.Sc Psychology, BCA and B.Sc Economics.
What is the PESSAT syllabus for law programmes?
BBA LLB, BA LLB, B.Com LLB and LLB (all Hons) add a Basic Law section to the general areas.
| Subject area | Weightage |
|---|---|
| English Comprehension / Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 30 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 30 |
| Basic Law | 30 |
What is the PESSAT syllabus for nursing, pharmacy and allied health?
Health programmes test Class 11 and 12 science along with English.
| Programme group | Subject areas (weightage) |
|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing, BPT, B.Sc Medical Science and allied health technology | Physics (30), Chemistry (30), Biology (40), English (20) |
| B.Pharm / Pharm.D | Physics (30), Chemistry (30), Mathematics or Biology as chosen in the form (30), English Comprehension (30) |
| M.Pharm (all specialisations) | Pharmaceutics (30), Pharmaceutical Analysis (30), Pharmacology (30), Pharmacognosy (30) |
For B.Pharm and Pharm.D, the science questions come from first and second PUC (Class 11 and 12) topics.
What is the PESSAT syllabus for MBA, MCA, M.Tech and M.Sc Psychology?
| Programme | Subject areas (weightage) |
|---|---|
| MBA | English / Verbal Ability (30), Analytical and Logical Reasoning (40), Quantitative Reasoning (40), General Awareness (10) |
| MCA | Mathematics (60), Analytical and Logical Ability (20), Computer Awareness (20), English Comprehension (20) |
| M.Tech | Mathematics (60), Analytical and Logical Ability (20), Computer Awareness (20), English Comprehension (20) |
| M.Sc Psychology | English / Verbal Ability (30), Analytical and Logical Reasoning (40), Quantitative Reasoning (20), Basic Psychology (30) |
What does the B.Des and M.Des process cover?
Design applicants are assessed on creative and analytical skills, and must keep a portfolio of creative work ready.
- Basic knowledge of colours and form
- General knowledge
- Sensitivity to typography
- Spatial sense and 3D visualisation
- Ability to visualise and imagine
- Free-hand sketching
- Interpreting natural laws and basic engineering
- Basic English and basic analytical ability
What is tested for B.Tech Diploma Lateral Entry?
Lateral entry candidates answer 60 multiple-choice questions from their own diploma branch in a computer-based test. The result is shared on the same day.
Where can I find the official PESSAT syllabus?
PES University publishes the subject areas and weightage on its official syllabus page. It does not offer a separate syllabus PDF or a detailed topic list.
- LINKPES University Admissions 2027: Important dates (tentative)Official site · admissions.pes.eduOpen
- LINKPES Entrance Process syllabus and subject weightage (programme-wise)Official site · admissions.pes.eduOpen
- LINKPES University admission notes: B.Tech, MBBS, design, law and M.TechOfficial site · admissions.pes.eduOpen
- LINKPES University programme-wise eligibility and admission processOfficial site · pes.eduOpen
How should you prepare for PESSAT 2027?
- Find your programme group above and plan by its weightage.
- For English, read short passages daily and practise grammar and vocabulary questions.
- For reasoning and quantitative areas, use Class 10 level arithmetic and standard aptitude practice sets.
- For science-based programmes, revise Class 11 and 12 NCERT Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics.
- Keep your mark sheets and documents ready, since PES University asks for them on your slot.