PESSAT 2018 is the entrance exam conducted by PES University, Bengaluru. PES is offering admission to B.Tech, B.Des, BBA, M.Tech, Msc in Applied Economics, BBA LLB,MBA, MCA, M.Sc Engineering by Research, PhD programs on basis of PES Entrance Exam. Date of exam is in May for B.Tech, and from January to July for all other courses. PES (Peoples Education Society) Scholastic Aptitude Test is a gateway for admission to around 2576 seats overall. Get here complete details of PESSAT 2018 such as exam dates, application form, slot booking, admit card, result.
PESSAT 2018
PESSAT 2018 application form must first be filled and submitted with fee of Rs 1,050 by last date. Then applicants can book test slot to select which date to appear for exam. Those who book test slot can download admit card. Candidates must take PESSAT 2018 admit card to exam hall on day of exam.
PESSAT 2018 B.Tech Exam Dates
| Start of application form submission | 11 Oct 2017 |
| Last date of form submission | 10 Apr 2018 (for Bengaluru candidates) 10 May 2018 (outside Bengaluru candidates) |
| Slot Booking | 16 Apr 2018 |
| PESSAT 2018 exam dates for B.Tech | 20 Apr – 10 May (except 1, 2, 3, 4 May 2018) |
| PESSAT results | May 2018 |
| First counselling | Jun 2018 |
| Last date to submit documents | Jul 2018 |
| Second counselling | Jul 2018 |
PESSAT 2018 B.Arch Admission
PES University will offer admission to B.Arch program only on basis of NATA 2018 score.
| Start of application form submission | 11 Oct 2017 |
| Last date to submit NATA and 12th/2nd PU scores | Jun 2018 |
| First counselling | Jul 2018 |
| Last date to submit documents | Jul 2018 |
PESSAT 2018 Exam Dates of Other Exams
| Start of application form submission | 11 Oct 2017 |
| Slot Booking | 05 Jan 2018 |
| PESSAT 2018 exam dates | 10 Jan – Jul 2018 |
| Last date of online registrations | Jul 2018 |
| PESSAT results | 3 days after exam |
PESSAT 2018 Application Form
Application form of PESSAT 2018 is available in online mode only. Candidates must note last date to apply specific to course they are applying for. Instructions to fill PESSAT 2018 application form and fee are same for all courses.
Steps to apply
- Go to pes.edu and click on Register Now link.
- Part 1 – First part of application form / registration requires candidates to select course, enter name, gender, date of birth, email ID.
- Part 2 – Enter correct details in all fields that come in next part of application form of PESSAT 2018, including personal details and academic details. Select 3 test centre preferences
- Part 3 – Login using registration number, date of birth. Upload photograph.
- Part 4 – Pay PESSAT 2018 application fee of Rs 1050.
- Part 5 – Print application form for future reference.
PESSAT 2018 Application Form Correction
Candidates can request corrections/modifications in PESSAT 2018 application form by sending an email to [email protected] Mention application number, corrections / modifications. Candidates can also send an email to above email ID if their fee was deducted twice. Excess fee will be refunded.
PESSAT 2018 Exam Pattern
The syllabus and exam pattern, in essence, describe the topics from which questions are asked in the exam. Given below are the entrance exam schemes of various PESSAT 2018 online exams.
Note: PESSAT 2018 is an online computer based test except for B.Des.
B.Tech
| S.No. | Subject | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | 60 |
| 2 | Physics | 60 |
| 3 | Chemistry | 40 |
| 4 | English | 20 |
Exam duration is 180 minutes.
Syllabus: Questions in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics are from class XI and XII CBSE.
BBA / BBA HEM
| S.No. | Subject | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English comprehensive/verbal ability | 60 |
| 2 | Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 45 |
| 3 | Quantitative Reasoning | 45 |
Exam duration is 120 minutes.
B.Des
Note: B.Des entrance exam is Design Aptitude Test (DAT) which is a paper and pen test. Candidates must bring pens, sketching pencils, eraser and a portfolio of any creative works done.
Syllabus:
- 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
BBA LLB
| S.No. | Subject | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English comprehensive/verbal ability | 30 |
| 2 | Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 30 |
| 3 | Quantitative Reasoning | 20 |
| 4 | Basic Law | 30 |
Exam duration is 120 minutes.
M.Tech
| S.No. | Subject | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | 60 |
| 2 | Analytical and Logical Ability | 20 |
| 3 | Computer Awareness | 20 |
| 4 | English Comprehension | 20 |
Exam duration is 120 minutes.
MBA
| S.No. | Subject | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Comprehensive / Verbal Ability | 30 |
| 2 | Analytical and Logical Ability | 40 |
| 3 | Quantitative Reasoning | 40 |
| 4 | General Awareness | 10 |
Exam duration is 120 minutes.
MCA
| S.No. | Subject | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | 60 |
| 2 | Analytical and Logical Ability | 20 |
| 3 | Computer Awareness | 20 |
| 4 | English Comprehension | 20 |
Exam duration is 120 minutes.
M.Sc Applied Economics
| S.No. | Subject | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Comprehensive / Verbal Ability | 30 |
| 2 | Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 30 |
| 3 | Quantitative Reasoning | 30 |
| 4 | Indian Economic Development | 30 |
Exam duration is 120 minutes.
Test Centres
- Click Here to find the list of the available centers.
PESSAT 2018 Slot Booking
Candidates can take the test after booking test slots. Know more about slot booking for PESSAT 2018 here.
- The mode of booking test slot is online.
- Only those who apply before the last date can do slot booking as per schedule.
- Dates on which slot booking can be done are given in the important dates table.
- Candidates can log in with registration number and date of birth for the purpose of PESSAT 2018 Slot Booking.
How to prepare for PESSAT 2018?
According to students who have appeared in PESSAT in previous years, it is not extraordinarily difficult to crack it. Preparation can be done alongside other national level entrance exams.
For example, if you are preparing for JEE Mains then its preparation will be sufficient for PES University entrance exam also. In addition, there is an English section also, so just focus on preparing that in addition.
For BBA / BBA HEM exam, you can study MCQs on English, Verbal Ability, Reasoning, Quant.
If you are appearing for B.Des Entrance Exam then you can take its preparation hand in hand with any other design entrance exam. Work on your creativity and drawing/sketching skills.
Try to build up your speed and accuracy, because, for all courses entrance exams here, you will have less than one minute per question.
PESSAT 2018 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must note the eligibility criteria which needs to be fulfilled in order to get admission.
Eligibility criteria for B.Tech
- Candidates must have at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics in class 12th or equivalent.
- Students from CBSE, ICSE, IB and IGCSE boards are eligible. Students from other boards need to take permission first.
Eligibility criteria for B.Des
- Candidates must have 60% marks or equivalent in 10+2 from any recognized board.
Eligibility criteria for B.Arch
- No candidate, with less than 50% marks in aggregate, shall be admitted to the architecture course unless he/ she has passed an examination at the end of the new 10+2 scheme of Senior School Certificate Examination or equivalent with Mathematics as subjects of examination at the 10+2 level. OR
- 10+3 Diploma (any stream) with 50% aggregate marks. OR
- IB Diploma after 10 years of schooling, with not less than 50% marks in aggregate with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
For all other courses, candidates may refer http://pes.edu/pessat/intake-courses/.
PESSAT 2018 Result
The aspirant can appear in entrance exam once. On the basis of PESSAT 2018 Result, he/she gets admission to the course of choice. Know more about it here:
- Admission to a program is on basis of PESSAT 2018 Rank.
- Marks if 10+2 qualifying exam is seen only for the purpose of determining eligibility.
- Rank is only valid for admission to PES University.
- On basis of the result, candidates can appear in counseling.
- In order to check result, the candidate has to visit pes.edu where the rank displays online through login.
- If one wishes to opt for a seat allotted through CET, then he/she can surrender seat allotted.
Programs at PES University
B.Tech: Mechanical, Electronics and communication, Computer science, Electrical and Electronics, Civil, Biotechnology (1440 seats –648 through PESSAT 2018 and 576 through KCET 2018).
B.Des: 60 seats.
B.Arch: 40 seats (40 seats – 16 CET quota and 18 PES University Entrance Exam), admission on basis of NATA.
BBA: 180 seats.
BBA HEM: 60 seats.
M.Tech: Computer Science and Engineering (Specializations in Cloud Computing, Web Technologies, Software Engineering, Big Data & IoT, Cyber Security), Electronics & Communication (Specializations in Digital Communication, VLSI Design, Signal Processing), Electrical & Electronics (Specializations in Power Electronics and Drives, Embedded Systems, Smart Power Control), Mechanical Engineering (Specializations in Automotive Technology, Thermo Fluids Engineering, Machine Design, Manufacturing Science and Engineering), Biotechnology* (Specializations in Bio-manufacturing, Computational Biology, Environmental Bioprocesses, Molecular & Medical Biosciences, Civil Engineering* (Specializations in Computer Aided Structures, Transportation, Geotechnical Engineering) [Total 360 seats – 144 KEA PGCET 2018 quota seats and 214 PES University Entrance Exam seats].
M.Sc in Applied Economics: 40 seats.
BBA LLB Hons: 60 seats.
MBA: 300 seats (120 KEA PGCET 2018 quota, 180 PES Entrance Exam).
MCA: 60 seats (24 KEA PGCET 2018 quota, 36 through PES Entrance Exam quota).
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