PESSAT 2020 – PES Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT) 2020 is an all India online entrance examination for admission in various courses offered by PES University, Bengaluru. The exam for B.Tech and B.Arch including all other courses are conducted on different dates. The aspirant must have passed / appearing in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. PESSAT is held every once in a year for admission in 11 UG and 8 PG courses. Read more detailed information regarding PESSAT 2020 from below.
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– The last date for submission of Original documents (only for admitted students) is extended up to December 04, 2020. Scroll down to check it.
– PESSAT 2020 result has been declared for B.Tech courses – Check here
PESSAT 2020
Results for all other courses except for B.Tech is declared 3 days after the Exam is conducted. To stay updated with all the important events related to PESSAT 2020 you may refer to below-given table:
| PESSAT 2020 | For B.Tech courses | For all other courses |
| Registration starts | ||
| Last date to apply for candidates outside Bangaluru | 31 Jul 2020 | |
| Last date to apply for PESSAT in Bangalore Centre | – | |
| Slot Booking starts | 06 Jan 2020 | |
| PESSAT exam 2020 | 01 – 20 Aug 2020 | 15 Jan 2020 – |
| Last date to update 12th std/ 2nd PU marks (Only for candidates whose 12th/ 2nd PU results are announced) | – | |
| Result | 3 days after the exam is over | |
| 1st round of counselling | To be announced | |
| Last date for submission of original documents for admitted students | 02 Dec 2020 | To be announced |
| 2nd round of counselling | 6 & 7 Dec 2020 | To be announced |
| last date of admission | ||
| Last date to admission for all PG Programmes | – |
Note: The admission of B.Arch is through NATA.
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PESSAT 2020 Result
Result is declared after the examination is conducted. Candidates can check their Results using their registration number and date of birth. Result is followed by the Counselling process where qualified candidates are called to appear in the counselling to complete the further process of Admission. PESSAT Rank is generated on the basis of PESSAT scores secured by candidates.The scores for PSAT 2020 are considered for the courses offered at PES University. Candidates must check their Results for B.Tech/B.Arch and other courses as they are declared separately as per the Exam is conducted.
PESSAT 2020 Counselling
Counselling process starts shortly after the PESSAT 2020 Result declaration. Qualified candidates are called to appear in the Counselling process. For B.Tech counselling, only PESSAT Rank, which is generated on PESSAT Score of the candidate is considered. Selected candidates must appear in the counselling process for admission process. In case Candidates are not able to appear themselves, one of the parents or guardian can represent the candidate in behalf. Candidates need to submit an authorization letter for the same and seek permission for it.
PESSAT 2020 Fee Structure
Given below is the structure of fees for all the campus which falls under PES University as per last year:
| Category | Fees |
| Mandatory Fee | RS 38, 000 |
| Optional Fee | Rs. 10,000 |
| Total Fee | Rs. 48,000 |
Note: Payment are accepted only by DD. Payments by Tele transfer (RTGS/NEFT)/ Cash/ Cheque will not be accepted.
Note: Demand draft is valid and no other modes of payment is accepted by the university
PESSAT 2020 Application Form
Application Form for PESSAT 2020 releases on the official website. The application form can be completed using the steps below:
Step 1: Visit the official website to fill the application form
Step 2: Select the course to apply
Step 3: Fill in the basic details to register
Step 4: Pay the application fee using the preferred method of payment
Step 5: Fill the rest of the details in the application form
Step 6: Upload the scanned images in the form
Step 7: Take print of the application form for reference
Application fee
The PESSAT 2020 application fee is Rs. 1050 for all courses and category
Mode of payment
The application fee can be paid via any of the folllowing modes:
- Offline: Using Demand draft
- Online: Using credit/debit card or net banking
Documents needed to fill the PESSAT form:
- Scanned image of recent passport size photo
- Educational certificate and mark sheet for reference
PESSAT 2020 Eligibility Criteria
PESSAT 2020 offers different courses pertaining to different eligibility criteria:
B.TECH
- The candidate must be 10+2 passed with 60% aggregate marks in PCM/Computer Science/Electronics/Biotechnology or equivalent examination from a recognised board
- PESSAT (National Level examination) or KCET (State Level Examination)scores are also required to fulfil the eligibility
BBA/ BBA-HEM
- The candidate must be 10+2 passed or equivalent in any stream from a recognized board.
B.DES
- The candidate must be 10+2 passed with 50% aggregate marks in any stream with English as a mandatory subject from a recognized board OR 50% aggregate in three year diploma with English as a mandatory course.
- PESSAT or UCEED examination score
BBA, LLB
- The candidate must be 10+2 passed or equivalent in any stream from a recognized board.
- Minimum marks of 45% of the total marks in qualifying examination, in case of general category applicants and 40% of the total marks in case of SC and ST applicants.
- CLAT or PESSAT or LSAT-India scorecard
B.ARCH
- The candidates must be 10+2 passed with 50% aggregate marks in PCM
- Must have also passed 10+3 with 50% marks in aggregate in diploma examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject
- 50% marks secured in NATA
MCA
- The candidate should have passed undergraduate degree with 50% marks in all the year along with Maths/statistics/computer science/ computer programming/ business mathematics/business statistics as one of the subjects
- PESSAT or PGCET marks
MBA
- The candidate must secure 60% marks in UG from any recognized University.
- PESSAT, PGCET, MAT, CMAT, CAT, GMAT, GRE scores are accepted
M.TECH
- The candidate must pass Engineering degree with 60% in a relevant stream from a recognized University.
- PESSAT, PGCET or GATE scores are accepted.
PESSAT 2020 Exam Centers
Following are the Exam Centers allotted for PESSAT 2020:
| State | Cities |
| Karnataka | Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Madikeri, Hassan, Tumkur, Chikmagalur, Udipi, Karwar, Shimoga, Chitradurga, Davangere, Haveri, Bellary, Hubli/Darwad, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Raichur, Bijapur, Gulbarga, Bidar. |
| Andhra Pradesh | Hyderabad, Vijayawada |
| Assam (North East) | Guwahati. |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Gujrat | Ahmedabad |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi |
| Kerala | Ernakulam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune |
| New Delhi | New Delhi |
| Orissa | Bhubaneswar |
| Punjab /Haryana | Chandigarh |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Kota |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
PESSAT 2020 Exam Pattern
Following is the Exam Pattern followed in PESSAT 2020 as per last year details:
- Mode of Exam : Online (Computer based Test)
- Medium of Question Paper : English
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice Questions
- Total Duration: B.Tech: 180 minutes, Other Courses: 120 minutes
Marking scheme
Correct answer: +1 will be awarded for each correct answer
Incorrect answer: No marks will be deducted for wrong answer. However, in B.Tech examination in Section 2 English grammar 0.25 marks will be deducted for a each wrong answer.
You can check the distribution of marks from the table below
B.Tech
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 60 | 60 |
| Physics | 60 | 60 |
| Chemistry | 40 | 40 |
| English | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 180 | 180 |
BBA / BBA – HEM
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English comprehensive/verbal ability | 30 | 30 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 45 | 45 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 45 | 45 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
B.Des
Note: B.Des is a Design Aptitude Test which needs pens, sketching pencils, an eraser and a portfolio for the creative work. Soo the examination will be pen and paper based test.
Syllabus:
- Free-Hand Sketching
- Interpreting Natural Laws and Basic Engineering
- Basic Analytical Ability
- Basic Knowledge of Colors and Form
- Ability to Visualize/Imagine
- Sensitivity to Aspects of Typography
- Basic English
- 3D Visualization
- Spatial Sense
- General Knowledge
BBA, LLB
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total marks |
|---|---|---|
| English comprehensive/verbal ability | 30 | 30 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 30 | 20 |
| Basic Law | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
M.Tech
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 60 | 60 |
| Analytical and Logical Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Computer Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| English Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
MBA
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Comprehensive/Verbal Ability | 30 | 30 |
| Analytical and Logical Ability | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
MCA
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 60 | 60 |
| Analytical and Logical Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Computer Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| English Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
LLM
| Subjects | No.of Questions | Marks |
| Legal Theory | 15 | 15 |
| Torts | 10 | 10 |
| International Law | 10 | 10 |
| Human Rights | 5 | 5 |
| Constitutional and administrative law | 35 | 35 |
| Family law labor and Environmental law | 45 | 45 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
| Subjects | No.of Questions | Total Marks |
| Pharmacology | 30 | 30 |
| Pharmacognosy | 30 | 30 |
| Pharmaceutics | 30 | 30 |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
PESSAT 2020 Syllabus
Following table provides you with Syllabus for PESSAT 2020 for different courses:
B.Tech- Questions will be asked from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from class 11 and 12 CBSE and from English grammar.
BBA/ BBA – HEM / B.COM- English Comprehensive/Verbal AbilityAnalytical and Logical ReasoningQuantitative Reasoning
B.DES– Basic knowledge of colors and Form, General Knowledge, Sensitivity to aspects of Typography, Spatial Sense, Ability to visualize Free hand sketching Interpreting Natural Laws and Basic Engineering Basic English
BBA, LLB– Logical Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning Basic Law, English Comprehensive and Verbal Ability Analytical
BCA– Computer awareness, English comprehension, maths analytical & logical ability
B.PHARM/ PHARM.D– Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology 1st and 2nd PUC Questions English Comprehension
M.TECH– English Comprehension, Mathematics Analytical & Logical Ability, Computer Awareness
MBA– English Comprehensive and Verbal Ability Analytical & Logical Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning General Awareness
LLM- Legal theory, torts family law, labour and environemtal law, human rights, international law, Human Rights
M.Pharma– Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical analysis, pharmacology, pharmacognosy
Preparation Tips for PESSAT 2020
PESSAT 2020 is All India Online Entrance Examination conducted for various course offered by PES University. Candidates must prepare with the best resources and tips to pass the exam.Some general preparation tips are given below for candidates to follow:
- Stick to the Syllabus gIve more concentration to the Important topics and prepare accordingly.
- Try to build up your speed and accuracy, because, for all courses entrance exams here, you will have less than one minute per question
- For BBA / BBA HEM exam, you can study MCQs on English, Verbal Ability, Reasoning, Quant.
- Solve previous year Question Papers and Practice Mock Tests
- Prepare and practice from different resources available including books and Online information resources.
- Study General concepts of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Clear your basic concepts. Refer to NCERT books.
- Solve Numerical and deviations problems for physics and Mathematics.
- 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.
- Improve your General knowledge and Thinking Ability. Practise English comprehension and grammar.
- Revision is the most important aspect in preparing for any examination. Don’t forget to revise the topics you have studied and prepared for. Keep revising important topics.
PESSAT 2020 Important Books
Important and good books can enhance your preparation at an important level. Some important recommended books for PESSAT 2020 is given below:
| Important Books | Authors | Available at |
| NCERT PHYSICS | CBSE | Buy here |
| Concepts of Physics by H.C Verma | H.C Verma | Buy here |
| Objective Chemistry | Arihant | Buy here |
| Mathematics | R.D Sharma | Buy here |
| Descriptive English for all Competitive Examinations | S.J Thakur | Buy here |
| Arihant’s Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension | Ajay Singh | Buy here |
| The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | Dinesh Khatter | Buy here |
PESSAT 2020 Admit Card
PESSAT 2020 Admit Card is released by the conducting body, PES University Bangalore. Once candidates successfully book their slots and reserve a date and time for PESSAT 2020 they are issued with the Hall ticket with detailed instructions on it which can be downloaded by the candidates from the official website. Admit Card is an important document that must be carried by a candidate at the time of Examination in a printed form. Hall ticket is the pass to appear PESSAT. Admit Card for PESSAT 2020 is not sent via any post or mail. Candidats must keep 2-3 copies and keep it safe till the time of admission.
About PES University
PES University, located in Bangalore, India is one of the country’s leading teaching and research universities. The University conducts PES Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT) for admission in various courses offered by the University. Besides PESSAT and KCET, the test scores of UCEED, PGCET, MAT, CMAT, CAT, GMAT, GRE and select other National level exams are considered. The consideration of exams is subject to the discretion of PES University.
pessat Admission Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : PES(People Education Society) Scholastic Aptitude Test
Ans : PESSAT FOR B.Tech happens in the month of May every year.
Ans : Yes you can, send a mail at pessat@.pes.edu with your corrections to be made.
Ans : You can send a mail at pessat@.pes.edu. If the amount is found to be deducted twice, the fee shall be refunded to you.
Ans : Yes, you may attend the 2nd-day Counselling which for students with lower ranks.
Ans : Commencement of all courses starts from August every year.
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