PESU KCET 2026 Counselling Round 1 Closing on 16 Aug

PES University Bangalore will hold the first round of PESU KCET counselling for B.Tech admissions 2026 on August 16, 2026, at its Ring Road (RR) Campus in Banashankari, Bengaluru. This crucial in-person session is specifically for candidates who have secured PESU KCET ranks between 1 and 3,500, aiming to fill a significant portion of B.Tech seats through the university’s independent rank list.

Candidates eligible for this first round must confirm their attendance through the official portal at admissions.pes.edu under the ‘Next Steps’ tab. The university has clarified that candidates ranked above 3,500 will not be admitted to this particular session, underscoring the competitive nature of admissions through the PESU KCET pathway.

PESU KCET 2026 Counselling: Key Details and Eligibility

Candidates planning to attend the PES University KCET 2026 counselling should ensure they meet the prescribed rank and academic eligibility criteria before participating.

Criteria	Details
Counselling Round 1 Date	August 16, 2026
Eligible KCET Rank	KCET Rank 1 to 3,500
Academic Eligibility	Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) in Class 12
Accepted Entrance Exams	KCET 2026 and JEE Main 2026
PESSAT for B.Tech	Discontinued for B.Tech admissions from the 2026 admission cycle
B.Tech Admission Mode	Admissions will be conducted only through KCET and JEE Main scores

PESU KCET 2026 Counselling: Session Timings and Venue

Candidates should report to the counselling venue as per their allotted session based on their KCET rank to complete the admission formalities smoothly.

Particular	Details
Counselling Venue	PES University Ring Road Campus, Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bengaluru – 560085
Session 1 Eligible Ranks	KCET Rank 1–1,800
Session 1 Reporting Time	7:30 AM
Session 1 Counselling Begins	8:15 AM
Session 2 Eligible Ranks	KCET Rank 1,801–3,500
Session 2 Reporting Time	1:00 PM
Session 2 Counselling Begins	1:30 PM
Expected Duration	Approximately 4–5 hours (including registration, document verification, seat selection, and fee payment)

PESU KCET 2026 Counselling: Required Documents

Candidates must carry all original documents along with two self-attested photocopies of each for verification during the counselling process.

PESU KCET Rank Card
Government KCET Rank Card
Class 12 Marks Card
Class 10 Marks Card
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Migration Certificate (if applicable)
Aadhaar Card (copy)
PAN Card (copy)
Six recent passport-size photographs

Note: Failure to produce any of the required documents may lead to disqualification from the counselling process.

PESU KCET 2026 Counselling: Fee Details

Candidates must bring the prescribed demand draft (DD) based on their allotted engineering branch unless they are admitted under the Higher Fee Category.

Engineering Branch	Demand Draft (DD) Amount
Computer Science Engineering (CSE) & Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML)	₹5,60,000
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)	₹5,10,000
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) & Biotechnology	₹4,60,000
DD Payable To	PES University, Bangalore
Higher Fee Category	Candidates are exempt from DD submission and must produce the original fee receipt.

PESU KCET 2026 Counselling: Admission Process

The counselling process is structured to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for all eligible candidates. It begins with a mandatory registration and document verification phase, where all submitted documents are cross-checked against the originals. Following successful verification, candidates proceed to the seat selection stage, where they can pick their preferred B.Tech branch based on availability and their rank. This stage is immediately followed by the submission of the demand draft for the tuition fees. The final step involves collecting a welcome kit and receiving official admission confirmation from the university. This full process is designed to finalize admissions on the same day.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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