PES University, established in 1988 and elevated to university status in 2013, stands as one of Bangalore's premier private technical universities, renowned for excellence in engineering education, research innovation, and industry-aligned programs. With a sprawling 70-acre main campus in Electronics City and additional campuses totaling over 100 acres, PES University serves 12,000+ students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Engineering, Management, Medicine, and Sciences.
The university has earned NAAC A+ grade, NBA accreditation for all engineering programs, and consistently ranks among top 100 Indian universities in NIRF rankings, with strong reputation for placements and research output. PES University offers comprehensive B.Tech programs in 13 specializations including Computer Science, Information Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Biotechnology, emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Science, and Cyber Security, along with M.Tech programs in 20+ specializations, MBA, MCA, M.Sc., and Ph.D.
across engineering disciplines. The university's distinguished faculty of 700+ members includes experienced professors with 65% holding Ph.D. degrees from IITs, IISc, NITs, and international universities, actively publishing 800+ research papers annually in high-impact journals, securing research grants worth ₹40+ crores from DST, DRDO, ISRO, SERB, and industry collaborations. PES University's state-of-the-art infrastructure features modern academic blocks with 400+ smart classrooms equipped with digital teaching aids, 200+ advanced laboratories with latest equipment and software, well-equipped workshops with CNC machines, 3D printers, robotics facilities, comprehensive computing infrastructure with 4,000+ high-performance systems, and dedicated research centers.
The university's robust research ecosystem includes Centers of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, IoT, Blockchain, Robotics, Data Science, and Medical Electronics, with annual research output exceeding 1,000 publications and 100+ patents filed. PES University maintains strong industry partnerships with Microsoft (campus embedded with Microsoft Innovation Center), Amazon, Google, IBM, Intel, Cisco, SAP, Oracle, and leading Indian IT companies, facilitating industrial training, internships, sponsored projects, joint research, and curriculum co-development.
The university's exceptional Training & Placement Cell achieves outstanding 95%+ placement rates, with 700+ companies visiting campus annually including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Cisco, Qualcomm, core engineering firms, and startups, offering packages ranging from ₹5-60 lakhs with average CTC of ₹8.5 lakhs for B.Tech graduates. PES University emphasizes holistic development through 80+ technical clubs, coding clubs, robotics teams, cultural societies, entrepreneurship cells, social service initiatives, and sports teams.
The university hosts annual technical fest 'Equinox' and cultural fest 'Alkimia' attracting thousands of participants nationwide. The campus offers excellent facilities including modern hostels for boys and girls accommodating 5,000+ students, international-standard sports complex, health center, recreational facilities, innovation labs, and vibrant student community. PES University's strong alumni network of 35,000+ professionals includes technology leaders at FAANG companies, successful entrepreneurs who founded startups including unicorns, researchers at premier institutions, and corporate executives globally, actively contributing through mentorship, placements, guest lectures, and institutional support.
With global collaborations including partnerships with 150+ international universities for student exchange, dual degree programs, faculty collaboration, and research partnerships with institutions in USA, UK, Europe, and Asia, PES University provides international exposure. The university's unwavering commitment to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, industry integration, innovation-driven learning, entrepreneurship, and ethical values continues to nurture engineering excellence and produce skilled technology professionals who contribute significantly to India's IT industry and global technological advancement.