PES College of Engineering Mandya

Overview

PES College of Engineering (PESCE), Mandya, established in 1962 by the People’s Education Trust, is a premier autonomous institution affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). Recognized as one of the oldest and most prestigious engineering institutes in North Karnataka, it holds NAAC ‘A’ grade accreditation and boasts NBA accreditation for its core programs. The institution operates as a beneficiary of TEQIP Phases I, II, and III (World Bank funded), driving excellence in technical education.

Courses & Fees

PESCE offers comprehensive undergraduate engineering (B.E.) programs with a sanctioned intake of 960 students, covering traditional fields like Civil and Mechanical Engineering as well as emerging specializations in AI & Machine Learning, Data Science, and Robotics. At the postgraduate level, the college provides specialized M.Tech programs, Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Master of Computer Applications (MCA), along with M.Sc. Engineering (by Research). The institution also supports extensive doctoral research across multiple VTU-recognized and University of Mysore (UOM) recognized research centers. PESCE operates distinct admission seats under government-aided (KCET Code E023) and self-financing (KCET Code E058) schemes.

Placement Trends & Career Outcomes

According to the NIRF 2026 submitted data, the 3-year placement trends are as follows:

Undergraduate (4-Year Program)

Postgraduate (2-Year Program)

Campus Life & Infrastructure

The 62-year-old campus is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and continues to receive significant infrastructural investments. In the 2024-25 academic year, capital expenditure included ₹1.17 Crores for advanced laboratory equipment, ₹1.00 Crore for engineering workshops, and ₹13.34 Lakhs for central library resources. Operational expenditures highlight the institution’s robust academic delivery, utilizing ₹28.40 Crores for staff salaries and ₹8.34 Crores for maintaining the academic infrastructure. The campus is fully accessible, with lifts, ramps, and specially designed toilets available in over 80% of its buildings.

Observations & FAQ

Research and Innovation PESCE maintains an aggressive research and entrepreneurial ecosystem. In 2024, the institution published 35 patents and successfully secured 8 patent grants. Financially, during 2024-25, the college executed 7 sponsored research projects attracting ₹82.14 Lakhs in funding, and completed 45 consultancy projects generating ₹26.58 Lakhs in revenue.

Startup and Entrepreneurship The campus hosts an AICTE IDEA Lab and an active MSME Business Incubator. In 2024-25, the institution received significant innovation grants, including ₹30 Lakhs for the IDEA Lab and ₹15 Lakhs under the MSME Champions Scheme. A standout DPIIT-recognized startup from the institution is ZEROXTEAM SPACE PRIVATE LIMITED, which operates in blockchain security tools; the startup received ₹4.00 Lakhs in seed funding and successfully generated a turnover of ₹5.00 Lakhs.