PES Institute of Technology & Management Shivamogga

Overview

PES Institute of Technology & Management (PESITM), Shivamogga, established in 2007 by the Prerana Educational and Social Trust, is a premier technical institution affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). Nestled in a sprawling 49-acre eco-friendly campus along the Sagar Main Road, the institute is highly reputed in the Malnad region. It is accredited with a NAAC ‘A’ Grade (CGPA 3.08, valid till July 2028) and boasts NBA accreditation for six of its core undergraduate engineering programs (CSE, ISE, ECE, Civil, ME, and EEE).

Courses & Fees

PESITM offers a diverse array of 8 undergraduate engineering (B.E.) programs with a combined intake of 900 students. The offerings span core disciplines like Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering, and advanced computing fields like Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Data Science. At the postgraduate level, the institute broadened its scope by offering a Master of Business Administration (MBA, established 2009) and a recently approved Master of Computer Applications (MCA, established 2023) program, each accommodating 60 students. Additionally, the institution functions as an active research center offering Ph.D. and M.Sc. (Engg.) by Research programs.

Placement Trends & Career Outcomes

[!WARNING] The institution has not submitted verified, structured placement statistics to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).

Consequently, no official, audited placement records, median packages, or standardized placement rates are publicly available for this institution. Students are advised to conduct independent inquiries and connect with the active alumni network or the institutional placement cell to verify current career opportunities, recruiter profiles, and salary trends.

Campus Life & Infrastructure

The 49-acre campus is designed to offer a holistic educational experience. It features a massive central library equipped with vast technical literature and digital resources. Residential students are accommodated in secure on-campus hostels, which include a 500-capacity boys’ hostel and an 800-capacity girls’ hostel. The campus also hosts three multi-cuisine food courts, a dedicated healthcare center, a modern gymnasium, and expansive sports grounds for cricket, football, and indoor sports. A dedicated fleet of college buses ensures safe and seamless transit for students residing across Shivamogga city.

Observations & FAQ

Is PESITM accredited by NBA? Yes, PESITM holds active NBA accreditation for its core branches. The CSE, ISE, ECE, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering programs are accredited until June 30, 2027, and the Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) program is accredited until June 30, 2026.

Does the institute offer non-engineering postgraduate programs? Yes, apart from its comprehensive engineering offerings, PESITM offers an MBA program and recently added an MCA program, expanding its footprint into business management and computer applications.