People’s Education Society Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT) is a popular university-level entrance test organized by the People’s Education Society (PES). As per the updates, the PESSAT 2024 Application Form has been released for the candidates. Candidates can visit the official website of the university (https://www.pessat.com/) to apply as soon as possible. The motive of the exam is to offer various UG and PG courses to the aspirants in the field of Management, CSIT, Engineering, design, Law, etc.
The qualified candidates will get an opportunity to sit in on their favorite courses at PES university. The candidates can take admission in PES University via state/national level examinations like JEE Main 2024, KCET, PGCET, MAT, CAT, CMAT, etc. Through this article, we are inviting aspirants to grab details on PESSAT 2024 Admissions.
Aspirants, the PESSAT 2024 B.Tech Exam, Section 1 Syllabus, will consist of 30% questions from the XI class. And the rest of the 70% syllabus will come from the 12th CBSE syllabus. Section 2 will test your aptitude and skills in English Grammar. This section includes 20 questions.
PESSAT 2024 Highlights
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | PES University Scholastic Aptitude Test or PESSAT |
Conducting Body | PES University Bangalore |
Exam Level | National Level |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Exam Fee | INR 650 |
Language of Exam | English |
Official Website | https://www.pessat.com/ |
PESSAT 2024 Tentative Exam Dates
Check out the tentative PESSAT 2024 Exam details for B.Tech and other courses:
Events | Tentative Dates |
Start of PESSAT 2024 registrations | October 20, 2023 |
Last date to register for candidates from outside Bengaluru | April 11, 2024 |
Last date for candidates to register who are willing to take PESSAT at Bangalore center only | April 22, 2024 |
Commencement of slot bookings for all candidates | April 15, 2024 |
PESSAT | April 20 to May 12, 2024 |
Last date to update 12th std / 2nd PU marks (Only for candidates whose 12th / 2nd PU results are announced) | May 13, 2024 |
PESSAT Results | May 15, 2024 |
PESSAT first round Counseling | May 25 and 26, 2024 |
Last date for submission of original documents / Last date for surrender of PESSAT seat (only for admitted students) | June, 2024 |
Orientation Program for admitted students. | July/ August, 2024 |
Commencement of Session (Classes/ Activities) | August, 2024 |
PESSAT second / final round counseling for B.Tech. | June/ July, 2024 |
Exam Dates for Other Courses
Event | Tentative Test |
Commencement of PESSAT 2024 registrations | October 20, 2023 |
Commencement of Test Slot bookings | January 10, 2024 |
PES Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT 2024) | January to July, 2024 |
Last date of Online Registrations | July, 2024 |
PESSAT Results | 3 days after taking the test |
Formal commencement of classes for all UG programs | August, 2024 |
Formal commencement of classes for all PG programs | August, 2024 |
For B.Arch. Courses (Dependent on the NATA Score)
Event | Tentative Dates |
Commencement of PESSAT 2024 registrations | October 20, 2023 |
Last date to upload NATA and 12th std / 2nd PU scores online | May/ June, 2024 |
First round counseling at PES University for seat selection | June, 2024 |
Last date for submission of Original documents / Surrender of Seat (only for admitted students) | July, 2024 |
Orientation program for students | July, 2024 |
Commencement of Session (Classes/ Activities). | August, 2024 |
Second round Counseling (Only if seats are surrendered from 1st Round) | August, 2024 |
PESSAT 2024 Application Form
Aspirants, the following are the complete details of PESSAT 2024. Which you must know before filling the PESSAT 2024 Application form:
- The application form will be available soon in an online mode.
- The aspirants are permitted to fill the application form from the 4th week of October 2023.
- The aspirants have to fill in the authentic details that are mentioned in their 10th grade mark sheet.
- The aspirants have to submit their application form before the last date of submission.
- The candidates must keep a print copy of their application form.
Application Fee
The Application Form Fee for the upcoming PESSAT 2024 is noted to be INR 1050/- (Rs 550/ for HN campus). The candidates will have an opportunity to pay their application form fee via offline and online mode.
PESSAT Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants, Are you willing to take PESSAT 2024? If “yes”, check out the PESSAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria for different courses.
For B.Tech Courses
Qualification: The candidates are required to clear their 10+2 or equivalent exam from any recognized board.
Subjects: The candidates must have taken Physics and Mathematics as their main subjects.
Marks: Every candidate, who is applying for PESSAT 2024, must have got at least 50% in their qualifying exam.
Appearing: the candidates appearing for their qualifying examination are also permitted to give the exam.
M.Tech Course
Exam Duration: 120 Minutes
The candidate must have completed their B.Tech from a renowned university. The candidate in the last semester of their B.Tech can apply for the M.Tech course.
For MCA Course
Exam Duration: 120 minutes
Qualification: The aspirants holding their bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum percentage and, that too from a renowned university, can apply for the MCA admission.
Subjects: The candidates must have mathematics as their main subject.
Marks: Every candidate, who is applying for PESSAT 2024, must have got at least 50% in their last qualifying exam.
For MBA Courses
Exam Duration: 120 minutes
Qualification: The aspirants applying for an MBA course, must have a relevant bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
Marks: Every candidate, who is applying for the MBA course via PESSAT 2024, must have got at least 50% in their last qualifying exam.
Scores: The aspirant with MAT, PGCET, CMAT, CAT, GRE, and GMAT scores are also eligible to apply for MBA admission.
B. Arch and BBA LLB Courses
Exam Duration: 120 minutes
The aspirants must have qualified for the NATA examination for taking admission into the B.Arch course.
The aspirants must have qualified for the CLAT examination for taking admission into the BBA LLB course.
The aspirants have to upload their CLAT or NATA score while filling the PESSAT 2024 application form.
PESSAT 2024 Exam Pattern
Exam Mode: The exam will be organized in an online mode.
Type of the Questions: MCQ questions.
Exam Duration: 3 hours
Marking Scheme: +1 for the right answer, no negative marking for the incorrect answer.
Question Paper Pattern for B.Tech course
Subjects | Total no. of questions |
Physics | 60 |
Mathematics | 60 |
Chemistry | 40 |
English | 20 |
Total | 180 |
For M.Tech
Subjects | Total no of questions |
Analytical & Logical Ability | 20 |
Mathematics | 60 |
English Comprehension | 20 |
Computer Awareness | 20 |
Total | 120 |
For B.Des
Exam Duration: 120 Minutes
S.No | Subject |
1 | Basic Knowledge of Colors and Form |
2 | General Knowledge |
3 | Sensitivity to Aspects of Typography |
4 | Spatial Sense |
5 | Ability to Visualize/Imagine |
6 | 3D Visualization |
For M.Des
Exam Duration: 120 Minutes
S.No | Subject |
1 | Basic Knowledge of Colors and Form |
2 | General Knowledge |
3 | Sensitivity to Aspects of Typography |
4 | Spatial Sense |
5 | Ability to Visualize/Imagine |
6 | 3D Visualization |
7 | Free-Hand Sketching |
8 | Interpreting Natural Laws and Basic Engineering |
9 | Basic English |
10 | Basic Analytical Ability |
B.Pharm/ Pharm.D
Exam Duration: 120 minutes
S.No | Subject |
1 | Physics |
2 | Chemistry |
3 | Mathematics/Biology |
4 | English Comprehension |
Newly Added Programs from 2024
- B.Tech in CSE (AIML)
- Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Economics (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Medical
PESSAT 2024 Preparation Tips
Here are some important preparation tips for the candidate:
- Check out the exam pattern and, complete PESSAT 2024 syllabus, and then make a revision schedule.
- You must avoid distractions and follow your revision schedule strictly.
- You must participate in the mock tests.
- You must try to solve the previous year’s question papers.
PESSAT 2024 Slot Booking
The slot booking procedure is based on First Come First Serve. All the participating aspirants are advised to book their slots for the PESSAT 2024 examination. The booking process will initiate in May 2024 (for B.Tech) and January 2024 (for other courses). Via the slot booking session, the candidates can select their preference of venue, time, and date for the PESSAT 2024 Entrance Test.
PESSAT 2024 Admit Card
The candidates can easily download the PESSAT 2024 Admit card via the official university website. It is mandatory for every candidate to bring the admit card along with the valid ID proof at the exam center.