People's Education Society Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT)

What is PESSAT?

PESSAT stands for People's Education Society Scholastic Aptitude Test. It is conducted by PES University, Bangalore. 

• Campuses
• Exam Details
• Exam Dates
• Registration
• Exam Centres
• PESSAT Syllabus and Books
• PESSAT Exam Pattern
• Preparation Tips
• PESSAT Admit Card
• Results
• PESSAT Cutoffs
• Admission Process
• Eligibility Criteria

The PESSAT exam allows students to pursue the courses provided by the PES University. The national level exam is conducted once a year. 

Below is the list of courses offered by PES University through PESSAT:

Engineering:

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
• Bachelor of Technology (Lateral Entry)
• Master of Technology (M.Tech)

Commerce and Management:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) {Evening and Regular}
• Master of Commerce (M.Com)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Design:

• Bachelor of Design (B.Des) 

Law:

• Bachelor of Business Administration- Bachelor of Legislative Law (BBA LLB)
• Bachelor of Arts- Bachelor of Legislative Law (BA LLB)
• Master of Legislative Law (LLM)

Computer Applications:

• Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Pharmacy:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
• Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)

PES University Campuses:

PES University offers these courses on 3 of its campuses. Below is a list of the campus and the courses offered by them:

PES University, Ring Road Campus:

• B.Tech
• BBA
• BBA HEM
• B.Des
• BBA LLB
• BA LLB
• B.Tech (Lateral Entry)
• MCA
• MBA
• M.Tech

PES University, Electronic City Campus:

• B.Tech
• BBA
• B.Tech (Lateral Entry)

PES University, Hanumanth Nagar Campus:

• M.Com
• B.Com
• B.Pharm
• Pharm.D
• M.Pharm

Candidates can seek admissions in Bangalore at the PES University by appearing for the PESSAT exam and pursue a dynamic course-curriculum across various fields.

To apply for the exam, candidates have to complete their 10+2 education or graduation degree in the required field of study. 

PESSAT Exam Details:

PESSAT Exam Dates:

For B.Tech:

For Other Programs:

PESSAT Registration:

Candidates can register for PESSAT by following the below-mentioned steps: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of PESSAT. 
Step 2: Click on the Registration link for PESSAT.
Step 3: Select the preferred course. 
Step 4: Enter your Name, Date of Birth, and Gender. 
Step 5: Submit your Email ID. 
Step 6: Go through the details that have been provided and submit them. 

The candidate's registration number will be sent to their official email address. After submitting the details for the registration process, candidates will be redirected to the PESSAT application form. 

How to fill-up the PESSAT Application Form?

Step 1: Candidates have to select their blood group from the dropdown list. 
Step 2: Select the Nationality, Religion, and Category. 
Step 3: Select the Caste and Mother Tongue. 
Step 4: Enter Family Size and Place of Birth. 
Step 5: Candidates have to submit their Communication Address and a 10-digit valid mobile number.
Step 6: Submit details of Parents.
Step 7: Enter Educational Details
Step 8: Candidates have to select their preferred PESSAT test centres. 
Step 9: Submit a recent passport-size photograph and signature. 
Step 10: Upload the necessary documents related to the educational details, date of birth, gender details, and others. 
Step 11: Pay the fees for PESSAT. 

Candidates can download their PESSAT Application Form by submitting their Registration Number, Date of Birth, and Gender Details. 

PESSAT Fee Structure:

Documents Required: 

• Class 10 Marksheet or Equivalent
• Class 12 Marksheet
• Graduation Marksheet
• Provisional Graduation Marksheet
• Domicile Documents
• Caste Certificate (If Required)
• Work Experience Details (If Required)

Apart from the above documents, they need to have a scanned copy of the photograph and signatures in the following format while filling the application form of the PESSAT exam. 

PESSAT Exam Centres:

PESSAT for B.Tech will be conducted in over 48 exam centres all across the country. 

Following are some of the important PESSAT exam centres. 

For other courses at Ring Road, Electronic City and Hanumanth Nagar Campus, PESSAT will be conducted at the respective college campus. 

PESSAT Syllabus & Books:

A) Syllabus for B.Tech:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• English

B) Syllabus for B.Pharm and Pharm D:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• English

Topics for these PESSAT subjects will be based entirely on the syllabus for 11th and 12th standard. 

Books for B.Tech, B.Pharm, and Pharm D: 

Physics:

Chemistry:

English:

Mathematics (B.Tech):

Biology (B.Pharm and Pharm D):

C) Syllabus for B.Tech (Lateral Entry):

PESSAT Questions will be based on their relevant diploma stream. 

D) Syllabus for BBA, B.Com (Evening and Regular), BBA LLB, BA LLB and MBA: 

• Verbal Ability
• Analytical and Logical Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude

E) Syllabus for BBA LLB and BA LLB:

• Verbal Ability
• Analytical and Logical Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Basic Law

F) Syllabus for MBA:

• Verbal Ability
• Analytical and Logical Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness

Books for BBA, B.Com (Evening and Regular), BBA LLB, BA LLB, M.Com and MBA:

Verbal Ability:

Quantitative Aptitude:

Analytical and Logical Reasoning: 

Basic Law (LLB Programs)

General Awareness (MBA and M.Com):

Candidates can follow the below sources for preparing for this section of the PESSAt exam:

• Daily Newspapers such as Times of India, The Hindu, The Indian Express, and others
• Manorama Year Book
• YouTube Videos on the relevant topics
• Books on Art, History, Culture, and others

G) Syllabus for B.Des:

• Knowledge of College and Form
• General Knowledge
• Aspects of Typography
• Spatial Sense
• Visualization and Imagination Test
• 3D Visualization
• Free-hand Sketching
• Interpretation of Natural Laws and Basic Engineering
• Basic English
• Basic Analytical Ability

PESSAT for B.Des is also known as the Design Aptitude Test or DAT. Apart from answering the examination questions, they also have to submit a portfolio with all their creative works.

Books for B.Des: 

H) Syllabus for M.Tech and MCA:

• Mathematics
• Analytical and Logical Ability
• Computer Awareness
• English 

Books for M.Tech and MCA: 

English:

Logical Reasoning:

Computer Awareness:

Mathematics:

In addition to the above-listed books for the PESSAT exam, candidates should also refer to their undergraduate course materials.  

I) Syllabus for M.Pharm:

• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmaceutical Analysis
• Pharmacology
• Pharmacognosy

Books for M.Pharm: 

Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Analysis:

Pharmacology:

Pharmacognosy:

PESSAT Exam Pattern:

A) B.Tech:

B) B.Tech (Lateral Entry):

C) BBA and B.Com (Regular and Evening):

D) B.Des:

PESSAT for B.Des will be an offline examination. Candidates will have to bring their stationery to answer the questions based on the topics mentioned above. 

The time allotted for B.Des in the PESSAT exam will be 120 minutes. 

E) BA LLB and BBA LLB:

F) B.Pharm and Pharm.D:

G) M.Tech and MCA:

H) M.Com and MBA:

I) M.Pharm:

PESSAT Exam Preparation Tips:

• Grasp the PESSAT Syllabus:

Candidates should have a proper idea of the PESSAT exam syllabus. It will allow the candidates to prepare a proper schedule for the exam and follow it meticulously. 

Having proper knowledge of the syllabus of the PESSAT exam will also allow candidates to have a proper idea of the areas in which they are weak and prepare accordingly. 

• Hold on to the right PESSAT Resources:

Preparing for PESSAT requires the right resources, such as books and e-resources. Candidates should always hold on to the right resources that will help them ace the examination.

• Ace Revision and Mock Tests for PESSAT:

Revision forms an integral part of exam preparation as it helps the candidates keep themselves updated with the topics. PESSAT Mock Tests also become an important part of the revision process as it allows the candidates to understand the exam pattern. 

Answering multiple mock tests will allow the candidates to devise a strategy in which they will go about the PESSAT Exam Pattern. Candidates should aim to answer at least 8 to 10 mock tests before the final PESSAT examination. 

• Prepare for PESSAT Healthily:

Candidates must eat and drink healthy to keep themselves in good shape before the PESSAT exam. Apart from that, they should exercise daily to help them become fit both physically and mentally. It's essential to take proper rest and candidates should take regular breaks during the PESSAT exam preparation process. 

PESSAT Admit Card:

Candidates can download the PESSAT Admit Card by following the below-mentioned steps: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of PESSAT. 
Step 2: Click on the link that reads "PESSAT Admit Card".
Step 3: Candidates have to submit their Application Number and Email ID. 
Step 4: They have to book their preferred date and time for the PESSAT Exam.
Step 5: After the candidates have booked the date and time, the Admit Card will be displayed on their screen. 
Step 6: Candidates should check the information provided on the Admit Card of PESSAT exam. If the information is incorrect, then they should take a printout of the admit card. If it's incorrect, then they should report it to the concerned authorities. 

Along with the Admit Card, they have to carry a Government approved ID card to the PESSAT Exam Centre. 

PESSAT Results:

Candidates have to download the PESSAT results by following the below-mentioned steps: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of PESSAT. 
Step 2: Click on the link that reads "PESSAT Results".
Step 3: Candidates will be redirected to the Login page. 
Step 4: They have to enter their PESSAT Roll Number and Date of Birth.
Step 5: The PESSAT Scorecard will be displayed on the candidate's screen. 
Step 6: Candidates can check the details mentioned on the scorecard and download it for future references. If the candidates encounter any problems, then they should report the same to the concerned authorities of the PESSAT exam. 

Based on the rank secured in PESSAT, the PESSAT Merit List will be prepared. Candidates will be invited for the counselling sessions or the further admission process based on the PESSAT Merit List. 

PESSAT Cut offs:

Candidates have to clear the PESSAT Cut off to get invited for the counselling process or further admission process of PES University. 

The Cut offs of the PESSAT exam will be different for all the courses as well as the 3 PES University campuses. 

The Cut offs for the PESSAT exam depends on the following factors:

• Level of previous year's question paper
• Performance of candidates
• Number of seats available
• Number of candidates appearing for the examination

PESSAT Admission Process: 

A) B.Tech:

Counselling sessions shall be conducted for B.Tech courses. It shall be based on the PESSAT Cut off for the university. 

Below is the list of documents that are required for the B.Tech Counselling Process after the PESSAT exam:

• PESSAT Scorecard
• PESSAT Counselling Call Letter
• Class 10 Marksheet or Equivalent
• Class 12 Marksheet or Equivalent 
• Transfer Certificate 
• Migration Certificate 
• Character Certificate
• Caste Certificate (If Required)

B) BBA, B.Com, MBA, M.Com, MCA, and LLB:

PES University shall conduct a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) process for all the other courses after the PESSAT exam. 

Candidates shall be selected for the courses based on their performance in GD and PI, which will be conducted after the PESSAT exam. 

For all other courses, other than the ones mentioned above, candidates will be admitted based on the marks obtained in the PESSAT Examination.