BBA in Hospitality and Event Management at PES University

If you are looking at BBA in Hospitality and Event Management, PES University in Bangalore runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 40 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹7.91 lakh – ₹13.61 lakh, which works out to about ₹2.64 lakh a year.

At its core, the programme covers how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship.

PES University is a other institute, founded in 1972. This page brings together what is on record for this course at PES University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most BBA/BBM programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship. Typical first jobs: management trainee, business development, sales, marketing or operations roles. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask PES University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BBA/BBM programmes at PES University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with PES University before you pay anything.

To be considered for BBA in Hospitality and Event Management, you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET, IPMAT and a college's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check PES University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET, IPMAT and a college's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to PES University on its website (pes.edu) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of 83%, an average package of ₹17.99 lakh, a median package of ₹8 lakh and a highest package of ₹65 lakh at PES University. 1,199 of 1,445 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For BBA in Hospitality and Event Management specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3.6 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

PES University runs 4 BBA/BBM specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• BBA (Hons.) in Business Analytics
• BBA in Sports Management

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in how organisations run? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹7.91 lakh – ₹13.61 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does PES University compare with other colleges offering BBA/BBM in and around Bangalore?