Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at PES University

PES University, Bangalore, Karnataka, offers Diploma in Mechanical Engineering as a 3-year diploma degree. There are 60 seats in each batch.

Expect to spend most of your time on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD.

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 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 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 thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD. Typical first jobs: mechanical, design, production or maintenance engineer.

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.

PES University has not published a fee for Diploma in Mechanical Engineering on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To get into Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check PES University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams 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 most recent placement data we hold (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.

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

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in thermodynamics? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• 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 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in and around Bangalore?