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Presidency University Admission Application Process, Eligibility & Dates

  • Bangalore, Karnataka
  • AICTE, BCI, UGC
  • Private University

Saurav Anand
19/06/2023

Presidency University Admission

Presidency University Bangalore courses for the academic year 2023–2024 are open to admission.

Presidency University Admission 2023 has been started and it will be based on merit and entrance exam results. For admission to particular programmes, the university accepts scores from national or state-level entrance tests such the KCET, MAT, XAT, CAT, or CMAT.

For admission to select degrees, Presidency University also administers its own entrance exams, such as the Presidency's Design Entrance Test (PDET) and Presidency University Law Admission Test (PULAT).

The Presidency Group of Institutions (PGI) is made up of 7 Schools and a College and University. In addition to undergraduate and graduate programs in computer technology, business, management, and journalism offered by the institution, the colleges also offer National and International Boards of Studies. NAAC has renewed its 'A+' accreditation for Bengaluru's Presidency College.

Presidency University Bangalore Admission Highlights

DetailsPresidency University 
LocationBangalore 
Ranking (2023)Ranked Top 45 in Pan India under Top 170 Engineering Institute Rankings, 2023
Ranked Top 42 in Pan India under Top 125 Private Engineering Institute Rankings, 2023
Ranked Top 45 in Top 70 Private Institutes – Placement (source: Times Engineering Newspaper, 20 June 2023)
Number of courses15+ UG, PG and PhD courses (in different specialisation)(NOTE - Courses information can be found in the official website or you can contact us for more details)
Total Schools JEE, CET, CLAT, LSAT, MAT, XAT, UCEED, CAT, AIEED, COMEDK, EAMCET, ATMA, K-MAT, TANCET among others 
Number of faculty departments15
Courses Available            B.Tech, M.Tech, LLB (Integrated), LLM, M.Com, B.Com, BBA, MBA, BCA, B.Des, Ph.D ( the courses are offered in various specializations) 
Admission Criteria            Merit and Entrance (depending on various courses)
Entrances Accepted            JEE, CET, CLAT, LSAT, MAT, XAT, UCEED, CAT, AIEED, COMEDK, EAMCET, , ATMA, K-MAT, TANCET among others 
Applications Process            Online

Presidency University Admission Process

The Presidency University application process is now entirely online. In the necessary Application Form, you must provide all pertinent academic and personal data. The application form will also ask applicants to provide their personal contact information, educational background, employment history, and extracurricular activities and extracurricular endeavors.

Below are the details for Presidency University Admission Process

  • Applications are examined for basic eligibility, academic standing, and other factors of the applicant's appropriateness for the course of interest. Within 15 working days of receiving an application, the admissions committee replies and sends:
  • ·A letter of acceptance, a request for an extra written exam and/or interview if the admissions committee considers the applicant needs more information, or
  • A letter of regret in the event that admission is denied
  • Email is used to convey any choices. For our answer, please verify your email address (as specified in the application form). A formal offer of admission, issued by courier, is also sent after the email when admission is granted to chosen candidates.

Presidency University MBA Admission

Presidency University MBA Admission 2023 will be based on entrance exams such as PGCET, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or KMAT.

The applicant for admission to the MBA program must have earned a degree from an accredited university with a minimum aggregate score of 50% on the Qualifying Examination. For candidates in the SC/ST and other Reserved Categories, a minimum cumulative score of 45% is necessary.

Presidency University MBA Admission: Karnataka PGCET Important Dates are given below

EntranceDates
Karnataka PGCET 2023 RegistrationOctober 2023
Karnataka PGCET 2023 ExamNovember 2023
Karnataka PGCET 2023 ResultDecember 2023

Presidency University MBA Admission 2023: CAT Important Dates are given below

EntranceDates
CAT 2023 RegistrationAugust – September 2023
CAT 2023 ExamNovember 2023
CAT 2023 ResultDecember 2023

Presidency University Ph.D. Admission

The Ph.D. Program (full-time or part-time) at Presidency University is accepting applications from qualified applicants in the fields of engineering, business, management, science, and the humanities.

Research Fellowship:

Meritorious full-time scholars are eligible for a Presidency University Research Fellowship up to Rs. 20000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 24000 per month for the third year.

Annual Fee Concessions:

outstanding scholars are eligible for fee reductions of up to 30% of the yearly fee.

Presidency University Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria: -

A Master's degree or a professional degree that has been declared by the relevant statutory or regulatory body to be equivalent to the Master's degree, with a strong academic record and at least 55% of the total marks, or its equivalent grade of "B" on the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is used).

OR

An M.Phil. degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 55%, or the equivalent grade of "B" on the UGC 7-point scale for the M.Phil. program's coursework.

Presidency University Ph.D. Selection Method:

There are two phases to the selection process:

Stage 1:

Entrance Exam: The University will administer a Ph.D. entrance exam to all of India. To be eligible for the interview or viva-voce, applicants must get a minimum of 50% of the possible points overall, or the minimal equivalent grade as determined by the university in the admission exam.

Stage 2:

Interview/Viva-Voce: After passing the entrance exam, candidates must appear before a panel of interviewers from the relevant department (chosen by the Chairman, R&IC). The candidate will be evaluated based on the following standards throughout the interview/viva-voce process:

Presidency University Ph.D. Fee Structure:

CategoryAnnual Fee Details ( In Rupees.)
Part-Time – External70K (After 30% Fee Concession)
Part-Time – Internal70K (After 30% Fee Concession)
Part Time – Internal25K
Fee at the time of submission of Synopsis/Thesis (All categories)15K

(Source: Official Website of Presidency University)

Presidency University Ph.D. Admission: Important Dates:

Last date for submission of filled Application10th July, 2023
Date of Entrance Exam and Interview10th July 2023
Announcement of list of selected Candidates: 
Last date for Payment of Fee (1st Installment)(50% of the tuition fee)
Date of Provisional Registration 
Last date for Payment of Fee (2nd Installment)(50% of the tuition fee)

Presidency University Courses Offered

School of Engineering

School of Information Science

  • BCA (Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality)
  • BCA (Gaming and Graphics)
  • BCA

School of Law (SOL) Approved By BCI

School of Management  (SOM)

School of Commerce (SOC)

  • B.Com (Professional) – [Spl. In Banking & Finance / Corporate Accounting & Taxation]
  • B.Com  [Hons] – [Spl. In Corporate Accounting with CMA-US / Business Analytics]
  • M.Com. (Forensic Accounting and Corporate Fraud Management)

School of  Design (SOD)

  • B. Des – Product Design
  • B. Des –Game Design
  • B. Des – Communication Design
  • B. Des – Space  Design  [Interior Design]
  • B. Des – Fashion Design

(NOTE - Courses information can be found in the official website or you can contact us for more details)

Presidency University Courses: Duration and Fee structure

CoursesCourse DurationTotal Fees ( in INR)
B.Tech / B.E4 years5.8 L – 10.6 L
BCA3 years3.15 L
BBA3 years3.45 L
BA LLB5 years7 L
BBA LLB5 years7.5 L
B.Com3 years2.85 L - 3.45 L
B.Design4 years8.6 L
M.Tech/ M.E2 years1.1 L
MBA/ PGDM2 years5.3 L

Presidency University Eligibility Criteria

Presidency university Courses are planned and organized to give its students the necessary modern information, skills, and aptitude for achieving their individual professional goals.

Project-driven experiential learning is incorporated throughout the curriculum and pedagogy, along with assignments that encourage creative thinking.

Presidency University Admission 2023 has begun. The Presidency University eligibility criteria for various courses are given below.

CourseEligibility Criteria
B.TECH Program (Regular) A candidate for the M.TECH program must hold a bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) or equivalent in engineering from an Indian university or a foreign institution accredited by the UGC or AIU, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%. SC/ST and other Reserved Category applicants must have a minimum cumulative score of 45%. Candidate must have taken any admission test at the national, state, or Presidency University entrance examination PGCET, GA (Lateral Entry) 
B.TECH Program (Lateral Entry) For admission to B.Tech Programs (Lateral Entry), a candidate must have passed any diploma examination or equivalent examination with a minimum cumulative score of 60%. The candidate should have taken any admission test at the state level. 
M.TECH. ProgramPass the pre-university, higher secondary, or 10+2 examination from an accredited board with a minimum overall grade point average of 45% (40% for applicants who fall under the reserved category). Appeared for the PULAT (Presidency University Law Admission Test), LSAT / CLAT exams. The maximum age for applicants is 20 years old as of the first day of July in the admissions year (22 years for applicants who fall under the Reserved Category).
B.COM ProgramsA minimum of 50% overall in the 10+2 or an equivalent test from any recognized board is required for candidates seeking admission to the B.Com program.
B.SC. – EconomicsCandidates for admission to the B.Sc. Economics program must have passed the (10 + 2)/PUC or an exam of an equivalent level with a minimum of 50% overall 
BA LLB (Hons)/BBA LLB/BCOM LLB Pass the pre-university, higher secondary, or 10+2 examination from an accredited board with a minimum overall grade point average of 45% (40% for applicants who fall under the reserved category). Appeared for the PULAT (Presidency University Law Admission Test), LSAT / CLAT exams. The maximum age for applicants is 20 years old as of the first day of July in the admissions year (22 years for applicants who fall under the Reserved Category).
LLM- Intellectual Property/LLM – Technology Law A candidate for admission to the B.Sc. The multimedia program must have earned at least 50% of the possible aggregate marks in the 10+2 or PUC or equivalent exams. 
MBA programThe applicant for admission to the MBA program must have earned a degree from an accredited university with a minimum aggregate score of 50% on the Qualifying Examination. For candidates in the SC/ST and other Reserved Categories, a minimum cumulative score of 45% is necessary. Candidate must have taken one of the following entry exams for presidency universities: PGCET, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or KMAT. 
BBA & BBA (Aviation) ProgramsA candidate seeking admission to the BBA and BBA (Aviation) programs must have earned at least a 50% overall marks average in their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board. 
B.DES ProgramCompleted a BCA/Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Computer Science or an equivalent degree (OR) passed a B.Sc., B.Com., or B.A. with mathematics at the graduate or 10+2 levels. Gotten at least 50% on the qualifying exam, or 45% on the exam for applicants in the reserved category.The applicant must have taken one of the PGCET, KMAT, or other presidency university entry exams at the national, state, or regional level. 
B.Sc. – MultimediaIn order to be considered for admission to the B.DES program, a candidate must have successfully completed the Pre-University/Higher Secondary/10+2 examination with a grade of at least 45% in the Arts, Commerce, or Science stream, or 40% in the case of candidates from the SC/ST and other Reserved Categories like Category -1 and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B) from Karnataka. The applicant must have taken an admission test for a presidency university, such as the UCEED 
BCAA candidate seeking admission to the BCA program must have earned at least 50% of the possible points in their 10+2 or equivalent test from a recognized board. 
B.Sc. Data ScienceCandidates for admission to the B.Sc. in Data Science program must have completed the 10+2 or PUC or an equivalent exam, with Mathematics or Statistics as one of the courses, with a minimum of 50% overall. 
MCACompleted a BCA/Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Computer Science or an equivalent degree (OR) passed a B.Sc., B.Com., or B.A. with mathematics at the graduate or 10+2 levels. Gotten at least 50% on the qualifying exam, or 45% on the exam for applicants in the reserved category. The applicant must have taken one of the PGCET, KMAT, or other presidency university entry exams at the national, state, or regional level. 
BA (Journalism and Mass Communication)A candidate for admission to the BA (Journalism and Mass Communication) program must have passed the PUC, 10+2, or an exam of an equivalent level with a minimum of 50% overall. 

Presidency University Entrance Exam 2023

Courses  Entrance Exams
B. TechJEE, State Entrance Exam (CET), COMEDK, EAMCET
LawCLAT, LSAT
MBA  CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, K-MAT, TANCET
BBA UGAT
DesignUCEED, IIAD, AIEED, CEED, NIT, NIFT

(Source: Official Website of Presidency University)

Presidency University Selection Criteria

Presidency University Selection criteria 2023 for different courses are given below: -

Selection Criteria For B.Tech And M.Tech Program

  • In addition to the regular qualifying requirements, candidates must take the Presidency University, Bengaluru evaluation test.
  • Additionally, candidates must show up for the personal interview procedure.
  • The admissions committee also takes into account academic and extracurricular records.

Selection Criteria For BA LLB (HONS)/BBA LLB/BCOM LLB

  • Students must take and pass one of the national-level entrance exams. LSAT or CLAT
  • Students may also take the Presidency University Law Admission Test (PULAT), an entrance exam for scholarships.
  • After the entrance exam, candidates must show up for a personal interview.
  • Records from extracurricular activities and school will be given equal weight.

Presidency University MBA Selection Criteria

  • Candidates must show up in person or through Skype for the personal interview process, which consists of an oral extempore presentation and a personal interview.
  • For admittance, other factors such as a student's academic record, extracurricular involvement, and employment history have more weight.
  • Based on the candidate's overall performance during the interview process, they will be chosen at the end.

Presidency University  B.Des. Selection Criteria

Every applicant must successfully complete both Phases of the admission exam in order to receive a fair assessment of their potential, aptitude, and capacity to enroll in the B.Des program.

Phase 1

  • During this stage, applicants must submit a STATEMENT OF PURPOSE using our online submission form.
  • The reason this is the most significant portion of the entrance exam is that you, as an applicant, will make your first impression here by describing who you are, why you are applying for this specific school, why you are a strong fit, and what your future aspirations are.

Phase 2

Phase 2 will take place on Bengaluru University's campus. The three rounds that make up this portion of the entrance exam are listed below.

  • Through the General Knowledge Test, we can determine your worldview, issues, and areas of interest. You will demonstrate your creativity, logical reasoning, and applications (drawing, etc.) in the Design Aptitude Test.
  • During the personal interview, we will speak with you to get to know you better and learn more about your interests.
  • If you are interested in music, cooking, sports, painting, trekking, illustration, or making things; please do carry your creations.

Presidency University admission 2023 is currently open. The Presidency University KCET Cut off-marks 2023 have not been released yet. 

Presidency University Bangalore KCET B.Tech Cut off 2022

B.Tech SpecializationsCutoff Rank (General)Cutoff Rank (OBC)Cutoff Rank (SC/ST)
Computer Science and Systems Engineering314583942374798
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning381204240585818
Data Science4083854170102966
Information Science and Engineering4474956917100432
Computer Science and Engineering4545745457105929
Cyber Security4679746797102076
Electronics and Communication Engineering5037668302106912
Blockchain5187167512126636
Internet of Things5595364020133842
Computer Engineering5739573473130143
Electrical and Electronics Engineering6381074295142277
Civil Engineering100483128807139997
Petroleum Engineering107752147087170213
Mechanical Engineering11199012596874798

Frequently Asked Questions about Presidency University

Q. Which program at Bangalore's Presidency University School of Law is the best?

Ans. Some of the best courses offered by the School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore are mentioned below;

  • B.A LL.B
  • B.B.A LL.B
  • LLM

Q. Can I apply for many courses? Can I do it in one application?

Ans. Feel free to include your options on a single application form if the courses you have chosen are in the same category. However, you must submit additional applications if you choose to enroll in courses offered through a different program at a different school of discipline.

Q. What courses does Presidency University offer?

Ans. The institution provides students with BSc, BCA, B.Tech, and a number of additional programmes at the undergraduate level. There are more than ten specializations available in BTech.

The institution provides MTech, MBA, MCA, and a number of other postgraduate programs to students. In Bangalore, Presidency University also offers Ph.D. programs to students.

Q. How important is my qualifying exam result in order to sign up for a course?

Ans. Students are accepted into Presidency University based on their merit. All-India entrance test scores are used to determine admission to some programs; for others, they take into account the results of the qualifying exam and personal interview.

Q. Can I submit an application for admission before I know the result of my qualifying exam?

Ans. You can start your application procedure before learning your ultimate result. You must submit your qualifying examination results by the deadline specified for courses where admission is based on test scores. When applying for other courses, you merely need to present documentation of your qualifying exam success.

Q. If I don't take an entrance exam, can I still get admission?

Ans. That depends on the requirements for admission to the programme you have chosen. Candidates must meet the minimum criteria for admission that are listed for any specific course.

Q. Entrance Exam for admission into Presidency University?

Ans. Entrance Exams for different courses are:

  1. B. Tech – JEE, State Entrance Exam (CET), COMEDK, EAMCET
  2. Law – CLAT, LSAT
  3. MBA – CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, K-MAT, TANCET
  4. BBA – UGAT
  5. Design – UCEED, IIAD, AIEED, CEED, NIT, NIFT

Q. What additional materials must I provide to get admitted for B.Des admission at Presidency University Bangalore?

Ans. The institution requires all B.Des applicants to bring their portfolio of original creative work to the interview. It is also possible to present proof of creative abilities, such as writing, acting, sketching, and crafts. Including PUDET results and an SOP.

Q. Why Choose Presidency University?

Ans. A world-class university is what Presidency University aspires to be. All those who enter their portals are encouraged to develop their skill, according to them.

They hope to develop students into successful professionals and responsible citizens by closely cultivating each individual's abilities and talents.

They are able to do this through excellent teaching, the best methodology that has been adopted from throughout the globe, a productive research and study cell, and a strong emphasis on service and community development.

Their commitment is to mold students' lives through academic exposure, pedagogy, and learning, as well as anything else that helps prepare young people for the world at large in the future..

Q. Is Presidency College Bangalore Affiliated for Recognized?

Ans. Presidency College PC Bangalore is Affiliated with the All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE, Bangalore University) & recognized by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). NAAC has renewed its 'A+' accreditation for Presidency University Bangalore.

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