Mystory@Altamash Sameer: How I chose my course and college
Mystory@Altamash Sameer
After class 10th I had two options to consider, either Medical or Engineering. I chose Engineering because it gets completed in less time, and I wanted to start earning as soon as possible. I had a fine experience in my class 11th & 12th. My results were okay, but still I had to drop one year. For my graduation, I went to Kota and had a great time there. Kota is a place full of opportunities, both for studying and enjoying, and I opted for the second option. By the end of the year my condition was not so good. Exams came and went away but I couldn’t make a great attempt at them. But I consider myself to be very lucky that even after this I managed to get a seat in CS branch in PES University. If I have to answer why I choose PES University, then the only answer is because that’s the best I was getting. And of course somewhere in my heart I wanted CS so after the counselling sessions that I attended, PES was one of the few colleges where I was getting CS, so I came here happily.
How I cracked college admission
Taking about entrance exams I had to go through that phase twice as I dropped for year so I have quite an experience of that phase. After class 12 boards exams I had only 3 days to prepare for JEE Mains so my JEE preparation mainly depending on what I had prepared for Boards. I scored 141 in JEE Mains and qualified for JEE Advance. I also gave entrance exams of other colleges like VIT University (in which I didn’t do well), SRM, KIT, Manipal University, Jamia (the exams of which went fine).
Then came JEE Advance which didn’t go well. I had BITSAT 2 days after Advance which again did not go as I had expected. In the end, I was left to choose from KIT, SRM, and Manipal University, Jaipur so I decided to drop one year and prepare again, and I went to Kota. I took admission in VIBRANT. The teachers were really nice. I enjoyed that year but unfortunately I was once again in the same situation at the end of year and faced the same results. The good thing that happened to me was PESSAT. I got a decent rank and I am currently pursuing BTech in CS from PES University.
What I gained from my college experience
Most of the time I play in my college. Living in a hostel provides a great bunch of boys as friends. Other than playing I study for a couple of hours. On weekends we play together and before exams we study together. It’s a totally different experience away from home and waiting for semester to end and enjoying your stay in hostel. My university conducts French classes and I enjoy those French classes. I am a part our college’s creative club. I take part in various weekly events conducted in our college. I would I like improve the extracurricular and sport activities of our college. My college experience has made me a more independent, confident and mentally strong person. Hope I will spend four quality years here.
About the Author:
I am Altamash Sameer, and am currently pursing Engineering from PES University, Bangalore.
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The standard payment tenure at PESUIMSR for the MBBS course is 4.5 years. If a medical student takes extra time to finish the program, they must pay the lower Government Quota fee for each additional year until graduation.
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No, the baseline fees at PESUIMSR for the MBBS course cover all your primary learning materials right from day one. Every single enrolled student receives a complimentary welcome kit, essential textbooks, and their medical apron without paying any extra charges.
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For the General AI category, the maximum PES ECE cutoff 2026 acceptable for admission in the first round was 1223. So, students with a rank lower than 1223 can easily gain admission to the above-mentioned course. To know the maximum rank required by other categories, see the table below.
| Category (All India) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 1223 |
| ST | 7369 |
| PWD | 224168 |
| Category (Home State) | PES ECE cutoff 2026 |
| General | 2193 |
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Students enrolled in Private, NRI, or Management categories can get a 10% discount on their remaining 3.5 years of tuition for the MBBS course at PESUIMSR. To qualify for this cost-saving option, families must pay the full 4.5-year balance upfront, right after clearing the first-year fees.
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Beyond standard academic classroom tuition, candidates entering most programs at PES University Bangalore must pay a mandatory one-time administrative fee of INR 10,000. Annual campus hostel fees, mess charges, and semester examination fees require separate individual payments.
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The baseline fee at PES University Bangalore applies strictly to students who secure slots via competitive merit tracks, like the JEE Main or PES Quotas. Gaining entry through these official channels locks in the standard annual rates established for the cycle. Applicants entering through alternativ
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MBBS candidates can claim a 10% tuition fee discount on their remaining 3.5 years of study. They would need to pay the full 4.5-year balance upfront right after paying their first-year fees.
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Yes, a specific upfront payment discount is available; no general merit scholarships are offered. Private, NRI, or Management quota students who pay the entire remaining course fees for 3.5 years (excluding the first-year fee) in one lump sum are eligible for a 10% discount on that remaining amount.
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