Presidency University, Bangalore

Presidency University Bangalore provides undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in various specialisations. Some of the courses provided by the university include BTech, MTech, MBA, BBA, BCom, MCom, BDes, BCA, MCA, BBA LLB, BA LLB, LLM, LLB Lateral Entry, BA Journalism and Mass Communication, etc.. The admissions to these courses are both merit and entrance-based.

A pass in bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for reserved category) is required to apply for the MBA course. Candidates are required to fulfil the eligibility requirements and submit their proof of eligibility during the document verification round. Any candidate found ineligible during the verification process, will not be given admission.

Admission to the MBA course is based on CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ KMAT score. After completion of the selection rounds, the university releases a merit list to announce the names of the shortlisted candidates. The shortlisted aspirants are called for counselling and document verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

The total seat intake for MBA is 960. Check below specialisation-wise seat intake as per an unofficial source:

A pass in Pre-university/ higher secondary/ Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Electronics /Computer with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for reserved category and SC/ ST, Category -1 and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) category students from Karnataka) is required to apply for the BTech course.

Yes, the university accepts KCET or COMEDK UGET scores for providing admission to BTech course. Besides, the entrance exam, the university conducts an evaluation test for applicants. The shortlisted candidates are further called for PI round. The university also considers scholastic and extra-curricular records for providing admission. After completion of the selection rounds, the university releases a merit list to announce the names of the shortlisted candidates. The shortlisted aspirants are called for counselling and document verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

The step-wise application process for admission to Presidency University Bangalore is given below:

1. Visit the official website of the university
2. Under 'Admission' tab, select the school of choice. Further, enter details under 'Quick Contact' section.
3. Register and provide the basic details.
4. Login to fill out the application form.
5. Upload documents and pay the application fee.
6. Submit the application form.

Documents required at the time of application

1. Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
2. Graduation marksheet
3. Scanned photograph & signature

BDes is a four-year course offered by the School of Design, Presidency University. The course is offered in six specialisations, namely Game Design, Communication Design, Space Design, Fashion Design, Product Design and Multimedia. Candidates who have passed pre-university/ higher secondary/ Class 12 with Arts, Commerce or Science stream with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for reserved category and SC/ ST, Category -1 and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) category students from Karnataka) can apply for BDes course.

The university conducts Presidency’s Design Entrance Test (PDET) for providing admission to BDes course. Apart from the entrance exam, the university also considers Statement of Purpose (SOP). The shortlisted candidates are further called for PI round. After completion of the selection rounds, the university releases a merit list to announce the names of the shortlisted candidates. The shortlisted aspirants are called for counselling and document verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university. 

The total tuition fees of BDes is INR 10 Lacs as per an unofficial source. Candidates are required to pay the course fee after completion of all the selection rounds to confirm their seats. In case, a candidate is unable to pay the fee within the specified time, his or her admission will stand cancelled. Aspirants will also need to pay a registration fee to apply for admission.