Presidency University, Bangalore

About Presidency University Bangalore

Presidency University was established in 2015 under the Presidency Group of Institutions, on a 67-acre campus near Itgalpura, Rajanakunte, off Yelahanka in north Bengaluru. As a private university, Presidency sets its own syllabus and awards its own degrees rather than being affiliated to VTU.

Presidency is recognised by the UGC, approved by AICTE, and accredited by NAAC with an A grade (some reports cite A+). It offers 97 programmes across its Schools of Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Law, Design, Commerce, Liberal Arts and Sciences. NIRF 2025 places its Engineering programme in the 201-300 band and its Management programme in the 101-125 band.

Courses and branches

Presidency offers a four-year B.Tech across several specialisations, along with M.Tech, MBA, BCA, BBA and other programmes. B.Tech branches include:

• Computer Science and Engineering, and CSE (Data Science / Big Data)
• Electronics and Communication, and Electrical and Electronics

Eligibility

For B.Tech, candidates need a pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with at least 45% aggregate (60% for some programmes, check the current prospectus). Presidency accepts JEE Main, KCET, COMEDK UGET and its own PUEET score.

Admission routes at Presidency

1. KCET

Karnataka candidates with a KCET rank can secure a seat, with fees reported at around ₹1,05,000-1,16,000 per year, the university’s lowest-fee route.

2. COMEDK UGET and JEE Main

Students from any state can apply through COMEDK counselling or with a JEE Main rank.

3. PUEET and management quota

Presidency’s own entrance test, PUEET, is accepted alongside management quota admission, which starts with an initial payment and the balance paid in instalments; reported fees are around ₹2-3 lakh per year on this route. Call +91 76760 80008 for updated details.

Presidency fee structure

Route	Fee (indicative)	Notes
KCET	About ₹1,05,000 to ₹1,16,000 per year	Lowest-fee route
COMEDK / JEE Main	₹3.86 lakh to ₹14.2 lakh (4-year total)	Varies sharply by branch
Management quota	About ₹2-3 lakh per year	Initial payment plus instalments

Hostel fees are reported at ₹95,000 to ₹1.2 lakh per year. Confirm the current fee structure with the university before paying.

Presidency cutoff 2026

The table shows reported 2026 Round 3 General category KCET closing ranks.

Branch	KCET 2026 (General)
Computer Science and Engineering	About 34,098-48,520 (2024-25, reported)
Electronics and Communication	44,820-2,46,569 (overall range)
Electrical and Electronics	65,329-65,339 (2024, reported)
Overall college range, Round 3	55,913-2,81,392

Computer Science and Engineering closes at the tightest ranks. Check the official KEA cutoff list for the current year and your category.

Presidency placements

Presidency’s 2025 placement figures vary by source: some report a 98-99% placement rate with an average package of ₹5.98-12 LPA and a highest package between ₹14.37 LPA and ₹16.42 LPA; NIRF 2026 data reports a median package of ₹6.5 LPA for B.Tech and ₹7 LPA for MBA. Reported recruiters include Accenture, Deloitte, EY, TCS, Microsoft, Amazon and Google.

Campus and location

Presidency’s 67-acre campus is near Itgalpura, Rajanakunte, off Yelahanka in north Bengaluru, giving access to the airport-side of the city, though it adds a longer commute from south and central Bengaluru.

Is Presidency right for you?

Presidency suits students who want a wide multi-disciplinary programme choice, a modern private-university campus and are comfortable with a north Bengaluru location and premium private fees on the non-KCET routes. The college comparison tool shows fees and cutoffs side by side.

Frequently asked questions

What is the KCET fee at Presidency University?

Reported KCET-route fees are about ₹1,05,000 to ₹1,16,000 per year, Presidency’s most affordable admission route.

Is Presidency University affiliated to VTU?

No. Presidency is a private university and awards its own degrees, distinct from VTU-affiliated Bangalore colleges.

What KCET rank is needed for CSE at Presidency?

Recent years show the closing rank for CSE roughly between 34,000 and 48,500, though figures vary by year and round.

What is the median package at Presidency University?

NIRF 2026 data reports a median package of ₹6.5 LPA for B.Tech graduates at Presidency University.

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