PES University, Bangalore: Complete Profile, Courses, Fees & Admissions

PES University is a leading university in Bangalore, Karnataka, the IT capital with modern global oriented legal education. The BCI-approved school, which was established in 2017, provides a 5-year integrated LLB which combines Indian and international law, and it, therefore, is perfect to work in a corporate, IP or, tech law firm in this legal industry booming in Bengaluru.

About the University

PES University, Bangalore pursues the vision of Chancellor Dr. M.R. Doreswamy, of having a Global Law School. It was established in 2017 and operates a 5-year honours programme across 10 semesters with a concentration on corporate law, intellectual property, and AI-based legal issues. With engineering as the core competency of PES University, it equips engineering students with the dynamic legal-business India environment with seminars, electives, and industry placement.

Ranking and Achievements

PES University ranks among India's top 100 (NIRF 2024), with NAAC A+ accreditation. The Faculty of Law shines in practical training: PESU Legal Eagle (unique 1st-to-5th-year internships under industry mentors), monetary aid for moot courts (covers travel/food), and study visits to Supreme Court, Parliament, High Courts, and Central Jail. MoUs with Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology (IP cell) and top law firms ensure placements at national/global firms. 

Courses Offered and Fee Structure

PES Law offers BCI-approved integrated programs designed for global employability:

Course	Duration	Fees (Annual Approx.)	Specializations
BA-LLB (Hons)	5 years	₹3.5-4 Lakh	Corporate, IP Law
BBA-LLB (Hons)	5 years	₹3.5-4 Lakh	Business, Tech Law
LLB (Hons)	3 years	₹3-3.5 Lakh	Litigation, Advisory

Eligibility Criteria

1. BA/BBA-LLB (Hons): 10+2 with 45% aggregate (40% SC/ST)
2. Age <20 years (22 for reserved).
3. LLB (Hons): Graduation with 45% marks.
4. Commerce/Arts/Science streams eligible. Relaxations for Karnataka domicile/SC/ST/OBC.

Admission Procedure

• Admission through AICLET
• Apply online from AICLET.com official .portal
• Take the exam and get result in just few days
• Enroll for counseling
• Pay the admission fee to confirm your seat.

Other entrance exams include: university-specific exam, and CLAT. However, AICLET is a much more convenient and assured admission test. 

Infrastructure and Campus life

PES university campus has a world-class moot court, a 800 seat digital auditorium, and a dedicated law library comprising more than 50,000 volumes and international databases. Zero Hour weekly talks by judges and policy experts and PESU Legal Connect, a legal-aid law clinic as well as Field Investigations all bring students (in years 15 years) to NGOs and corporations respectively. The campus, which is based in Bengaluru, gives students an opportunity to network with IT and legal firms. Hostels, sports activities and clubs offer holistic student experience.

Faculty

Our faculty is a combination of theory and practice in the real world. They also engage the tech experts of PESU and consult with corporates and judges to bring in the latest knowledge in the classroom. AI, IP, and corporate governance are the areas of teaching. Minimal classes ensure individual mentorship by the PESU Legal Eagle apprenticeship programme.

Who Should Take Admission? 

The programme would best suit 10+2 students in Karnataka or Bengaluru who desire to work in corporate law or IP/tech legal in India, the startup capital of India. It is also appropriate to the students of commerce who look for integrated business-law training or those students who want to learn by doing, (moot court and internship) as opposed to a more traditional programme. Especially attractive will be students who are interested in employment at global companies associated with the modern infrastructure and opportunities of studying.

Who should prefer other options? 

1. Students seeking a heavy concentration in litigation might do better at NLUs. 
2. The 18-20L fee is an issue for all the students who come from lower middle class.
3. NLSIU and IIT Kharagpur can be a better option to those who want to get high NIRF law ranking.
4. The programme is also not for working professionals who want to pursue evening classes, since it is a full-time course.

PES University, Bangalore, provides legal education that is future ready with a globally competitive curriculum, practical internship opportunities, and the professional benefits of Bengaluru. 

For admission, visit the official AICLET 2026 site to take the exam and secure your seat in PES university.