PES Scholastic Aptitude Test

PES Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT) is a computer-based management entrance exam for admissions to Masters of Business Administration (MBA) courses at PES University. Candidates seeking admission to PES University have to appear for the entrance test. The test duration is for two-hours.

PESSAT management test will only be conducted at PES University campus in Bangalore.

Currently, PES University offers three MBA programmes:

Course	Seats	Classes / Campus	University affiliation
MBA	240	PES University campus	PES University
MBA	120	PESIT South Campus	VTU, Belgaum
MBA	100	PESIT South Campus	IUP, USA

Candidates can also apply to the MBA courses on the basis of PESSAT/MAT/CAT/CMAT scores. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview (PI). Once the candidate clears PESSAT exam and PI rounds, admission will be granted

Pattern

PESSAT is a computer-based test. There is no paper and pencil mode of test. Candidates have to attempt 120 questions in 120 minutes.

PESSAT has four sections:

Subject or Topic Name	No of Questions
English Comprehensive / Verbal Ability	30
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	40
Quantitative Reasoning	40
General Awareness	10
Total	120

PESSAT exam features:

120 minutes duration

Total of 120 questions

Multiple-choice objective type questions.

There is NO negative marking in PESSAT exam.

Examination Centers

PESSAT for MBA courses will only be conducted at the PES University campus in Bangalore

PES University
100 Feet Ring Road
BSK III Stage,
Bangalore – 560 085

Syllubus for PES Scholastic Aptitude Test

PESSAT exam test the candidates’ aptitude in four sections: English Comprehensive / Verbal Ability, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and General Awareness.

Here's a detailed view of some topics covered in PESSAT syllabus:

English Comprehensive / Verbal Ability

Verbal Reasoning

Fill In the Blanks

Contextual usage

Analogies & Syllogisms

Antonyms

Sentence completion/ correction

Jumbled paragraphs

Idioms

One word substitution

Reading Passages

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

Family tree

Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments

Puzzles

Visual reasoning

Arrangement

Series

Pie Chart

Blood Relations

Critical Reasoning

Calendars

Statement Conclusions

Quantitative Reasoning

Trigonometry

Ratios and Proportion

Number system

Percentages

Work and time

Simple Interest & Compound Interest

Time-Speed-Distance

Geometry

Arithmetic

Profit & Loss

General Knowledge

Aspirants should follow the latest news for current affairs. Spend about 30 to 40 minutes on newspapers daily. For static General Knowledge, refer to any good reading material such as Manorama Yearbook

PES Scholastic Aptitude Test Notificationn

Here, we are updating the tentative date schedule of TANCET 2017:

September 21, 2016	Start of PESSAT 2017 online registrations
July 2017	Last date of Online Registrations
January 5, 2017	Commencement of Slot bookings
January 7, 2017 – July 2017	PES Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT 2017)
PESSAT Results	1 Week after taking the test

Eligibility for PES Scholastic Aptitude Test

Here’s the eligibility criteria for PESSAT

The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (Under-graduation should be for a minimum of three years).
The candidate present a qualifying score in any one of the below entrance exams: PESSAT/MAT/CAT/CMAT
Please note: For VTU MBA aspirants, PGCET scores are mandatory. PESSAT is not applicable for the VTU MBA at PESIT South Campus, PESIMSR & PES Central Campus.

The candidate should clear the personal interview rounds conducted at the PES University campus

PES Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT) Application

CTo apply for PESSAT, candidates can apply through the online mode from the official website www.pes.edu.

After apply for the exam, aspirants have to select their exam slots. PESSAT exam can be taken on every Wednesday and Saturday.

Mode of Fee Payment Candidates can pay PESSAT test fees of via three modes:

Credit/Debit card Candidates can pay via through credit or debit card on the official website www.pes.edu.

Demand Draft

Candidates need to submit a Demand Draft in favour of ‘PES University – General fund’, payable at Bangalore, along with completed application forms to the University address given below. Candidates can complete the registration process online and take a printout of the application form here.

E-Challan

Aspirants can also choose to apply through e-Challans. Take a printout of the e-Challan after filling the online application form. Thereafter, take the challan to any ICICI bank branche and pay the exam fees there.

Address

PES University
100 Feet Ring Road,
BSK III Stage,
Bangalore – 560 085

Admit Card / Hall Ticket:

Post registration, candidates can book the exam slot and take print of hall ticket. Exam can be taken on Wednesday and Saturday every week. Candidates are advised to go through a set of detailed applying instructions which are listed on PES University’s official website.