PES Institute of Technology & Management (PESITM)

Established in 2007 by the Prerana Educational & Social Trust, PESITM Shimoga is a prominent private engineering institution in the Malnad region of Karnataka. Founded under the leadership of the late Dr. M.R. Doreswamy, it continues the legacy of the PES Group (Bangalore). The institute is known for its academic discipline, lush green campus, and strong alignment with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) standards. It is an Autonomous institution for several of its processes and is accredited with an 'A' Grade by NAAC. Establishment Year: 2007 Approved By / Recognized By: AICTE, Recognized by Government of Karnataka; NBA Accredited (for CSE, ISE, ECE, Civil, ME, and EEE). Affiliated To: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. Type of Institution: Private. Infrastructure & Facilities: Campus size & location: A sprawling 49-acre eco-friendly campus located on the Sagar Main Road (NH-206), about 10 km from Shimoga city. Academic blocks: Modern buildings with ICT-enabled classrooms and specialized departmental wings. Laboratories: Over 60 well-equipped labs, including high-end computer centers with 1000 systems and industry-sponsored labs for Robotics and AI. Library: A central library housing 37,000 volumes, 150 national/international journals, and digital access via VTU Consortium. Hostel facilities: Separate residential blocks for boys (544 capacity) and girls (576 capacity) with RO water, Wi-Fi, and 24/7 security. Sports & other facilities: An International Standard Cricket Stadium, synthetic tennis courts with floodlights, a 400m athletic track, and a hi-tech multi-gym.