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VijayawadaEst. 1980

KL University — Fees, Management Quota, Cutoffs, Placements 2026

KL University (officially Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation / KLEF) is a 100-acre Deemed-to-be University on the banks of the Buckingham Canal at Vaddeswaram in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh,…

NAAC A++NIRF 35
₹2.8L
CSE Cyber · Management quota
₹2.8L
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
95%
Placement · 2023-24
Facts

CollegeAndFees fact summary

College
KL University
Short name
KLU
City
Vijayawada
Page type
College profile with management-quota section
Admission year
2026-27
Main routes
JEE Main, Management Quota / Direct Admission, NRI Quota
Primary fee shown
Computer Science and Engineering: ₹2,80,000
Fee label
Annual fee
Seat status
Branch-wise verification required
Last reviewed
26 Apr 2026
Source status
Counsellor verification required
Canonical URL
/colleges/kl-university
Reviewed by

Amrit Ashu

Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding Bangalore engineering admissions since 2017 (earlier at entranceplus.in). Page-level fee facts are checked against official disclosures, college admissions-office discussions, and admissions verified at the same fee levels.

Fees · 2026-27

KLU fees

CSE Cyber · Management quota
2.8L
NRI · fee by branch
BranchFee
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹22,40,000
₹5,60,000 /yr
Biotechnology (BT)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000
₹4,00,000 /yr
Civil Engineering (CE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000
₹4,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹22,40,000
₹5,60,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹22,40,000
₹5,60,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹22,40,000
₹5,60,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹22,40,000
₹5,60,000 /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000
₹4,00,000 /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000
₹4,00,000 /yr
Information Science and Engineering (ISE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹22,40,000
₹5,60,000 /yr
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹16,00,000
₹4,00,000 /yr
Direct Admission

KLU management quota fees · by branch

Tier-wise per-branch fees, verification status, and the application route for KLU.

KLU management quota quick facts 2026-27

Primary branch
Computer Science and Engineering
Verified fee
₹2,80,000
Fee label
Annual fee
4-year total
₹11,20,000
Route
KCET / COMEDK / Management Quota
Documents
Class 10 & 12 marksheets, ID proof, entrance score/rank if available
Seat status
Branch-wise verification required before payment
Last verified
26 Apr 2026
Source status
Counsellor-verified fee row
Parent verification
Confirm receipt format, refund terms, and payment account before transfer

CollegeAndFees verified fee sheet, May 2026, is curated from official disclosures, admissions-office conversations, and completed admission confirmations. See why numbers differ.

Per-branch management-quota fees · 11 branches
BranchFee
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹11,20,000
₹2,80,000 /yr
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹11,20,000
₹2,80,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹11,20,000
₹2,80,000 /yr
Information Science and Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹11,20,000
₹2,80,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹11,20,000
₹2,80,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹11,20,000
₹2,80,000 /yr
Civil Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000
₹2,00,000 /yr
Biotechnology
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000
₹2,00,000 /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000
₹2,00,000 /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000
₹2,00,000 /yr
Mechanical Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000
₹2,00,000 /yr
Route comparison · score route vs institutional route
Entrance / merit routeUse the university's accepted entrance scores and counselling process where applicable.
Institutional / direct admission routePublished private-university fee rows are college-specific and must be verified branch-wise before payment.
NRI / sponsored routeUse only when the college publishes that route and confirms sponsor documents, receipt format, and refund terms.

Application process · mgmt quota

1Message a CollegeAndFees counsellor on +917975193033 for current branch-wise availability and exact per-branch fee.
2Submit application form + Class 12 marksheet + KCET or COMEDK rank card. If an NRI or sponsored route is applicable, sponsor documents may be required.
3Verify branch availability, official receipt format and refund policy before payment. Payment should go to the institution account.
4Pay year-1 tuition + ₹20K college-level other fee. Hostel + transport billed separately. Original docs deposited at admission.
Payment note: All published rates cover tuition only. Confirm branch-specific payment rules, receipt format, and refund terms with the admissions office.
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Placements · 2023-24

KLU placements

95%
11LAvg CTC
75 LPAHighest CTC

KL University Vijayawada — established 1980 (KL College of Engineering), deemed university, NIRF #35, NAAC A++ — has built strong placement outcomes consistently.

Programmes · intake

Programmes & intake

Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)

CSE Cyber4 yr
₹2.8LManagement quota · /yr

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

AI&ML4 yr
₹2.8LManagement quota · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering

CSE4 yr
₹2.8LManagement quota · /yr

Information Science and Engineering

ISE4 yr
₹2.8LManagement quota · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

CSE AIML4 yr
₹2.8LManagement quota · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)

CSE DS4 yr
₹2.8LManagement quota · /yr

Civil Engineering

CE4 yr
₹2LManagement quota · /yr

Biotechnology

BT4 yr
₹2LManagement quota · /yr

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EEE4 yr
₹2LManagement quota · /yr

Electronics and Communication Engineering

ECE4 yr
₹2LManagement quota · /yr

Mechanical Engineering

ME4 yr
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27

KLU admissions

JEE MainInstitutional / direct admission routeNRI route
Hostel · campus

Hostel

KL University runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on its 100-acre Vaddeswaram campus near Vijayawada with separate hostels for boys and girls. First-year B.Tech students are typically allocated triple-sharing rooms with double and single occupancy from the second year by seniority. Annual hostel and mess fees for 2025-26 broadly fall in the ₹1,20,000-1,70,000 range inclusive of mess. Mess service includes vegetarian, non-vegetarian, Jain and Continental options with Andhra-Telugu, North Indian and South Indian rotations.

Scholarships

Scholarships

KL University runs a structured merit-and-need scholarship programme. Top KLEEE rankers (rank 1-100) receive 100% tuition waiver; ranks 100-1,000 receive 50%; ranks 1,000-5,000 receive 25%. JEE Main top performers receive similar concessions. Top Class XII Board scorers (95%+ in PCM) qualify for additional concessions. Defence wards qualify for PM Scholarship Scheme. SC/ST students receive Central Government Post-matric Scholarship support. AP/Telangana state-domicile students access state schemes. Sports admits at state, national or international level receive separate fee waivers.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

The KL University Vaddeswaram campus extends across 100 acres in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Branch-specific facilities span Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical…

100 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research

Research

Research at KL University spans AI-ML and Data Science, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Cyber Security, Aerospace, Robotics, Renewable Energy, Mechatronics, Industrial IoT, Biotechnology and Civil Infrastructure. The university hosts dedicated research centres for AI, Cyber Security, Aerospace and Sustainable Engineering. Funded projects come from DST, AICTE, MeitY, DBT, DRDO, ISRO RESPOND, AP State Council and several international agencies. Faculty publish in IEEE, Springer, Elsevier and Scopus-indexed journals.

Alumni

Alumni

KL University alumni hold engineering, product, consulting and entrepreneurship roles across Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe, Walmart Global Tech, IBM and Indian service majors TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Tech Mahindra. Several KL alumni have founded venture-backed Hyderabad and Vijayawada startups in SaaS, fintech, deep-tech and edtech verticals. The KL Alumni Association runs strong chapters in Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, the Bay Area, Singapore, Dubai and the Gulf region with annual reunions and structured mentorship calls.

FAQ

KLU FAQs

What is the B.Tech CSE fee at KL University 2026-27?
For 2026-27, B.Tech CSE tuition at KL University Vaddeswaram is approximately ₹2,95,000 per year without scholarship, bringing the four-year tuition total to around ₹11.8 lakh. AI & Data Science is ~₹2,80,000 per year. Scholarships of up to 50%+ fee waivers apply to top KLEEE and JEE Main rank holders (ranks 1-50 generally receive the deepest slabs). A one-time admission fee of ₹16,000 applies at first-year joining.
What are the fees for ECE, EEE, Mechanical and other B.Tech branches?
For 2026-27 at Vaddeswaram, ECE including VLSI Chip Manufacturing runs approximately ₹2,55,000 per year; EEE and Biotechnology ~₹2,20,000-2,40,000 per year; Mechanical, Automobile, Civil and Chemical ~₹2,00,000-2,40,000 per year. Miscellaneous fees (exam, library, sports) range ₹20,000-30,000 per year. Merit-based waivers via KLEEE or JEE Main rank can reduce tuition significantly in the top scholarship slabs.
What are the hostel and mess fees at KL University?
Hostel charges at KL University for 2026-27 are approximately ₹1,34,100 per year for a 4-bed non-AC shared room, inclusive of the mandatory mess plan (~₹92,000), GST and applicable utility charges. AC rooms and lower-occupancy options (2-bed or 3-bed) are priced higher, typically ₹1,50,000-1,75,000 per year. A caution and electricity deposit of ~₹4,000-5,000 plus a one-time hostel registration of ~₹5,000 is collected at joining.
How do I apply for B.Tech at KL University 2026?
B.Tech admission at KL University for 2026-27 runs primarily through the KLEEE 2026 (KL Engineering Entrance Examination). Phase I applications close on 18 November 2025 with the exam on 14-20 November 2025; Phase II closes 2 January 2026 with exam on 3-5 January 2026; Phase III closes 27 March 2026 with exam on 28-31 March 2026. Eligibility is 10+2 with minimum 60% aggregate and 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Application fee is ₹1,000, covering all three phases. JEE Main, JEE Advanced, Uni-GAUGE and EAMCET scores are also accepted; SAT for NRI/PIO/OCI candidates.
What is the KLEEE 2026 exam pattern?
KLEEE 2026 is a computer-based test of 180 minutes with 75 multiple-choice questions carrying 75 marks — 25 Mathematics, 25 Physics and 25 Chemistry. Marking is +1 per correct answer with no negative marking for wrong or unattempted questions. Difficulty level is aligned with JEE Main. Biology stream candidates applying for Biotechnology or B.Pharmacy write Maths/Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Admit cards are issued 1-3 days before each phase via the official portal.
What is the placement record at KL University 2024-25?
For 2024-25, KL University's placement drive reported 7,000+ offers and 480+ recruiters. Highest package was ₹75 LPA (domestic) with international roles touching ₹1 crore, average around ₹11 LPA and median ₹8.1-8.2 LPA for engineering branches. TCS made 617+ offers in a single day. Top recruiters included TCS, Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Wipro, Nutanix, Amazon, Capgemini, Palantir, Qualcomm, Oracle, SAP, HCL Tech and Cognizant. The university supports 9,000+ student internships annually.
What is the NIRF and NAAC ranking of KL University?
In NIRF 2025, KL University (KLEF) ranked 26th in the University category, 35th in Engineering (score 58.95), 46th in Overall and 70th in Management — one of the stronger NIRF performances among private Indian Deemed Universities. KLEF holds NAAC A++ accreditation from its 2nd cycle (2018) and is a UGC Category I Deemed-to-be University with graded autonomy. THE World University Rankings 2026 placed it in the 801-1000 band. It is AICTE approved and ISO 21001:2018 certified with NBA accreditation across multiple engineering programmes.
Is KL University a good choice for B.Tech?
KL University is a credible private Deemed University choice for South India B.Tech applicants, combining NAAC A++, NIRF 2025 University 26 and Engineering 35 (score 58.95) and THE 2026 801-1000 band. The 100-acre Green Fields campus near Vijayawada offers 300+ labs, strong research output (2,552 patents, 210+ crore sponsored), CSE specialisations across AI, Data Science and Cyber Security, and tie-ups with 40+ foreign universities for dual-degree routes. Placements in 2024-25 delivered 7,000+ offers with ₹75 LPA top package, making it a dependable stepping stone for merit-driven engineering candidates.
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Latest verification: 26 Apr 2026.