At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
BMS College of Engineering
Bangalore · Estd. 1946 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #151
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| CSE Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹15,00,000 Annual fee |
| AI&ML Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹12,50,000 Annual fee |
| CSE DS Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹12,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE Cyber Counsellor verification required | ₹12,00,000 Annual fee |
| AI&DS Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹12,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSBS Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹10,00,000 Annual fee |
Acharya Institute of Technology
Bangalore · Estd. 2000 · NAAC A
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| CSE Counsellor verification required | ₹4,35,000 Annual fee |
| CSE AIML Counsellor verification required | ₹4,35,000 Annual fee |
| CSE Cyber Counsellor verification required | ₹4,35,000 Annual fee |
| AI&ML Counsellor verification required | ₹4,35,000 Annual fee |
| CSE DS Counsellor verification required | ₹3,60,000 Annual fee |
| AeroE Counsellor verification required | ₹3,10,000 Annual fee |
Fees
The management-quota fee comparison below is rendered from the current 2026-27 fee rows, not authored comparison prose. BMSCE CSE is ₹15,00,000 (annual fee); AIT CSE is ₹4,35,000 (annual fee).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
BMS College of Engineering and Acharya Institute of Technology are frequently compared by students who want to know if a top-5 college is worth the premium over a mid-tier option. BMSCE (est. 1946, NAAC A) is India's oldest private engineering college with exceptional placements. Acharya (est. 2000, NIRF #163) offers affordable MQ fees with decent outcomes. The gap is significant.
Academics
BMSCE is far superior academically. With 75+ years of VTU autonomous engineering education, NAAC A accreditation, and deeply experienced faculty, BMS is an established institution. Acharya, while offering 13+ programmes including newer disciplines, is 50+ years younger with less developed research infrastructure and weaker accreditation. For academic quality, BMS is in a different tier.
Campus Life
BMS sits at Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi — prime central Bangalore with legendary city access. Acharya is on Hessarghatta Road, further from the city center. BMS has well-developed infrastructure with 75 years of investment. Both have hostels, but BMS's location and facilities are notably superior.
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