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 |
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bangalore · Estd. 1962 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #75
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| E&TC Counsellor verification required | ₹9,00,000 Year 1 payable |
| CSE Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹6,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE AIML Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹5,00,000 Annual fee |
| AI&ML Counsellor verification required | ₹5,00,000 Annual fee |
| EIE Counsellor verification required | ₹4,00,000 Year 1 payable |
| CSE Cyber Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹4,00,000 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); MSRIT CSE is ₹6,00,000 (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 MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology are two of Bangalore's most respected VTU autonomous colleges, frequently compared by management quota aspirants. BMSCE (est. 1946, NAAC A, Private Aided) is India's oldest private engineering college. MSRIT (est. 1962, NAAC A+) is backed by the powerful Ramaiah Group. Both deliver strong engineering outcomes at different price points.
Academics
Both hold VTU autonomous status with comparable academic quality. BMS has a slight legacy advantage (founded 1946, 75+ year heritage) and is particularly strong in core branches. MSRIT, while slightly newer, benefits from the Ramaiah Group's investment in modern infrastructure and research. MSRIT holds NAAC A+ vs BMS's NAAC A. Both have strong faculty and industry connections. Academically, this is a near-tie with BMS leading on tradition and MSRIT on accreditation grade.
Campus Life
BMS occupies a prime central campus at Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi — one of the best college locations in India. MSRIT has a larger ~30-acre campus in Mathikere with better green space and metro access. BMS wins on centrality and heritage charm; MSRIT wins on campus size and modern feel. Both have good hostels and lab infrastructure.
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