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 |
PES University
Bangalore · Estd. 1972 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #101
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| CSE Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹12,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE AIML Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹12,00,000 Annual fee |
| ECE Counsellor verification required | ₹9,00,000 Annual fee |
| ME Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹7,00,000 Annual fee |
| EEE Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹5,00,000 Annual fee |
| BT Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹5,00,000 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); PES University CSE is ₹12,00,000 (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 PES University represent the VTU vs Deemed University debate at its finest. BMSCE (est. 1946, NAAC A, VTU autonomous, Private Aided) brings 75+ years of core engineering strength. PES (est. 1972, NAAC A, Deemed) brings modern CS-heavy curriculum with full university autonomy. Both are top-5 Bangalore choices, but they serve different student profiles.
Academics
PES University has the edge in CS/IT academics. As a Deemed University, PES designs its own cutting-edge syllabus with a massive 720-seat CSE department that drives innovation and industry partnerships. BMS excels in traditional core engineering branches — Mechanical, Civil, ECE — with proven VTU-autonomous pedagogy refined over 75 years. PES leads for CS-focused students; BMS leads for core engineering depth and breadth.
Campus Life
BMS's Bull Temple Road campus in Basavanagudi offers legendary central Bangalore access — walkable to Lalbagh, close to metro, heart of the city. PES at 100 Feet Ring Road, Banashankari has excellent south Bangalore connectivity and proximity to tech parks. BMS wins on pure centrality; PES wins on proximity to IT corridors. Both have good infrastructure, with PES having a more modern campus design.
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