Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary management-quota fee comparison is: DIT CSE is ₹3,00,000 (annual fee); UPES CSE is ₹5,00,000 (annual fee). Use the table below for branch-level rows and source labels.
At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
One aligned table keeps branch fees, route status, and profile checks comparable row by row.
| Branch / check | DIT | UPES |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | DIT University DehradunDehradun · Estd. 2013 | UPES DehradunDehradun · Estd. 2003 |
| Admission route | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists |
| Type | Private | Private |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A+ | NAAC A · NIRF #43 |
| CSE | ₹3,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE DS | ₹3,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| ECE | ₹2,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹3,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| AI&ML | ₹3,00,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE AIML | ₹3,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE Cyber | ₹3,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CHE | Not published | ₹3,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| ME | ₹2,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | Not published |
Fee notes
The management-quota fee comparison below is rendered from the current 2026-27 fee rows, not authored comparison prose. DIT CSE is ₹3,00,000 (annual fee); UPES CSE is ₹5,00,000 (annual fee).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
DIT University (founded 1998 as Dehradun Institute of Tech, became university 2013) and UPES (founded 2003, NIRF #43) are Dehradun''s two prominent private engineering universities.
Both DIT and UPES are established engineering institutions — DIT founded in 2013 located in Dehradun, and UPES founded in 2003 (NIRF Engineering #43) located in Dehradun. Comparison covers JEE/state-entrance cutoffs, branch portfolios, fees structure, placement averages, and campus life — to help families and aspirants make a data-driven 2026 admission decision.
Academics
**DIT** offers B.Tech in CSE, ECE, EE, ME, Civil, Bio-Tech. **UPES** offers B.Tech in CSE, ECE, EE, Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Automotive — broader portfolio with energy focus.
Both colleges offer 4-year B.Tech programmes across CSE, ECE, EE, ME, and Civil with branch-specific specialisations. DIT is Private with NAAC A+ accreditation. UPES is Private with NAAC A accreditation. Both follow AICTE-approved curriculum with industry-aligned electives, project-based learning, and credit-transfer options. CSE remains the most competitive branch at both, with ECE/IT close behind. Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical have lower cutoffs but solid placements at the better institution of the two.
Campus Life
Both in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. UPES on 50-acre Bidholi campus; DIT on 32-acre Mussoorie Diversion Road campus.
Verdict
**Pick DIT** if: lower fees, prefer smaller campus.
**Pick UPES** if: want NIRF-ranked + broader specialisations (Petroleum, Aerospace), can afford slightly higher fees.
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