Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary published admission-route fee comparison is: HITS CSE is ₹2,00,000 (annual fee). Use the table below for branch-level rows and source labels.
At a Glance — Admission Route & Fee Comparison 2026-27
One aligned table keeps branch fees, route status, and profile checks comparable row by row.
| Branch / check | HITS | KARE |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | Hindustan Institute of TechnologyChennai · Estd. 1985 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and EducationKrishnankoil · Estd. 1984 |
| Admission route | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists | Official route onlyOfficial counselling routeKalasalingam publishes resident Indian, NRI and foreign national fee categories |
| Type | Deemed University | Deemed University |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A+ · NIRF #101 | NAAC A++ · NIRF #33 |
| CSE | ₹2,00,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | Not published |
| CSE DS | ₹2,00,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | Not published |
| ECE | ₹2,00,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | Not published |
| EEE | ₹2,00,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | Not published |
| ME | ₹2,00,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | Not published |
| CE | ₹2,00,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | Not published |
| CSE AIML | ₹2,00,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | Not published |
| CSE Cyber | ₹2,00,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | Not published |
Fee notes
The fee comparison below uses each college's applicable admission route. KARE uses official admission-route fee rows; HITS uses management-quota/private-route fee rows where applicable. HITS CSE is ₹2,00,000 (annual fee).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
Hindustan Institute of Technology (HITS, founded 1985) and Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE, founded 1984, NIRF #33) are Tamil Nadu deemed universities with overlapping admission profiles.
Academics
**HITS** offers B.Tech in CSE, IT, ECE, EE, ME, Civil, Aerospace, Automotive. **KARE** offers B.Tech in CSE, IT, ECE, EE, ME, Civil, Bio-Tech, plus integrated MTech.
Both colleges offer 4-year B.Tech programmes across CSE, ECE, EE, ME, and Civil with branch-specific specialisations. HITS is Deemed University with NAAC A+ accreditation. KARE is Deemed University 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
**HITS** in Padur, OMR Chennai — coastal campus. **KARE** in Krishnankoil, Virudhunagar — 350-acre campus.
Verdict
**Pick HITS** if: want Chennai/OMR location, Aerospace/Automotive specialisations.
**Pick KARE** if: NIRF ranking matters, want lower fees + larger campus.
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