Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary management-quota fee comparison is: Somaiya ME is ₹5,20,000 (annual fee); MIT WPU CSE is ₹4,10,000 (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 | Somaiya | MIT WPU |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | KJ Somaiya College of EngineeringMumbai · Estd. 1983 | MIT WPU PunePune · Estd. 2017 |
| 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 #101 |
| CSE | Not published | ₹4,10,000Annual feeVerified 14 Jun 2026 |
| CSE DS | Not published | ₹4,10,000Annual feeVerified 14 Jun 2026 |
| ECE | Not published | ₹3,65,000Annual feeVerified 14 Jun 2026 |
| CSE Cyber | Not published | ₹4,10,000Annual feeVerified 14 Jun 2026 |
| ME | ₹5,20,000Annual feeVerified 14 Jun 2026 | ₹3,65,000Annual feeVerified 14 Jun 2026 |
| AI&ML | Not published | ₹4,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE AIML | Not published | ₹4,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| EEE | Not published | ₹3,30,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
Fee notes
The management-quota fee comparison below is rendered from the current 2026-27 fee rows, not authored comparison prose. Somaiya ME is ₹5,20,000 (annual fee); MIT WPU CSE is ₹4,10,000 (annual fee).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
KJ Somaiya (founded 1983) and MIT-WPU Pune (founded 1983, became WPU 2017) are two prominent Maharashtra private engineering institutions. Both accept MHT-CET and JEE Main.
Both Somaiya and MIT WPU are established engineering institutions — Somaiya founded in 1983 located in Mumbai, and MIT WPU founded in 2017 (NIRF Engineering #101) located in Pune. 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
**KJ Somaiya** offers B.E. in CSE, IT, ECE, EE, ME, Civil, Bio-Med, Chemical. **MIT-WPU** offers B.Tech in CSE, ECE, ME, Civil, Bio-Tech, plus newer AI, Data Science, Cyber Security specialisations.
Both colleges offer 4-year B.Tech programmes across CSE, ECE, EE, ME, and Civil with branch-specific specialisations. Somaiya is Private with NAAC A accreditation. MIT WPU 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
**KJ Somaiya** in Vidyavihar, central Mumbai — fully metro-connected, day-scholar friendly. **MIT-WPU** on 70-acre campus in Kothrud, Pune — fully residential.
Verdict
**Pick KJ Somaiya** if: Mumbai-resident or want Mumbai access, prefer day-scholar option, value Mumbai recruiter network.
**Pick MIT-WPU** if: prefer Pune lifestyle, want fully residential campus.
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