At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
KLE Technological University
Hubli · Estd. 1947 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #151
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| CSE Counsellor verification required | ₹2,01,960 Annual fee |
| ECE Counsellor verification required | ₹2,01,960 Annual fee |
| ME Counsellor verification required | ₹2,01,960 Annual fee |
| ISE Counsellor verification required | ₹2,01,960 Annual fee |
| CSE AIML Counsellor verification required | ₹2,01,960 Annual fee |
| CSE Cyber Counsellor verification required | ₹2,01,960 Annual fee |
SDM College of Engineering & Technology
Dharwad · Estd. 1979 · NAAC A
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| CSE Cyber Counsellor verification required | ₹6,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE Counsellor verification required | ₹6,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE DS Counsellor verification required | ₹6,00,000 Annual fee |
| ISE Counsellor verification required | ₹5,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE AIML Counsellor verification required | ₹4,50,000 Annual fee |
| AI&ML Counsellor verification required | ₹4,50,000 Annual fee |
Fees
The management-quota fee comparison below is rendered from the current 2026-27 fee rows, not authored comparison prose. KLE Technological University CSE is ₹2,01,960 (annual fee); SDMCET 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
KLE Technological University (Hubli) and SDM College of Engineering (Dharwad) are two prominent North Karnataka engineering institutions. KLE Tech, with university status since 2017, offers more programme variety. SDM College, an autonomous VTU-affiliated institution under the SDM Educational Society, has a longer track record (founded 1979).
Academics
KLE Tech offers BE in CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil + integrated 5-year MBA + B.Tech AI/ML. SDM Dharwad offers traditional B.E. branches with focused Karnataka VTU curriculum and stronger emphasis on core mechanical/civil engineering.
Campus Life
Both campuses are residential with strong hostel cultures. Hubli-Dharwad twin city offers limited urban entertainment but provides a focused academic environment.
Verdict
For core engineering, SDM Dharwad's longer track record tilts the recommendation toward SDM. For CSE + emerging-tech, KLE Tech's newer programmes offer some advantage.
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