At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
Manipal Institute of Technology
Manipal · Estd. 1957 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #59
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE | ₹5,00,000 |
| ECE | ₹5,00,000 |
| ME | ₹5,00,000 |
| CE | ₹5,00,000 |
| EEE | ₹5,00,000 |
| ISE | ₹5,00,000 |
BITS Pilani
Pilani · Estd. 1964 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #11
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE | ₹5,61,000 |
| ECE | ₹5,61,000 |
| ME | ₹5,61,000 |
| CE | ₹5,61,000 |
| EEE | ₹5,61,000 |
| ISE | ₹5,61,000 |
Overview
BITS Pilani (Rajasthan, deemed university) and MIT Manipal (Karnataka deemed university) are two of India strongest non-IIT private engineering brands. BITS admits through BITSAT; MIT admits through MET.
Academics
BITS Pilani intake approximately 900. MIT Manipal intake approximately 1,400. BITS curriculum has mandatory practice school internships.
Placements
BITS Pilani 2024: highest 1.5 crore, CSE around 28 LPA. MIT Manipal 2024: highest 1.05 crore, CSE around 12 LPA.
Fees
BITS Pilani CSE 4-year cost approximately 22-25 lakhs. MIT Manipal CSE 4-year cost approximately 20-22 lakhs.
Campus Life
BITS Pilani is 328-acre rural Rajasthan. MIT Manipal is in the Manipal university town in Karnataka.
Verdict
BITS Pilani is the conventional first choice — tighter cohort, higher CSE averages, stronger brand.
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