Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary management-quota fee comparison is: MSRIT CSE is ₹41,00,000 (year 1 payable); PES University CSE is ₹12,00,000 (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 | MSRIT | PES University |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | MS Ramaiah Institute of TechnologyBangalore · Estd. 1962 | PES UniversityBangalore · Estd. 1972 |
| Admission route | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists |
| Type | Private (Autonomous) | Deemed University |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A+ · NIRF #75 | NAAC A+ · NIRF #101 |
| CSE | ₹41,00,000Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required | ₹12,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| ECE | ₹17,50,000Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required | Not published |
| ISE | ₹26,00,000Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required | Not published |
| CSE AIML | Not published | ₹12,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| AI&ML | ₹35,00,000Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required | Not published |
| CSE Cyber | ₹29,00,000Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required | Not published |
| ME | ₹7,50,000Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required | ₹7,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| AI&DS | ₹26,00,000Year 1 payableCounsellor 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. MSRIT CSE is ₹41,00,000 (year 1 payable); PES University CSE is ₹12,00,000 (annual fee).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
MSRIT (Ramaiah Institute of Technology) and PES University are two of Bangalore's best engineering institutions, often compared by management quota aspirants looking for the best value. MSRIT (est. 1962, NAAC A+, VTU autonomous) offers traditional VTU excellence at remarkably low fees. PES (est. 1972, NAAC A, Deemed) offers modern Deemed University autonomy with top-tier CS placements. This is a value-versus-prestige debate that matters for every MQ family.
Academics
PES has the academic edge in curriculum innovation. As a Deemed University, PES sets its own syllabus, conducts PESSAT, and offers highly modern CS/IT programmes. MSRIT operates within the VTU framework with autonomous status — strong but slightly less flexible. However, MSRIT holds NAAC A+ (higher than PES's NAAC A) and offers 16 programmes vs PES's 6, giving MSRIT more breadth. PES leads in CS-specific depth; MSRIT in breadth and accreditation.
Campus Life
MSRIT's ~30-acre Mathikere campus offers good green space, metro connectivity, and a spacious north Bangalore feel. PES at 100 Feet Ring Road, Banashankari is in prime south Bangalore with excellent proximity to IT corridors and the city's commercial heart. Both campuses have modern infrastructure. PES wins on location prestige; MSRIT wins on campus size and greenery.
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