At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bangalore · Estd. 1962 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #75
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| E&TC Counsellor verification required | ₹9,00,000 Year 1 payable |
| CSE Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹6,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE AIML Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹5,00,000 Annual fee |
| AI&ML Counsellor verification required | ₹5,00,000 Annual fee |
| EIE Counsellor verification required | ₹4,00,000 Year 1 payable |
| CSE Cyber Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹4,00,000 Annual fee |
PES University
Bangalore · Estd. 1972 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #101
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| CSE Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹12,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE AIML Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹12,00,000 Annual fee |
| ECE Counsellor verification required | ₹9,00,000 Annual fee |
| ME Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹7,00,000 Annual fee |
| EEE Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹5,00,000 Annual fee |
| BT Verified 2 Jun 2026 | ₹5,00,000 Annual fee |
Fees
The management-quota fee comparison below is rendered from the current 2026-27 fee rows, not authored comparison prose. MSRIT CSE is ₹6,00,000 (annual fee); 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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