At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bangalore · Estd. 1962 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #75
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE | ₹6,00,000 |
| CSE AIML | ₹5,00,000 |
| CSE Cyber | ₹4,00,000 |
| AI&DS | ₹4,00,000 |
| AI&ML | ₹4,00,000 |
| ISE | ₹4,00,000 |
RNSIT - R.N.S. Institute of Technology
Bangalore · Estd. 2001 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #251
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE | ₹7,50,000 |
| CSE AIML | ₹6,50,000 |
| CSE DS | ₹6,00,000 |
| CSE Cyber | ₹6,00,000 |
| ECE | ₹5,00,000 |
| ISE | ₹4,00,000 |
Overview
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT) and RNS Institute of Technology (RNSIT) are both well-established Bangalore private engineering institutions with autonomous status under VTU. MSRIT (NIRF #75, NAAC A+) operates from a 25-acre Mathikere campus in north Bengaluru; RNSIT (NIRF #251, NAAC A+) operates from a 17-acre Channasandra campus on Mysuru Road, west Bengaluru.
Academics
MSRIT offers 16+ B.E. branches under VTU-autonomous status with strong CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering depth. RNSIT offers a smaller portfolio of 8+ branches with focus on CSE, ISE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical and Aerospace. MSRIT has broader research orientation with the Centre for Imaging Technologies, Cyber Security and IoT centres. RNSIT has more focused curriculum integration with the RNS Group industry network.
Placements
MSRIT 2024 placements: highest ₹58 LPA, average ₹7.66 LPA, 95% placement rate. RNSIT 2024 placements: highest ~₹35-42 LPA, average ₹5-8 LPA, ~85% placement rate. MSRIT has substantially higher peak offers and placement rate. Both attract Microsoft, Cisco, IBM, TCS, Infosys and Wipro across cohorts. Core engineering hiring at both includes ISRO, Bharat Electronics and Bosch.
Fees
MSRIT KCET fees ~₹85,000-1,10,000/year; COMEDK ~₹2,80,000-3,50,000/year; Management Quota CSE ₹6L Year-1 (₹24L total). RNSIT KCET fees ~₹85,000-1,00,000/year; COMEDK ~₹2,40,000-3,00,000/year; Management Quota CSE ₹8L Year-1 (₹30L total). RNSIT has lower KCET fees; MSRIT has lower management-quota total.
Campus Life
MSRIT has a 25-acre Mathikere campus with extensive sports facilities, modern academic blocks and proximity to Yeshwantpur and the Outer Ring Road tech corridor. RNSIT has a 17-acre Channasandra campus with reasonable infrastructure, sports grounds and proximity to Mysuru Road and Kengeri.
Verdict
MSRIT is the better choice for students prioritising placement quality (95% rate, ₹58 LPA peak), broader campus and higher NIRF rank (#75). RNSIT is the better choice for students seeking lower KCET-quota fees, autonomous-status flexibility, and the RNS Group's broader ecosystem.
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