Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary management-quota fee comparison is: NHCE CSE is ₹3,50,000 (annual fee); CMRIT CSE is ₹7,25,000 (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 | NHCE | CMRIT |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | New Horizon College of EngineeringBengaluru · Estd. 2001 | CMRIT - CMR Institute of TechnologyBangalore · Estd. 2000 |
| 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) | Private |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A · NIRF #151 | NAAC A++ · NIRF #151 |
| CSE | ₹3,50,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | ₹7,25,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE DS | Not published | ₹7,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| ECE | ₹3,50,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | ₹4,75,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| ISE | Not published | ₹6,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE Cyber | Not published | ₹7,25,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE AIML | ₹3,50,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | ₹7,25,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CE | ₹2,50,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | Not published |
| AI&ML | Not published | ₹6,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
Fee notes
The management-quota fee comparison below is rendered from the current 2026-27 fee rows, not authored comparison prose. NHCE CSE is ₹3,50,000 (annual fee); CMRIT CSE is ₹7,25,000 (annual fee).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Management quota fee details
For the branch-wise management quota (direct admission) fees behind this comparison, open each college's fee section:
Overview
NHCE Marathahalli and CMRIT AECS Layout are both NIRF #151 ranked Bangalore private engineering institutions in similar tier and east-Bengaluru location.
Both New Horizon College of Engineering and CMRIT are established engineering institutions — New Horizon College of Engineering founded in 2001 (NIRF Engineering #151) located in Bangalore, and CMRIT founded in 2000 (NIRF Engineering #151) located in Bangalore. Comparison covers JEE/state-entrance cutoffs, branch portfolios, fees structure, placement averages, and campus life — to help families and aspirants make a data-driven 2026 admission decision.
Academics
NHCE runs autonomous B.E. with 8+ branches centred on CSE, ISE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical and Civil. CMRIT runs similar autonomous portfolio under VTU.
Both colleges offer 4-year B.Tech programmes across CSE, ECE, EE, ME, and Civil with branch-specific specialisations. New Horizon College of Engineering is Private (Autonomous) with NAAC A accreditation. CMRIT is Private with NAAC A+ accreditation. Both follow AICTE-approved curriculum with industry-aligned electives, project-based learning, and credit-transfer options. CSE remains the most competitive branch at both, with ECE/IT close behind. Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical have lower cutoffs but solid placements at the better institution of the two.
Campus Life
NHCE 12-acre Marathahalli campus on Outer Ring Road close to ITPL/Whitefield. CMRIT 13-acre AECS Layout campus closer to Whitefield/Marathahalli/Brookefield. Both have similar east-Bengaluru tech-corridor proximity.
Verdict
CMRIT is the better choice for placement rate and average package. NHCE for New Horizon Group brand or Marathahalli location.
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