At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
NIE - National Institute of Engineering
Mysore · Estd. 1946 · NAAC B++ · NIRF #151
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| CSE Cyber Counsellor verification required | ₹4,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE DS Counsellor verification required | ₹4,00,000 Annual fee |
| AI&ML Counsellor verification required | ₹4,00,000 Annual fee |
| ISE Counsellor verification required | ₹4,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE Counsellor verification required | ₹4,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE AIML Counsellor verification required | ₹4,00,000 Annual fee |
SJCE Mysore - Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
Mysore · Estd. 1963 · NAAC A++
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| ISE Counsellor verification required | ₹8,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE AIML Counsellor verification required | ₹8,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE Cyber Counsellor verification required | ₹8,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE DS Counsellor verification required | ₹8,00,000 Annual fee |
| AI&ML Counsellor verification required | ₹8,00,000 Annual fee |
Fees
The management-quota fee comparison below is rendered from the current 2026-27 fee rows, not authored comparison prose. NIE CSE is ₹4,00,000 (annual fee); SJCE CSE AIML is ₹8,00,000 (annual fee).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
National Institute of Engineering (NIE) Mysore (established 1946, NAAC B++) and Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE) Mysore (established 1963, NAAC A++) are both heritage Karnataka government-aided engineering colleges. Both heavily subsidised through government-aid status. Both admit predominantly through KCET (~70%+ government quota).
Academics
NIE offers traditional VTU-autonomous B.E. with focused branches. SJCE offers similar autonomous portfolio plus Polymer Engineering and stronger research orientation given NAAC A++ status. SJCE has slightly broader programme range; NIE has slightly older heritage (1946 vs 1963).
Campus Life
NIE Manandavadi Road campus and SJCE Manasa Gangotri (Mysore University adjacent) campus both in central Mysore with rich cultural environment. SJCE has slight infrastructure edge given NAAC A++ status. NIE for 75+ year heritage; SJCE for slightly stronger research and broader programmes.
Verdict
SJCE Mysore is the marginal better choice given NAAC A++ rating and slightly higher placements. NIE Mysore is the better choice for students drawn to its 75+ year heritage or specific NIE programme strengths. Both deliver excellent value at heavily subsidised government-aided KCET fees.
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