Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary management-quota fee comparison is: NMAM Institute of Technology CSE is ₹2,50,000 (annual fee); Manipal Institute of Technology CSE is ₹5,00,000 (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 | NMAM Institute of Technology | Manipal Institute of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | NMAM Institute of TechnologyNitte · Estd. 1986 | Manipal Institute of TechnologyManipal · Estd. 1957 |
| Admission route | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists |
| Type | Private | Deemed University |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A+ · NIRF #151 | NAAC A++ · NIRF #59 |
| CSE | ₹2,50,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE DS | Not published | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| ECE | ₹2,50,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| ISE | ₹3,50,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | Not published |
| AI&DS | ₹3,50,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | Not published |
| CSE AIML | ₹3,50,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| ME | Not published | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CE | Not published | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
Fee notes
The management-quota fee comparison below is rendered from the current 2026-27 fee rows, not authored comparison prose. NMAM Institute of Technology CSE is ₹2,50,000 (annual fee); Manipal Institute of Technology CSE is ₹5,00,000 (annual fee).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
NMAM Institute of Technology Nitte and MIT Manipal are both prestigious coastal Karnataka private engineering institutes — but at very different price points and student profiles. NMAM is part of Nitte University (cheaper, KCET-state-quota driven); MIT Manipal is part of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (premium-private, all-India intake). Choice depends on KCET rank, fee budget and pan-India vs Karnataka focus.
Academics
NMAM offers 12 BTech programs through KCET (70%) + COMEDK (15%) + JEE Main (10%) + Management (5%). MIT Manipal offers 17 BTech programs (broader specialisations) through Manipal Entrance Test (MET) + JEE Main + COMEDK + Management. NMAM follows VTU autonomous syllabus; MIT Manipal follows MAHE deemed-university curriculum with stronger international integration.
Placements
NMAM 2024 placements: 85-92% rate, average INR 7-9 LPA for CSE, INR 5.5-7 LPA for ECE/IT. Highest INR 30 LPA from Microsoft. Top recruiters: Microsoft, Amazon, JP Morgan, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant. MIT Manipal 2024 placements: 90-94% rate, average INR 12-15 LPA for CSE, INR 9-12 LPA for ECE. Highest INR 60 LPA from Microsoft. Top recruiters: Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Cisco, Adobe, Apple, Cognizant, Walmart Global Tech. MIT Manipal has clear placement edge — average INR 5-6 LPA higher; international offers more frequent.
Campus Life
NMAM campus is 60 acres in Nitte, Karkala — coastal Karnataka, 40 km from Mangalore. ~3,200 residential. Beach access (weekend Mangalore-Karkala). MIT Manipal campus is 313 acres in Manipal — coastal Karnataka, 7 km from Udupi. ~25,000 residential. Manipal has world-class campus integration (with Kasturba Hospital, Manipal Hospitals, multiple international partnerships).
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