Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary management-quota fee comparison is: PES University CSE is ₹12,00,000 (annual fee); AIT CSE is ₹4,75,000 (year 1 payable). 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 | PES University | AIT |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | PES UniversityBangalore · Estd. 1972 | Acharya 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 | Deemed University | Private |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A+ · NIRF #101 | NAAC A |
| CSE | ₹12,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹4,75,000Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required |
| CSE DS | Not published | ₹4,00,000Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required |
| ECE | Not published | ₹3,12,500Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required |
| ISE | Not published | ₹3,50,000Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required |
| CSE AIML | ₹12,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹4,75,000Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required |
| ME | ₹7,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | Not published |
| AeroE | Not published | ₹3,50,000Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required |
| BT | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹2,50,000Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required |
Fee notes
The management-quota fee comparison below is rendered from the current 2026-27 fee rows, not authored comparison prose. PES University CSE is ₹12,00,000 (annual fee); AIT CSE is ₹4,75,000 (year 1 payable).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Academics
PES is far ahead academically. As a state private university, PES has curriculum autonomy, a large CSE department, and strong CS/IT programmes. For B.Tech 2026 admissions, PES uses JEE Main and KCET scores; message a CollegeAndFees counsellor on WhatsApp for Higher Fee Category / Management / NRI / Sponsored route guidance. Acharya is VTU-affiliated with 13+ programmes but lacks PES's research depth and curriculum innovation.
Campus Life
PES at 100 Feet Ring Road, Banashankari offers prime south Bangalore location near IT corridors. Acharya on Hessarghatta Road is further from tech hubs. PES has modern Deemed University infrastructure; Acharya has functional but more basic facilities.
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