At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
PES University
Bangalore · Estd. 1988 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #101
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE | ₹14,00,000 |
| CSE AIML | ₹14,00,000 |
| ECE | ₹9,00,000 |
| BT | ₹7,00,000 |
| ME | ₹6,00,000 |
| EEE | ₹6,00,000 |
CMRIT - CMR Institute of Technology
Bangalore · Estd. 2000 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #151
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE Cyber | ₹7,25,000 |
| CSE | ₹7,25,000 |
| CSE AIML | ₹7,25,000 |
| CSE DS | ₹7,00,000 |
| AI&ML | ₹6,00,000 |
| ISE | ₹6,00,000 |
Overview
PES University and CMRIT (CMR Institute of Technology) sit at very different tiers. PES is a deemed university with NIRF #101 and substantial product-company placement quality. CMRIT is a NIRF #151 private autonomous institution under the CMR Group.
Academics
PES offers extensive B.Tech portfolio with strong CSE, ISE, ECE, AI-ML and Aerospace research. CMRIT offers similar VTU-autonomous portfolio focused on CSE, ISE, ECE and traditional engineering. PES has materially deeper research orientation.
Placements
PES 2024: highest ₹68 LPA, average ₹13.21 LPA, 85% rate. CMRIT 2024: highest ~₹40 LPA, average ₹7 LPA, ~80% rate. PES has materially higher placement quality.
Fees
PES KCET fees ~₹85,000/year; Management Quota CSE ₹14L Year-1 (₹56L total). CMRIT KCET fees ~₹95,000-1,20,000/year; Management Quota CSE ₹6-8L Year-1 (₹24-32L total). CMRIT cheaper at both.
Campus Life
PES has multi-campus 75+ acre footprint (Banashankari + Electronic City). CMRIT 13-acre AECS Layout has east-Bengaluru tech corridor proximity. PES for premium placement infrastructure; CMRIT for east-Bengaluru location.
Verdict
PES University is better for students prioritising premium placement quality. CMRIT for cost-conscious students wanting reasonable placements with east-Bengaluru tech corridor proximity.
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