At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
PES University
Bangalore · Estd. 1972 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #101
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| CSE Verified 13 Jun 2026 | ₹12,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE AIML Verified 13 Jun 2026 | ₹12,00,000 Annual fee |
| ME Verified 13 Jun 2026 | ₹7,00,000 Annual fee |
| EEE Verified 13 Jun 2026 | ₹5,00,000 Annual fee |
| BT Verified 13 Jun 2026 | ₹5,00,000 Annual fee |
CMRIT - CMR Institute of Technology
Bangalore · Estd. 2000 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #151
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| CSE Cyber Counsellor verification required | ₹7,25,000 Annual fee |
| CSE Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹7,25,000 Annual fee |
| CSE AIML Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹7,25,000 Annual fee |
| CSE DS Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹7,00,000 Annual fee |
| AI&ML Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹6,00,000 Annual fee |
| ISE Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹6,00,000 Annual fee |
Fees
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); 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.
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.
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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