Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary published admission-route fee comparison is: PES University CSE is ₹12,00,000 (annual fee); IIIT-B B.Tech CSE published fee is ₹5,52,000/year. Use the table below for branch-level rows and source labels.
At a Glance — Admission Route & Fee Comparison 2026-27
One aligned table keeps branch fees, route status, and profile checks comparable row by row.
| Branch / check | PES University | IIIT-B |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | PES UniversityBangalore · Estd. 1972 | IIIT Bangalore - International Institute of Information TechnologyBangalore · Estd. 1998 |
| Admission route | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists | Official route onlyOfficial counselling routeIIIT Bangalore does not have a management quota |
| Type | Deemed University | Deemed University |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A+ · NIRF #101 | NAAC A+ · NIRF #69 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | Not published | ₹5,52,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source |
| CSE | ₹12,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | Not published |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | Not published | ₹5,52,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source |
| CSE AIML | ₹12,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | Not published |
| B.Tech. in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI & DS) | Not published | ₹5,52,000Karnataka Year 1Official published fee source |
| ME | ₹7,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | Not published |
| BT | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | Not published |
| EEE | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | Not published |
Fee notes
The fee comparison below uses each college's applicable admission route. IIIT-B uses official admission-route fee rows; PES University uses management-quota/private-route fee rows where applicable. PES University CSE is ₹12,00,000 (annual fee); IIIT-B B.Tech CSE published fee is ₹5,52,000/year.
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
PES University and IIIT Bangalore are two prominent Bangalore-based engineering institutions but at different price points and quality tiers. PES University is a deemed-to-be university with three Bangalore campuses (Banashankari, Hanumantha Nagar, Electronic City), founded 1972. IIIT-B is a specialized IT institute, founded 1999, focused exclusively on Computer Science and related computing disciplines.
Academics
PES University offers wide engineering portfolio (CSE, AI/ML, Cyber Security, Data Science, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Biotech) with traditional 4-year B.Tech curriculum. IIIT-B offers specialized CSE-focused integrated 5-year M.Tech programmes (CSE, AI, Theoretical CS, Networking, Software Engineering) and B.Tech.
Campus Life
PES University Hanumantha Nagar/Banashankari/Electronic City campuses are integrated into Bangalore urban environment. IIIT-B Electronic City campus is smaller, focused, with research-lab-heavy infrastructure. Walking distance to major IT employers (Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Infosys campuses).
Verdict
For pure CSE outcomes + cost efficiency, IIIT-Bangalore is the clear winner — superior placements at ⅓ the cost. PES University justifies its premium only if you specifically want PES's broader engineering portfolio. Most CSE-focused candidates should target IIIT-B (JEE Main rank under 5,000) and use PES as a backup.
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