PES University vs Manipal Institute of Technology

PES University (Bangalore, deemed university) and Manipal Institute of Technology (Manipal, deemed university) are two of Karnataka strongest mid-tier private engineering brands. PES admits through PESSAT (internal entrance) and KCET. MIT admits through MET (Manipal Entrance Test) and JEE Main.

PES University B.Tech intake is approximately 2,400 across multiple campuses (RR, EC, HN), specialising in CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Bio-tech and EEE. MIT Manipal intake is approximately 1,400 across CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Bio-tech, Aero and Auto. Both have strong Bangalore/Manipal alumni networks.

PES University 2024 placement: highest around 50 LPA, average around 11 LPA, CSE around 16 LPA. MIT Manipal 2024 placement: highest 1.05 crore, average 9.5 LPA, CSE around 12 LPA. PES has higher CSE averages due to Bangalore proximity.

PES University B.Tech CSE tuition is approximately 4 lakhs per year (KCET quota approximately 80,000 per year). MIT Manipal CSE tuition is approximately 4.5 lakhs per year. Total 4-year cost: PES around 18-20 lakhs (management quota) or 4 lakhs (KCET quota). MIT around 20-22 lakhs.

PES University RR campus is in south Bangalore close to the Bangalore-Mysore highway. MIT Manipal sits in the small university town of Manipal, Karnataka. PES has the Bangalore-tech proximity advantage; MIT has the smaller-town focused-academic culture.

For Bangalore career and tighter Bangalore network, PES is the conventional first choice. For broader Manipal University ecosystem (medical, hotel management) and stronger pan-India brand recall, MIT Manipal. KCET-quota at PES is the cheapest path among private deemed Karnataka engineering options.