Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary management-quota fee comparison is: PES University CSE is ₹12,00,000 (annual fee); Manipal Institute of Technology CSE is ₹5,00,000 (annual fee). 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 | Manipal Institute of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | PES UniversityBangalore · Estd. 1972 | Manipal Institute of TechnologyManipal · Estd. 1957 |
| 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 | Deemed University |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A+ · NIRF #101 | NAAC A++ · NIRF #59 |
| CSE | ₹12,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE DS | Not published | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| ECE | Not published | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE AIML | ₹12,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| ME | ₹7,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| BT | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | Not published |
| CE | Not published | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| EEE | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor 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); Manipal Institute of Technology CSE is ₹5,00,000 (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 (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.
Academics
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.
Placements
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.
Campus Life
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.
Verdict
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.
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