Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary published admission-route fee comparison is: Presidency University CSE is ₹4,45,000 (year 1 payable). 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 | Presidency University | BIT |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | Presidency UniversityBangalore · Estd. 2013 | Bangalore Institute of TechnologyBengaluru · Estd. 1979 |
| Admission route | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists | Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published. |
| Type | Private (Karnataka State Private University) | Private (Government-aided) |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A · NIRF #201 | NAAC A+ |
| CSE | ₹4,45,000Year 1 payableVerified 30 Jun 2026 | Not published |
| CSE DS | ₹3,85,000Year 1 payableVerified 30 Jun 2026 | Not published |
| ECE | ₹2,85,000Year 1 payableVerified 30 Jun 2026 | Not published |
| ISE | ₹3,10,000Year 1 payableVerified 30 Jun 2026 | Not published |
| AI&DS | ₹4,45,000Year 1 payableVerified 30 Jun 2026 | Not published |
| CSE AIML | ₹4,35,000Year 1 payableVerified 30 Jun 2026 | Not published |
| CSE Cyber | ₹3,70,000Year 1 payableVerified 30 Jun 2026 | Not published |
| R&AI | ₹2,85,000Year 1 payableVerified 30 Jun 2026 | Not published |
Fee notes
The fee comparison below uses each college's applicable admission route. BIT uses official admission-route fee rows; Presidency University uses management-quota/private-route fee rows where applicable. Presidency University CSE is ₹4,45,000 (year 1 payable).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
Presidency University Bangalore and Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT) represent two very different positions in Bangalore engineering. Presidency is a young (2013) Karnataka State Private University with 100-acre Itgalpura campus in north Bengaluru. BIT is a private-aided institution (1979) with a compact 13-acre VV Puram campus in central Bengaluru.
Academics
Presidency offers an extensive portfolio including Petroleum Engineering and Architecture alongside traditional engineering. BIT runs a focused VTU-autonomous B.E. portfolio centred on CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil and Industrial Engineering. Presidency has broader programme range; BIT has 45+ years of engineering heritage.
Campus Life
Presidency has a 100-acre north-Bengaluru campus with airport corridor proximity and modern infrastructure. BIT has a compact 13-acre VV Puram campus in central Bengaluru with excellent transport access (multiple BMTC routes, near Lalbagh and Banashankari/Jayanagar metro). Presidency for sprawl + remote location; BIT for central + heritage.
Verdict
BIT is the better choice for KCET-quota students seeking the lowest fees and central Bengaluru location with deep engineering heritage. Presidency is the better choice for students wanting Petroleum Engineering, larger modern campus, or proximity to BIAL airport corridor.
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