Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary management-quota fee comparison is: Presidency University CSE is ₹4,45,000 (year 1 payable); CMR University CSE is ₹3,50,000 (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 | Presidency University | CMR University |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | Presidency UniversityBangalore · Estd. 2013 | CMR UniversityBangalore · Estd. 2013 |
| Admission route | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists |
| Type | Private (Karnataka State Private University) | Private University |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A · NIRF #201 | NAAC A |
| CSE | ₹4,45,000Year 1 payableVerified 30 Jun 2026 | ₹3,50,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE DS | ₹3,85,000Year 1 payableVerified 30 Jun 2026 | ₹3,50,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| ECE | ₹2,85,000Year 1 payableVerified 30 Jun 2026 | ₹2,75,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| ISE | ₹3,10,000Year 1 payableVerified 30 Jun 2026 | ₹2,75,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE AIML | ₹4,35,000Year 1 payableVerified 30 Jun 2026 | ₹4,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| AI&DS | ₹4,45,000Year 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 management-quota fee comparison below is rendered from the current 2026-27 fee rows, not authored comparison prose. Presidency University CSE is ₹4,45,000 (year 1 payable); CMR University CSE is ₹3,50,000 (annual fee).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
Presidency University (founded 2013) and CMR University (founded 2013) are Bangalore''s newer private deemed universities targeting tier-3-aspiring students with broader programme portfolios than VTU-affiliated colleges.
Academics
**Presidency** offers B.Tech in CSE, ECE, ME, Civil, plus newer specialisations like AI/ML, Data Science. **CMR University** offers B.Tech in CSE, IT, ECE, ME, Civil, plus newer Cyber Security and AI programmes.
Campus Life
Both in Bangalore — Presidency in Itgalpura, CMR University in Bagalur Cross. Both have residential infrastructure.
Verdict
**Pick Presidency** if: want slightly stronger placements, prefer Itgalpura location.
**Pick CMR University** if: lower fees, prefer Bagalur Cross location.
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