At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
RNSIT - R.N.S. Institute of Technology
Bangalore · Estd. 2001 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #251
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE | ₹7,50,000 |
| CSE AIML | ₹6,50,000 |
| CSE DS | ₹6,00,000 |
| CSE Cyber | ₹6,00,000 |
| ECE | ₹5,00,000 |
| ISE | ₹4,00,000 |
CMRIT - CMR Institute of Technology
Bangalore · Estd. 2000 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #151
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE Cyber | ₹7,25,000 |
| CSE | ₹7,25,000 |
| CSE AIML | ₹7,25,000 |
| CSE DS | ₹7,00,000 |
| AI&ML | ₹6,00,000 |
| ISE | ₹6,00,000 |
Overview
RNS Institute of Technology (RNSIT, Channasandra) and CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT, AECS Layout) are both well-established Bangalore private engineering institutions in the upper-mid tier. RNSIT operates from a 17-acre Channasandra campus on Mysuru Road; CMRIT from a 13-acre AECS Layout campus in central-east Bengaluru. Both are NAAC A+ and offer similar branch portfolios.
Academics
Both run autonomous B.E. status under VTU. RNSIT focuses on CSE, ISE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Aerospace; CMRIT offers similar plus Industrial Engineering and Civil. RNSIT has slightly stronger Aerospace pipeline; CMRIT has stronger east-Bengaluru tech corridor connections.
Placements
RNSIT 2024 placements: highest ~₹35-42 LPA, average ₹5-8 LPA, ~85% placement rate. CMRIT 2024 placements: highest ~₹40 LPA, average ₹7 LPA, ~80% rate. CMRIT has slightly higher average; RNSIT has slightly higher rate. Both attract Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe, Indian service majors and core engineering recruiters.
Fees
RNSIT KCET fees ~₹85,000-1,00,000/year; COMEDK ~₹2,40,000/year; Management Quota CSE ₹8L Year-1 (₹30L total). CMRIT KCET fees ~₹95,000-1,20,000/year; COMEDK ~₹2,60,000/year; Management Quota CSE ₹6-8L Year-1 (₹24-32L total). Similar fee structures.
Campus Life
RNSIT has Channasandra-Mysuru Road location in west Bengaluru; CMRIT in AECS Layout, central-east Bengaluru, closer to Whitefield and ITPL. RNSIT for west-Bengaluru students or those preferring quieter campus; CMRIT for east-Bengaluru tech corridor proximity.
Verdict
Choice between RNSIT and CMRIT comes down to location preference and specific branch availability. RNSIT for west-Bengaluru access and Aerospace; CMRIT for east-Bengaluru tech corridor proximity and IT-park internship access. Both are similar mid-tier private engineering options.
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