At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
Sharda University
Greater Noida · Estd. 2009 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #101
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE | ₹3,00,000 |
| ISE | ₹3,00,000 |
| CSE AIML | ₹3,00,000 |
| CSE DS | ₹3,00,000 |
| CSE Cyber | ₹3,00,000 |
| AI&ML | ₹3,00,000 |
IEM Kolkata
Kolkata · Estd. 1989 · NAAC A · NIRF #151
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| AI&ML | ₹2,50,000 |
| CSE AIML | ₹2,50,000 |
| CSE DS | ₹2,50,000 |
| CSE Cyber | ₹2,50,000 |
| CSE | ₹2,50,000 |
| ISE | ₹2,50,000 |
Overview
Sharda University Greater Noida and IEM Kolkata are popular private engineering choices in NCR and East India respectively. Sharda is a multi-disciplinary private university admitting via JEE Main; IEM is the largest private engineering college in West Bengal admitting via WBJEE. Choice depends on regional preference, fee budget and discipline focus.
Academics
Sharda University offers 14+ BTech disciplines including emerging Robotics + AIML, Aerospace, and Architecture under deemed-private autonomy. IEM Kolkata offers 11 BTech disciplines (CSE, IT, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, EEE, Chemical, Aerospace, AI-DS, Cyber Security, Robotics) under West Bengal University of Technology autonomy.
Placements
Sharda 2024 placements: 78-86% rate, average INR 6.5-8 LPA for CSE, INR 4-5.5 LPA for non-CSE. Highest INR 22 LPA. IEM Kolkata 2024 placements: 80-86% rate, average INR 6.5-8 LPA for CSE, INR 4.5-6 LPA for non-CSE. Highest INR 28 LPA. IEM has marginal edge on tier-1 product company intake.
Fees
Sharda 2026-27 tuition: INR 2.55 lakh/year for CSE/AI. Hostel + mess: INR 1.55-2.20 lakh/year. 4-year all-in cost: INR 16-20 lakh. IEM Kolkata 2026-27 tuition: INR 2.05 lakh/year for CSE/IT. Hostel + mess: INR 1.15-1.65 lakh/year. 4-year all-in cost: INR 12-14 lakh. IEM is INR 4-6 lakh cheaper.
Campus Life
Sharda is fully residential 63-acre campus in Greater Noida with international student diversity. IEM Kolkata operates from two campuses (Salt Lake + Newtown, 17+15 acres) — partial residential. Cultural difference: Sharda has multicultural NCR + international identity; IEM has Bengali cultural density.
Verdict
Pick Sharda University if: NCR/North India base, prefer fully residential modern campus + international diversity, broader emerging disciplines (Robotics + AIML, Aerospace, Architecture). Pick IEM Kolkata if: West Bengal / East India base, value-conscious (INR 4-6 lakh saved over 4 years), prefer Bengali cultural environment.
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