Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary management-quota fee comparison is: SIT CSE is ₹2,50,000 (annual fee); SDMCET CSE is ₹5,50,000 (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 | SIT | SDMCET |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | SIT - Siddaganga Institute of TechnologyTumkur · Estd. 1963 | SDM College of Engineering & TechnologyDharwad · Estd. 1979 |
| Admission route | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists |
| Type | Private | Private |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A+ · NIRF #101 | NAAC A |
| CSE DS | ₹2,50,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹6,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE | ₹2,50,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹5,50,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 |
| ECE | ₹1,50,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹4,00,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 |
| ISE | ₹2,50,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹5,00,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 |
| AI&ML | ₹2,50,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹4,50,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE Cyber | ₹2,50,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹6,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE AIML | ₹2,50,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required | ₹4,50,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 |
| CE | Not published | ₹2,00,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 |
Fee notes
The management-quota fee comparison below is rendered from the current 2026-27 fee rows, not authored comparison prose. SIT CSE is ₹2,50,000 (annual fee); SDMCET CSE is ₹5,50,000 (annual fee).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT, Tumkur) and SDM College of Engineering (Dharwad) represent Karnataka's tier-2 engineering institutions outside Bangalore — both autonomous VTU-affiliated colleges with strong regional reputations. SIT Tumkur (founded 1963, autonomous since 2008). SDM Dharwad (founded 1979).
Academics
SIT Tumkur offers 9+ B.E. branches with autonomous-college flexibility. SDM Dharwad offers similar branches with focused traditional curriculum and stronger emphasis on core mechanical/civil engineering.
Campus Life
SIT Tumkur is in semi-urban Tumkur with Bangalore proximity. SDM Dharwad is in Hubli-Dharwad twin city.
Verdict
Choose SIT Tumkur for Bangalore proximity. Choose SDM Dharwad for stronger traditional engineering rigour. Both comparable; geography preference dominates.
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