At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
SIT - Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Tumkur · Estd. 1963 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #101
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| CSE Counsellor verification required | ₹2,50,000 Annual fee |
| CSE AIML Counsellor verification required | ₹2,50,000 Annual fee |
| ISE Counsellor verification required | ₹2,50,000 Annual fee |
| CSE Cyber Counsellor verification required | ₹2,50,000 Annual fee |
| CSE DS Counsellor verification required | ₹2,50,000 Annual fee |
| AI&ML Counsellor verification required | ₹2,50,000 Annual fee |
SDM College of Engineering & Technology
Dharwad · Estd. 1979 · NAAC A
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| CSE Cyber Counsellor verification required | ₹6,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE Counsellor verification required | ₹6,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE DS Counsellor verification required | ₹6,00,000 Annual fee |
| ISE Counsellor verification required | ₹5,00,000 Annual fee |
| CSE AIML Counsellor verification required | ₹4,50,000 Annual fee |
| AI&ML Counsellor verification required | ₹4,50,000 Annual fee |
Fees
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 ₹6,00,000 (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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