At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
SRM Institute of Science & Technology
Chennai · Estd. 1985 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #14
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| CSE AIML Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹4,75,000 Annual fee |
| CSE DS Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹4,75,000 Annual fee |
| CSE Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹4,75,000 Annual fee |
| AI&ML Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹4,75,000 Annual fee |
| CSE Cyber Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹4,25,000 Annual fee |
| EEE Verified 17 May 2026 | ₹2,75,000 Annual fee |
Thapar University
Patiala · Estd. 1956 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #29
| Branch | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| CSE Counsellor verification required | ₹4,50,000 Annual fee |
| ECE Counsellor verification required | ₹4,50,000 Annual fee |
| ME Counsellor verification required | ₹4,50,000 Annual fee |
| CE Counsellor verification required | ₹4,50,000 Annual fee |
| EEE Counsellor verification required | ₹4,50,000 Annual fee |
| CSE AIML 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. SRM Institute of Science & Technology CSE is ₹4,75,000 (annual fee); Thapar CSE is ₹4,50,000 (annual fee).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
SRM Chennai (Kattankulathur) and Thapar Patiala are both top private engineering institutions but very different schools. SRM is NIRF #14, deemed university in Tamil Nadu; Thapar is NIRF #29, deemed university in Punjab. SRM admits via SRMJEEE; Thapar via JEE Main + TIET-ALCPAT.
Academics
SRM offers a broader portfolio (Aerospace, Genetic Engineering, Health Sciences, Architecture). Thapar offers focused engineering with strong CSE, ECE, Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering depth. Thapar has slightly higher NIRF rank suggesting deeper research; SRM has wider branch portfolio and international exchange.
Campus Life
SRM Chennai 1,000-acre Kattankulathur campus has multi-state student presence and substantial international exchange. Thapar 250-acre Patiala campus has tighter community, Punjab cultural environment and proximity to Chandigarh. SRM for sprawl + multi-cultural; Thapar for focused academic culture + Punjab heritage.
Verdict
Thapar Patiala is the better choice for students prioritising placement reliability (95% rate), focused engineering culture, and north India location. SRM Chennai is the better choice for students wanting broader programme portfolio, international exchange, and Tamil Nadu/south-India proximity.
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