Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary published admission-route fee comparison is: SRM Institute of Science & Technology CSE is ₹4,75,000 (annual fee). Use the table below for branch-level rows and source labels.
At a Glance — Admission Route & Fee Comparison 2026-27
One aligned table keeps branch fees, route status, and profile checks comparable row by row.
| Branch / check | SRM Institute of Science & Technology | VIT Chennai |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | SRM Institute of Science & TechnologyChennai · Estd. 1985 | VIT ChennaiChennai · Estd. 2010 |
| Admission route | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists | Official route onlyOfficial counselling routeVIT Chennai uses VITEEE category fees, not management quota |
| Type | Deemed University | Deemed University |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A++ · NIRF #14 | NAAC A++ · NIRF #16 |
| CSE DS | ₹4,75,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | Not published |
| CSE | ₹4,75,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | Not published |
| ECE | ₹2,75,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | Not published |
| CSE AIML | ₹4,75,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | Not published |
| AI&ML | ₹4,75,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | Not published |
| CSE Cyber | ₹4,25,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | Not published |
| EEE | ₹2,75,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | Not published |
| ME | ₹2,75,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | Not published |
Fee notes
The fee comparison below uses each college's applicable admission route. VIT Chennai uses official admission-route fee rows; SRM Institute of Science & Technology uses management-quota/private-route fee rows where applicable. SRM Institute of Science & Technology CSE is ₹4,75,000 (annual fee).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai (Kattankulathur) and VIT Chennai (Kelambakkam) are both top private engineering deemed universities in Tamil Nadu. SRM admits via SRMJEEE; VIT Chennai admits via VITEEE. Both have substantial campuses (SRM 1,000 acres, VIT 145 acres) and strong product company recruiter networks.
Academics
SRM Kattankulathur offers a wider portfolio including Aerospace, Genetic Engineering, Health Sciences and Architecture in addition to traditional branches. VIT Chennai offers focused B.Tech across CSE, AI-ML, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology and Architecture. Both have strong international exchange programmes. SRM has the larger campus (1,000 acres) and broader programme range; VIT has more focused engineering depth.
Campus Life
SRM Kattankulathur has a 1,000-acre campus south of Chennai with extensive sports facilities, swimming pools, golf practice area and substantial international student presence. VIT Chennai has a 145-acre Kelambakkam campus on the OMR IT Corridor with proximity to TIDEL Park and Hyundai-Sriperumbudur cluster.
Verdict
SRM Chennai is the better choice for students wanting broader programme portfolio, larger campus with extensive sports infrastructure, and substantial international student presence. VIT Chennai is the better choice for students seeking focused engineering culture, OMR IT Corridor proximity for internships, and tighter campus community.
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