SRM Institute of Science & Technology vs Manipal Institute of Technology

SRMIST Kattankulathur (SRM University Chennai) and Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT Manipal) are India two largest mid-tier private engineering deemed universities by brand reach. SRM admits through SRMJEEE; MIT admits through MET.

SRM Kattankulathur intake is approximately 7,500 across CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Aero, Bio-tech, IT and 25+ specialisations. MIT Manipal intake is approximately 1,400 across CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Bio-tech, Aero and Auto. MIT Manipal curriculum is more rigorous and selective; SRM offers wider branch flexibility.

SRM Kattankulathur 2024 placement: highest around 56 LPA, average around 7 LPA, CSE around 10 LPA. MIT Manipal 2024 placement: highest 1.05 crore, average around 9.5 LPA, CSE around 12 LPA. MIT Manipal has tighter recruiter quality and higher CSE averages.

SRM Kattankulathur CSE tuition is approximately 2.5 lakhs per year, total 4-year cost around 12-14 lakhs. MIT Manipal CSE tuition is approximately 4.5 lakhs per year, total 4-year cost around 20-22 lakhs. SRM is roughly 35 percent cheaper.

SRM Kattankulathur is on a 250-acre suburban Chennai campus 35 km south of the city centre. MIT Manipal sits in the small university town of Manipal, Karnataka. MIT Manipal student culture is regarded as more academically intense; SRM is broader with bigger fests.

MIT Manipal is the conventional first choice between the two for CSE specifically — tighter cohort quality, higher placement averages, stronger Karnataka and Gulf alumni network. SRM Kattankulathur is preferred for students seeking branch flexibility, lower fees, and the larger SRM ecosystem of campuses.