Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary management-quota fee comparison is: SRM Institute of Science & Technology CSE is ₹4,75,000 (annual fee); Manipal Institute of Technology CSE is ₹5,00,000 (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 | SRM Institute of Science & Technology | Manipal Institute of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | SRM Institute of Science & TechnologyChennai · Estd. 1985 | Manipal Institute of TechnologyManipal · Estd. 1957 |
| Admission route | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists |
| Type | Deemed University | Deemed University |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A++ · NIRF #14 | NAAC A++ · NIRF #59 |
| CSE | ₹4,75,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE DS | ₹4,75,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| ECE | ₹2,75,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE AIML | ₹4,75,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| ME | ₹2,75,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| AI&ML | ₹4,75,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | Not published |
| CE | Not published | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE Cyber | ₹4,25,000Annual feeVerified 17 May 2026 | ₹5,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
Fee notes
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); Manipal Institute of Technology CSE is ₹5,00,000 (annual fee).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
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.
Academics
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.
Placements
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.
Campus Life
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.
Verdict
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.
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