Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary published admission-route fee comparison is: SRM AP CSE is ₹4,00,000 (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 | VIT AP | SRM AP |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | VIT AP (Amaravati)Amaravati · Estd. 2017 | SRM University APAmaravati · Estd. 2017 |
| Admission route | Official route onlyOfficial counselling routeVIT AP uses VITEEE category fees, not management quota | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists |
| Type | Deemed University | Deemed University |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A++ | NAAC A+ |
| CSE DS | Not published | ₹4,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE | Not published | ₹4,00,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 |
| CSE AIML | Not published | ₹4,00,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 |
| AI&ML | Not published | ₹4,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| AI&DS | Not published | ₹4,00,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| CSE Cyber | Not published | ₹3,60,000Annual feeVerified 3 Jul 2026 |
| BT | Not published | ₹2,50,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
| E&TC | Not published | ₹2,50,000Annual feeCounsellor verification required |
Fee notes
The fee comparison below uses each college's applicable admission route. VIT AP uses official admission-route fee rows; SRM AP uses management-quota/private-route fee rows where applicable. SRM AP CSE is ₹4,00,000 (annual fee).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
VIT-AP (founded 2016) and SRM-AP (founded 2017) are newer private engineering universities in Andhra Pradesh''s capital region. Both target students who want VIT/SRM brand at less competitive entry threshold than parent campuses.
Academics
**VIT-AP** offers B.Tech in CSE, ECE, ME, Civil, plus 25+ specialisations. Curriculum identical to VIT Vellore. **SRM-AP** offers B.Tech in CSE, ECE, EE, ME, Civil, plus specialisations.
Both colleges offer 4-year B.Tech programmes across CSE, ECE, EE, ME, and Civil with branch-specific specialisations. VIT AP is Deemed University with NAAC A++ accreditation. SRM AP is Deemed University with NAAC A+ accreditation. Both follow AICTE-approved curriculum with industry-aligned electives, project-based learning, and credit-transfer options. CSE remains the most competitive branch at both, with ECE/IT close behind. Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical have lower cutoffs but solid placements at the better institution of the two.
Campus Life
Both campuses are at Amaravati Capital Region — newer construction, modern infrastructure.
Verdict
**Pick VIT-AP** if: VITEEE high rank gets you good fee category, want VIT brand.
**Pick SRM-AP** if: SRMJEEE strong score, want SRM brand. Similar fees and outcomes.
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