Complete branch-wise fee structure across all three admission routes, previous-year cutoff ranks, payment schedule, and real student admission stories.
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All figures are indicative for the 2027 intake and vary by category, branch, and annual government/AICTE fee revisions. Confirm exact figures with the admission desk before payment.
| Sl. No | Branch | 1st Year Fee | Subsequent Years (P.A.) | Total (4 Yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Computer Science & Engineering Premium | ₹37.5 L | ₹13.5 L/Yr | ₹78.0 L |
| 02 | Information Science & Engineering | ₹34.0 L | ₹13.0 L/Yr | ₹73.0 L |
| 03 | Artificial Intelligence & ML | ₹32.5 L | ₹12.5 L/Yr | ₹70.0 L |
| 04 | Computer Science & Data Science | ₹25.0 L | ₹12.5 L/Yr | ₹62.5 L |
| 05 | Computer Science & Cyber Security | ₹23.0 L | ₹11.5 L/Yr | ₹57.5 L |
| 06 | Computer Science & Engg. (IoT) | ₹22.0 L | ₹11.0 L/Yr | ₹55.0 L |
| 07 | Computer Science & Business Systems | ₹21.0 L | ₹10.5 L/Yr | ₹52.5 L |
| 08 | Electronics & Communication Engg. | ₹20.0 L | ₹8.5 L/Yr | ₹45.5 L |
| 09 | Electronics & Telecommunication | ₹8.5 L | ₹8.0 L/Yr | ₹32.5 L |
| 10 | Aerospace Engineering | ₹11.5 L | ₹8.5 L/Yr | ₹36.5 L |
| 11 | B.Architecture (5-Year) | ₹6.5 L | ₹6.5 L/Yr | ₹32.5 L |
| 12 | Bio-Technology | ₹10.5 L | ₹6.5 L/Yr | ₹30.0 L |
| 13 | Electrical & Electronics Engg. | ₹7.5 L | ₹7.5 L/Yr | ₹30.0 L |
| 14 | Mechanical Engineering | ₹7.5 L | ₹7.5 L/Yr | ₹30.0 L |
| 15 | Civil Engineering | ₹7.5 L | ₹7.5 L/Yr | ₹30.0 L |
| 16 | Industrial Engg. Management | ₹6.5 L | ₹6.5 L/Yr | ₹26.0 L |
| 17 | Chemical Engineering | ₹5.0 L | ₹5.0 L/Yr | ₹20.0 L |
Caution deposit is refundable at course completion or withdrawal, subject to no outstanding dues. Hostel/mess fees are billed separately and vary by room sharing type.
| Sl. No | Branch | Annual Tuition Fee | 4-Year Total (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Computer Science & Engineering | ₹6.0 L | ₹24.0 L |
| 02 | Information Science & Engineering | ₹5.8 L | ₹23.2 L |
| 03 | Artificial Intelligence & ML | ₹5.9 L | ₹23.6 L |
| 04 | Electronics & Communication Engg. | ₹5.2 L | ₹20.8 L |
| 05 | Electrical & Electronics Engg. | ₹4.2 L | ₹16.8 L |
| 06 | Mechanical Engineering | ₹4.2 L | ₹16.8 L |
| 07 | Civil Engineering | ₹4.0 L | ₹16.0 L |
| 08 | Chemical Engineering | ₹3.6 L | ₹14.4 L |
COMEDK fees are set annually by the COMEDK association within a fee band and are open to candidates from anywhere in India who appear for the COMEDK UGET exam.
| Sl. No | Branch | Annual Fee (General) | Annual Fee (SC/ST/Cat-I) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Computer Science & Engineering | ₹1,20,000 | ₹54,000 |
| 02 | Information Science & Engineering | ₹1,15,000 | ₹54,000 |
| 03 | Artificial Intelligence & ML | ₹1,18,000 | ₹54,000 |
| 04 | Electronics & Communication Engg. | ₹1,05,000 | ₹54,000 |
| 05 | Electrical & Electronics Engg. | ₹95,000 | ₹54,000 |
| 06 | Mechanical Engineering | ₹95,000 | ₹54,000 |
| 07 | Civil Engineering | ₹90,000 | ₹54,000 |
| 08 | Chemical Engineering | ₹85,000 | ₹54,000 |
KCET tuition fees are fixed by the Government of Karnataka Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) and are the most economical route for Karnataka-domicile candidates, with concessions for reserved categories.
| Branch | General | OBC (2A/2B) | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 2,800 | 4,600 | 18,500 | 26,000 |
| Information Science & Engineering | 3,400 | 5,500 | 21,000 | 29,000 |
| Artificial Intelligence & ML | 3,100 | 5,000 | 19,800 | 27,500 |
| Electronics & Communication Engg. | 6,200 | 9,800 | 32,000 | 41,000 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engg. | 14,500 | 21,000 | 48,000 | 58,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 19,000 | 27,000 | 55,000 | 65,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 24,000 | 32,000 | 60,000 | 70,000 |
| Branch | Closing Rank (2026) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 4,500 |
| Information Science & Engineering | 5,800 |
| Artificial Intelligence & ML | 5,200 |
| Electronics & Communication Engg. | 9,600 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engg. | 18,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 22,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 27,000 |
Ranks shown are indicative closing ranks from the previous cycle and shift every year based on exam difficulty and applicant volume. If your rank is close to or beyond these figures, management quota remains a direct alternative — contact the admission desk to check current-year movement.
An initial token amount confirms your provisional seat hold.
Remaining 1st year tuition is payable at document verification.
Refundable deposit collected alongside 1st year fee, held for the course duration.
Subsequent-year fees are due at the start of each academic year.
10+2 with Physics & Mathematics compulsory, plus Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science, minimum 45% aggregate.
KCET needs Karnataka eligibility/domicile criteria; COMEDK is open all-India; Management Quota has the most relaxed rank dependency.
Separate seats available under NRI category with USD-denominated fees; a valid equivalence certificate is required.
"My KCET rank fell just short of the CSE cutoff. Within a week of enquiring, our documents were verified and the seat was confirmed before the counselling rounds even closed."
"Being from outside Karnataka, COMEDK was our only direct route. The fee was clearly laid out from day one, so there were no surprises during verification."
"Our KCET rank comfortably cleared the Mechanical cutoff, so we paid the government-regulated fee — a fraction of what management quota would have cost."
KCET is the most affordable (government-regulated, category-based concessions), COMEDK sits in the mid-range, and Management Quota is the highest but offers the most direct, rank-independent entry.
Ranks shift every year. If you're near the previous year's cutoff, you can still wait for counselling rounds — but Management Quota is available as a parallel, guaranteed option if the seat doesn't come through.
The published fee structure is generally fixed by the institution for a given academic year. Some flexibility may exist only in the payment schedule, not the total amount.
Yes, many families keep multiple routes open in parallel and finalize whichever confirms a seat first, provided the branch and fee are acceptable.
No, the caution deposit is a separate refundable amount collected alongside the 1st year fee and is not included in the total tuition figure.
Yes. COMEDK is open all-India by design, and management quota seats are open to eligible candidates from any state, subject to document requirements including a migration certificate.