NMIT in plain terms.
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology opened in 2001 at Govindapura, Yelahanka, and is part of the Nitte Education Trust (Karkala). The campus is one of the better-maintained ones in north Bengaluru — large, modern, and known for its aeronautical wing and recent investments in AI/ML labs. VTU-autonomous with NBA accreditation across most programmes.
NMIT sits in tier one for management fees relative to peers, with CSE at roughly ₹18 lakh for four years — lower than MSRIT and BMSIT. That makes it one of the better value picks in Bengaluru's autonomous-college bracket, especially for families targeting CSE or AI/ML without the RVCE price tag.
Three intake routes operate in parallel: KCET for Karnataka domicile, COMEDK UGET for the all-India pool, and the management quota for direct admission. We help families decide which one fits.
Who NMIT suits
- Students with mid-band KCET ranks exploring engineering branches at NMIT (refer to past-year cutoffs as indicative reference).
- Families looking for tier-one Bengaluru placements at a moderate fee.
- Students interested in aeronautical or aerospace pathways — NMIT is one of the few Bengaluru colleges with a strong aeronautical track record.
Management quota — how the process runs
- Send your details through the form or by phone.
- Counsellor call to walk through branch fit and fee timing.
- Provisional letter from the college, document verification.
- Fee payment, joining instructions.
Courses & fees, 2026–27.
NMIT publishes separate fee schedules for COMEDK and management seats. Figures below are reproduced as per the college's latest notification. The college issues final figures for the upcoming session in May.
Management quota — four-year fee
| Branch | Yr 1 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Yr 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical Engineering | 2,75,000 | 2,75,000 | 2,75,000 | 2,75,000 | 11,00,000 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 4,00,000 | 4,00,000 | 4,00,000 | 4,00,000 | 16,00,000 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | 4,50,000 | 4,50,000 | 4,50,000 | 4,50,000 | 18,00,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,75,000 | 1,75,000 | 1,75,000 | 1,75,000 | 7,00,000 |
| Computer Science | 4,50,000 | 4,50,000 | 4,50,000 | 4,50,000 | 18,00,000 |
| Computer Science & Business Systems | 3,25,000 | 3,25,000 | 3,25,000 | 3,25,000 | 13,00,000 |
| Electrical & Electronics | 1,75,000 | 1,75,000 | 1,75,000 | 1,75,000 | 7,00,000 |
| Electronics & Communication | 3,00,000 | 3,00,000 | 3,00,000 | 3,00,000 | 12,00,000 |
| Information Science | 4,50,000 | 4,50,000 | 4,50,000 | 4,50,000 | 18,00,000 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) | 2,50,000 | 2,50,000 | 2,50,000 | 2,50,000 | 10,00,000 |
| Robotics & Artificial Intelligence | 3,50,000 | 3,50,000 | 3,50,000 | 3,50,000 | 14,00,000 |
COMEDK quota — four-year fee
| Branch | Yr 1 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Yr 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical Engineering | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| Civil Engineering | 48,750 | 48,750 | 48,750 | 48,750 | 1,95,000 |
| Computer Science | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| Computer Science & Business Systems | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| Electrical & Electronics | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| Electronics & Communication | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| Information Science | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| Robotics & Artificial Intelligence | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 48,750 | 48,750 | 48,750 | 48,750 | 1,95,000 |
KCET quota
- Annual tuition roughly ₹50,000–₹80,000 by branch.
- Four-year total in the ₹2.5–3.5 lakh range.
- Karnataka domicile required.
Eligibility.
Three admission channels run in parallel. Families often apply through more than one to keep options open.
KCET
- Class 12 with Physics, Maths and one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotech or CS.
- 45% aggregate (40% for Karnataka reserved categories).
- Karnataka domicile — seven years of schooling in the state.
- Valid KCET 2026 rank.
COMEDK UGET
- Class 12 with PCM and a third science.
- 45% aggregate (40% SC/ST).
- Open all-India.
- Valid COMEDK rank.
Management quota
- Class 12 with PCM and a science.
- 50% aggregate, branch-dependent.
- National-level test scores supportive but optional.
- Subject to seat availability.
Placements, recent cycles.
NMIT's placement record has been steady, with a notable jump in CSE and AI/ML averages over the last two years. Core companies hire from aeronautical and ECE branches as well.
Recurring recruiters
Figures above are indicative, from the college's published placement reports.
What students and parents told us.
Excerpts from families we've worked with. Names initialised; full attribution available on request.
"Joined CSE on management quota. Faculty are accessible, labs are good, and the placement cell genuinely tries hard for everyone, not just toppers."
"Aeronautical here is well set up — wind tunnels, project hangar, all of it. Internship with HAL and a few defence labs is realistic."
"Compared NMIT and a couple of others. The fee was reasonable for the brand, and the campus visit reassured us. eAdmision handled the paperwork in a few visits."
NMIT FAQs.
What's the management-quota fee for CSE at NMIT?
₹18 lakh over four years for Computer Science. AI & Data Science is also ₹18 lakh, AI & ML is ₹16 lakh, and CSBS is ₹13 lakh.
How strong is NMIT's aeronautical wing?
It's one of the better aeronautical departments in Bengaluru. Lab infrastructure is solid, and there's a steady pipeline of HAL and defence-related internships.
Is NMIT part of NITTE University?
NMIT is an autonomous college affiliated to VTU and run by the Nitte Education Trust. NITTE (Deemed-to-be University) is the separate deemed university in Mangaluru under the same trust.
Can I take the management seat with just a JEE score?
Yes. JEE Main, KCET or COMEDK scores all help your case. NMIT does ask for one of these in most years, though specifics shift cycle to cycle — check with us before applying.