Each year, parents cry for their children after having paid Rs2.5 million “donation” for a college that has only 11 patients in OPD. Do not fall for the shady agencies.
Below are the most recent fee schedules for 2025/26 (verified through November 2025), plus my personal selection of 20 colleges that actually are worth the money:
My Recommended 20 Colleges
Rs 45–55 lakh (all-inclusive)
Rs 60–80 lakh (all-inclusive)
Rs 50–65 lakh, great PG conversion
⚠ Hidden Costs No One Tells You About
Hostel + Mess: Between Rs15–22 lakhs for 5.5 years
“Development Fee” in Karnataka: Additional Rs10–15 lakh
Bond penalty for leaving in first year: Up to Rs25 lakh
FAQ – Management Quota
Q1. Can I negotiate fees?
Ans – Yes. In Maharashtra and Karnataka 2025, fees were reduced by Rs3–7 lakh following Round 2, because seats were empty.
Q2. Will donation be accepted openly in 2025?
Ans – Only openly in three states (UP, Haryana, Rajasthan). All other places call it a “package”.
Q3. Can my child be granted a PG college seat?
Ans – My top 20 schools offer a 35–65% success rate on INI-CET. Other colleges have less than 8%.
Q4. What about NRI quota instead?
Ans – Only if you are a genuine NRI sponsor. Fake sponsorship = degree cancellation risk.
Looking for the entire 2025-26 fee PDF (state-wise) including my full college ranking? DM “FEES2026” on WhatsApp and I’ll send it to you directly.