PES University Management Quota Fees

Is the Management Quota Fee Worth It? – ROI Analysis
Considering PES University’s placement data, the average B.Tech package is ₹13.21 LPA with a median of ₹12.47 LPA and a highest of ₹68 LPA. For a CSE student paying ₹88L total:

Return on Investment Estimate (CSE MQ seat):

Total investment: ~₹88–90 Lakhs (tuition) + ~₹8–10L (hostel/misc) = ~₹1 Crore
Average salary (CSE): ₹15–18 LPA | Median: ₹12.47 LPA
Break-even period: ~6–7 years at average package
Break-even period (top performers / Tier 1 companies): 3–4 years at ₹25–35 LPA

For non-CSE branches, the fee-to-placement ratio is significantly more favourable, with Mechanical, EEE, and Civil branches costing 40–55% less under the management quota.