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Will this degree pay for itself?

Choose a degree, fee band, and education city. fyna estimates total cost, course duration, median starting salary, and when cumulative salary may cross the education cost.

Typical private college

Tier 2 city, moderate living cost

Expected total education cost

16,66,000
3 years after graduation
Course duration
4 years
Median starting salary
₹5,50,000
Estimated college fees
₹8,50,000
Estimated living cost
₹8,16,000
Salary catch-up period
3 years after graduation
First-year salary vs cost
33%
  • India estimates
  • IncludesFees + living costs
  • Salary growth8%/yr
Engineering is estimated to cost ₹16,66,000 including city-level living costs. At a median starting salary of ₹5,50,000, cumulative salary may cross the education cost in about 3 years after graduation. Engineering outcomes depend heavily on branch, college brand, projects, and internship quality.