Paying for college
What a year of college actually costs
Tuition is the number every college publishes; rent, food and transport are the ones that decide whether you can afford it. These are real city-level figures, and each city says how confident its profile is.
Per month
₹29,250
Per year
₹3.51 L
4-year total
₹14.04 L
Aggregate cost model
Estimated
4 years in Bangalore, Karnataka
₹14.04 L
Living costs only — add your college’s annual tuition on the left for the full figure.
Accommodation / mo
₹12,000
Living / mo
₹17,250
Per year, no tuition
₹3.51 L
Twelve months a year. Travel home, one-off setup costs and fee increases between years are not included, and tuition is taken exactly as you entered it.
By lifestyle
| Lifestyle | Living / month | With PG rent | Per year | 4-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₹12,420 | ₹24,420 | ₹2.93 L | ₹11.72 L |
| Moderate | ₹17,250 | ₹29,250 | ₹3.51 L | ₹14.04 L |
| Comfortable | ₹26,738 | ₹38,738 | ₹4.65 L | ₹18.59 L |
Where the money goes
| Category | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Food & groceries | ₹7,000 | ₹84K |
| Transport | ₹2,000 | ₹24K |
| Utilities | ₹1,300 | ₹16K |
| Phone & internet | ₹800 | ₹10K |
| Personal | ₹2,400 | ₹29K |
| Going out | ₹2,000 | ₹24K |
| Medical | ₹650 | ₹8K |
| Everything else | ₹1,100 | ₹13K |
Source: CollegeHunt estimate. Updated Aug 2026.
