Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology (AIT), Chikkamagaluru, offers a four-year B.E. (Data Science) programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. The programme prepares students in statistical modelling, machine learning, big data technologies, data visualisation, and Python-based analytics. AIT, established in 1980 by the Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust, holds NAAC ’A’ grade accreditation and ranks 426 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to B.E. 2026-27 at Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology are currently underway. KCET results were declared on May 28, 2026; KEA counselling for government quota seats is open. COMEDK UGET counselling is also in progress. Management quota seats are available through direct admission.
Key Points
- Four-year B.E. (Data Science) affiliated to VTU, Belagavi, and approved by AICTE; a growing discipline addressing demand for analytics professionals.
- Curriculum covers statistics, Python programming, machine learning, data visualisation, big data frameworks, and deep learning fundamentals.
- Practical training through analytics and data science labs supporting projects in structured and unstructured data environments.
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology B.E. Data Science Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (CET/KCET quota, per year x 4) | INR 3,92,000 |
| Other Fees (per year x 4) | INR 80,000 |
| Skill Lab Fee (per year x 4) | INR 40,000 |
| University Fee (per year x 4) | INR 42,440 |
| Total Fees (4 years, CET/KCET quota) | INR 5,54,440 |
- The total payable for the four-year B.E. programme under the CET/KCET government quota is INR 5,54,440, computed at the official annual fee of INR 1,38,610 per year (as per the fee structure published on the AIT official website).
- Students admitted through the COMEDK UGET private engineering quota pay a higher tuition of INR 2,15,000 per year (total INR 10,22,440 over four years); other fee components remain the same.
- SC and ST students admitted through KEA are eligible for fee reimbursement under the Karnataka Government post-matric scholarship, which reimburses the tuition component directly.
- Hostel charges are levied separately and are not included in the fee total above.
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology B.E. Data Science Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| KCET Registration | Jan 17 to Feb 27, 2026 |
| KCET Exam | Apr 23 and Apr 24, 2026 |
| KCET Result | May 28, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET Exam | May 9, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET Result | May 26, 2026 |
| KEA/COMEDK Counselling and Seat Allotment | June to July 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| KCET | Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 23 and Apr 24, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET | Mar 23, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
- B.E. admissions at Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology are conducted through two channels: the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for KCET government-quota seats, and COMEDK for the private engineering quota. Both operate through centralised online counselling.
- Candidates must register on the KEA portal (kea.kar.nic.in) or the COMEDK portal to participate in counselling; direct applications are accepted for management quota seats through the AIT admissions office.
- Seat allotment is based on KCET or COMEDK UGET rank; KCET cut-off ranks for 2024 ranged from 42,555 to 1,54,292 across specialisations.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (SSLC + 2 PUC or equivalent) examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and one of Chemistry, Bio-Technology, Biology, Electronics, or Computer Science as the optional subject.
- A minimum aggregate of 45 per cent in the qualifying examination is required for general category applicants; SC, ST, and OBC candidates need a minimum of 40 per cent.
- A valid score in KCET (Karnataka CET), COMEDK UGET, or JEE Main is required for admission through the respective quota.
- Lateral entry candidates (Diploma holders) with 45 per cent in their final year (40 per cent for reserved categories) are eligible for direct second-year admission through the Karnataka DCET process.
Admission Process
- Register on the Karnataka Examination Authority portal and submit the KCET application with academic details, category information, and examination centre preference within the notified registration window.
- Appear for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) on the scheduled date; ensure the admit card and required documents are carried to the examination hall.
- After KCET results are declared, participate in KEA online counselling. Fill in the options form listing preferred colleges and courses in order of preference.
- After seat allotment through KEA counselling, report to Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology with original documents for verification, fee payment, and enrolment.
- COMEDK UGET applicants follow a parallel process through the COMEDK portal; management quota applicants may contact the AIT admissions office directly.
✓ Opt for this if
- Students wanting an analytics-focused engineering degree at low government-quota fees
- Those targeting data analyst or ML engineer roles in tech companies
- Karnataka students seeking VTU-affiliated data science degree near home
- Students with strong interest in mathematics, statistics, and programming
✗ Skip if
- Those seeking a broad computer science degree with systems and hardware coverage
- Students targeting premium placements at top-NIRF-ranked autonomous institutes
- Candidates without Mathematics in their 10+2 qualifying examination
- Students who prefer offline data analysis over programming-heavy curricula
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology B.E. Data Science Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST students domiciled in Karnataka; tuition portion credited directly to the institution |
| Karnataka Government Scholarship for OBC/Category-1 | Partial fee concession | OBC and Category-1 Karnataka domicile students; income-based eligibility |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students in technical programmes; family income below INR 8 lakh per year; merit-based |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship (PwD) | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Students with 40 per cent or more disability enrolled in AICTE-approved institutions |
| VTU Merit Scholarship | Variable | Top-ranked students in VTU semester examinations; awarded by the university |
- SC and ST students admitted through KEA government quota are eligible for full tuition reimbursement under the Karnataka Government Post-Matric Scholarship, credited directly to the institution.
- Female students in AICTE-approved programmes may apply for the Pragati Scholarship; applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal.
- AIT awards institutional merit prizes to students securing top ranks in VTU semester examinations each year.
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