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BIET Davangere M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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25 Sep, 2026 BIET Davangere Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 4179-11735 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
Total fees
INR 1.75 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3.5 LPA
college average, latest report
Cutoff
1,250
PGCET rank, General, 2026
Students placed
639
2026 batch, all branches
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About BIET M.Tech AI and DS
BIET offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech AI and Data Science with 24 seats through Karnataka PGCET, GATE and management quota. The course is taught on campus over four semesters under VTU affiliation. The college is AICTE approved, autonomous since 2024 and part of Bapuji Educational Association in Davanagere. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.75 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 3.25 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling or the management route. The General PGCET closing rank used on this page is 1,250. The latest placement page reports INR 3.5 LPA average pay and 639 students placed.
BIET M.Tech AI and Data Science Fees
The full course costs INR 1.75 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.25 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.75 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.50 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.75 Lakhs | INR 87,700 a year, 2 years |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.50 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.75 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.25 Lakhs | Full course |
BIET M.Tech AI and Data Science Admission Dates
Mock allotment comes on 19 Sep 2026. Round 1 allotment comes on 24 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 5 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam | 24 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | 19 Aug 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 12 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Mock allotment | 19 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 1 allotment | 24 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 29 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 20 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Vacancy round | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
BIET M.Tech AI and Data Science Eligibility
You need B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch with 50% marks; 45% for reserved categories. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank or valid GATE score. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch |
| Class 12 marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved categories |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank or valid GATE score |
| Age | No published age limit |
BIET M.Tech AI and Data Science Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka PGCET | Write PGCET M.Tech or use a valid GATE score |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee by the KEA deadline |
| 4. Report | Bring degree marksheets and the allotment letter |
BIET M.Tech AI and Data Science Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 1,250 and the OBC seat at 680 in 2025. These are the KEA round 6 closing ranks for PGCET quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, PGCET quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1,250 | KEA 2026 |
| OBC | 680 | KEA 2026 |
| SC | 420 | KEA 2026 |
| ST | 260 | KEA 2026 |
| EWS | 360 | KEA 2026 |
BIET M.Tech AI and Data Science Placements
The 2026 batch placed 639 of its batch at an average of INR 3.5 LPA. The median is INR 3 LPA and the highest offer was INR 40 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3.5 LPA, 2026 batch |
| Median pay | INR 3 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 40 LPA |
| Batch placed | 639 |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
BIET M.Tech AI and Data Science Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 60,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
BIET M.Tech AI and Data Science Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's M.Tech ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with AICTE OK. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia M.Tech ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
BIET M.Tech AI and Data Science Course Structure
Year 1 covers AI, statistics, data systems and labs; year 2 moves to electives and the final project. You start with this branch and choose project work with the department.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | AI, statistics, data systems and labs |
| Year 2 | Electives, research work and final project |
BIET M.Tech AI and Data Science Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | Ask the warden after joining |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | Campus on Shamanur Road in Davanagere |
Should you pick M.Tech AI and Data Science at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology?
This course suits students who want AI or data roles and can work from a smaller Karnataka city.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are PGCET quota, so a rank that misses the GATE route list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the KEA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a PGCET quota rank. If you are GATE route and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Tech AI and Data Science Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the GATE route seats.
PGCET quota quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
M.Tech AI and Data Science Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Tech AI and Data Science Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
23 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 30 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
24 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Your PGCET rank decides the KEA seat list.
Over
19 Aug 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
The rank card is used for choice entry and allotment.
Over
12 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 17 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
19 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
Use this list to change your choices before the final list.
Confirmed
24 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first final allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
29 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 29 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given after the college confirms the seat.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Vacancy round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round allotments
The first allotment is expected again.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected within a week of allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA PGCET and BIET admissions. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology M.Tech AI and Data Science Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 87,700 a year
INR 1.75 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 75,000 a year
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,957
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
200%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,486
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
108%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: BIET admissions fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you AI and Data Science at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · PGCET quota
950 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
951 to 1,250: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,250: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · GATE route
780 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
781 to 1,020: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,020: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · PGCET quota
500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
501 to 680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · GATE route
390 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
391 to 520: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 520: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · PGCET quota
300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
301 to 420: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 420: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · GATE route
240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
241 to 330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · PGCET quota
180 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
181 to 260: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 260: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · GATE route
120 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
121 to 180: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 180: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · PGCET quota
260 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
261 to 360: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 360: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · GATE route
190 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
191 to 280: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 280: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is safer than the last round. Use the last round only if you can wait.
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology M.Tech AI and Data Science Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 60,000
Govt. of Karnataka
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 50,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology M.Tech AI and Data Science vs similar colleges
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.75 Lakhs
tuition fee
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Average paylatest available
INR 3.5 LPA
latest report
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Students placedlatest placement report
639
2026 batch
520
119 fewer
410
229 fewer
480
159 fewer
780
141 more
450
189 fewer
Closing rankPGCET rank, General
1,250
KEA 2026
1,050
200 places tougher
1,500
250 places easier
1,150
100 places tougher
900
350 places tougher
1,800
550 places easier
Seatsthis course
24
PGCET and management
18
6 fewer
24
Same seats
18
6 fewer
24
Same seats
18
6 fewer
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
200%
on INR 3.5 LPA
178%
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176%
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184%
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211%
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194%
6 points lower
In short
GMIT costs a little more and pays a little less on the figures shown. If BIET gives you M.Tech AI and Data Science, keep GMIT as a local backup.
In short
UBDT is cheaper and has the same seat count, but its pay figure is lower here. If cost matters most, compare the department guide before you decide.
In short
JNNCE sits close on pay but costs more and has fewer seats. If your PGCET rank clears BIET, take this course first.
In short
SIT Tumkur pays more on this table but is tougher on rank. If your rank misses SIT, BIET is the safer M.Tech seat.
In short
PES Mandya is cheaper and easier on rank, but its pay figure is lower here. If BIET allots you a seat, keep PES as backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology M.Tech AI and Data Science
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech AI and Data Science at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.75 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 3.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General PGCET quota seat closed at rank 1,250 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get AI, data and IT services roles that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The 2026 batch averaged INR 3.5 LPA, the median was INR 3 LPA and 639 of the students were placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 639 of the last students were placed, and the median of INR 3 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than Cyber Security at this college for me?▾
Pick AI and Data Science if you want a software job and Cyber Security if you want a core electronics job. AI and Data Science places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get Cyber Security now and want AI and Data Science, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 1.75 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.25 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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