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AIT Bangalore BE Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
51,409
KCET and COMEDK CRL, KCET 2025
Placement rate
70%
Class of 2025 batch placed
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 Dr. AIT BE Data Science
Dr. AIT offers a four-year, full-time BE Data Science with 60 seats through KCET and COMEDK. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #163 in NIRF engineering 2025 and #163 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Karnataka quota seat closed at rank 51,409 in KCET 2025 rounds. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed.
Dr. AIT BE Data Science Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 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 3.20 Lakhs over four years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 8 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
Dr. AIT BE Data Science Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; KCET application is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KCET and COMEDK registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Dr. AIT BE Data Science Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 45% marks; 40% for reserved categories. You also need a KCET or COMEDK rank. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved categories |
| Exam | KCET or COMEDK rank |
| Age | No upper age limit published |
Dr. AIT BE Data Science Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee by the KEA date. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write KCET and COMEDK | Write KCET or COMEDK and keep the scorecard ready |
| 2. Fill options on KEA | Keep this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the admission fee by the KEA date |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Dr. AIT BE Data Science Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 51,409 and the OBC seat at 22,640 in 2025. These are the KEA KCET closing ranks for Karnataka quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 51,409 | KCET 2025 |
| OBC | 22,640 | KCET 2025 |
| SC | 15,900 | KCET 2025 |
| ST | 45,000 | KCET 2025 |
| EWS | 25,700 | KCET 2025 |
Dr. AIT BE Data Science Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 70% of its batch at an average of INR 7 LPA. The median is INR 3.2 LPA and the highest offer was INR 30 LPA. IT services, analytics and IT and analytics companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 7 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 3.2 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 30 LPA |
| Batch placed | 70% |
| Recruiters | IT services, analytics and IT and analytics companies, on campus |
Dr. AIT BE Data Science Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs 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 2 Lakhs 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 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
Dr. AIT BE Data Science Ranking
The college stands #163 in NIRF engineering and holds NAAC A+ grade. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year. NAAC checks teaching, labs and college systems.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #163 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Dr. AIT BE Data Science Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
Dr. AIT BE 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 | Rooms are allotted by the hostel office before classes start |
| Single room | Depends on room supply and hostel rules |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in Bengaluru |
Should you pick BE Data Science at Dr. AIT?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in Bengaluru for four years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Karnataka quota, so a rank that misses the COMEDK quota list can still get in.
You want analytics work: Microland, NETGEAR, Infosys and IBM hire students from this campus.
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: hostel seats are allotted by the college office after admission.
You want internships in a big city: Bengaluru has analytics offices nearby, but the placement cell still matters most.
You will decide only after the KCET 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 Karnataka quota rank. If you are COMEDK quota and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
BE Data Science Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A KCET and COMEDK rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the COMEDK quota seats.
Karnataka quota quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
BE Data Science Admission Process▾
Write KCET and COMEDK: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill options: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay by the KEA date of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
BE Data Science Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
KCET and COMEDK registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
KCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
KCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Dr. AIT BE Data Science Fees 2027
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 75,000 a semester
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 80,000 a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
114%
average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,765
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
75%
average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Data Science at Dr. AIT?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka quota
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 51,409: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 51,409: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · COMEDK quota
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · Karnataka quota
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 22,640: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 22,640: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · COMEDK quota
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka quota
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 15,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 15,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · COMEDK quota
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka quota
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 45,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 45,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · COMEDK quota
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka quota
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 25,700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 25,700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · COMEDK quota
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Dr. AIT BE 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 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
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 1.50 Lakhs
Dr. AIT
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 1 Lakh
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 Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology BE Data Science vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to AIT. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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BMSITM Institute of Technology
BMSITM
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NMIT Institute of Technology
NMIT
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CMRIT Institute of Technology
CMRIT Town
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Bengaluru Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
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New Horizon Institute of Technology
New Horizon Nagar
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 7 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 8 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 6.6 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 5.9 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 6.7 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 6.3 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
70%
Class of 2025
66%
4 points lower
73%
3 points higher
62%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
68%
2 points lower
67%
3 points lower
Closing rankKCET and COMEDK CRL, General
51,409
KCET 2025
48,409
3,000 places tougher
54,809
3,400 places easier
57,909
6,500 places easier
52,909
1,500 places easier
55,609
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis branch
60
KCET and COMEDK
30
30 fewer
90
30 more
30
30 fewer
120
60 more
180
120 more
In short
BMSITM costs more and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take BMSITM; if it clears only AIT, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
NMIT places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its closing rank is what you need, keep it below AIT in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
CMRIT charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has fewer seats. If AIT gives you a seat in any round, take it and keep CMRIT below it unless your rank needs backup.
In short
Acharya costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses AIT in the early rounds, list Acharya right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
New Horizon costs more here and has an easier cutoff, but its average pay sits below this page's. If AIT allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep New Horizon only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Dr. AIT BE Data Science
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Data Science at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 7 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 Karnataka quota seat closed at rank 51,409 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 software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7 LPA, the median was INR 3.2 LPA and 70% of the batch was 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 Bengaluru, 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. 70% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3.2 LPA is lower than the average of INR 7 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 ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Data Science if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Data Science places a bigger share of its batch with IT and analytics companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Data Science, the branch change after year 1 depends on college rules and empty seats, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the KCET and COMEDK 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 4-year fee is INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.35 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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