AIT Bangalore BE Industrial Engineering & Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Total fees
INR 2.62 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
63,094
KCET rank, final round 2025
Placement rate
96%
Class of 2025 batch placed

About Dr. AIT BE IEM

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology offers a four-year, full-time BE Industrial Engineering and Management with 30 seats through KCET. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs from the first year. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #292 in Collegedunia's engineering ranking 2025 and #163 in NIRF engineering 2024. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.62 Lakhs, paid from the college fee notice, and INR 6.22 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Merit seat closed at rank 63,094 in the final round of 2025. The latest placement page shows INR 7 LPA average pay and 96% of the UG batch was placed.

Dr. AIT BE Industrial Engineering and Management Fees

The full course costs INR 2.62 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.22 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.88 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 3.60 Lakhs over four years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 1.88 LakhsINR 23,550 a semester, 8 semesters
Admission feeINR 73,600One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 3.60 LakhsINR 90,000 a year, 4 years
Total, no hostelINR 2.62 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 6.22 LakhsFull course

Dr. AIT BE Industrial Engineering and Management Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; KCET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
KCET registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
KCET examApr 2027Tentative
KCET result and rankMay 2027Tentative
KEA option entryJul 2027Tentative
Round allotmentsAug 2027Tentative
Fee payment, last dateAug 2027Tentative
College reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startSep 2027Tentative

Dr. AIT BE Industrial Engineering and Management Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics, Maths and one optional subject, with 45% marks. Karnataka reserved categories need 40%. You also need a KCET rank for KEA seats. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsPhysics, Maths and one optional subject
Class 12 marks45% for General, 40% for Karnataka reserved categories
ExamKCET rank for KEA seats
AgeNo upper age limit

Dr. AIT BE Industrial Engineering and Management Admission Process

KEA allots the seat on your KCET rank, documents and option entry. You then pay the fee by the date KEA gives. Most students who lose a seat miss payment or reporting.

StepWhat you do
1. Write KCETSit for the engineering entrance test
2. Verify documentsFinish KEA document check and option entry
3. Accept the seatPay the fee by the KEA date
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

Dr. AIT BE Industrial Engineering and Management Cutoff

The General Merit seat closed at rank 63,094 and the 2A General seat at 70,463 in 2025. These are KCET final round closing ranks for this course. Keep one safer choice below it because later rounds can change.

CategoryClosing rankRound and year
General Merit63,094Final round, 2025
2A General70,463Final round, 2025
Category 1 General82,933Final round, 2025
SC General137,150Final round, 2025
ST General130,816Final round, 2025

Dr. AIT BE Industrial Engineering and Management Placements

The latest placement page shows average pay of INR 7 LPA and the NIRF sheet shows 96% of the UG batch placed. The median is INR 5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 30 LPA. Operations, manufacturing and service firms fit this branch well.

MetricValue
Average payINR 7 LPA, latest placement page
Median payINR 5 LPA
Highest offerINR 30 LPA
Batch placed96%
RecruitersOperations, manufacturing and service firms

Dr. AIT BE Industrial Engineering and Management 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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

Dr. AIT BE Industrial Engineering and Management Ranking

The college stands #292 in Collegedunia's engineering ranking and #163 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia engineering ranking2025#292
NIRF Engineering2024#163
NAAC2024A+

Dr. AIT BE Industrial Engineering and Management Course Structure

Year 1 has basic engineering and maths; industrial engineering starts strongly from year 2. Year 3 adds operations research, quality and supply chain. Year 4 ends with electives and a project.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Maths, physics, programming and basic engineering
Year 2Work study, ergonomics and production planning
Year 3Operations research, quality and supply chain
Year 4Electives, industrial project and seminar

Dr. AIT BE Industrial Engineering and Management Hostel and Campus

The campus lists three boys hostels and one girls hostel with mess, Wi-Fi and security. Hostel is separate from tuition fee. Ask the warden about room allotment before you pay.

ItemDetail
Boys hostelThree hostel blocks on campus
Girls hostelOne hostel block on campus
MessMess and basic facilities listed by the college
CampusOne campus in Bengaluru

Should you pick BE Industrial Engineering and Management at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology?

This course suits students who like factory systems, quality work and operations roles.

Pick it if:
You want a reachable aided seat: KEA GM closed near rank 63,094, so this branch stays easier than software branches at this college.
You want factory and operations roles: Bengaluru has manufacturing, logistics and service offices where industrial engineers can work.
You want campus hostels: the college lists three boys hostels and one girls hostel with mess, Wi-Fi and security.
You compare fee with pay: the full course fee is much lower than the average pay shown in the ROI tile.
Skip it if:
You are counting on any rank: the GM close changed between rounds, so keep one safer branch below it.
You need a hostel seat for sure: hostel rooms are limited, so ask the warden before you pay.
You want only coding roles: this branch teaches operations, quality and supply chain more than software development.
You may miss reporting: KEA cancels the seat if you do not report with papers on the fixed date.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze it if your KCET rank clears the GM close and you want operations roles. If you want coding first, keep a software branch above it.
BE Industrial Engineering and Management Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 45% in Physics, Maths and one optional subject. 40% for Karnataka reserved categories.
Exam needed: A KCET rank decides KEA seats for this course.
KEA category: Category and rural claims need the right Karnataka certificates.
Age rule: The college does not list a separate upper age limit.
BE Industrial Engineering and Management Admission Process▾
Write KCET: The state entrance test is expected in April.
Register on KEA: KEA checks documents and lets you enter college options.
Fill options: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the fee: Pay by the KEA date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

BE Industrial Engineering and Management Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Jan 2027
KCET registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in January; the last date to apply is in February.
Tentative
Apr 2027
KCET exam
Expected in April.
Tentative
May 2027
KCET result and rank
Expected after the second PUC results.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA option entry
Expected after document check and seat matrix.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Mock allotment and option edit
Expected before the first allotment.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Round allotments
Expected across July and August.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date KEA gives.
Tentative
Aug 2027
College reporting and document check
Bring originals and the KEA allotment letter.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting.

Source: KEA schedule and Dr. AIT notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology BE Industrial Engineering and Management 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 23,550 a semester
INR 1.88 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 73,600
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 90,000 a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 2.62 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 6.22 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 4,417
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
267%
average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 10,487
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
113%
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 Industrial Engineering at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KCET closing ranks.

Category
Quota
General · KEA GM
58,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
58,001 to 63,094: almost there. Later rounds can change the close each year.
Worse than 63,094: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Kannada or rural
40,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
40,601 to 44,165: almost there. Later rounds can change the close each year.
Worse than 44,165: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
Category 1 · KEA GM
78,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
78,001 to 82,933: almost there. Later rounds can change the close each year.
Worse than 82,933: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
Category 1 · Kannada or rural
54,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
54,601 to 58,053: almost there. Later rounds can change the close each year.
Worse than 58,053: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
2A · KEA GM
65,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
65,001 to 70,463: almost there. Later rounds can change the close each year.
Worse than 70,463: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
2A · Kannada or rural
45,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
45,501 to 49,324: almost there. Later rounds can change the close each year.
Worse than 49,324: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · KEA GM
130,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
130,001 to 137,150: almost there. Later rounds can change the close each year.
Worse than 137,150: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Kannada or rural
91,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
91,001 to 96,005: almost there. Later rounds can change the close each year.
Worse than 96,005: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · KEA GM
123,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
123,001 to 130,816: almost there. Later rounds can change the close each year.
Worse than 130,816: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Kannada or rural
86,100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
86,101 to 91,571: almost there. Later rounds can change the close each year.
Worse than 91,571: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The first close is the safe number. The final close helps only if you keep the choice active to the end.

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology BE Industrial Engineering and Management 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 answers
Central 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 answers
SSP fee concession
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of 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 answers
OBC 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-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.22 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.62 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.22 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 22,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 72,000

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology BE Industrial Engineering and Management vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 2.62 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 2.98 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 4.28 Lakhs more
INR 2.62 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 3.78 Lakhs more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 3.23 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 7 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 2.5 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 1.2 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.8 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
96%
Class of 2024
88%
8 points lower, Class of 2025
95%
1 points lower, Class of 2025
84%
12 points lower
90%
6 points lower, Class of 2025
89%
7 points lower, Class of 2025
Closing rankKCET rank, General
63,094
Final round, 2025
9,400
53,694 places tougher
15,800
47,294 places tougher
18,900
44,194 places tougher
13,900
49,194 places tougher
16,600
46,494 places tougher
Seatsthis branch
30
KCET
90
60 more
150
120 more
60
30 more
180
150 more
240
210 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
267%
on INR 7 LPA
170%
97 points lower
117%
150 points lower
120%
147 points lower
128%
139 points lower
133%
134 points lower
In short
Bengaluru costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Bengaluru; if it clears only AIT, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bengaluru places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below AIT in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
NMIT pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has more seats. If AIT gives you a seat, take it first.
In short
Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
SJBIT has the easiest closing rank in this set and a higher fee. If AIT allots you a seat, keep it first.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology BE Industrial Engineering and Management

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is BE Industrial Engineering and Management at Dr. AIT worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want operations, quality or supply chain roles. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.62 Lakhs and the average pay used here is INR 7 LPA, so the cost is low against the pay. Check the EMI tile before you take a loan.
Should I take this seat if my KCET rank is near the closing rank?▾
Do not count on the final close alone. The General Merit close printed here is rank 63,094, and later rounds can change by category. Keep this course in your option list, but put one safer branch below it and use the rank checker above.
What job can I get after this course?▾
This course fits operations, quality, planning and supply chain work. The page uses INR 7 LPA average pay and the NIRF sheet shows 96% of the UG batch placed. If you want software first, keep a software branch above this branch.
Who should skip this course here?▾
Skip it if you want coding as your main work. The course teaches work study, production planning, quality and supply chain more than software. If these subjects do not interest you, use this seat only as a backup and choose a software branch first.
Is this course right for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you plan early. Industrial engineering can lead to operations research, supply chain, analytics or management studies. Keep your CGPA strong, pick a final-year project with data or process work, and ask the department about project guides before year 4.
Should I wait a year for a better rank?▾
Wait only if you can improve your KCET rank by a lot. The General Merit close here is rank 63,094, so a small gain may still leave you near the same risk. If you clear the range now, take the seat and work from year 1.
Is Mechanical better than Industrial Engineering here?▾
Pick Mechanical if you want machine design, thermal subjects or core shop-floor work. Pick Industrial Engineering if you like process improvement, quality, planning and supply chain. Compare the subjects first, then place both branches in KEA options in the order you truly prefer.
Will Bengaluru help with internships?▾
Yes, because Bengaluru has factories, logistics firms and service offices. That helps this branch when you look for operations or quality internships. Do not wait for the last semester; ask seniors and the placement cell for leads from year 2.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Write KCET and complete KEA document check. Then enter Dr. AIT and this branch in your options. If KEA allots the seat, pay the fee by the given date and report with original papers, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 2.62 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.22 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?▾
You pay the admission fee at the start and later college fees as the college portal asks. The fee notice does not promise smaller splits. If you need time, ask the office in writing before the payment date, not after allotment.
Which scholarships can reduce the fee?▾
Start with SSP and NSP because the college lists both. The calculator above shows central, state and category-linked support against the INR 2.62 Lakhs base fee. Keep income, caste or minority papers ready, and submit before the portal date.

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AIT Bangalore: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 6 Reviews

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology offers a structured admission process through KCET counseling, followed by document verification to secure a spot in departments like Industrial Engineering Management. The college hosts around 500 faculty and staff to support over 4000 students, with faculty noted for their helpfulness and effective teaching, particularly in the IEM department. Academics are governed by VTU rules, with a mix of internal, lab, and semester-end exams, and a pass rate of around 90-95%.

The first-year academic fee for students admitted through KCET is approximately Rs. 46,000, covering various college and KCET charges. Additional costs include monthly PG accommodation at Rs. 6,000 and essential academic materials. For Industrial Engineering, the first-year fee is Rs. 60,000, decreasing in subsequent years, with management seats costing Rs. 118,400 for the full course. Scholarships can cover up to 50% of tuition fees. The college's placement cell is robust, attracting top firms like TCS, Infosys, and Microsoft.

In 2022-23, 800 students secured jobs with an 80% placement rate. The highest package was Rs. 25 LPA for a computer science student, with the average at Rs. 7.5 LPA. Placement training begins from the first year, with eligibility starting in the 7th semester. Internship opportunities are available from the 1st to the 8th semester, with companies like Microsoft and Toyota offering internships and certifications. Students also benefit from stress management training, industry seminars, and expert interactions.

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