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AIT Bangalore M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Robotics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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29 Sep, 2026 AIT Bangalore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 2363-8433 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
Total fees
INR 2.11 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7 LPA
2025 to 2026 campus average
Cutoff
8,307
Karnataka PGCET, GM 2025 close
Placement rate
92%
latest campus estimate
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 AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics
AIT offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Robotics course with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET and GATE. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with project work and lab work in robotics and AI. The institute has NAAC A+, NBA-linked approvals, AICTE approval and a NIRF engineering rank of #163 in 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.11 Lakhs, and INR 3.91 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Merit seat closed at rank 8,307 in 2025. The campus average pay is INR 7 LPA and 92% is the latest campus placement estimate.
AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics Fees
The full course costs INR 3.91 Lakhs with hostel and INR 2.11 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.49 Lakhs. You pay the fee each year for two years. KEA collects part of the first year fee. AIT collects the college and VTU fee. Hostel and mess add INR 1.80 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.49 Lakhs | INR 74,705 a year, 2 years |
| College and VTU fees | INR 61,270 | INR 30,635 a year, 2 years |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.80 Lakhs | INR 90,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.11 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.91 Lakhs | Full course |
AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics Admission Dates
Option edit is open from 17 Sep 2026 to 19 Sep 2026. Round 1 allotment is expected in Sep 2026. Reporting and classes are expected in Oct 2026. Keep the PGCET rank card, GATE score card if used and fee receipt ready.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026 | Over |
| PGCET M.Tech exam | 23 May 2026 to 24 May 2026 | Over |
| PGCET answer key | 15 Jun 2026 to 17 Jun 2026 | Over |
| PGCET result and rank | 19 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Claim slip download | 10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Option entry | 11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Mock allotment | 17 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Option edit window | 17 Sep 2026 to 19 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 1 allotment | Sep 2026 | Tentative |
| Fee payment, last date | Sep 2026 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics Eligibility
You need a BE or B.Tech degree with 50% marks; 45% works for reserved categories. You also need Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score. If your degree mark is lower, KEA will not allot the seat.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BE or B.Tech in a related engineering branch |
| Marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved categories |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank or valid GATE score |
| Seats | 18 seats |
AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your PGCET rank, GATE score and filled choices. You register, download the claim slip and enter options. You then pay the fee by the last date. If you miss reporting, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET or use GATE | Keep the rank card or score card ready |
| 2. Download claim slip | Check your course and category details |
| 3. Fill options on KEA | List AIT and this course high if it is your first pick |
| 4. Accept the seat | Pay the fee by the last date shown by KEA |
| 5. Report to AIT | Bring originals for document check |
AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics Cutoff
The General Merit closing rank was 8,307 in 2025 and the first listed close was 3,587. These are Karnataka PGCET closing ranks for this course. A rank near the first close is safer than a rank near the last close.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 8,307 | Last close, 2025 |
| General Merit | 3,587 | First listed close, 2025 |
| GATE score | 297 | Published score, 2025 |
AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics Placements
The campus average pay is INR 7 LPA and the latest placement estimate is 92%. The highest offer is INR 30 LPA. More than 70 companies visited and 800+ offers were made in the 2025 to 2026 placement year.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 7 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 30 LPA |
| Placement estimate | 92% |
| Companies visited | 70+ |
| Offers made | 800+ |
AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.40 Lakhs over the course. The SSP SC or ST fee support gives the biggest waiver here. State and central schemes need income proof, caste proof or disability proof.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| SSP SC or ST fee support | SC or ST, income rule as per Karnataka portal | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
| NSP Merit Cum Means | Minority student, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| AICTE Saksham or Pragati | PwD student or eligible girl student | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
| SSP OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC student, income limit as per category | INR 50,000 over the course |
AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics Ranking
The college has NIRF engineering rank #163 and NAAC A+. It also has AICTE approval and VTU affiliation. NIRF uses the data the institute files, while NAAC checks teaching, student support and campus systems.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #163 |
| NAAC | latest cycle | A+ |
| AICTE | latest approval | Approved |
AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics Course Structure
The course takes 2 years and 4 semesters. Early semesters teach AI methods, robotics systems and lab work. The final year has project work, so you should pick a guide early and keep one clear problem to solve.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | AI methods, robotics basics, control systems and labs |
| Year 2 | Electives, seminar, dissertation and project work |
AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics Hostel and Campus
AIT hostels have 391 rooms for 1,174 students. Men have 283 rooms and women have 108 rooms. The campus has mess, reading rooms, Wi-Fi, security, RO water and backup power.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Men's hostel | 283 rooms for 789 students |
| Women's hostel | 108 rooms for 385 students |
| Mess | South Indian and North Indian food |
| Campus | Bengaluru campus with labs and placement halls |
Should you pick M.Tech AI and Robotics at AIT?
This course suits students who want AI and robotics work in Bengaluru and can handle a small PG batch.
Pick it if:
You want a reachable PG seat: the General Merit seat closed at 8,307, so later PGCET rounds matter.
You want Bengaluru hiring nearby: AIT sits in a city with robotics, software and automation offices near campus.
Your family wants a low fee: the full course fee is INR 2.11 Lakhs before hostel, as the fee block shows.
You want fast pay back: at INR 7 LPA average pay, the fee can come back inside one working year.
Skip it if:
You need a very large PG batch: this course has 18 seats, so peer group size is small.
You need a sure hostel room: hostels serve many courses, so ask AIT before you pay the first fee.
You want only research jobs: AIT placements are led by software, core and automation companies, not research labs.
You are counting on the last close: keep AIT high, but do not treat 8,307 as a safe rank.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze it if your PGCET rank is near the first close. If you are near 8,307, float it and keep one safer option.
M.Tech AI and Robotics Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 50% in BE or B.Tech. 45% works for reserved categories.
Degree branch: A related engineering branch is needed for this PG course.
Exam needed: Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score for KEA counselling.
Seat count: The course has 18 seats, so the choice order matters.
M.Tech AI and Robotics Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: KEA holds the exam for M.Tech seats, and GATE score can also help.
Download claim slip: Check your details before option entry starts.
Fill options: Put AIT high if this course is your first pick.
Pay the fee: Pay by the KEA date or you lose the seat.
Report to AIT: Bring originals, rank card, fee receipt and degree papers.
M.Tech AI and Robotics 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
PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 30 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
5 May 2026
PGCET fee payment, last date
The application counted only after the fee was paid.
Over
23 May 2026 to 24 May 2026
PGCET M.Tech exam
Your PGCET rank came from this exam.
Over
15 Jun 2026 to 17 Jun 2026
PGCET answer key
Objections had to be sent within this window.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
The rank card is the paper KEA reads for allotment.
Over
10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
Claim slip download
Students checked category, rank and course details by 15 Sep 2026.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 17 Sep 2026.
Over
17 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
KEA listed the mock result after option entry.
Confirmed
17 Sep 2026 to 19 Sep 2026
Option edit window
Change choices before 19 Sep 2026 if the mock result changes your plan.
Tentative
Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The allotment letter is expected after option edit closes.
Tentative
Sep 2026
Seat fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the KEA date.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring originals, rank card and fee receipt to AIT.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel and class instructions are expected before this month.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET registration
The last date to apply is expected in Apr 2027.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET fee payment, last date
Expected soon after the application window closes.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as the 2026 exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET answer key
Expected after the exam window closes.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected before KEA counselling starts.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Claim slip download
Expected before option entry opens.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Mock allotment
Expected after option entry closes.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 allotment
Expected after the mock result and option edits.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Seat fee payment
Expected within the KEA deadline after allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected soon after the fee payment step.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting at AIT.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule and AIT notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics 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 74,705 a year
INR 1.49 Lakhs
College and VTU fees
Per year × 2, INR 30,635 a year
INR 61,270
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 90,000 a year
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 3,552
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
332%
average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,587
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
179%
average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee
Source: AIT PG fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you AI and Robotics at AIT?
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use this course's published PGCET rank and GATE score.
Category
Route
General · PGCET
3,587 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,588 to 8,307: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 8,307: not this year. Try the next round only if seats are left.
General · GATE
297 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
260 to 296: almost there. Wait for later counselling moves.
Below 260: not this year. Try PGCET or another option.
OBC-NCL · PGCET
4,300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,301 to 9,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 9,000: not this year. Try the next round only if seats are left.
OBC-NCL · GATE
285 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
240 to 284: almost there. Wait for later counselling moves.
Below 240: not this year. Try PGCET or another option.
SC · PGCET
6,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,501 to 12,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 12,000: not this year. Try the next round only if seats are left.
SC · GATE
260 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
220 to 259: almost there. Wait for later counselling moves.
Below 220: not this year. Try PGCET or another option.
ST · PGCET
7,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
7,001 to 14,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 14,000: not this year. Try the next round only if seats are left.
ST · GATE
245 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
200 to 244: almost there. Wait for later counselling moves.
Below 200: not this year. Try PGCET or another option.
EWS · PGCET
4,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,501 to 9,300: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 9,300: not this year. Try the next round only if seats are left.
EWS · GATE
280 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
240 to 279: almost there. Wait for later counselling moves.
Below 240: not this year. Try PGCET or another option.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The first listed close is safer than the last close. Use 8,307 only if you can wait through later KEA movement.
AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics 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.
SSP SC or ST fee support
INR 1 Lakh
Karnataka social welfare portal
Paid for eligible SC or ST students when papers match the portal rules.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, income rule as per Karnataka portalApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersNSP Merit Cum Means
INR 40,000
Ministry of Minority Affairs, through NSP
Paid for professional courses when income and minority papers match.
Who qualifies: minority student, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersAICTE Saksham or Pragati
INR 1 Lakh
AICTE scholarship portal
Paid for eligible PwD students or eligible girl students in technical courses.
Who qualifies: PwD student or eligible girl studentApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersSSP OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 50,000
Karnataka backward classes welfare portal
Paid for eligible OBC students when the income rule for the category is met.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, income limit as per categoryApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics 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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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.11 Lakhs
tuition + college fees
INR 1.90 Lakhs
INR 21,000 less
INR 2.60 Lakhs
INR 49,000 more
INR 2.11 Lakhs
Same fee
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INR 29,000 more
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Average paylatest batch
INR 7 LPA
campus average
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 0.8 LPA less
INR 6.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 6.6 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
latest estimate
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
8,307
last close, 2025
6,900
1,407 places tougher
10,200
1,893 places easier
12,400
4,093 places easier
9,000
693 places easier
11,100
2,793 places easier
Seatsthis course
18
PGCET and GATE
12
6 fewer
24
6 more
15
3 fewer
30
12 more
36
18 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
332%
on INR 7 LPA
395%
63 points higher
250%
82 points lower
294%
38 points lower
283%
49 points lower
300%
32 points lower
In short
RV College of Engineering costs less and pays a little more, but its closing rank is 1,407 places tougher. If your rank clears both, pick RVCE; if it clears only AIT, take this seat.
In short
BMS College of Engineering has the easier closing rank and more seats, but it costs INR 49,000 more and pays less. If cost matters, keep AIT above it.
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MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology has the same fee and an easier close, but its pay is lower in this table. If AIT gives you a seat first, take it.
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PES University gives more seats and a slightly easier close, but the fee is higher. If your rank clears AIT, keep AIT higher for the lower cost.
In short
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering is cheaper and easier to get, but the pay and ROI are lower here. Use it as the safer option below AIT.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on AIT M.Tech AI and Robotics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech AI and Robotics at AIT worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-cost PG seat in Bengaluru. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.11 Lakhs and the campus average pay is INR 7 LPA, so the ROI tile is strong. Use the fee toggle before you decide, because hostel takes the total to INR 3.91 Lakhs.
Should I take this seat if my PGCET rank is near 8,307?▾
Take the chance, but do not treat it as safe. The last published General Merit close was 8,307, while the first listed close was 3,587. Put AIT high in your KEA options, keep one safer option, and check the rank checker for your own category.
What job can I get after this course?▾
Most jobs will be in software, automation, AI support or core engineering teams. AIT reports INR 7 LPA average pay, INR 30 LPA highest offer, 70+ companies and 800+ offers for the campus. Ask the department which companies took PG students before you pay the first fee.
Who should pick this course at AIT?▾
Pick it if you want a small PG batch, Bengaluru exposure and a fee that stays near INR 2.11 Lakhs without hostel. The course has 18 seats, so you can get closer teacher attention. It suits students who already like coding, control systems and project work.
Who should skip this course at AIT?▾
Skip it if you want only research lab jobs or a very large PG peer group. The course has 18 seats, and AIT placement data is campus-level, not only for this M.Tech branch. Ask for the branch-wise placement list if that point matters to you.
Is this course right for higher studies or research?▾
Yes, if you use the project year well. The course is two years and has robotics, AI and project work, so your guide and topic matter. If you want a PhD later, choose a problem early and ask for lab access before the second year starts.
Should I choose GATE or PGCET for this seat?▾
Use both if you can. KEA counselling accepts Karnataka PGCET rank and valid GATE score, and the checker above shows both routes. If your GATE score is weak, a PGCET rank near the published close can still help you get this seat.
Is the small 18-seat batch good or bad?▾
It is good if you want a smaller class and more project attention. It is not good if you want a large peer group or many internal teams. Because only 18 seats are listed, fill options carefully and do not wait for the last round alone.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Write Karnataka PGCET or use a valid GATE score, then take part in KEA counselling. Download the claim slip, fill AIT and this course in your options and pay the fee after allotment. If you miss fee payment or reporting, you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full two-year fee without hostel is INR 2.11 Lakhs. With hostel and mess, the estimated total is INR 3.91 Lakhs. The fee block above shows the rows, EMI and ROI, so use that before you decide how to pay.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, but only in the parts the fee notice allows. The first-year and second-year PG fee notices list the amount due for that year, and AIT says smaller parts are not allowed for the listed PG fee. Keep money ready before the KEA fee date.
Can scholarships reduce my fee?▾
Yes, if you match the scheme rules. The calculator above uses SSP, NSP and AICTE schemes and shows waivers from INR 40,000 to INR 1.40 Lakhs. Keep income, caste, disability or minority papers ready before the portal date.
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