GEC Bhubaneswar (Autonomous) B.Tech Computer Science Engineering - Artificial Intelligence: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total 4-year academic fee for B.Tech CSE with Artificial Intelligence specialisation at Gandhi Engineering College (GEC Autonomous), Bhubaneswar, is INR 4,19,000, covering tuition and other charges for the complete programme duration. Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately at INR 75,000 per year. Students should confirm the current session fee with the GEC admissions office before reporting.

Ans. B.Tech CSE with Artificial Intelligence at GEC Bhubaneswar is a specialised programme that incorporates AI-focused subjects such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision alongside the core Computer Science curriculum. Regular B.Tech CSE covers a broader range of computing subjects. Students interested specifically in AI-driven roles in industry or research may prefer the AI specialisation, while those seeking a broader CSE foundation for software development roles may opt for regular B.Tech CSE at the same fee level.

Ans. Admission to B.Tech CSE Artificial Intelligence at GEC Bhubaneswar is through the OJEE 2026 centralised counselling at ojee.nic.in. Both JEE Main 2026 scoreholders and OJEE 2026 rank holders are eligible to apply through the OJEE portal. Students register, fill their branch and college preferences, and are allotted seats on merit. Multiple counselling rounds are held to fill remaining seats at participating Odisha institutions.

Ans. Graduates of B.Tech CSE Artificial Intelligence from GEC Bhubaneswar can pursue careers in machine learning engineering, AI product development, data science, computer vision, and natural language processing. They can join IT companies, AI startups, or pursue M.Tech AI and ML at GEC or other BPUT institutions. The programme also equips students to appear for GATE (CS paper) for government-sector AI and research roles in organisations such as DRDO, ISRO, and C-DAC.

Ans. B.Tech CSE AI students at GEC can apply for the Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship (for SC/ST/OBC domicile students via scholarship.odisha.gov.in), the AICTE Pragati Scholarship (INR 50,000 per year for first-year female students with family income below INR 8 LPA), the AICTE Saksham Scholarship (INR 50,000 per year for differently abled students with at least 40% disability), and the GEC Merit Scholarship for top academic performers in BPUT semester examinations.

Ans. Yes. The eligibility criteria for B.Tech CSE with Artificial Intelligence at GEC Bhubaneswar are identical to those for regular B.Tech CSE: candidates must have passed Class 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognised board with a minimum 45% aggregate, and hold a valid JEE Main 2026 or OJEE 2026 rank. Both programmes are offered at the same fee of INR 4,19,000 for 4 years. There is no upper age limit as per AICTE norms.