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Global Academy of Technology Bangalore BE {Lateral} Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning): Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 15.05 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.8 LPA
Latest published average
Cutoff
10,223
DCET GM, Round 2 2026
Placement rate
34%
UG 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 GAT BE Lateral CSE AI ML
Global Academy of Technology offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral CSE AI ML course with 180 approved seats in the parent branch. Diploma students enter the third semester through KEA DCET counselling. The course is under VTU and the college has NAAC A grade. GAT stands #168 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 15.05 Lakhs and INR 17.45 Lakhs with hostel and mess. The GM seat closed at rank 10,223 in DCET Round 2 2026. The latest published average pay is INR 5.8 LPA and 34% of the UG batch was placed.
GAT BE Lateral CSE AI ML Fees
The full course costs INR 15.05 Lakhs without hostel and INR 17.45 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 15 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once each year for three years. The admission fee is paid once when you join. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 15 Lakhs | INR 5 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Admission fee | INR 5,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 5,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 15.05 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 17.45 Lakhs | Full course |
GAT BE Lateral CSE AI ML Admission Dates
DCET 2027 registration is expected in Mar 2027 and the exam is expected in May 2027. Classes for the 2027 intake are expected in Oct 2027. KEA decides the dates. You should keep diploma marks cards ready before the option entry window opens.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DCET registration, last date to apply | Mar 2027 to Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET admit card | May 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET result and rank | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Document verification and option entry | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat fee payment | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
GAT BE Lateral CSE AI ML Eligibility
You need 45% in an engineering diploma or B.Sc with maths; reserved categories need 40%. You also need a valid DCET rank. KEA checks the papers before option entry. If your diploma branch is not allowed, you cannot use counselling for this seat.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Course before BE | Engineering diploma or B.Sc with maths |
| Marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved categories |
| Exam | Valid KEA DCET rank |
| Entry point | Second year, third semester |
GAT BE Lateral CSE AI ML Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your DCET rank and your choices. You apply, write DCET, verify documents and fill choices. You then pay the fee after allotment. If you miss reporting, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply for DCET | Fill the KEA form and pay the exam fee |
| 2. Write DCET | Use your rank for lateral entry counselling |
| 3. Verify documents | Show diploma marks cards and category papers |
| 4. Fill choices | Keep this course high if it is your first pick |
| 5. Report | Pay the fee and bring originals to the college |
GAT BE Lateral CSE AI ML Cutoff
The GM seat closed at rank 10,223 and the 2AG seat at rank 4,315 in DCET 2026. These are Round 2 closing ranks. The AI and ML close got tougher against the 2025 number, so a small rank gap is not safe.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| GM | 10,223 | Round 2, 2026 |
| 2AG | 4,315 | Round 2, 2026 |
| S3G | 10,871 | Round 2, 2026 |
| GMH | Not published | Round 2, 2026 |
GAT BE Lateral CSE AI ML Placements
The latest published average pay is INR 5.8 LPA and 34% of the UG batch was placed. The highest offer was INR 32 LPA. Amazon, Infosys, Capgemini and Wipro appear in the placement list. Software and IT service roles form the main path for this branch.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5.8 LPA, latest published average |
| Median pay | INR 3 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 32 LPA |
| Batch placed | 34% |
| Recruiters | Amazon, Infosys, Capgemini and Wipro |
GAT BE Lateral CSE AI ML Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest printed waiver here. State schemes need income and category papers. The college merit aid is checked at admission.
| 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 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| GAT merit scholarship | Management quota student with 75% marks or more | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
GAT BE Lateral CSE AI ML Ranking
The college stands #168 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2026 and has NAAC A grade. The academic regulation lists the course under VTU. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NAAC checks the full college quality.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Engineering ranking | 2026 | #168 |
| NAAC | Latest grade | A |
| VTU | 2026 | Autonomous affiliated college |
GAT BE Lateral CSE AI ML Course Structure
Year 2 has core CSE papers, AI basics and labs, while year 3 and year 4 add machine learning, data work and projects. You join from the third semester. The department teaches the CSE base first, then adds AI and ML papers.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | Data structures, CSE basics and AI labs |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning and projects |
| Year 4 | Electives, industry work and final project |
GAT BE Lateral CSE AI ML Hostel and Campus
The hostel and mess line is INR 80,000 a year, 3 years. The campus area is Rajarajeshwarinagar, Bangalore. Hostel is optional, so day scholars pay only the course fee. Ask the office for room availability before you pay.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and mess | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Campus area | Rajarajeshwarinagar, Bangalore |
| Room | Allotted by availability after admission |
| Day scholar option | Hostel is optional |
Should you pick BE Lateral CSE AI ML at Global Academy of Technology?
This course suits diploma students who want a Bangalore software role with AI and ML papers.
Pick it if:
You want a Bangalore software job: Amazon, Infosys, Capgemini and Wipro appear in the placement list for GAT.
You need the CSE base with AI: the course keeps CSE subjects and adds AI and ML labs from semester 3.
You are close to the DCET close: the GM seat closed at 10,223, so keep it high through Round 2.
Your family checks fee against pay: INR 15.05 Lakhs and INR 5.8 LPA mean the loan needs careful planning.
Skip it if:
You want the cheapest AI seat: the management fee is high for three years, so use KEA quota first.
You want a sure campus hostel: hostel cost is separate, and room allotment depends on availability after admission.
You miss the GM close by a lot: later DCET rounds may not move enough, so keep safer choices above it.
You expect most students placed: the published UG placement share is 34%, so prepare for off-campus applications too.
Counsellor's advice
If your DCET rank is near 10,223, keep GAT high but add safer choices above it. If you need lower fees, wait for KEA quota before paying management fees.
BE Lateral CSE AI ML Eligibility▾
Diploma marks: 45% in an engineering diploma. Reserved categories need 40%.
B.Sc route: B.Sc students need maths and must clear the bridge subjects set by VTU.
Exam needed: KEA DCET rank decides government quota lateral entry seats.
Entry point: You join the second year, which is the third semester of BE.
BE Lateral CSE AI ML Admission Process▾
Apply for DCET: Fill the KEA form and pay the exam fee before the last date.
Write DCET: Your rank from the test is used for lateral entry counselling.
Verify documents: KEA checks diploma marks cards, category papers and identity proof.
Fill choices: Put this course high if GAT is your first pick.
Report to college: Pay the fee and bring originals, or you lose the seat.
BE Lateral CSE AI ML Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
17 Mar 2026 to 3 Apr 2026
DCET registration
Last date to apply was 3 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
7 May 2026
DCET admit card
KEA released the hall ticket before the exam.
Over
23 May 2026
DCET exam
The test was needed for lateral entry counselling.
Over
Jun 2026
DCET result and rank
The rank decided the order for seat allotment.
Over
21 Jul 2026 to 17 Aug 2026
Document verification and option entry
Choices closed at 11 am on 17 Aug 2026.
Over
22 Aug 2026
Round 1 final allotment
Allotted students used the seat slip for reporting.
Over
24 Aug 2026 to 26 Aug 2026
Seat fee payment and reporting
You lost the seat if reporting was missed by 26 Aug 2026.
Over
5 Sep 2026
Round 2 provisional allotment
The published list gave the latest cutoff for this course.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals when the college calls the late allotment list.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
The lateral batch joins after reporting is complete.
Tentative
Mar 2027 to Apr 2027
DCET registration
Expected near the same months as 2026; the last date to apply comes in April.
Tentative
May 2027
DCET admit card
Expected before the exam window.
Tentative
May 2027
DCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2027
DCET result and rank
Expected after the answer paper check.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Document verification and option entry
Expected after the seat matrix is published.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Round allotments
Expected in rounds after option entry.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Seat fee payment
Expected soon after allotment.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected after fee payment and seat slip download.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting ends.
Source: KEA DCET schedule and GAT admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
GAT BE Lateral CSE AI ML Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 5 Lakhs a year
INR 15 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 5,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Add hostel + mess + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 25,375
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
39%
average first-year pay INR 5.8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 29,422
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
33%
average first-year pay INR 5.8 LPA vs the full fee
Source: GAT fee notice and KEA DCET fee details. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you CSE AI ML at GAT?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use this course's published DCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
GM · Rest of Karnataka
8,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
8,201 to 10,223: almost there. Later rounds may still help.
Worse than 10,223: not this round. Try a later list or management quota.
GM · HK quota
7,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
7,801 to 9,900: almost there. Later rounds may still help.
Worse than 9,900: not this round. Try a later list or management quota.
2AG · Rest of Karnataka
3,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,401 to 4,315: almost there. Later rounds may still help.
Worse than 4,315: not this round. Try a later list or management quota.
2AG · HK quota
3,100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,101 to 3,900: almost there. Later rounds may still help.
Worse than 3,900: not this round. Try a later list or management quota.
S3G · Rest of Karnataka
8,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
8,701 to 10,871: almost there. Later rounds may still help.
Worse than 10,871: not this round. Try a later list or management quota.
S3G · HK quota
8,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
8,001 to 10,000: almost there. Later rounds may still help.
Worse than 10,000: not this round. Try a later list or management quota.
STG · Rest of Karnataka
11,200 or better: yes, you are in if a seat is listed. Check the KEA PDF.
11,201 to 14,025: almost there. Later rounds may still help.
Worse than 14,025: not this round. Try a later list or management quota.
STG · HK quota
9,000 or better: yes, you are in if a seat is listed. Check the KEA PDF.
9,001 to 114,025: almost there. Later rounds may still help.
Worse than 114,025: not this round. Try a later list or management quota.
GMH · Rest of Karnataka
7,800 or better: yes, you are in if a seat is listed. Check the KEA PDF.
7,801 to 9,900: almost there. Later rounds may still help.
Worse than 9,900: not this round. Try a later list or management quota.
GMH · HK quota
7,000 or better: yes, you are in if a seat is listed. Check the KEA PDF.
7,001 to 9,000: almost there. Later rounds may still help.
Worse than 9,000: not this round. Try a later list or management quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Round 2 is the latest published close. Use Round 1 as the safer number when you list choices.
Global Academy of Technology BE Lateral CSE AI ML 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
Karnataka 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 DiplomaApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersGAT merit scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Global Academy of Technology
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: 75% marks or more in the qualifying examApply 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-NCL, 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.
Global Academy of Technology BE Lateral CSE AI ML vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Global Academy of Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 15.05 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 12 Lakhs
INR 3.05 Lakhs less
INR 14 Lakhs
INR 1.05 Lakhs less
INR 13.50 Lakhs
INR 1.55 Lakhs less
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INR 5.05 Lakhs less
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INR 25,000 more
Average paylatest batch
INR 5.8 LPA
latest published average
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INR 0.7 LPA more
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INR 1.2 LPA more
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more
INR 8 LPA
INR 2.2 LPA more
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 1.7 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
34%
UG batch placed
70%
36 points higher
80%
46 points higher
75%
41 points higher
85%
51 points higher
82%
48 points higher
Closing rankDCET GM, Round 2
10,223
Round 2, 2026
8,500
1,723 places tougher
9,200
1,023 places tougher
13,000
2,777 places easier
5,000
5,223 places tougher
11,500
1,277 places easier
Seatsapproved intake
180
CSE AI ML intake
120
60 fewer
180
Same seats
120
60 fewer
120
60 fewer
180
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
39%
on INR 5.8 LPA
54%
15 points higher
50%
11 points higher
46%
7 points higher
80%
41 points higher
49%
10 points higher
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RNSIT costs less and pays a little more, but its closing rank is tougher. If your rank clears only GAT, take this seat and keep RNSIT above it only when fee is the main worry.
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NMIT pays more and places more of its batch, with a tougher cutoff. If your rank clears both, compare travel and fee first; if not, GAT is the safer DCET choice.
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CMRIT has an easier cutoff and a lower fee, but fewer seats. If you need a safer rank target, keep it below GAT and take whichever comes first.
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Ramaiah IT is stronger on pay and fee, but the cutoff is much tougher. If your rank misses it, GAT is the practical pick in this league.
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DSCE pays more and has an easier cutoff, but costs a little more. If both allot you a seat, check fee comfort and travel before you decide.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Global Academy of Technology BE Lateral CSE AI ML
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is this course worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want CSE with AI and can handle the fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 15.05 Lakhs and the latest published average pay is INR 5.8 LPA. If you need a loan, check the EMI in the fee block before you pay.
Should I take this seat if my DCET rank is near the cutoff?▾
It depends on how close you are. The GM seat closed at rank 10,223 in DCET Round 2 2026. If your rank is close, keep GAT high but add safer choices above it. Use the checker above for your category before you lock choices.
What job does this course usually lead to?▾
Most jobs are software, testing, support, data and AI-related fresher roles. The latest published average pay is INR 5.8 LPA, and Amazon, Infosys, Capgemini and Wipro appear in the placement list. Build projects from semester 3, because the lateral course is short.
Who should pick BE Lateral CSE AI ML at GAT?▾
Pick it if you already have a diploma base and want a CSE degree with AI and ML papers. The course has 180 approved seats in the parent branch. It also sits in Bangalore, so internships and coding work are easier to search for outside campus too.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if the full fee makes the loan too heavy. INR 15.05 Lakhs without hostel is high for three years against INR 5.8 LPA average pay. You should also skip it if you want a pure research course instead of a job-focused CSE route.
Is the placement rate safe enough?▾
Not fully. The published UG placement share is 34%, so you should prepare beyond campus drives. The city helps because Bangalore has many software offices. Keep your projects, coding profile and internships ready before final year placements start.
Is CSE AI ML better than a plain CSE lateral seat?▾
Choose this if you want AI and ML papers along with the CSE base. Plain CSE can be wider for students who are not sure about AI. At GAT, this course keeps CSE subjects, so it is still useful for software jobs. Compare the cutoff and fee before picking.
Should I wait a year for a better DCET rank?▾
Wait only if you can improve a lot. The GM close is 10,223, and small changes may not move your result enough. If you already clear the range and can pay the fee, taking the seat now is safer than losing a year.
Is Bangalore useful for this course?▾
Yes, Bangalore is useful if you search actively. The campus is in Rajarajeshwarinagar, and many software offices are in the city. Campus placement is not the only path, so use the city for internships, hackathons and project work from the first lateral year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, the fee block treats tuition as INR 5 Lakhs a year for three years. Hostel and mess are separate and add INR 2.40 Lakhs if you take them. Ask the office for the exact payment schedule before you pay the first part.
How do I get admission through DCET?▾
Apply on the KEA portal, write DCET, verify documents and fill choices. KEA allots the seat by rank and choice order. After allotment, pay the fee and report with diploma marks cards, category papers and identity proof before the college deadline.
Which scholarships can reduce the fee?▾
The calculator lists state post-matric aid, Central Sector Scheme, GAT merit aid and OBC post-matric aid. The printed waiver can be INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs in this page. Check category, income and marks before counting it in your fee plan.
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