KLE College of Engineering and Technology Chikodi BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year BE in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at KLECET, Chikodi, is INR 8,60,000, comprising tuition of INR 7,80,000 and miscellaneous charges of INR 80,000. This fee is uniform across all BE branches at KLECET. Hostel charges are billed separately. SC/ST and OBC students may apply for the Karnataka ePass scholarship, and girl students are eligible for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship of INR 50,000 per year, reducing the effective annual cost of the programme.

Ans. The BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science programme at KLECET follows the VTU curriculum and covers Python Programming, Statistics and Probability, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Big Data Analytics, Data Visualisation, Database Management Systems, Cloud Computing, and Computer Vision. The programme includes laboratory practicals in Python, ML tools such as TensorFlow and Scikit-learn, and data engineering frameworks. The final year includes a project in a real-world AI or data science application domain.

Ans. Graduates of the BE in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science from KLECET can pursue roles such as Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Business Intelligence Developer, Data Engineer, and AI Application Developer in IT and analytics companies. The programme’s VTU-affiliated curriculum prepares students for entry-level roles in companies that hire from Karnataka. Graduates who build strong Python and ML project portfolios and appear for off-campus hiring drives significantly improve their employability in the growing data and AI job market.

Ans. The BE in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science is a relatively new branch introduced across VTU-affiliated colleges in recent admission cycles as part of the AICTE-approved emerging technology programmes. At KLECET, Chikodi, the branch was introduced with an intake of 60 seats. While the programme is newer compared to established branches like CSE or Mechanical, the VTU syllabus and AICTE approval ensure the curriculum aligns with industry requirements for data science and AI roles in the current job market.

Ans. Branch migration after admission in VTU-affiliated colleges is governed by VTU regulations and the college’s internal policy. Generally, migration is considered only at the end of the first year, based on academic performance in the first two semesters and available vacancies in the target branch. CSE typically has fewer vacancies due to higher demand. Students are advised to confirm the current branch migration policy directly with KLECET’s academic office at the time of admission, as rules may vary across academic years.