MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune, offers a three-year full-time Bachelor of Technology in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science through lateral entry, starting from the second year of the programme. The university is a private deemed university approved by AICTE and accredited by NAAC. Admission is through MIT-WPU’s direct route or DTE Maharashtra’s Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) CAP. Total fees are INR 11,10,000 (INR 3,70,000 per year). MIT-WPU ranks 66 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list. Intake is 30 seats.
MIT-WPU direct admission for 2026-27 lateral entry is open with a deadline of June 5, 2026 (per official programme page). DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP 2026 registration is expected from June to July 2026.
Key Points
- 30 seats for B.Tech Lateral AI & Data Science at MIT-WPU for 2026-27.
- Curriculum covers machine learning, data analytics, Python programming, statistical.
- Dual admission route: MIT-WPU direct (SOP-based) or DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP.
- Institutional merit scholarships up to 100% of academic fee for eligible students.
MIT-WPU Pune B.Tech Lateral AI & Data Science Fees
B.Tech Lateral AI & Data Science Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | INR 3,70,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 3) | INR 3,70,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 4) | INR 3,70,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | INR 11,10,000 |
- Total fees for the three-year lateral entry programme are INR 11,10,000 (INR 3,70,000 per year), as per MIT-WPU Admission Policy 2026-27 (Annexure 2).
- Hostel charges are billed separately and are not included in the above total.
- MIT-WPU merit scholarships (25% to 100% fee waiver) are available for eligible students and require maintaining a minimum 8.0 CGPA each semester to retain.
MIT-WPU Pune B.Tech Lateral AI & Data Science Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| MIT-WPU Direct Admission Application Deadline | June 5, 2026 |
| DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP Registration | June to July 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Reporting and Fee Payment | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| DTE Maharashtra DSE Engineering CAP | June to July 2026 (Tentative) | Merit-based (Diploma marks) | July 2026 (Tentative) |
- For MIT-WPU direct admission: submit your Diploma mark sheets and a 500-word Statement of Purpose through the MIT-WPU admissions portal by June 5, 2026; no entrance test is required for the direct route.
- For DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP: register on the DTE Maharashtra portal once registration opens (expected June to July 2026) and fill MIT-WPU in your college preferences; allotment is based on diploma marks.
- Documents required at reporting: diploma mark sheets, diploma passing certificate, school leaving certificate, SOP (for direct route), caste certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photographs.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have completed a Diploma in Engineering and Technology in a relevant branch (Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline) from an AICTE-approved or government-approved institution, with a minimum 60% aggregate for MIT-WPU direct admission.
- For DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP route: minimum 45% aggregate in Diploma for general category (40% for reserved category) from Maharashtra; admission based on diploma marks through the CAP process.
- Candidates from the 2023-24, 2024-25, or 2025-26 passing batch of Diploma in Engineering are eligible to apply for 2026-27 admission.
Admission Process
- Apply through the MIT-WPU direct admission route by June 5, 2026 (deadline per official programme page): submit diploma mark sheets and a 500-word Statement of Purpose (SOP) on the MIT-WPU admissions portal.
- Alternatively, register for the DTE Maharashtra Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) CAP (registration expected June to July 2026) and fill MIT-WPU as a preference.
- Receive seat allotment (MIT-WPU direct or CAP round); report to the university for document verification.
- Pay the first-year fee and complete the enrolment formalities to secure admission.
MIT-WPU Pune B.Tech Lateral AI & Data Science Scholarships 2026
B.Tech Lateral AI & Data Science Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Dr. Vishwanath Karad Scholarship | 100% of academic fee | Top 5% of intake; 8.0 CGPA and 80% attendance required to retain |
| MIT-WPU Merit Scholarship I | 50% of academic fee | Next 10% of intake; 8.0 CGPA and 80% attendance required to retain |
| MIT-WPU Merit Scholarship II | 25% of academic fee | Next 12% of intake; 8.0 CGPA and 80% attendance required to retain |
| Government of Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship | As per government norms | SC/ST/OBC/VJNT/SEBC students from Maharashtra; apply at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
- MIT-WPU institutional scholarships are awarded based on entrance exam percentile or diploma/board marks at the time of admission and are subject to maintaining a minimum 8.0 CGPA and 80% attendance each semester.
- SC/ST/OBC/VJNT/SEBC students from Maharashtra can apply for state government post-matric scholarships through the MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in) after securing admission.
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