The Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Malnad College of Engineering (MCE), Hassan is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). Established in 1960, MCE Hassan is a government-aided autonomous college with NAAC B+ accreditation, ranked 498 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list. The programme covers machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, natural language processing, data mining, big data analytics, computer vision, statistical modelling, data pipelines, and AI application development, equipping graduates for roles as machine learning engineers, data scientists, AI researchers, data engineers, business intelligence analysts, and AI product developers in the IT companies, e-commerce, healthcare AI, fintech, AI startups, and research and development organisations.
📋 Admission Status: Admission to M.Tech (AI & DS) 2026 at MCE Hassan is through GATE 2026 (results declared March 19, 2026) and Karnataka PGCET 2026 (exam: May 23, 2026). Counselling is conducted by KEA after the PGCET result.
Key Points
- Two-year full-time postgraduate programme under VTU’s autonomous curriculum at MCE Hassan.
- Curriculum covers ML, deep learning, NLP, big data, computer vision, and AI application deployment.
- Admission through GATE 2026 and Karnataka PGCET 2026 (exam May 23, 2026).
- Total fee for two years is INR 1,39,000; fees are PGCET-regulated for aided institution seats.
- Government-aided autonomous college with NAAC B+ accreditation in Hassan, Karnataka.
- Graduates pursue careers as machine learning engineers, data scientists, AI researchers, data engineers, business intelligence analysts, and AI product developers.
Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan M.Tech (AI & DS) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Year 1 Tuition Fee | INR 69,500 |
| Year 2 Tuition Fee | INR 69,500 |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | INR 1,39,000 |
- Fees shown are PGCET-regulated for government-aided institution seats.
- Hostel and transport charges are excluded from the total above.
- Students should verify current fee structure with the college.
Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan M.Tech (AI & DS) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GATE 2026 Registration | Aug 28 - Oct 13, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 Exam | Feb 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result | March 19, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 Registration | Mar 23 - Apr 8, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam (M.E./M.Tech) | May 23, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 Result | July 8, 2026 |
| KEA PGCET Counselling | August-September 2026 |
| Classes Commence | September-October 2026 |
- Qualify GATE 2026 or Karnataka PGCET 2026 M.Tech exam (May 23).
- Register for KEA PGCET counselling after result (July 8, 2026).
- Attend document verification with original degree certificates and mark sheets.
- Pay the prescribed fee at MCE Hassan to confirm admission.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Science, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline from a recognised university.
- A minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks in the qualifying degree is required (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- A valid GATE score or a qualifying rank in Karnataka PGCET is required for admission.
Admission Process
- Qualify GATE 2026 (CS / DA (Computer Science or Data Science and AI) paper) or Karnataka PGCET 2026 (M.Tech exam: May 23, 2026).
- Register on the KEA counselling portal after the PGCET result.
- Submit college and branch preferences on the KEA PGCET counselling portal.
- Attend document verification with original degree certificates.
- Accept the allotted seat and pay the prescribed fee to complete admission at MCE Hassan.
✓ Opt for this if
- BE/B.Tech graduates in CS or ISE wanting PG specialisation in AI/ML
- GATE CS/DA qualifiers seeking a VTU-affiliated M.Tech at low fee
- Professionals from Karnataka looking to upskill in AI and data science
- Students planning to enter IT analytics, ML, or AI product roles
- Candidates preferring a government-aided college over private institutes
✗ Skip if
- Candidates seeking M.Tech from premium-ranked NIT or IIT for brand value
- Students who need AI research output or PhD pathways with high funding
- Candidates targeting international placements needing global rankings
- Students from non-CS/ECE backgrounds with no GATE qualifying score
Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan M.Tech (AI & DS) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | As per scheme norms | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Karnataka SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state norms | SC/ST students with Karnataka domicile; apply via state scholarship portal |
| Karnataka OBC/EBC Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state norms | OBC/EBC Karnataka-domicile students; apply via state scholarship portal |
| Government of Karnataka Merit Scholarship | As per state norms | Merit-based scholarship for PG students in government-aided institutions |
| VTU Scholarship | As per VTU norms | Merit-based scholarships notified by Visvesvaraya Technological University |
- Apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission confirmation.
- Karnataka SC/ST/OBC students apply via state scholarship portal.
- Scholarships renew annually based on academic performance.
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