PES College of Engineering Aurangabad B.Tech Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. B.Tech Data Science at PES College of Engineering focuses specifically on data collection, processing, machine learning, statistical modelling, and business intelligence, while B.Tech CSE has a broader curriculum covering software engineering, operating systems, networking, and algorithms. Data Science students spend more time on Python, R, big data tools, and data visualisation techniques. Both programmes are affiliated to BAMU Aurangabad and carry the same total programme fee of INR 3,74,000.

Ans. The total programme fee for B.Tech Data Science at PES College of Engineering, Aurangabad, is INR 3,74,000 for the full 4-year duration. Hostel charges are optional and go up to INR 20,000 per year, paid separately. Maharashtra state scholarships and the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships are available for eligible students to reduce the overall cost of the programme.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination is required for general category students (45% for reserved categories in Maharashtra). A valid MHT CET 2026 PCM score is mandatory for DTE Maharashtra CAP counselling. JEE Main 2026 scores may be accepted for minority quota seats.

Ans. B.Tech Data Science graduates from PES College of Engineering can pursue careers as data analysts, data engineers, business intelligence developers, machine learning engineers, and AI specialists. With growing demand for data professionals across industries, graduates can find opportunities in Aurangabad’s industrial sector and in major IT hubs like Pune, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Higher studies such as M.Tech Data Science or MBA in Analytics are also popular paths.

Ans. PES College of Engineering, Aurangabad, participates in the DTE Maharashtra CAP 2026 process. Key allotment dates are: Round 1 on 2 August 2026, Round 2 on 12 August 2026, Round 3 on 24 August 2026, and Round 4 on 3 September 2026. All CAP rounds are managed online at cetcell.mahacet.org by the CET Cell of Maharashtra. Candidates should check the portal for seat availability in the Data Science branch after each round.

Ans. Yes, PES College of Engineering provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students. Annual hostel charges go up to INR 20,000. Hostel accommodation is optional and the charges are paid separately from the B.Tech Data Science programme fee. Students from nearby districts of the Marathwada region often prefer on-campus hostel accommodation for convenience during the academic year.