Rajeev Institute of Technology Hassan BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Hassan, KarnatakaEstd 2008 VTU, Belgaum NAAC Grade A

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Total fees

INR 6.95 Lakhs

4 years, CET route

Average pay

INR 4.5 LPA

latest published campus data

Cutoff

1,29,095

KCET CRL, Round 2 2025

Placement rate

70%

latest published campus data

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 RIT Hassan BE AI and DS

RIT Hassan offers a four-year, full-time BE AI and DS with 60 seats through KCET. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute has AICTE approval and VTU affiliation. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.95 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.75 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General seat closed near rank 1,29,095 in KCET 2024. The latest published campus data shows about INR 4.5 LPA average pay and about 70% placement.

RIT Hassan BE AI and DS Fees

The full course costs INR 6.95 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.75 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition and other college fee is INR 6.80 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.80 Lakhs over four years if you take a room.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 6.80 Lakhs	INR 85,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Admission fee	INR 14,880	One time
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 2.80 Lakhs	INR 70,000 a year, 4 years
Total, no hostel	INR 6.95 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 9.75 Lakhs	Full course

RIT Hassan BE AI and DS Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; KCET application is expected in Jan 2027. Keep the admission order and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
KCET application, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
KCET exam	Jan 2027	Tentative
KCET result and rank	Feb 2027	Tentative
KEA option entry	Jun 2027	Tentative
KEA seat allotments	Jul 2027	Tentative
Fee payment, last date	Jul 2027	Tentative
Physical reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

RIT Hassan BE AI and DS Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics and Maths, plus Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science or a technical subject. You need 45% marks; 40% is enough for reserved categories. You also need KCET, COMEDK or JEE rank.

Requirement	What you need
Class 12 subjects	Physics and Maths, with Chemistry or Computer Science
Class 12 marks	45% for General, 40% for reserved categories
Exam	KCET, COMEDK or JEE rank
Age	As set by the counselling body

RIT Hassan BE AI and DS Admission Process

KEA allots the seat on your KCET rank and option order. You then pay the fee and download the admission order. Most students who lose a seat miss the fee date.

Step	What you do
1. Write KCET	Write KCET, COMEDK or JEE as per your route
2. Enter options on KEA	List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seat	Pay the fee and download the admission order
4. Report	Bring original marks cards and the admission order

RIT Hassan BE AI and DS Cutoff

The General seat closed near rank 1,29,095 and the OBC seat near rank 1,55,000 in 2024. These are KCET closing ranks for this course. Treat them as a guide, because the next list can move.

Category	Closing rank	Round and year
General	1,29,095	Round 2, 2025
OBC-NCL	1,55,000	Round 2, 2025
SC	1,80,000	Round 2, 2025
ST	2,10,000	Round 2, 2025
EWS	1,65,000	Round 2, 2025

RIT Hassan BE AI and DS Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 70% of its batch at an average of INR 4.5 LPA. The median is INR 4 LPA and the highest offer was INR 12 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 4.5 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 4 LPA
Highest offer	INR 12 LPA
Batch placed	70%
Recruiters	IT services and support firms, on campus

RIT Hassan BE AI and DS Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The SSP SC and ST scholarship gives INR 2 Lakhs, the biggest help. Most schemes need income proof and category papers.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SSP SC and ST scholarship	SC or ST CET student, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs	INR 2 Lakhs over the course
NSP minority scholarship	Minority student, family income up to INR 1.5 Lakhs	INR 40,000 over the course
Labour welfare scholarship	Daily wage worker child, family income up to INR 1 Lakh	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC scholarship	OBC student, family income up to INR 1.5 Lakhs	INR 1 Lakh over the course

RIT Hassan BE AI and DS Ranking

The college has AICTE approval and VTU affiliation, and public ranking data is limited. Use approval, fee, cutoff and placement data before you decide.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
AICTE approval	2026	Approved
VTU affiliation	2026	Affiliated
Department start	2024	AI and DS intake started

RIT Hassan BE AI and DS Course Structure

Year 1 has maths, physics and programming. Data and AI subjects grow from year 2, and year 4 ends with project work. The course is one branch from the start.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2	Data structures, statistics and database systems
Year 3	Machine learning, data science and cloud basics
Year 4	AI electives and final project

RIT Hassan BE AI and DS Hostel and Campus

RIT has hostel support and students should check room allotment before paying. The mess fee is counted with hostel cost here.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Shared room, confirm at admission office
Single room	Ask the hostel office before payment
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	Campus on B M Bypass Road, Hassan

Should you pick BE AI and DS at Rajeev Institute of Technology?

This course suits students who want AI and data jobs and can study in Hassan for four years.

Pick it if:

You want AI and data roles: the department teaches data science, statistics and AI for healthcare, logistics and service jobs.

You have a KCET rank near the close: keep this choice high because the last seat can move by round.

You want a known local campus: RIT is on B M Bypass Road in Hassan and has hostel support.

You need the fee to match pay: the full fee is INR 6.95 Lakhs and average pay is INR 4.5 LPA.

Skip it if:

You need a sure high package: the average pay is INR 4.5 LPA, so do not count on a top offer.

You want a big city internship market: Hassan has fewer companies nearby, so the placement cell matters more.

You want an older AI batch: the AI and DS department started with 60 seats in 2024.

You miss the fee date: KEA can give the seat to another student if you do not pay on time.

Counsellor's advice

Take this seat if you want AI and data roles and your KCET rank clears it. If money is tight, check scholarships before paying.

BE AI and DS Eligibility▾

Class 12 marks: 45% in Class 12 with Physics and Maths. 40% is enough for reserved categories.

Board rank alternative: COMEDK and management seats follow the rules printed by the college.

Exam needed: A KCET rank for government quota. COMEDK or JEE can support other routes.

Karnataka quota: KCET seats follow Karnataka counselling and reservation rules.

BE AI and DS Admission Process▾

Write KCET: KEA usually holds KCET after the application window.

Register on KEA: KEA allots KCET seats through option entry and seat allotment.

Fill choices: List this course high. Choose carefully before locking options.

Pay the seat fee: Pay by the KEA date or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring original marks cards and the admission order.

BE AI and DS Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Jan 2027

KCET application

Expected in the same month as this year; apply before the last date.

Tentative

Jan 2027

KCET exam

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Feb 2027

KCET result and rank

Expected after the exam and answer process.

Tentative

Jun 2027

KEA option entry

Expected to stay open for a short window.

Tentative

Jul 2027

KEA seat allotments

Six rounds are expected again.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Fee payment, last date

Expected five days after each round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Physical reporting and document check

Expected soon after the last round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: KEA calendar and RIT admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Rajeev Institute of Technology BE AI and DS Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Per semester × 8, INR 85,000 a semester

INR 6.80 Lakhs

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 14,880

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 4, INR 70,000 a year

INR 2.80 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 6.95 Lakhs

4 years · CET route fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 9.75 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 11,718

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

65%

average first-year pay INR 4.5 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 16,439

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

46%

average first-year pay INR 4.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your KCET rank get you AI and DS at Rajeev Institute of Technology?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KCET closing ranks.

Rajeev Institute of Technology BE AI and DS Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Rajeev Institute of Technology BE AI and DS vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Rajeev Institute of Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

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Rajeev Institute of Technology

Hassan

Compared with

Malnad College of Engineering

Hassan

Compared with

BGS Institute of Technology

Mandya

Compared with

Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering

Mysuru

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ATME College of Engineering

Mysuru

Compared with

PES College of Engineering

Mandya

Total fees4 years, no hostel

INR 6.95 Lakhs

CET route

INR 5.20 Lakhs

INR 1.75 Lakhs less

INR 7.20 Lakhs

INR 25,000 more

INR 10.45 Lakhs

INR 3.50 Lakhs more

INR 6.60 Lakhs

INR 35,000 less

INR 6.80 Lakhs

INR 15,000 less

Average paylatest batch

INR 4.5 LPA

latest published data

INR 5.5 LPA

INR 1 LPA more

INR 4.2 LPA

INR 0.3 LPA less

INR 6 LPA

INR 1.5 LPA more

INR 4 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA less

INR 4.8 LPA

INR 0.3 LPA more

Placement ratelatest batch

70%

latest published data

80%

10 points higher

68%

2 points lower

85%

15 points higher

65%

5 points lower

75%

5 points higher

Closing rankKCET, General

1,29,095

KCET 2024

65,000

64,095 places tougher

1,50,000

20,905 places easier

45,000

84,095 places tougher

1,75,000

45,905 places easier

1,10,000

19,095 places tougher

Seatsthis branch

AI and DS intake

Same seats

120

60 more

Same seats

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

65%

on INR 4.5 LPA

106%

41 points higher

58%

7 points lower

57%

8 points lower

61%

4 points lower

71%

6 points higher

In short

Malnad costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is tougher. If your rank clears both, take Malnad; if it clears only Rajeev Institute, take this seat.

In short

BGSIT is a little easier to get but costs more and pays a little less. If your rank needs the easier close, keep it below Rajeev Institute.

In short

VVCE pays more but costs much more and has a tougher close. If Rajeev Institute gives you a seat, take it unless you can pay the higher fee.

In short

ATME costs a little less and has an easier close, but pay is lower. If your rank misses Rajeev Institute, use ATME as the safer seat.

In short

PES Mandya pays a little more and costs a little less, but the close is tougher. If both allot, compare travel and hostel before choosing.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Rajeev Institute of Technology BE AI and DS

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is BE AI and DS at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.95 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 4.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.

Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 1,29,095 in round 2 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get AI, data, software and support jobs with campus recruiters that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.5 LPA, the median was INR 4 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.

Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾

Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.

Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 70% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 4 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff that companies set, often 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.

Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the KCET exam and fill this college in your KEA option list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 4-year fee is INR 6.95 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.75 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.

Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾

It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 24, 2026

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