Sri Sairam College of Engineering BE {Lateral} Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for the 3-year BE Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Lateral Entry at Sri Sairam College of Engineering is INR 4,10,000. This covers tuition for all three years. Hostel accommodation is optionally available at INR 1,00,000 per year, charged separately. Transport charges from Bangalore city and surrounding areas are also billed based on boarding point.

Ans. Candidates holding a Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline from a recognised board are eligible. A minimum aggregate of 45% in the Diploma programme is required (40% for SC/ST candidates). Karnataka domicile candidates must apply through the Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) conducted by KEA. Non-domicile candidates should check the management quota availability at SSCE.

Ans. DCET stands for Diploma Common Entrance Test, a state-level exam conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Diploma holders use their DCET rank for counselling and seat allotment into the second year of BE programmes. The DCET 2026 exam was held on 23 May 2026, and counselling seat allotment is expected in July 2026 through the KEA portal.

Ans. The lateral entry BE programme at Sri Sairam College of Engineering takes 3 years (six semesters). Students who qualify through DCET are admitted directly to the second year of the 4-year BE programme, effectively skipping the first year. The programme is affiliated to VTU and the degree awarded is equivalent to the standard 4-year BE.

Ans. SSCE offers institutional merit scholarships for students with strong academic records, ranging from INR 5,000 to a full tuition fee waiver based on 10+2 aggregate. AICTE Pragati (for girl students) and AICTE Saksham (for differently-abled students) scholarships provide INR 30,000 per year each. Karnataka SC/ST and OBC students can avail state government scholarships as per applicable norms.

Ans. Graduates of the BE Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning programme from SSCE can pursue roles such as machine learning engineer, AI developer, data scientist, and computer vision engineer. The curriculum covers Python programming, deep learning, natural language processing, and data engineering fundamentals. Graduates may also pursue postgraduate programmes like M.Tech or MBA, or apply for government technical positions through GATE.