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SIT Tumkur BE {Lateral} Artificial Intelligence & Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 8.04 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 9 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
12,400
Karnataka DCET rank, Round 3 2025
Placement rate
80%
Class of 2025 batch placed
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 SIT Tumkur BE AI DS Lateral
SIT Tumkur offers a three-year, full-time BE AI DS Lateral with 60 seats through Karnataka DCET. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the third semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #113 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2026 and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 8.04 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 10.44 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Karnataka quota seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 3 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 9 LPA and 80% of the batch was placed.
SIT Tumkur BE Lateral AI DS Fees
The full course costs INR 8.04 Lakhs without hostel and INR 10.44 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 7.89 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per year, three times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 7.89 Lakhs | INR 2.63 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 8.04 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 10.44 Lakhs | Full course |
SIT Tumkur BE Lateral AI DS Admission Dates
The 2026 rounds are over. Karnataka DCET registration for 2027 is expected in Jan 2027. Reporting for the 2026 batch is on 2 Oct 2026 and classes start on 10 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka DCET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka DCET exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka DCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA allotment rounds | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
SIT Tumkur BE Lateral AI DS Eligibility
You need a diploma in an allied engineering branch with 45% marks; reserved categories need 40%. You also need a Karnataka DCET rank. The age row says no upper age limit is published.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma branch | a diploma in an allied engineering branch |
| Diploma marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved categories |
| Exam | Karnataka DCET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit published |
SIT Tumkur BE Lateral AI DS Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your options. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka DCET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill options on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
SIT Tumkur BE AI DS Lateral Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA round 3 closing ranks for Karnataka quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Round 3, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 3, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 3, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 3, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 3, 2025 |
SIT Tumkur BE AI DS Lateral Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 80% of its batch at an average of INR 9 LPA. The median is INR 8.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 34 LPA. AI, data and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 9 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 8.5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 34 LPA |
| Batch placed | 80% |
| Recruiters | AI, data and IT services companies, on campus |
SIT Tumkur BE AI DS Lateral Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
SIT Tumkur BE AI DS Lateral Ranking
The college stands #113 in Collegedunia's BE ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia BE ranking | 2026 | #113 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
SIT Tumkur BE AI DS Lateral Course Structure
Year 4 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the third semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 4 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 3 | Machine learning, cloud computing, networks and software labs |
| Year 4 | Big data, cybersecurity, AI electives and project work |
| Year 4 | Two electives and the final project |
SIT Tumkur BE AI DS Lateral Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Tumakuru campus |
Should you pick BE Lateral AI DS at SIT Tumkur?
This course suits students who want a AI and data job and can live in a Tumakuru campus for three years.
Pick it if:
You have a Karnataka diploma: the KEA quota can help if your DCET rank misses other seats.
You want AI jobs: the department page lists AI, data science, cloud, cybersecurity and software as its main areas.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in six parts, and SIT shows semester fee heads in its notice.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a Tumakuru campus, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the KEA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your options before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Karnataka quota rank. If your rank is below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
BE Lateral AI DS Eligibility▾
Diploma marks: 45% in a diploma in an allied engineering branch. 40% for reserved categories.
Diploma route: This route does not use Class 12 marks.
Exam needed: A Karnataka DCET rank. DCET rank decides the All India quota seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
BE Lateral AI DS Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka DCET: The exam is held once by KEA. Your DCET rank counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill options: List this college and branch high. Choice 1 accepts it, choice 2 keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay by the KEA last date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
BE Lateral AI DS Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
23 Jan 2026 to 27 Feb 2026
Karnataka DCET registration
Last date to apply was 27 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
4 Mar 2026 to 14 Mar 2026
Karnataka DCET exam
Your diploma marks and DCET score decide the rank.
Over
23 Apr 2026
Karnataka DCET result and rank
KEA uses this rank for lateral entry allotment.
Over
2 Jul 2026 to 24 Jul 2026
KEA option entry
Options locked when the window shut on 24 Jul 2026.
Over
5 Sep 2026
Round 3 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter came online the same day.
Over
25 Aug 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 25 Aug 2026.
Confirmed
2 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka DCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA allotment rounds
Two rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
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 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
SIT Tumkur BE Lateral AI DS Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 2.63 Lakhs a year
INR 7.89 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 13,556
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
112%
average first-year pay INR 9 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 17,603
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
86%
average first-year pay INR 9 LPA vs the full fee
Source: SIT fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you BE Lateral AI DS at SIT Tumkur?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA DCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka quota
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · All India quota
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka quota
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · All India quota
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka quota
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · All India quota
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka quota
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · All India quota
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka quota
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · All India quota
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 3 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
SIT Tumkur BE AI DS Lateral Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
SIT Tumkur
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
SIT Tumkur BE AI DS Lateral vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to SIT Tumkur. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 8.04 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 2.44 Lakhs less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 1.14 Lakhs less
INR 8.04 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 1.64 Lakhs less
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 2.19 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 9 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.9 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.6 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.8 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 1.2 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
80%
Class of 2025
88%
8 points higher
95%
15 points higher
84%
4 points higher, Class of 2024
90%
10 points higher
89%
9 points higher
Closing rankKarnataka DCET rank, General
12,400
Round 3, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis branch
60
DCET
90
30 more
150
90 more
60
Same seats
180
120 more
240
180 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
112%
on INR 9 LPA
170%
58 points higher
117%
5 points higher
120%
8 points higher
128%
16 points higher
133%
21 points higher
In short
Tumakuru costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Tumakuru; if it clears only SIT Tumkur, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Tumakuru places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below SIT Tumkur in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
KIT Tiptur charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If SIT Tumkur gives you a seat in any round, take it; KIT Tiptur belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Tumakuru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses SIT Tumkur in the early rounds, list Tumakuru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Shridevi is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If SIT Tumkur allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Shridevi only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on SIT Tumkur BE AI DS Lateral
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE AI DS Lateral at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 8.04 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 9 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 quota seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 3 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 software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 9 LPA, the median was INR 8.5 LPA and 80% 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 Tumakuru campus, 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. 80% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 9 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick AI DS if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. AI DS places a bigger share of its batch with AI and data firms, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want AI DS, 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 Karnataka DCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat 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 3-year fee is INR 8.04 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 10.44 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.
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