Siddhant College of Engineering Sudumbare Polytechnic Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have passed SSC (Class X) or equivalent from a recognized board with a minimum of 35 percent aggregate marks (no minimum for SC/ST/NT/SBC from Maharashtra). Admission is through the DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic CAP on cetcell.mahacet.org based on SSC merit.

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at SCOE Sudumbare is ₹1,38,291 (₹46,097 per year for Open category), as per the FRA-approved fee structure for AY 2025-26. OBC/EWS/EBC students pay half the tuition fee, and SC/ST/NT/SBC/TFWS students pay only the development and enrollment fees.

Ans. MSBTE stands for Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, which affiliates all polytechnic diploma programmes in Maharashtra. On successful completion of the 3-year Diploma, students receive a Diploma in Engineering certificate awarded by MSBTE. This diploma qualifies students for lateral entry into the Second Year of B.E. through DTE Maharashtra CAP.

Ans. Yes. Diploma holders from MSBTE or recognized polytechnics with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks are eligible for B.E. Lateral Entry (Direct Second Year) admission at SCOE through the DTE Maharashtra DSY B.E. CAP. This allows diploma graduates to complete a B.E. degree in 3 additional years.

Ans. After completing the Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at SCOE, graduates can pursue careers as junior data analyst, ML operations support, AI tools developer, technical support engineer, IT systems executive, data entry and processing specialist, and junior software developer. They are also eligible for lateral entry into Second Year B.E. programmes in AI & DS, AI & ML, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology through DTE Maharashtra CAP.