VVCE Mysore BE {Lateral} Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the BE Lateral Entry in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at VVCE Mysore is INR 3,95,400 over three years under the DCET government quota (INR 1,31,800 per year). This applies uniformly across all engineering branches under the DCET quota.

Ans. Candidates must hold a three-year Diploma in Engineering from a recognised polytechnic with a pass in all semesters and a valid Karnataka DCET rank. Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning or a closely related branch is required for most seats; KEA specifies eligible branch combinations during counselling.

Ans. Karnataka DCET is conducted annually by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Eligible diploma holders register for DCET, appear in the written test (typically June), and then participate in online counselling in July to August 2026 to select seats at participating colleges including VVCE Mysore.

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles as AI engineer, machine learning engineer, data scientist, NLP engineer, and computer vision engineer in core engineering sectors. VVCE’s placement cell facilitates campus recruitment; Mysore’s industrial base includes companies such as Infosys, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Larsen and Toubro, and several public-sector units that recruit BE graduates.

Ans. Karnataka-domicile SC/ST students are eligible for full tuition reimbursement through the state scholarship portal. Female students can apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship (up to INR 50,000 per year). Merit-based Central Sector Scholarships are available at scholarships.gov.in for families with income below INR 8,00,000. Specially-abled students may apply for the AICTE Saksham Scholarship.

Ans. Yes. BE Lateral Entry graduates from VVCE receive the same VTU-awarded Bachelor of Engineering degree as regular four-year students. They complete the same 6th- to 8th-semester curriculum and are eligible for campus placements, higher studies (M.Tech/ME), and government jobs on equal terms.