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VDCET B.Tech AI and DS FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech AI and Data Science at VDCET Nagpur?
Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at VDCET, Nagpur is INR 3,20,000 for the complete programme duration. This is the general category all-inclusive course fee. Students from SC/ST, EBC, or OBC categories who qualify under Maharashtra government scholarship schemes may receive partial or full fee reimbursement, reducing the effective cost significantly.
Ques. Which entrance exam is required for B.Tech AI and DS at VDCET Nagpur?
Ans. Admission to B.Tech AI and Data Science at VDCET is based on MHT CET PCM score or JEE Main score. There is no separate institute-level entrance test. Seat allotment happens through the DTE Maharashtra Centralized Admission Process at fe2026.mahacet.org. Candidates must register for CAP, complete document verification, and participate in option entry rounds to receive a seat allotment at VDCET.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for B.Tech AI and Data Science at VDCET Nagpur?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a minimum 45% aggregate for general category (40% for reserved categories). A valid MHT CET PCM 2026 score or JEE Main 2026 score is also required. Diploma holders in an engineering branch may apply for lateral entry to second year as per RTMNU and DTE Maharashtra norms.
Ques. What is VDCET Nagpur affiliated to and who approves the B.Tech AI and DS programme?
Ans. VDCET Nagpur is affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) and all B.Tech programmes including AI and Data Science are approved by AICTE. The college was established in 2008 by Shriram Gram Vikas Shikshan Sanstha and is located on the Mumbai-Nagpur National Highway in Nagpur district, Maharashtra. DTE Maharashtra regulates the seat allotment through the CAP process.
Ques. When does the CAP counselling for B.Tech AI and DS at VDCET Nagpur end in 2026?
Ans. The DTE Maharashtra CAP 2026 has four allotment rounds. Round II option entry closes on 09 August 2026 and allotment is on 12 August 2026. Round III allotment is on 24 August 2026 and Round IV allotment is on 03 September 2026. The final cutoff date for all admissions including institute-level rounds is 13 September 2026.
Ques. What career opportunities are available after B.Tech AI and Data Science from VDCET Nagpur?
Ans. Graduates of the B.Tech AI and Data Science programme from VDCET can pursue careers as data analysts, machine learning engineers, AI developers, and business intelligence specialists. Opportunities exist in IT companies, manufacturing firms, healthcare analytics, and fintech. Graduates may also pursue M.Tech in related specialisations from RTMNU-affiliated colleges or from NITs through GATE, or appear for government sector technical positions.
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