Jai Hind College OF Engineering Kuran BE {Lateral} Artificial Intelligence & Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BE Lateral Artificial Intelligence and Data Science programme at JCOE Kuran is INR 2,25,000 for the complete course duration. This is the general category fee as per 2026. Maharashtra government scholarships through the MahaDBT portal are available for eligible SC/ST/OBC/NT/SBC and EBC students.

Ans. Diploma holders in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline with a minimum 45% aggregate (40% for reserved category) are eligible. B.Sc graduates with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and a minimum 45% aggregate can also apply. Admission is through DTE Maharashtra Lateral CAP based on merit percentage.

Ans. Candidates register on the DTE Maharashtra Lateral CAP portal (fe2026.mahacet.org), upload required documents, and fill the option form listing preferred colleges and branches. Allotment is done in up to four rounds from August onward based on diploma or B.Sc merit. Candidates must accept the allotment and report to JCOE Kuran within the notified window to secure the seat for 2026-27.

Ans. BE AI and Data Science is a 4-year programme starting from first year, open to 10+2 PCM students via MHT-CET or JEE Main. BE Lateral is a 3-year programme starting from second year, open to diploma or B.Sc holders. Both lead to the same SPPU BE degree. The fee for BE Lateral is INR 2,25,000 versus INR 3,23,300 for the regular BE.

Ans. B.Sc eligibility for lateral entry to BE requires Mathematics as a compulsory subject in the qualifying B.Sc degree. A B.Sc Physics graduate without Mathematics as a compulsory subject may not qualify under DTE Maharashtra Lateral CAP norms. Candidates should verify their specific subject combination against the official DTE Maharashtra eligibility notification before applying.

Ans. DTE Maharashtra Lateral CAP norms typically require the diploma to be in a relevant discipline. Diploma holders in Computer Engineering or Information Technology are clearly eligible. Candidates from other branches should check the official DTE Maharashtra eligibility notification for BE Lateral AI and Data Science specifically, as branch equivalence rules are defined by the regulatory body annually.