NSHM Knowledge Campus Durgapur B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the four-year B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at NSHM Durgapur is INR 5,31,000. The first year fee is INR 1,44,000. Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately. Education loans are available through bank tie-ups with SBI, HDFC, and Axis Bank. The SVMCM scholarship can provide up to INR 5,000 per month for eligible West Bengal domicile students.

Ans. NSHM Durgapur admits B.Tech AIML students through WBJEE 2026 or JEE Main 2026 scores via the centralised WBJEEB counselling system. Candidates register at wbjeeb.nic.in, fill college and branch preferences, and receive seat allotments across three counselling rounds. No separate college-level entrance test is conducted for B.Tech admissions at NSHM Durgapur.

Ans. B.Tech in AI and Machine Learning at NSHM Durgapur is a specialised branch with curriculum focused on machine learning algorithms, neural networks, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. B.Tech CSE covers a broader computing curriculum including algorithms, operating systems, networks, and databases. The AIML branch specifically targets students who want careers in AI product development, data science, and intelligent systems engineering.

Ans. B.Tech AIML graduates from NSHM Durgapur can pursue roles as Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, AI Research Associate, Deep Learning Engineer, NLP Engineer, and Computer Vision Specialist. Major hiring sectors include IT services, BFSI, healthcare AI, e-commerce, and edtech. Graduates can also pursue M.Tech in AI or data science programmes for research and advanced technical career roles.

Ans. Yes, NSHM Knowledge Campus Durgapur is ranked 4th in West Bengal and 50th nationally among engineering institutions by Times of India 2025. The campus is AICTE-approved and affiliated to MAKAUT. It houses more than 13 specialised laboratories for practical training across engineering disciplines and has a 25-acre campus with state-of-the-art infrastructure for B.Tech programmes.

Ans. B.Tech AIML students at NSHM Durgapur can avail the Asha Jyoti Scholarship (up to 50% fee rebate for first-round merit-cum-means admits), SVMCM (up to INR 5,000 per month for WB domicile students), AICTE-Pragati (INR 50,000 per year for girl students), and AICTE-Saksham (INR 50,000 per year for students with disabilities). The WB Student Credit Card Scheme offers education loans up to INR 10 Lakhs at 4% annual interest.