DOT, SPPU B.Sc Artificial Intelligence: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The course listed as B.Sc (Artificial Intelligence) at DOT, SPPU is the same as B.Sc (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) as per the official SPPU academic page and the fee circular. The curriculum covers both AI and ML comprehensively, including Python, R programming, statistics, machine learning algorithms, NLP, Tableau, and a capstone project. The course name may appear differently on various platforms, but the program offered by the Department of Technology is a unified AI and ML program. Students should confirm the exact course title with the department at the time of admission.

Ans. The B.Sc (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) at DOT, SPPU is primarily listed as a 3-year program on Collegedunia and other sources, with a total fee of Rs. 1.62 Lakhs. However, the SPPU academic page lists B.Sc programs under the Department of Technology as 4-year programs in some cases. This discrepancy may be due to the NEP 2020 implementation, which introduced a 4-year undergraduate program option. Students are strongly advised to verify the current duration directly with the Department of Technology before applying, as the program structure may have been updated for the 2025-26 or 2026-27 academic year.

Ans. Unlike most B.Sc programs at affiliated colleges under SPPU, admission to B.Sc AI at the Department of Technology (a university department) is through SPPU's own Online Entrance Examination (OEE), not MHT CET. This means students from all states can apply directly through the SPPU portal without needing a Maharashtra state domicile or MHT CET score. The OEE is a 2-hour MCQ-based test conducted online. This makes the admission process more merit-based and accessible to students from across India, unlike CAP-based admissions for affiliated colleges.

Ans. Graduates of B.Sc AI from DOT, SPPU can pursue careers as data analysts, machine learning engineers, AI developers, business intelligence analysts, and data scientists in IT companies, startups, and research organizations. The curriculum's focus on Python, R, machine learning, NLP, and Tableau equips students with industry-relevant skills. Graduates can also pursue M.Sc Data Science (offered by DOT, SPPU itself), M.Tech Data Science, or MBA programs for advanced career opportunities. The growing demand for AI professionals in India, with companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and global tech firms actively hiring, makes this a strong career pathway.

Ans. The seat intake for B.Sc AI at DOT, SPPU is 45 seats (as per the official SPPU academic page listing B.Sc programs). The OEE is a 100-mark MCQ test with negative marking (1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer). The exam has two sections: Section A (General Aptitude, 20 marks) and Section B (Subject-specific, 80 marks). Given the limited seats and the reputation of SPPU as a premier university, the OEE can be competitive. Students are advised to prepare well in mathematics, statistics, and basic computer science/programming concepts for the subject-specific section.

Ans. Yes, students from outside Maharashtra can apply for B.Sc AI at DOT, SPPU since admission is through the SPPU OEE and not the DTE Maharashtra CAP process. There is no state domicile requirement for this program. However, reserved category benefits (OBC, SC/ST, etc.) under Maharashtra government schemes are applicable only to candidates domiciled in Maharashtra. Students from other states are treated as Open/General category for fee and reservation purposes. The application fee is Rs. 800 for General category and Rs. 600 for reserved categories (Maharashtra domicile). Students from outside Maharashtra should note that hostel availability may be limited and is allotted on merit basis.