17 Sep, 2026 KL University Admission 2027-28 begins. Apply by Dec 2@kluniversity.in. University Entrance Exams are scheduled from Dec 3 to 7, 2026. Check details.
04 May, 2026 KL University Guntur M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Fee Structure 2026-2027 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.23 Lakhs.
KL University offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech in AI and Data Science at its Vaddeswaram campus in Guntur district. The course has four semesters and covers machine learning, deep learning, big data and generative AI. KLU holds NAAC A++, and NIRF 2025 ranked it #35 in engineering. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.36 Lakhs, and INR 6.04 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get in with a GATE score, an AP or TS PGECET rank, or a KLMAT score. You also need 50% marks in B.E. or B.Tech. All M.Tech branches together had 162 seats in 2023-24. The ME/M.Tech Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.32 LPA.
KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 6.04 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 3.36 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 3.20 Lakhs of that. You pay INR 80,000 each semester, four times in all. The admission fee of INR 16,000 is paid once, in year 1. KLU fixes these fees, and students admitted without merit pay INR 10,000 a year more. Hostel and mess add INR 2.68 Lakhs over two years for a 4-bed non-AC room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 3.20 Lakhs
INR 80,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Admission fee
INR 16,000
One time
Hostel and mess
INR 2.68 Lakhs
INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, 2 years, 4-bed non-AC room
Total, no hostel
INR 3.36 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 6.04 Lakhs
Full course
KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science Admission Dates
Phase 1 applications for the 2027 batch are open from 17 Sep 2026 to 2 Dec 2026. The KLMAT Phase 1 test is from 3 to 7 Dec 2026, and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Phase 2 and Phase 3 dates are not out yet. If you have a GATE or PGECET score, you can apply without KLMAT.
Event
Date
Status
Phase 1 application, last date to apply
17 Sep 2026 to 2 Dec 2026
Confirmed
KLMAT Phase 1 entrance test
3 Dec 2026 to 7 Dec 2026
Confirmed
KLMAT Phase 1 result
Dec 2026
Tentative
Phase 2 application and test
Jan 2027
Tentative
GATE 2027 result
Mar 2027
Tentative
Phase 3 application and test
Mar 2027
Tentative
Counselling and seat allotment
May 2027
Tentative
Admission fee and first semester fee
Jun 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science Eligibility
You need a B.E. or B.Tech with at least 50% aggregate marks. You also need a GATE score, an AP or TS PGECET rank, or a KLMAT score. KLU prefers a degree in CSE, IT, AI, data science, electronics or a close branch. If your marks are below 50%, you cannot join this course.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
B.E. or B.Tech
Marks
At least 50% aggregate
Entrance
GATE score, AP or TS PGECET rank, or KLMAT score
Preferred branches
CSE, IT, AI, data science, electronics or a close branch
Mode
Full time only, no part-time M.Tech
KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science Admission Process
You apply online and give a GATE score, a PGECET rank or a KLMAT score. KLU then makes the offer on your score and your B.Tech marks. You pay the admission fee and the first semester fee to confirm the seat. Then you report on campus with your original papers.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the form on the KLU admissions portal
2. Give a score
Use GATE, AP or TS PGECET, or sit KLMAT
3. Get the offer
KLU makes the offer on your score and B.Tech marks
4. Pay the fees
Admission fee and first semester fee
5. Report
Bring original mark sheets and your score card
KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science Cutoff
The only fixed cutoff is 50% aggregate in B.Tech, plus a GATE score, a PGECET rank or a KLMAT score. KLU does not publish a closing rank or score for this course. A GATE or PGECET rank up to 1,000, or 76% in B.Tech, also gets a 50% tuition waiver.
Route
What KLU asks for
What it can also bring
GATE
A valid GATE score
Rank up to 1,000: 50% tuition waiver
AP or TS PGECET
A valid rank
Rank 1,001 to 5,000: 25% tuition waiver
KLMAT
A score in any phase
Offer on your score and marks
B.Tech marks
50% aggregate
76% or more: 50% tuition waiver
KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science Placements
The ME/M.Tech Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.32 LPA, with a median of INR 5.62 LPA. In the Class of 2024, 84 of 214 M.Tech graduates were placed, which is 39%. Another 102 went on to higher studies. The NIRF data gives that batch a median of INR 8 LPA. These figures cover every M.Tech branch, not only this one.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 7.32 LPA, ME/M.Tech Class of 2025
Median pay
INR 5.62 LPA, Class of 2025
Highest offer
INR 21.96 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay, NIRF
INR 8 LPA, all M.Tech, Class of 2024
Batch placed
84 of 214 graduates, 39%
Higher studies
102 of 214 graduates
KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science Scholarships
The merit waiver cuts the fee by INR 1.60 Lakhs or INR 80,000 over the course. A GATE or PGECET rank up to 1,000, or 76% in B.Tech, gives the bigger 50% waiver. SC, ST and PwD students get INR 10,000 a year, and OBC students get INR 5,000 a year. Only one scholarship applies at a time. You keep a merit waiver only with an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Merit waiver, 50%
GATE or PGECET rank up to 1,000, or 76% in B.Tech
INR 1.60 Lakhs over the course
Merit waiver, 25%
GATE or PGECET rank 1,001 to 5,000, or 65% in B.Tech
INR 80,000 over the course
Special scholarship
SC, ST or PwD students
INR 10,000 a year, INR 20,000 over the course
Special scholarship
OBC students
INR 5,000 a year, INR 10,000 over the course
KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science Ranking
NIRF 2025 ranked KLU #35 in engineering, #26 among universities and #46 overall. NAAC gave it an A++ grade. Collegedunia ranks it #150 in engineering for 2025. NIRF ranks on data the university sends in every year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering
2025
#35
NIRF University
2025
#26
NIRF Overall
2025
#46
NAAC
Current cycle
A++
Collegedunia Engineering
2025
#150
KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science Course Structure
The course covers machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision and big data over four semesters. After the first year on campus, you can do your project at your workplace if the department agrees.
Part
What you study
Core AI
Machine learning, deep learning, NLP and computer vision
Data
Big data analytics, data engineering and predictive analytics
Deployment
AI model deployment, cloud and edge AI
New areas
Generative AI applications
Project
Year 2 project, at your workplace if the department agrees
KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science Seats and Intake
KLU had 162 M.Tech seats across all branches in 2023-24, down from 252 in 2022-23. B.Tech had 3,510 seats in 2023-24. KLU does not publish a seat count for AI and Data Science alone.
Programme and year
Seats
M.Tech, all branches, 2023-24
162
M.Tech, all branches, 2022-23
252
B.Tech, all branches, 2023-24
3,510
KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science Hostel and Campus
The cheapest room is a 4-bed non-AC room at INR 1.34 Lakhs a year with mess. The mess fee alone is INR 92,000 a year. Rooms with AC or fewer beds cost more. The campus is at Vaddeswaram in Guntur district, near Vijayawada.
Item
Detail
Cheapest room
4-bed non-AC, common toilet
Room and mess
INR 1.34 Lakhs a year
Mess fee
INR 92,000 a year
Other rooms
AC and fewer beds cost more
Campus
Vaddeswaram, Guntur district, near Vijayawada
Should you pick M.Tech AI and Data Science at KL University?
This course suits B.Tech graduates who want AI and data work or a PhD, and can study full time near Vijayawada.
Pick it if:
You have a GATE or PGECET rank up to 1,000: you get a 50% tuition waiver and keep it with an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs.
You want a name that employers in AP and Telangana know: NIRF 2025 ranked KLU #35 in engineering, and NAAC gave it an A++ grade.
You want a small class: all M.Tech branches together had 162 seats in 2023-24, while B.Tech had 3,510.
You have a job and want to keep it: after year 1 on campus, you can do your project at your workplace if the department agrees.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a campus job: only 84 of 214 M.Tech graduates were placed in 2024, and 102 went on to higher studies.
You want internships in an IT city: the campus is at Vaddeswaram near Vijayawada, so you find internships in Hyderabad or Bengaluru on your own.
You want to study part time: KLU does not offer a part-time M.Tech, so you attend the first year on campus full time.
You have below 65% and no GATE rank: no merit waiver applies, so you pay the full INR 80,000 every semester.
Counsellor's advice
If your GATE or PGECET rank is up to 5,000, claim the merit waiver before you pay. If a campus job matters most, ask the placement cell for the M.Tech list before you join.
M.Tech AI and Data Science Eligibility▾
Degree: B.E. or B.Tech in CSE, IT, AI, data science, electronics or a close branch.
Marks: At least 50% aggregate in your degree.
Entrance: A GATE score, an AP or TS PGECET rank, or a KLMAT score.
Mode: Full time only. KLU does not offer a part-time M.Tech.
M.Tech AI and Data Science Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on the KLU admissions portal. Phase 1 closes on 2 Dec 2026.
Give a score: Use GATE or PGECET, or sit KLMAT (KLU's own entrance test) in any phase.
Get the offer: KLU makes the offer on your score and your B.Tech marks.
Pay the fees: Pay the INR 16,000 admission fee and INR 80,000 for semester 1.
Report on campus: Bring your original mark sheets and score card for the document check.
M.Tech AI and Data Science Admission Dates 2027
▾
Phase 1 dates for 2027 are official; later dates are estimates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on the 2026 and 2027 cycles.
Confirmed
17 Sep 2026 to 2 Dec 2026
Phase 1 application, last date to apply
Apply online by 2 Dec 2026 to sit the Phase 1 test.
Confirmed
2 Dec 2026 to 6 Dec 2026
KLMAT Phase 1 admit card
Download it before your test slot.
Confirmed
3 Dec 2026 to 7 Dec 2026
KLMAT Phase 1 entrance test
You need it only if you have no GATE or PGECET score.
Tentative
Dec 2026
KLMAT Phase 1 result
Expected soon after the test.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Phase 2 application and test
Not announced yet. In 2026, Phase 2 was held in early January.
Tentative
Mar 2027
GATE 2027 result
A GATE rank up to 5,000 can also cut your tuition fee.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Phase 3 application and test
Not announced yet. In 2026, the Phase 3 test was from 28 to 31 Mar 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
Counselling and seat allotment
KLU makes the offer on your score and your B.Tech marks.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admission fee and first semester fee
You pay INR 16,000 admission fee and INR 80,000 for semester 1.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original mark sheets and your score card.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
An estimate until KLU announces the date.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Phase 1 application opens
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Dec 2027
KLMAT Phase 1 entrance test
Expected in early December, as this year.
Tentative
Dec 2027
KLMAT Phase 1 result
Expected soon after the test.
Tentative
Mar 2028
GATE 2028 result
Expected in March, as in most years.
Tentative
May 2028
Counselling and seat allotment
Expected after the last test phase.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Admission fee and first semester fee
Expected before reporting.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected a few weeks before classes.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Classes start
An estimate based on the 2027 plan.
Source: KL University admissions page for 2027-28. Confirm on the official site before you act.
KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year, at the 2026-27 fees. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 80,000 a semester
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 16,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, 4-bed non-AC room
INR 2.68 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 3.36 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 6.04 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 5,665
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
218%
average first-year pay INR 7.32 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 10,184
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
121%
average first-year pay INR 7.32 LPA vs the full fee
Source: KL University fee and hostel fee pages, 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a seat at KL University?
Pick your B.Tech marks and your entrance route. KLU publishes no closing rank for this course, so these cards follow its entry rules.
B.Tech marks
Entrance result
Yes, you can apply
You meet both published entry rules. A GATE rank up to 1,000 also cuts the tuition fee by half.
Yes, you can apply
You meet both published entry rules. A PGECET rank up to 1,000 also cuts the tuition fee by half.
Yes, you can apply
You meet both published entry rules. KLU makes the offer on your KLMAT score and your B.Tech marks.
Almost there
Your marks meet the rule. Sit KLMAT Phase 1 from 3 to 7 Dec 2026, or apply with a GATE or PGECET score.
Not yet
The rule is at least 50% aggregate in B.E. or B.Tech. Below that, you cannot join this course.
Not yet
The rule is at least 50% aggregate in B.E. or B.Tech. Below that, you cannot join this course.
Not yet
The rule is at least 50% aggregate in B.E. or B.Tech. Below that, you cannot join this course.
Not yet
The rule is at least 50% aggregate in B.E. or B.Tech. Below that, you cannot join this course.
EDITOR'S NOTE
KLU does not publish closing ranks for M.Tech. Your GATE or PGECET rank matters most for the fee: a rank up to 1,000 cuts the tuition fee by half.
KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the university.
Category
GATE or PGECET rank, or B.Tech marks
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Only one scholarship applies at a time, so the biggest one you qualify for is used.
Merit waiver, 50%
INR 1.60 Lakhs
KL University
Half the tuition fee, every semester, while you keep an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs.
Who qualifies: GATE or PGECET rank up to 1,000, or 76% in B.TechApply with your admission form
Not eligible on your answers
Merit waiver, 25%
INR 80,000
KL University
A quarter of the tuition fee, every semester, while you keep an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs.
Who qualifies: GATE or PGECET rank 1,001 to 5,000, or 65% in B.TechApply with your admission form
Not eligible on your answers
SC, ST and PwD special scholarship
INR 20,000
KL University
INR 10,000 a year for two years. Only one scholarship applies, so a merit waiver replaces it.
Who qualifies: SC, ST or PwD studentsApply with your admission form
Not eligible on your answers
OBC special scholarship
INR 10,000
KL University
INR 5,000 a year for two years. Only one scholarship applies, so a merit waiver replaces it.
Who qualifies: OBC studentsApply with your admission form
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.76 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 80,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.56 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 3.36 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 10,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.26 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.16 Lakhs
KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to KLU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank.
Compare with
This page
KL University
Vaddeswaram, Guntur
Compared with
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research
Vadlamudi, Guntur
Compared with
GITAM, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management
Visakhapatnam
Compared with
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu
Compared with
SR University
Warangal, Telangana
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 3.36 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 2.10 Lakhs
INR 1.26 Lakhs less, Category A seats
Not published
INR 1.40 Lakhs
INR 1.96 Lakhs less, tuition only
Not published
Median payNIRF, all M.Tech, Class of 2024
INR 8 LPA
Class of 2024
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 1.8 LPA less
INR 4.6 LPA
INR 3.4 LPA less
INR 6.6 LPA
INR 1.4 LPA less
INR 6 LPA
INR 2 LPA less
Placement rateM.Tech graduates placed, Class of 2024
39%
84 of 214 graduates
82%
43 points higher, 94 of 114 graduates
74%
35 points higher, 62 of 84 graduates
96%
57 points higher, 100 of 104 graduates
89%
50 points higher, 64 of 72 graduates
NIRF rankengineering, 2025
#35
2025
#80
45 places lower
Not published
#33
2 places higher
#91
56 places lower
M.Tech seatsall branches, 2023-24
162
2023-24
180
18 more
156
6 fewer
108
54 fewer
96
66 fewer
In short
Vignan's charges less for Category A seats and placed more of its M.Tech graduates, but its median pay is lower. If a campus job matters most, keep Vignan's above KLU; if you want the higher median and NIRF rank, pick KLU.
In short
GITAM placed a bigger share of its M.Tech graduates, but at a much lower median pay. If you want the higher median, pick KLU; if you want GITAM, check its fee on its own site first.
In short
Kalasalingam charges much less, ranks higher in NIRF and placed almost all its M.Tech graduates. If you can move to Tamil Nadu, keep Kalasalingam above KLU; if you want to stay near Vijayawada, KLU pays a higher median.
In short
SR University placed more of its M.Tech graduates, but its median pay and NIRF rank are lower. If you want the higher median, pick KLU; if you prefer Telangana, check SR University's fee before you decide.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on KLU M.Tech AI and Data Science
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech AI and Data Science at KLU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you get a merit waiver or a campus job. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.36 Lakhs and the ME/M.Tech Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.32 LPA. But only 84 of 214 M.Tech graduates were placed in 2024, so ask the placement cell for this branch's list before you pay.
What job will I get after this course?▾
The course trains you for machine learning, data engineering and AI roles. KLU does not publish a recruiter list for this branch alone. The ME/M.Tech Class of 2025 had a median of INR 5.62 LPA and a highest offer of INR 21.96 LPA. Ask the placement cell which companies hired M.Tech students last year before you join.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a part-time course or a sure campus job. KLU offers the M.Tech full time only, and in 2024 only 84 of 214 M.Tech graduates were placed. If you want to keep your job and study, look for a part-time or online M.Tech instead.
Is this course good for a PhD or higher studies?▾
Yes, many M.Tech graduates here study further. In 2024, 102 of 214 M.Tech graduates went on to higher studies, more than the 84 who took jobs. If you plan a PhD, pick a project guide in year 1 and aim for a research paper from your year 2 project.
Should I take this course if I have no GATE score?▾
Yes, you can still join with a KLMAT score or a PGECET rank. But without a rank up to 5,000 or 65% in B.Tech, you get no merit waiver and pay INR 80,000 each semester. If you have time, write GATE first, because a rank up to 1,000 cuts the tuition fee by half.
Should I wait for my GATE result before I pay the fee?▾
Yes, if the result comes before your fee date. A GATE rank up to 1,000 gives a 50% tuition waiver and a rank from 1,001 to 5,000 gives 25%. Only one scholarship applies at a time, so ask KLU to apply the biggest one before you pay.
Is an M.Tech better than taking a job right after B.Tech?▾
It depends on your goal. If you want AI or research roles, the M.Tech adds two years of machine learning and a project. If you only want a job soon, compare it with your offer: the two years cost INR 3.36 Lakhs in fees, and the ME/M.Tech Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.32 LPA.
Is Vaddeswaram good for AI internships?▾
Not by itself. The campus is at Vaddeswaram near Vijayawada, far from the big IT offices in Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Plan your internship search early and use the placement cell. After year 1, you can also do your project at your workplace if the department agrees.
Can I keep my merit waiver for both years?▾
Yes, if you keep an 8.0 CGPA and have no backlogs. KLU checks this every semester from the second semester, and a backlog ends the waiver from the next semester. If your grades slip in semester 1, talk to your faculty adviser before the exams.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online on the KLU admissions portal. Phase 1 applications are open from 17 Sep 2026 to 2 Dec 2026. You need 50% in B.E. or B.Tech and a GATE score, a PGECET rank or a KLMAT score. Then pay the admission fee and the first semester fee to confirm the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 3.36 Lakhs without hostel, at the 2026-27 fees. With a 4-bed non-AC room and mess, it comes to INR 6.04 Lakhs. Students admitted without merit pay INR 10,000 a year more, so check which fee applies to you before you pay.
Can I pay the hostel fee in parts?▾
Yes. KLU takes the hostel room rent in parts, with the first part due when you register for the year. The mess fee is INR 92,000 a year. Ask the hostel office for the dates of the later parts before you book a room.
The course offers a personalized learning experience with a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:1 for master's students and 1:5 for bachelor's students, ensuring accessible and cooperative faculty support. The assessment structure includes two mid-semester exams and one final exam each semester, along with both internal and external lab exams. The semester fee is 70,000 INR, but scholarships based on BTech performance can significantly reduce this cost.
Students scoring 75% in BTech can receive a 75% fee concession, lowering their fee to 17,500 INR per semester, while a score of 85% can lead to a full scholarship. Exam fees are additional and depend on the number of subjects taken each semester.
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