The BE Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET), Davanagere, is a four-year full-time undergraduate engineering programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. The curriculum covers machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, data analytics, and AI application development, delivered across eight semesters with laboratory sessions, industry internships, and a final-year project. BIET ranks 365 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list. The 2026 placement season recorded a highest package of INR 30 LPA and a median of INR 6 LPA.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the BE AI & ML programme at BIET Davanagere for 2026-27 are through KCET (Karnataka Examination Authority) and COMEDK UGET counselling. Management quota applications are accepted directly through the college.
Key Points
- BIET BE AI & ML is VTU-affiliated and AICTE-approved, offered at one of Davanagere’s leading engineering institutions.
- The programme covers machine learning and related disciplines across eight semesters.
- Total fees are INR 5,66,440 (all-inclusive for CET quota, 2025-26).
- Admission through KCET or COMEDK UGET; minimum 45 percent in PCM at 10+2 required.
- The 2026 placement season reported a highest package of INR 30 LPA and median INR 6 LPA.
BIET Davanagere BE AI & ML Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (All-inclusive, CET Quota) | INR 1,41,610 |
| Total Fees (4 Years) | INR 5,66,440 |
- 2025-26 all-inclusive fee; two third-party sources agree.
- Official tuition: INR 1,16,000/year per biet.ac.in.
- COMEDK quota pays a separate higher fee schedule.
BIET Davanagere BE AI & ML Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| KCET 2026 Examination | Apr 23 and April 24, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Result | May 28, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Examination | May 9, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Result | May 26, 2026 |
| KEA Centralised Counselling (KCET Quota) | June to July 2026 |
| COMEDK Counselling and Seat Allotment | June to July 2026 |
| BIET Management Quota Applications | Open at biet.ac.in |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| KCET | Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 23 and April 24, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET | March 23, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
- KCET quota: apply KEA counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.
- COMEDK route: register at comedk.org for UGET counselling.
- Management quota: apply at biet.ac.in with required documents.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Class 12) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board.
- A minimum aggregate of 45 percent in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics is required (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC Karnataka candidates).
- A valid KCET or COMEDK UGET score is required; management quota applicants are selected directly through BIET.
- Candidates who have passed the Karnataka PU examination or an equivalent 10+2 recognised by VTU are eligible.
Admission Process
- Appear in KCET (Karnataka Examination Authority) or COMEDK UGET and obtain a valid rank.
- Register for KEA centralised counselling at kea.kar.nic.in (KCET route) or COMEDK counselling at comedk.org and select BIET Davanagere in the preference list.
- Upon seat allotment, report to BIET Davanagere with original mark sheets, transfer certificate, character certificate, and caste/income certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the prescribed semester fees and complete enrolment formalities at the BIET admissions office.
- Management quota applicants should apply directly at biet.ac.in and pay the applicable fee upon selection.
✓ Opt for this if
- Karnataka students seeking VTU-affiliated engineering at lower KCET-regulated fees
- Students targeting careers in Davanagere or north Karnataka industrial sector
- Learners with strong interest in machine learning
- Students who benefit from BIET’s SSP and state scholarship access
- Diploma holders looking for lateral entry to a recognised VTU college
✗ Skip if
- Students seeking a top-tier metro brand for pan-India placement access
- Candidates targeting global tech firms where IIT/NIT brand matters
- Learners who need specialised PG research facilities beyond BE AI & ML
- Students requiring campus placement access in Bengaluru or Hyderabad corridors
- Those needing NIRF top-100 accreditation for competitive roles
BIET Davanagere BE AI & ML Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| State Scholarship Portal (SSP) | Up to INR 20,000 per year | SC/ST/OBC Karnataka domicile students; apply at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | As per scheme norms | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Dharmastala Scholarship | As per scheme norms | Eligible students; apply through Dharmastala Rural Development Project |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students in AICTE-approved programmes; family income below INR 8,00,000 |
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST students with Karnataka domicile; apply after joining via state portal |
- SSP: apply via state portal after joining.
- NSP: apply at scholarships.gov.in in August.
- Pragati (girls): apply via AICTE portal in October.
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