AIT Bangalore BE {Lateral} Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the BE Lateral Entry programme at Dr. AIT Bangalore is INR 1,86,600 for the three-year course (INR 62,200 per year) for government-aided seats. A one-time admission fee, examination fees, and hostel or transport charges are payable separately.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning or an allied branch from an AICTE-approved institution with a minimum of 45 percent marks (40 percent for reserved categories in Karnataka). A valid Karnataka DCET score is required for government-quota seats, and B.Sc graduates with Mathematics may also qualify under VTU lateral entry norms.

Ans. Government-quota lateral entry seats are allotted through Karnataka DCET counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on DCET merit rank. Management-quota seats are filled through direct application to the institute based on diploma marks. Both routes require a valid diploma in a relevant branch.

Ans. The BE Lateral Entry programme is a three-year course. Diploma holders are admitted directly into the second year (third semester) of the four-year BE degree and complete the remaining three years under the VTU curriculum, including laboratory work, projects, and a final-year capstone.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in AI and machine learning, data science, analytics, and automation industries, enter campus placements, or opt for higher studies such as M.Tech or MBA. The Bengaluru location and the institute’s training and placement cell provide exposure to internships, industrial visits, and recruitment by core and IT companies.

Ans. Karnataka-domicile SC/ST students are eligible for full tuition reimbursement through the state scholarship portal. Differently-abled diploma holders can apply for the AICTE Saksham Scholarship of up to INR 50,000 per year, and merit-based Central Sector Scholarships are available at scholarships.gov.in for eligible low-income families.