M S Engineering College Bangalore BE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year BE in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at MSEC Bangalore is INR 7,75,000. This covers the complete four-year course fee. Hostel charges are separate and not included in this amount. Students from Karnataka belonging to SC, ST, OBC, or minority communities may qualify for government scholarship schemes that can significantly reduce the net payable amount. Candidates should verify the latest fee structure directly with the MSEC admissions office before joining.

Ans. Admission to BE AI and Machine Learning at MSEC is through KCET 2026, held April 22-24, 2026 with results on June 6, 2026, or COMEDK UGET 2026, held May 9, 2026 with results on May 29, 2026. KCET candidates must register for KEA counselling before July 22, 2026. Round 1 seat allotment is on August 2, 2026, with reporting to MSEC on September 4, 2026. COMEDK candidates follow the separate COMEDK counselling schedule through the comedk.org portal.

Ans. Yes, the BE Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning programme at M S Engineering College is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. The degree is awarded by VTU and is widely recognised for employment and higher education across Karnataka and India. VTU affiliation ensures the curriculum meets national technical education standards. MSEC holds NAAC B++ accreditation and is approved by AICTE and the Government of Karnataka, confirming the college’s overall academic quality and compliance.

Ans. BE AI and ML students at MSEC Bangalore can apply for the Government of Karnataka’s SC/ST fee reimbursement scheme for full tuition support. The Central Government’s Post-Matric Scholarship assists SC/ST students with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs. OBC and minority community students may apply for the OBC/Minority Post-Matric Scholarship. All applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal or the Karnataka state scholarship portal, within the annual deadlines notified by the respective government bodies.

Ans. Candidates allotted BE AI and ML at MSEC through KCET counselling must carry the allotment order, 10+2 (or equivalent) mark sheets and certificates, community certificate, transfer certificate, migration certificate if applicable, KCET rank card, and passport-size photographs to MSEC on the reporting date, which is September 4, 2026, for Round 1 allottees. Document verification will be completed at the college, followed by fee payment to confirm the admission and begin the academic session.

Ans. KCET 2026 is primarily open to Karnataka domicile students, though COMEDK UGET is open to all Indian students irrespective of state. Candidates from outside Karnataka who qualify in COMEDK UGET 2026 can apply for BE AI and ML at MSEC through the COMEDK counselling process. Additionally, MSEC may offer management-quota seats which are open to candidates from all states. Interested out-of-state students should contact the MSEC admissions office directly for details on eligibility and the management-quota admission process.