RNSIT Bachelor of Engineering [BE] CSE-Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The BE in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI & ML) at RNSIT, Bangalore is a 4-year full-time undergraduate engineering programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. The course is offered as a regular on-campus programme where students attend classes daily at the Channasandra campus. With a seat intake of 180 seats, the programme covers core subjects such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, data analytics, and AI-based system design. Fees for KCET/CET quota students are ₹1.15 lakhs per year (total ₹4.60 lakhs for 4 years), while management quota students pay ₹6,50,000 per year (total ₹26 lakhs for 4 years). Admission is primarily through KCET and COMEDK UGET entrance exams. The programme is highly popular among students due to RNSIT's strong industry connections, dedicated AI & ML labs, and consistent placement record with top recruiters like Amazon, Flipkart, IBM, Infosys, and Wipro.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are currently upcoming. KCET 2026 exam is scheduled for April 23-24, 2026, and COMEDK UGET 2026 is on May 9, 2026. KEA counselling for KCET is expected to begin in July 2026, and COMEDK counselling from June 2026. Management quota admissions at RNSIT are open and students can apply directly through the college website at rnsit.ac.in.

Key Points

• The AI & ML department at RNSIT has a dedicated Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with specialised GPU-enabled labs for deep learning and computer vision projects.
• The curriculum is designed in alignment with industry requirements and includes hands-on training in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud-based AI platforms.
• Students benefit from RNSIT's 16+ active MoUs with industries including Amazon, IBM, and SAP Labs, enabling live project exposure and internship opportunities from the 3rd semester onwards.
• The department has recorded 182 internship offers in 2026-27 (ongoing) and 166 internship offers in 2024-25, reflecting strong industry engagement specific to the AI & ML branch.
• RNSIT has secured 235 VTU ranks overall, and the AI & ML department contributes significantly to this through its rigorous academic environment.
• The programme includes a mandatory final-year project with industry mentorship, and students have presented research at national and international conferences.

RNSIT BE AI & ML Fees

Tuition and Other Fees - Component-wise Breakup

Hostel Fees (Optional - Not Mandatory)

• Hostel fees are not mandatory and are charged separately from tuition fees.
• The hostel fee includes accommodation and mess (food).
• Hostel is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• For KCET/CET quota students, the annual fee of approximately Rs.
• 1,15,000 includes tuition, college fees, VTU fees, and lab fees.
• This fee may increase marginally (approximately Rs.
• 1,000 per year) in subsequent years.
• For management quota students, the fee of Rs.
• 6,50,000 per year is all-inclusive of tuition, other college fees, VTU fees, and skill development training fees.
• Books, uniform, and examination fees are charged separately.
• A refundable caution deposit of Rs.
• 10,000 is collected at the time of admission (refundable at the time of leaving the institution).
• Management quota students can pay fees in two equal instalments: 1st instalment of Rs.
• 3,25,000 at the time of admission and 2nd instalment of Rs.
• 3,25,000 via post-dated cheque (3 months).
• RNSIT has partnered with GrayQuest for EMI-based fee payment options for management quota students.
• Contact the administrative office for details.
• Cash transactions for fee payments are strictly not allowed.
• Payments must be made via Cheque, DD, NEFT, RTGS, Google Pay, PhonePe, or online payment gateway.
• COMEDK quota students pay the same fee structure as KCET quota for Karnataka candidates (approximately Rs.
• 76,830 per year tuition) and Rs.
• 81,330 per year for other state candidates.

RNSIT BE AI & ML Admission 2026

RNSIT College-Specific Admission Dates 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 / II PUC with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology, or Electronics.
• Minimum aggregate of 45% marks in the optional subjects (Physics, Mathematics, and the third subject) for General category; 40% for SC/ST candidates.
• Candidates must have a valid score/rank in at least one of the accepted entrance exams: KCET, COMEDK UGET, or JEE Main. Candidates who have not appeared for any of these exams may write the RNSAT (RNSIT's own entrance test) for management quota admission.

Admission Process

• Appear for KCET (for Karnataka domicile students) or COMEDK UGET / JEE Main (for all students including non-Karnataka).
• Register for KEA counselling (for KCET) or COMEDK counselling (for COMEDK UGET) after results are declared.
• Fill in college and branch preferences during the option entry/choice filling round.
• Attend document verification as per the schedule announced by KEA or COMEDK.
• Upon seat allotment, report to RNSIT with original documents and pay the prescribed admission fees to confirm the seat.
• For management quota: Apply directly through the RNSIT website or visit the college admission office, submit required documents, and pay the first instalment of fees to receive the Provisional Admission Order.

RNSIT BE AI & ML Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

• SSP scholarship applications typically open in August-September each year.
• Students must register on the KUTUMBA portal before applying on the SSP portal.
• RNSIT merit scholarships for management quota students are applied from the 1st year itself if the 12th marks criteria is met, and renewed each year subject to CGPA maintenance.
• AICTE scholarships (Pragati, Saksham, Swanath) are applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and deadlines are typically in October-November each year.
• For scholarship-related queries at RNSIT, contact: Ms.
• Savitha R, scholarshipsection@rnsit.ac.in, Scholarship Section, RNSIT Office.

RNSIT BE AI & ML Placement 2026

Placement Statistics

Major Recruiters for AI & ML Department: Amazon, Flipkart, IBM India, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, LTIMindtree, Oracle, SAP Labs, Accenture, Meesho, Walmart, Visa, Siemens, Mphasis, NTT Data, Persistent Systems, and more.

• The 2026-27 placement drive is currently ongoing as of April 2026.
• The highest CTC of Rs.
• 50 LPA in 2024-25 was offered by Amazon to an AI & ML student.