SJCIT, Chikkaballapur BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Both programmes are four-year BE degrees under VTU with the same fees of INR 11,60,000 total. BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science focuses on statistical modelling, data pipelines, database systems, and business intelligence alongside AI fundamentals. BE Computer Science with AI and ML has a stronger emphasis on machine learning algorithms, deep learning architectures, and model deployment. Students interested in analytics, BI tools, and data engineering may prefer AI and Data Science, while those targeting AI product roles may lean toward AI and ML.

Ans. The total institutional fee is INR 11,60,000 for the four-year programme, at INR 2,90,000 per year. This covers tuition and all institutional charges. Students admitted through KCET and COMEDK quotas pay lower fees regulated by the state Fee Fixation Committee. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs INR 95,000 to INR 1,20,000 per year. SC/ST students may apply for the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship which covers full tuition for eligible candidates.

Ans. Graduates of this programme can pursue roles in data engineering, business analytics, machine learning operations, and AI product development. Companies recruiting data science graduates include TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Amazon, Mu Sigma, Fractal Analytics, and Bosch. Karnataka’s tech corridor in Bengaluru generates strong demand for data science talent, and proximity to the city allows SJCIT graduates to attend off-campus drives and networking events organised by Bengaluru’s technology community.

Ans. Karnataka domicile students apply through KCET conducted by KEA. The KCET 2026 result was declared on June 6. Candidates complete document verification at a KEA centre, then participate in online counselling using SJCIT code E-014. KCET option entry for 2026 runs from July 8 to July 29, with Round 1 allotment expected on July 15. All-India students apply through COMEDK UGET using code E-108. Candidates must have 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics at 45% minimum.

Ans. Yes, SJCIT is AICTE-approved and affiliated to VTU, Belagavi, and its degrees are recognised by Indian employers and further education institutions. The AI and Data Science programme follows the VTU autonomous framework, which allows the college to keep the curriculum aligned with industry requirements. Graduates are eligible for GATE, which opens entry to M.Tech at NITs and IITs, and for IT sector recruitment drives through any company that accepts VTU engineering degrees, which includes most major Indian and multinational employers.

Ans. SJCIT’s AI and Data Science programme is supported by the AICTE IDEA Lab, which houses IoT development kits, computing infrastructure, and collaborative workspace for project development. The campus also has a digital library, departmental computer labs, and faculty with postgraduate specialisations in data science and related fields. For software tools, the VTU autonomous curriculum allows SJCIT to integrate Python, R, Hadoop, Spark, TensorFlow, and other current industry tools into coursework without awaiting university syllabus revision cycles.