Yadavrao Tasgaonkar Institute of Engineering and Technology Raigad BE {Lateral} Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BE Lateral Entry in AI and Machine Learning at YTIET Karjat is INR 2,02,500. SC/ST students from Maharashtra can avail the Free Ship Card for a full tuition waiver. Open-category candidates with family income below INR 8 lakh can apply for the Maharashtra EBC Scholarship through the MahaDBT portal to receive tuition fee reimbursement.

Ans. Yes, diploma holders in a relevant engineering branch from an MSBTE-approved polytechnic or equivalent board with minimum 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved category) are eligible. B.Sc. graduates with Mathematics may also qualify subject to DTE Maharashtra norms. No separate entrance exam is required. Admission is through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP process based on diploma aggregate percentage through the CAP portal at fe2026.mahacet.org.

Ans. The programme covers machine learning algorithms, deep learning architectures, natural language processing, computer vision, data engineering pipelines, and AI application development. Students also study Python programming, data structures, algorithms, and cloud-based AI platforms as part of the University of Mumbai curriculum. The lateral entry programme begins at the second year, so first-year foundation courses are not covered in this path.

Ans. DSE CAP stands for Direct Second Year Engineering Centralised Admission Process conducted by DTE Maharashtra. Diploma holders register on the CAP portal at fe2026.mahacet.org, submit documents for verification, and fill an option form listing YTIET Karjat and AI and Machine Learning as the preferred branch. A merit list is prepared based on diploma aggregate percentage. Seat allotment occurs over multiple rounds and candidates must report to the allotted college within the deadline.

Ans. Graduates can pursue AI engineering, data science, and machine learning roles at tech companies, analytics firms, e-commerce platforms, and fintech organisations. Roles such as ML engineer, data analyst, AI developer, and NLP specialist are commonly available. The Mumbai-Pune tech corridor offers opportunities at IT services firms, product startups, and research organisations. Graduates can also pursue M.Tech in AI/ML or Computer Science via GATE for advanced roles.