Yadavrao Tasgaonkar Institute of Engineering and Technology Raigad BE {Lateral} Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BE Lateral Entry in Data Science at YTIET Karjat is INR 2,02,500. SC/ST students from Maharashtra can avail the Free Ship Card for a full tuition fee waiver. Open-category candidates with family income below INR 8 lakh are eligible for the Maharashtra EBC Scholarship through the MahaDBT portal. All scholarships are applied after admission and subject to annual government notification.

Ans. Yes, diploma holders in a relevant engineering branch from an MSBTE-approved polytechnic or equivalent board with at least 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 entirely through the DTE Maharashtra DSE CAP process based on diploma aggregate percentage via the CAP portal at fe2026.mahacet.org.

Ans. The programme covers statistical analysis, machine learning, data visualisation, big data technologies, database management, Python programming, R programming, and data mining as per the University of Mumbai curriculum. Lateral entry students join the second year directly. The course prepares graduates for data analyst, data scientist, and business intelligence roles. Advanced topics may include cloud computing, deep learning, and natural language processing depending on elective availability.

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, attend document verification at a Facilitation Centre, and fill an option form listing YTIET Karjat and Data Science as the preferred branch. Seat allotment happens over multiple rounds based on diploma aggregate merit. Candidates must report to YTIET Karjat within the deadline specified in the allotment letter.

Ans. Graduates can pursue data analyst, data scientist, business intelligence engineer, and machine learning engineer roles at tech companies, e-commerce firms, banking and financial services, and analytics consultancies. The Mumbai-Pune corridor has strong demand for data professionals across IT services, fintech, and manufacturing analytics sectors. Graduates can also pursue M.Tech in Data Science or Computer Science via GATE, or an MBA in Analytics for business-oriented data roles.