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The B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI & ML) at the Institute of Technology, Nirma University is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme offered under the School of Technology, within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The CSE Department is NBA-accredited (Tier-I) and the AI & ML programme is one of the most sought-after specialised programmes at the institute. The programme has a total intake of 60 seats (State Quota, All India, and NRI categories), with annual tuition fees of Rs. 2,75,000 for domestic students. Admission is through JEE Main (All India seats) and GUJCET/ACPC (State Quota seats). The programme is designed to equip students with deep expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and data science, preparing them for high-demand roles in the technology industry.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are currently open. The online application window started on February 19, 2026, and the last date to apply is April 18, 2026. Subsequent allotment rounds and fee payment dates are yet to be announced (TBA) by the institute, subject to ACPC, GoG and JoSAA schedules.

Key Points

NBA-accredited programme under Tier-I category (under CSE Department); part of NAAC A+ graded Nirma University
Specialised programme focused on AI, ML, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and data science
Students can pursue interdisciplinary Minors in areas like Marketing, Finance, Robotics, Entrepreneurship, and more alongside the B.Tech degree
Category I full tuition fee waiver requires JEE Main CRL rank of 1-5,500 (same as CSE), reflecting high demand
Access to Centre of Excellence in Data Science (in collaboration with SUNY Binghamton, New York) and supercomputing facility
Pre-approved MS admission programmes at SUNY Binghamton, University of Southern California, Iowa State University, and Florida Atlantic University
Strong industry connections with top tech companies recruiting from the CSE/AI-ML department

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Nirma IT B.Tech AI & ML Fees

The B.Tech AI & ML programme at Nirma University has a tuition fee of Rs. 2,75,000 per annum for All India and State Quota (ACPC) category students. In addition to tuition, students are required to pay one-time charges and annual examination fees. The refundable security deposit of Rs. 7,000 is collected once and returned at the end of the programme. The total first-year cost (including all components) comes to Rs. 2,94,700. Note that hostel facilities on campus are not available for B.Tech students; off-campus accommodation guidance is provided by the institute.

Fee Components

Sr. No.	Fee Component	Frequency	Amount (Rs.)
1	Tuition Fee	Per Annum	2,75,000
2a	Initial Enrollment Fee	One Time	1,000
2b	Examination Fee and Semester Grade Report	Per Annum	7,000
2c	Seminar, Orientation, Welcome Kit	One Time	1,200
2d	Alumni Association Membership Fee	One Time	3,500
3	Refundable Security Deposit	One Time (Refundable)	7,000
Total Fees (All-inclusive, First Year)	2,94,700

Tuition fee of Rs. 2,75,000 is charged per annum for all 4 years; total tuition over 4 years = Rs. 11,00,000
One-time charges (Enrollment + Seminar + Alumni) = Rs. 5,700 (paid only in Year 1)
Examination fee of Rs. 7,000 is charged every year; total over 4 years = Rs. 28,000
Refundable Security Deposit of Rs. 7,000 is returned at programme completion
Total programme cost (excluding refundable deposit): Rs. 11,33,700 (approx., over 4 years)
For NRI/NRI-Sponsored category: Tuition fee is USD 6,500 per annum + Rs. 19,700 (other fees and deposit)
Eligibility Certificate (if required): Rs. 1,000 (one time)
Fees are subject to approval by the Government of Gujarat
No on-campus hostel facility available for B.Tech students; off-campus accommodation to be arranged independently
Application fee: Rs. 350 (Gujarat board students) / Rs. 1,200 (outside Gujarat board students) – non-refundable

Nirma IT B.Tech AI & ML Admission 2026

Admissions to B.Tech AI & ML at Nirma University are conducted through two main routes: the All India Category (based on JEE Main rank) and the State Quota via ACPC, Government of Gujarat (based on GUJCET and 12th board marks). The 2026-27 admission cycle is currently open with applications accepted until April 18, 2026. Allotment rounds and counselling dates are yet to be announced and will follow the ACPC/JoSAA schedule. Note that for AI & ML, the Category I full tuition fee waiver requires a JEE Main CRL rank of 1-5,500 (same as CSE), reflecting the high demand for this programme.

College Admission Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Opens (All India Category)	February 19, 2026
Last Date for Online Application	April 18, 2026
Last Date to Upload Pending Documents / Modify Branch Preferences	To Be Announced
Declaration of Provisional Merit List	To Be Announced
Online Allotment – Round I	To Be Announced
Last Date for Fee Payment – Round I	To Be Announced
Online Allotment – Round II	To Be Announced
Last Date for Fee Payment – Round II	To Be Announced
Online Allotment – Round III	To Be Announced
Last Date for Fee Payment – Round III	To Be Announced
Online Allotment – Round IV	To Be Announced
Last Date for Fee Payment – Round IV	To Be Announced
Last Date for Cancellation (Online)	To Be Announced
In-Person Document Verification	To Be Announced
Commencement of Academic Term	To Be Announced

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
JEE Main 2026	Session 1 (Paper 1)	January 21-28, 2026
JEE Main 2026	Session 1 Result	February 16, 2026
JEE Main 2026	Session 2 Registration Closes	February 25, 2026
JEE Main 2026	Session 2 (Paper 1)	April 2-9, 2026
JEE Main 2026	Session 2 Answer Key	April 12, 2026
JEE Main 2026	Session 2 Result	April 20, 2026
GUJCET 2026	Exam Date	March 29, 2026
GUJCET 2026	Result (Tentative)	May 1, 2026

*Note: Schedule is tentative and subject to change as per ACPC, GoG / JoSAA schedule.*

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have passed Class 12 (HSC) in Science stream from a recognised board with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with any one of Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science / Information Practice / Technical Vocational Subject
Minimum aggregate marks: 45% for General category; 40% for Reserved categories (as per ACPC, GoG norms)
Must have appeared in JEE Main 2026 (for All India seats); GUJCET 2026 score considered for State Quota seats via ACPC

Admission Process

Register and apply online at the Nirma University admission portal (https://admissions-it.nirmauni.ac.in)
Pay the non-refundable application fee (Rs. 350 for Gujarat board / Rs. 1,200 for outside Gujarat board)
Enter JEE Main 2026 Application Number, Roll Number, and Date of Birth at the time of application
For State Quota seats: Apply separately to ACPC, GoG at www.acpc.gujarat.gov.in
Merit list prepared based on JEE Main 2026 All India Rank (CRL) for All India seats; GUJCET + 12th board marks for State Quota seats
Participate in online allotment rounds; choose from Options A, B, C, or D (default Option D if no selection made)
Pay tuition and other fees online within the stipulated time to confirm seat
Report in person with original documents for verification on the notified date

Nirma IT B.Tech AI & ML Scholarships 2026

Nirma University offers a robust scholarship programme for B.Tech students based on merit and merit-cum-means criteria. For AI & ML, the Category I full tuition fee waiver requires a JEE Main CRL rank of 1-5,500 (same as CSE), reflecting the high demand for this programme. Scholarships are renewable annually subject to academic performance.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship Category	Eligibility (AI & ML)	Amount
Category I – Full Tuition Fee Waiver (All India)	JEE Main CRL Rank 1-5,500	100% Tuition Fee Waiver (Rs. 2,75,000 p.a.)
Category I – Full Tuition Fee Waiver (ACPC)	ACPC Merit Rank 1-75	100% Tuition Fee Waiver (Rs. 2,75,000 p.a.)
Category II – Merit Scholarship (All India)	Top 2 students (All India Category)	Rs. 1,00,000 p.a.
Category II – Merit Scholarship (ACPC)	Top 1 student (ACPC Category)	Rs. 1,00,000 p.a.
Category III – Merit-cum-Means (All India)	Top 2 students (family income up to Rs. 4 Lakh p.a.)	Rs. 1,00,000 p.a.
Category III – Merit-cum-Means (ACPC)	Top 1 student (family income up to Rs. 4 Lakh p.a.)	Rs. 1,00,000 p.a.
Open Merit – Merit-cum-Means (All India)	35 top students (family income up to Rs. 8 Lakh p.a.)	Rs. 50,000 p.a.
Open Merit – Merit-cum-Means (ACPC)	15 top students (family income up to Rs. 8 Lakh p.a.)	Rs. 50,000 p.a.
Mukhymantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY) Support	MYSY scholarship recipients (not eligible for other NU scholarships)	Up to Rs. 50,000 p.a. (for exam fees, books, transport, etc.)

Scholarship renewal requires CGPA of 7.0 and above, passing all courses in the first attempt, good conduct, and minimum attendance
Students admitted under NRI/NRI-Sponsored, OCI/PIO, or Foreign National categories are not eligible for these scholarships
Students receiving MYSY scholarship are not eligible for other Nirma University scholarships; however, the university provides additional financial support up to Rs. 50,000 p.a. for such students
Application for scholarships is done through the university's online portal; applicants must verify eligibility before applying

Nirma IT B.Tech AI & ML Placement 2026

The AI & ML programme is part of the CSE Department at Nirma University, which has an outstanding placement record. The CSE Department's placement data (2023-24) shows a placement rate of 96% with a highest package of Rs. 52.25 LPA. For the 2024 passout batch, the highest package was Rs. 52.69 LPA and the average was Rs. 10.42 LPA. Top recruiters include Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, D.E. Shaw, Bloomberg, JP Morgan, Flipkart, Qualcomm, and many more. AI & ML graduates are particularly sought after by companies in data science, machine learning engineering, and AI research roles.

Placement Statistics

Metric	Details (CSE Department, 2023-24)
Placement Rate (Institute-wide, AI & ML)	96%
Highest Package (2024 Passout, CSE Dept.)	Rs. 52.69 LPA
Average Package (2024 Passout, CSE Dept.)	Rs. 10.42 LPA
Students Opting for Higher Studies (2023-24)	101 (CSE Dept.)
Key Recruiters	Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, D.E. Shaw, Bloomberg, JP Morgan, Flipkart, Qualcomm, Arista Networks, American Express, Morgan Stanley, Oracle, Deloitte, TCS

Institute of Technology, Nirma University Ahmedabad B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Ranking

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Nirma IT B.Tech AI & ML FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between B.Tech CSE and B.Tech AI & ML at Nirma University?

Ans. B.Tech CSE is the core computer science programme with a broad curriculum covering algorithms, databases, networks, AI, and software engineering. B.Tech AI & ML is a specialised programme focused specifically on artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision. Both are under the CSE Department and have the same fee structure. The AI & ML programme has 60 seats while CSE has 300 seats. Both require a JEE Main CRL rank of 1-5,500 for the Category I scholarship.

Ques. What are the career prospects after B.Tech AI & ML from Nirma University?

Ans. Graduates from the AI & ML programme are in high demand for roles such as Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, AI Research Scientist, NLP Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, and AI Product Manager. Companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and D.E. Shaw actively recruit AI & ML graduates. Many students also pursue MS/PhD in AI/ML at top international universities.

Ques. Is there a hostel facility for B.Tech AI & ML students at Nirma University?

Ans. No, on-campus hostel facilities are currently not available for B.Tech students at Nirma University. Hostel facilities on campus are reserved for PG programme students. However, the university provides guidance for off-campus accommodation. Many students find paying guest (PG) accommodations near the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway campus.

Ques. What JEE Main rank is required for B.Tech AI & ML at Nirma University?

Ans. Based on previous years' data, a JEE Main CRL rank of approximately 10,000-20,000 is typically required for admission to B.Tech AI & ML at Nirma University under the All India category (it is more competitive than regular CSE due to fewer seats). For the Category I full tuition fee waiver, a rank of 1-5,500 is required. For ACPC (State Quota), an ACPC merit rank of around 1-75 is needed for the scholarship.

Ques. What research and innovation opportunities are available for AI & ML students at Nirma University?

Ans. AI & ML students at Nirma University have access to the Centre of Excellence in Data Science (in collaboration with SUNY Binghamton, New York), supercomputing facilities, and various research labs. The university has pre-approved MS admission programmes at SUNY Binghamton, University of Southern California, Iowa State University, and Florida Atlantic University. Students can also participate in hackathons, coding competitions, and research projects with faculty.

Ques. What is the intake and seat distribution for B.Tech AI & ML at Nirma University?

Ans. The total intake for B.Tech AI & ML at Nirma University is 60 seats, distributed as follows: 15 State Quota seats (filled by ACPC, GoG based on GUJCET + 12th board marks), 36 All India seats (filled by the institute based on JEE Main CRL rank), and 9 NRI/NRI-Sponsored seats. The fee structure is the same for both State Quota and All India categories (Rs. 2,75,000 p.a.).