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Vignan's Lara Institute of Technology & Science Guntur B.Tech Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 2.80 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 3.20 LPA
NIRF 2026, UG 4-year
Cutoff
23,794
AP EAPCET, OC, 2025
Placement rate
93%
NIRF 2026 UG placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About VLITS B.Tech Data Sciences
VLITS offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech Data Sciences course with 120 seats through AP EAPCET. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with programming, maths and data labs from the first year. The college has AICTE approval, UGC 2(f) recognition and NAAC A+ grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.80 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 5.80 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a convenor seat through APSCHE counselling. The OC seat closed at rank 23,794 in 2025. The NIRF 2026 data shows INR 3.20 LPA median pay and 93% placement for the UG batch.
VLITS B.Tech Data Sciences Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 5.80 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 2.80 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.80 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once every year across the course. The fee is listed by the institute for Category A seats. Hostel and mess are separate and you pay them only if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.80 Lakhs | INR 35,000 a semester, 8 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 0 | Full course |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | Full course, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.80 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 5.80 Lakhs | Full course |
VLITS B.Tech Data Sciences Admission Dates
Final phase allotment is on 19 Sep 2026, and reporting is expected by 24 Sep 2026. Classes start on 29 Oct 2026. You must keep the allotment letter, AP EAPCET rank card and fee receipt ready. If you miss reporting, you lose the seat.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AP EAPCET application | 4 Feb 2026 to 20 Apr 2026 | Over |
| AP EAPCET exam | 19 May 2026 to 27 May 2026 | Over |
| AP EAPCET result and rank | 23 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Counselling registration | 17 Aug 2026 to 20 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Web options | 17 Aug 2026 to 22 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Final phase allotment | 19 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Reporting and document check | 24 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat fee and reporting, last date | 24 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 29 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
VLITS B.Tech Data Sciences Eligibility
The table needs 75% for OC and 65% for SC, ST and PwD, with Maths, Physics and Chemistry. The course uses AP EAPCET ranks for Category A seats. If your marks fall short, wait for the admission office rule before paying.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 75% for OC, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | AP EAPCET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
VLITS B.Tech Data Sciences Admission Process
APSCHE handles counselling, and the table shows the steps from AP EAPCET to reporting. You register, verify papers, fill choices and download the allotment order. You then pay the fee and report to the college. If you miss the reporting date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write AP EAPCET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on APSCHE | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
VLITS B.Tech Data Sciences Cutoff
The OC seat closed at rank 23,794 for female students and 21,562 for male students in 2025. BC-A closed at 45,076 for female students and 42,483 for male students. These are AP EAPCET last round ranks. A rank near the close is not a safe rank.
| Category | Closing rank, Convenor quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| OC | 23,794 | last round, 2025 |
| BC-A | 4,300 | last round, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | last round, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | last round, 2025 |
| BC-B | 1,900 | last round, 2025 |
VLITS B.Tech Data Sciences Placements
The NIRF 2026 report shows 498 placed students out of 535 graduating students and a median pay of INR 3.20 LPA. The college placement page says about 70% of final-year students register for placements. Software and service companies hire most data students.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3.20 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 3 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 93% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
VLITS B.Tech Data Sciences Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee from INR 40,000 to INR 2.80 Lakhs over the course. AP fee support gives the biggest support. State schemes need category and income papers. Central Sector support needs merit and income proof on the NSP portal.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| BC-B tuition waiver | BC-B certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| BC post-matric scholarship | BC-A, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
VLITS B.Tech Data Sciences Ranking
The table shows NAAC A+, AICTE approval and UGC 2(f) recognition. NIRF 2026 data was submitted by the college. These labels tell you that the course is approved and the college reports student, fee and placement data.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
| AICTE | 2026 | Approved |
| UGC | 2026 | 2(f) recognised |
VLITS B.Tech Data Sciences Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
VLITS B.Tech Data Sciences Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Guntur campus |
Should you pick B.Tech Data Sciences at VLITS?
This course suits students who want software and data jobs through AP EAPCET counselling.
Pick it if:
You need a reachable seat: Category A has 84 convenor seats, so AP EAPCET rank matters more than management quota.
You want software work: the department teaches data, programming and machine learning, and service companies visit the campus.
Your family wants a known fee: the Category A tuition fee is INR 2.80 Lakhs for the full course.
You want steady placement data: NIRF 2026 shows 498 UG students placed from 535 graduating students.
Skip it if:
You count on an old cutoff: the OC close changed across three years, so last year's number is not safe.
You need a hostel promise first: check the room and mess fee before you pay the college fee.
You want a big metro: Guntur gives a smaller local market, so most internships come through college links.
You miss final reporting: the allotment is not enough, and the seat needs reporting with original papers.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if your AP EAPCET rank is inside the OC close. If your rank is near the close, keep a safer option above it.
B.Tech Data Sciences Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: Pass Class 12 with Maths, Physics and Chemistry from a recognised board.
Exam needed: AP EAPCET rank is used for Category A convenor seats.
Seat split: 84 seats are Category A and 36 seats are Category B.
Management route: Category B uses Class 12 marks and entrance ranks as allowed by the institute.
B.Tech Data Sciences Admission Process▾
Write AP EAPCET: The exam gives the rank used for convenor seats.
Register with APSCHE: Pay the counselling fee and verify your papers online.
Fill web options: Add VLITS and CSE Data Science before the option window shuts.
Download allotment: Use the allotment order to pay the college fee.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check or you lose the seat.
B.Tech Data Sciences Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
4 Feb 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
AP EAPCET application
Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
19 May 2026 to 27 May 2026
AP EAPCET exam
Your engineering rank comes from this exam.
Over
23 Jun 2026
AP EAPCET result and rank
The rank card is the paper APSCHE reads.
Over
17 Aug 2026 to 20 Aug 2026
Counselling registration
Students paid the counselling fee and verified papers.
Over
17 Aug 2026 to 22 Aug 2026
Web options and choice filling
Choices locked when the option window shut.
Confirmed
19 Sep 2026
Final phase allotment
The allotment order comes online on the counselling portal.
Confirmed
24 Sep 2026
Seat fee and reporting, last date
You lose the seat if reporting is missed by this date.
Confirmed
24 Sep 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals and the allotment order to college.
Confirmed
29 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel and transport choices are checked before classes.
Tentative
Feb 2027
AP EAPCET application
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply comes later.
Tentative
May 2027
AP EAPCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2027
AP EAPCET result and rank
Expected after the exam score release.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Counselling registration
Expected after ranks and fee notice are out.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Web options and choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Seat allotment
Expected after web options close.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Seat fee and reporting
Expected soon after allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected before classes start.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected in the same month as this year.
Source: APSCHE AP EAPCET 2026 schedule and VLITS admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
VLITS B.Tech Data Sciences Fees 2026
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 35,000 a semester
INR 2.80 Lakhs
Caution depositRefundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 75,000 a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 4,721
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
114%
median pay INR 3.20 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 9,779
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
55%
median pay INR 3.20 LPA vs the full fee
Source: VLITS programmes and fee structure page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Data Sciences at VLITS?
Pick your category and gender. The cutoff ranges use this course's AP EAPCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
OC · Female
19,035 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
19,036 to 23,794: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 23,794: not this year. Try the final phase or a different quota.
OC · Male
17,249 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
17,250 to 21,562: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 21,562: not this year. Try the final phase or a different quota.
BC-A · Female
36,060 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
36,061 to 45,076: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 45,076: not this year. Try the final phase or a different quota.
BC-A · Male
33,986 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
33,987 to 42,483: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 42,483: not this year. Try the final phase or a different quota.
BC-B · Female
31,380 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
31,381 to 39,226: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 39,226: not this year. Try the final phase or a different quota.
BC-B · Male
32,071 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
32,072 to 40,089: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 40,089: not this year. Try the final phase or a different quota.
SC · Female
82,264 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
82,265 to 102,830: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 102,830: not this year. Try the final phase or a different quota.
SC · Male
72,030 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
72,031 to 90,038: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 90,038: not this year. Try the final phase or a different quota.
ST · Female
123,563 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
123,564 to 154,454: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 154,454: not this year. Try the final phase or a different quota.
ST · Male
106,453 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
106,454 to 133,067: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 133,067: not this year. Try the final phase or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The 2025 close is a guide, not a promise. Use the female and male rows for your category before you lock choices.
VLITS B.Tech Data Sciences Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
AP fee support
INR 2.40 Lakhs
AP Social Welfare Department
Paid through the state fee support system if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersBC fee support
INR 70,000
AP Backward Classes Welfare Department
Paid against the fee after state approval.
Who qualifies: BC-A or BC-B, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersBC-B post-matric support
INR 70,000
AP Backward Classes Welfare Department
Paid against the fee after state approval.
Who qualifies: BC-B, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
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INR 2.80 Lakhs
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INR 3.20 LPA
NIRF median pay
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
93%
NIRF 2026
90%
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Closing rankAP EAPCET, OC
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2025 close
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Seatsthis branch
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AP EAPCET intake
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FAQs on VLITS B.Tech Data Sciences
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Tech Data Sciences at VLITS worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a local software or data job and the fee is your main limit. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.80 Lakhs and the NIRF median pay is INR 3.20 LPA, so the fee can come back within the first working year. Check the EMI tile before you choose a loan.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The OC female seat closed at rank 23,794 and the male seat closed at 21,562 in 2025. Put VLITS in your list, but keep a safer option above it if your rank is near the close.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students aim for software, data support and IT services jobs. The NIRF 2026 report shows 498 UG students placed and a median pay of INR 3.20 LPA. If you want a high product-company package, check the recruiter list before you join.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want a metro campus or a very high salary target from year one. VLITS is in Guntur, and the median pay is INR 3.20 LPA. If location and top pay matter more than a lower fee, think carefully before locking the seat.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you build projects from the second year. The department teaches data science topics with programming and maths, and the college has research centres listed on its site. Keep your CGPA strong and ask a faculty member for a final-year project early.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Wait only if you are sure you can improve a lot. The 2025 OC close was 23,794 for female students and 21,562 for male students. If you already clear the range, taking the seat now may be better than losing a year.
Will I get placed if I am in the lower half of the batch?▾
You still can, but you may need more time and a smaller offer. NIRF 2026 shows 93% placement for graduating UG students, with INR 3.20 LPA median pay. Keep your CGPA above company cutoffs and join placement training from year 3.
Is Data Sciences better than CSE here for me?▾
Pick Data Sciences if you want data, Python, databases and analytics along with core computer science. Pick the sibling CSE branch if you want a broader software course. If both are available, compare the cutoff and the course subjects before locking choices.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Write AP EAPCET and take part in APSCHE counselling for Category A seats. VLITS lists 84 Category A seats and 36 Category B seats for CSE Data Science. After allotment, pay the fee and report with original papers by the given date.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee without hostel is INR 2.80 Lakhs for the Category A tuition fee. With hostel and mess, the page estimates INR 5.80 Lakhs. Use the fee toggle above to see how the hostel amount changes the total.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The tuition fee is listed per year, so you do not pay the full 4-year amount at once. Ask the fee office about the exact yearly due date before reporting, and keep the receipt because counselling reporting may ask for it.
Do scholarships reduce the fee for this course?▾
Yes, if you meet the state or central scheme rules. The calculator above shows AP fee support, Central Sector support and BC support. Keep your income certificate, category certificate and bank details ready before the scholarship portal closes.
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