Jyothy Institute of Technology Bangalore M.Tech Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, Jyothy Institute of Technology Bangalore offers M.Tech in Data Science as a VTU-affiliated programme approved by AICTE. The course runs for two years with an annual intake of 18 students. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET rank for government quota seats, processed via KEA online counselling, or GATE score for management quota seats applied directly through JIT Bangalore’s admissions office. The programme is open to graduates from CSE, IT, ECE, ISE, and Mathematics or Statistics backgrounds.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Tech Data Science programme at JIT Bangalore is INR 1,37,000 for the complete course. Government quota students admitted through Karnataka PGCET pay fees as regulated by the Karnataka Fee Regulatory Committee, which may differ from the management quota fee. Hostel charges are billed separately and are not part of the course fee of INR 1,37,000.

Ans. Two routes are available. Karnataka PGCET 2026 is the primary route for government quota seats with the exam held on May 24, 2026 and results expected on July 8, 2026. GATE 2026, whose results were declared on March 19, 2026, is accepted for management quota seats. PGCET-qualified candidates go through KEA online counselling, while GATE holders apply directly to JIT Bangalore’s admissions office for management quota.

Ans. Candidates need a B.E./B.Tech degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Information Science, or Mathematics/Statistics with a minimum 50% aggregate from a recognised university. A valid Karnataka PGCET 2026 rank or GATE 2026 score is required. Karnataka SC/ST and Category-I candidates may qualify with a relaxed aggregate as per VTU and KEA norms, which are confirmed at the time of counselling.

Ans. Karnataka domicile students can apply for the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship, which provides full tuition fee reimbursement for SC/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs. The SSP Scholarship offers INR 18,260 per year and the Backward Class PG Scholarship provides INR 19,600 per year for OBC/Category I students admitted through PGCET. Applications are submitted via the SSP portal after enrolment at JIT.

Ans. Graduates are typically placed in roles such as data analyst, machine learning engineer, data scientist, business intelligence developer, and AI research associate. The VTU-affiliated M.Tech degree is recognised by IT and analytics companies across Bangalore’s technology corridor. Students with strong academic records may also pursue PhD fellowships at VTU or research positions in academic institutions. The curriculum covers statistical modelling, big data frameworks, and machine learning techniques aligned with current industry requirements.