Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj College of Engineering Nepti BE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for the 4-year BE Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at SCOEA Nepti is INR 2,30,300. This is the fee for the full 4-year course as per the latest institutional data. The fee may be revised by DTE Maharashtra each year. Students from economically weaker and reserved category backgrounds can seek scholarship support through the Maharashtra state and National Scholarship Portal.

Ans. Admission to BE AI and ML at SCOEA Nepti is through the DTE Maharashtra CAP process. Candidates with a valid MHT-CET PCM group score or a JEE Main Paper 1 score are eligible to participate in the centralised counselling. Students register on the CAP portal after results and select SCOEA Nepti and AI and ML as their preferences during the online counselling process.

Ans. While Computer Engineering covers a broad range of software and hardware topics, the BE AI and ML programme at SCOEA Nepti focuses specifically on machine learning models, neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, and AI application development. Students who want a focused AI-oriented career are better suited to the AI and ML branch, whereas those targeting general software development may prefer Computer Engineering.

Ans. BE AI and ML graduates from SCOEA Nepti can pursue roles as machine learning engineers, data analysts, AI developers, and software engineers in tech companies. The Pune IT corridor and Maharashtra’s growing tech industry offer placement opportunities. Graduates can also pursue M.Tech in AI, Data Science, or Computer Science from SPPU-affiliated institutes or apply for national-level PG entrance exams like GATE.

Ans. Yes, the BE Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning programme at SCOEA Nepti is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), which is one of Maharashtra’s leading universities with a strong technical curriculum. SCOEA Nepti is also AICTE-approved. The degree awarded is an SPPU-recognised BE degree valid for employment and higher education across India.

Ans. Yes, seat reservation at SCOEA Nepti follows the DTE Maharashtra reservation policy for government and government-aided engineering colleges in Maharashtra. Categories include SC, ST, OBC, VJNT, NT, EWS, and others as per state norms. Reserved category candidates also receive a lower eligibility cut-off of 40% in Class 12. The exact seat matrix is published on the DTE Maharashtra portal each admission cycle.