PESITM BE {Lateral} Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at PESITM Shivamogga is INR 6,60,000 for the three-year programme (Semesters 3 to 8), payable at INR 2,20,000 per year. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees at pestrust.edu.in/pesitm.

Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Computer Science, Electronics, or allied engineering diploma from a Karnataka government-recognised polytechnic with a minimum of 45 percent marks (40 percent for reserved categories). A valid Karnataka DCET score is required for government-quota seats. Apply through KEA counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Ans. Graduates of Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from PESITM Shivamogga can pursue roles as machine learning engineer, AI developer, data scientist, NLP engineer, and computer vision engineer. PESITM’s placement cell connects graduates with 260+ recruiters in IT services and IT services sectors.

Ans. Admission to BE Lateral Entry at PESITM Shivamogga is through the Karnataka DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) conducted by KEA. Eligible diploma holders register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, appear for DCET, and participate in centralised counselling for seat allotment to Semester 3 of the BE programme. Management-quota seats are filled directly by PESITM.

Ans. PESITM Shivamogga has a strong placement record with a highest package of INR 12 LPA and an average around INR 6 LPA. More than 260 companies recruit from campus, including Accenture, TCS, Infosys, HCL, and Genpact.