Aurora's Scientific & Technological Institute Ghatkesar M.Tech Artificial Intelligence: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total course fee for the 2-year M.Tech Artificial Intelligence programme at ASTI Ghatkesar is INR 1,22,000, comprising INR 1,14,000 in tuition and INR 8,000 in other charges. Hostel accommodation is billed separately and is not included in this amount. Fees may be revised as per JNTUH norms and AICTE directives, so verifying the current-year fee schedule with the college before admission is recommended.

Ans. Admission to M.Tech Artificial Intelligence at ASTI Ghatkesar is through TG PGECET or a valid GATE score. Both are accepted under the TGCHE-conducted M.Tech centralised counselling at pgecetadm.tgche.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for TG PGECET in May 2026 or qualified GATE 2026 (result March 19) can register for counselling before the closing date of 9 July 2026.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech or B.E. degree in a relevant engineering branch with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. SC/ST candidates require a minimum of 45% aggregate. A valid TG PGECET rank in Computer Science Engineering or a relevant GATE paper is required to participate in TGCHE M.Tech counselling for the Artificial Intelligence programme at ASTI Ghatkesar.

Ans. Counselling registration closes on 9 July 2026. The verified candidates list is displayed on 12 July 2026. Web options for Phase 1 must be submitted by 15 July 2026, after which Phase 1 seat allotment takes place on 19 July 2026. Self-reporting at the allotted college is scheduled between 20 and 24 July 2026. The academic session begins in August 2026.

Ans. M.Tech AI students at ASTI Ghatkesar can apply for the Telangana State Government RTF Scholarship, covering full tuition for SC/ST/BC/EBC and disabled students within prescribed income limits. The MTF scheme provides monthly maintenance allowances for SC/ST/BC students. All students may additionally apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in for central government scholarship schemes.

Ans. As of the 2026 admissions cycle, ASTI Ghatkesar does not hold a published NAAC grade. The institution is AICTE-approved and affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, which oversees curriculum design, semester examinations, and degree conferment. Candidates are advised to verify the current accreditation status on the NAAC official website or with the college directly before finalising their admission decision.