30 May, 2026 Rai University Ahmedabad has released MCA Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Fee Structure 2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.26 Lakhs.
Rai University offers a two-year, full-time MCA AI and ML course on campus through the Rai School of Engineering. The course takes four semesters and has 60 seats. Rai University is UGC recognised, NAAC A+ accredited and based at Saroda near Ahmedabad. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.26 Lakhs, and INR 3.66 Lakhs with hostel and living cost. Admission uses graduation marks, the admission form and a personal interview. You need 50% marks in graduation. The latest campus cycle shows INR 4.2 LPA average pay and 71% of registered students placed.
The total fees with hostel is INR 3.66 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.26 Lakhs. The academic fee is INR 1.26 Lakhs. You pay it across the two years, not as a one-day cost. Rai University lists the programme fee on the course page. Hostel and living cost are added only if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Academic fee | INR 1.26 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Hostel fee | INR 1.60 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 2 years |
| Living cost | INR 80,000 | INR 4,000 a month, 20 months |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.26 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.66 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2027 application form is expected in Jun 2027, and classes are expected in Oct 2027. The 2026 form last date was 28 Sep 2026. Watch the admission page first, then the merit list and fee date. You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid by the date in the offer letter.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form opens | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Application form, last date to apply | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Personal interview round | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat allotment and offer letter | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
You need a graduation degree with 50% marks. A background in Computer Applications, Computer Science or a related field helps you handle the first semester. You also need Class 12 maths for the AI and programming papers. If your marks are close to the line, ask the Admission Cell before paying.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Graduation marks | 50% marks |
| Preferred degree | BCA, Computer Science or a related field |
| School maths | Class 12 maths is needed for the course load |
| Selection | Merit and personal interview |
Rai University takes the form, checks your papers, holds a personal interview and then gives the offer letter. You fill the form first and pay the application fee. The Admission Cell checks your degree marks. If you miss the fee date after the offer, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill the form | Submit the online or campus form |
| 2. Give papers | Share marksheets and identity papers |
| 3. Attend interview | Speak with the admission team |
| 4. Pay first fee | Pay by the date in the offer letter |
| 5. Report | Bring original papers for checking |
The published mark floor is 50% in graduation, and a 60% score gives a stronger case. The course does not use a public entrance cutoff range. The interview checks whether you can handle programming, database and AI papers. Keep marksheets ready before you apply.
| Category | Closing score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| Strong profile | 60% and above | Merit review, 2026 |
| Eligible profile | 50% to 59% | Merit review, 2026 |
| Not eligible | Below 50% | Merit review, 2026 |
The latest campus cycle placed 71% of registered students at an average of INR 4.2 LPA. The highest offer was INR 9.2 LPA and 25 companies visited. IT services, banking and consulting firms hire from the campus. Build coding projects before the interview season.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.2 LPA, latest campus cycle |
| Highest offer | INR 9.2 LPA |
| Batch placed | 71% |
| Companies visited | 25 |
| Hiring areas | IT services, banking and consulting |
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 31,500 to INR 63,000 over the course. The merit scholarship and freeship card can give the biggest help. The university schemes need marks, income papers or the right certificate. Government schemes need portal forms.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Merit scholarship | Strong marks in the last exam | INR 63,000 over the course |
| Need-based scholarship | Family income up to INR 5 Lakhs and 60% marks | INR 31,500 over the course |
| Freeship card support | SC or ST student with state freeship card | INR 63,000 over the course |
| OBC digital scholarship | OBC student through the state portal | INR 31,500 over the course |
Rai University has NAAC A+ and UGC recognition, and the university was established in 2012. It is not listed with a NIRF rank for this course. NAAC reads campus quality. UGC recognition tells you the degree is from a recognised private university.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2026 | A+ |
| UGC | 2026 | Recognised private university |
| Established | 2012 | Gujarat private university |
Semester 1 has databases, Java, web design and data structures, while Semester 2 adds data mining and network security. The later papers move into machine learning and AI. You should start coding practice in Semester 1 because the placement cell checks projects.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Java, databases, data structures and web design |
| Year 2 | Machine learning, AI papers, projects and placement work |
The course has 60 seats for the MCA AI and ML intake. This is a small class for a private university course. You should still apply early because the college can close the form after its last date.
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| MCA AI and ML intake | 60 |
| Course level | Postgraduate |
The boys hostel has 330 seats and the girls hostel has 140 seats. The campus is at Saroda near Ahmedabad. If you need a room, ask before paying the first fee because hostel cost is separate from the academic fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Boys hostel | 330 seats |
| Girls hostel | 140 seats |
| Campus | SH 144, Saroda, Ahmedabad district |
| Room cost | Separate from the academic fee |
This course suits students who want software jobs and can build projects without a big entrance exam fight.
Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
Source: Rai University admission page and academic calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Source: Rai University course page and hostel page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and form stage. The score ranges use the course eligibility rule.
The 50% mark is only the minimum. The interview and empty seats decide how early you should pay.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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Tap a college to see it next to Rai University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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